Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Fresh off speaking at the largest gathering of state legislators in Boston yesterday, Michael talks about the surprising role of Ring video doorbells and how they are shutting the door on political canvassers. With stories of incivility, political violence, and societal disconnect, Michael explores what it means to engage (or not engage) with politics today, starting at your own front door! Listen here, then vote on today's Smerconish.com poll question, which asks: Do you open your door to a political canvasser? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Daily Poll: Should everyone on social media be verified by their name?

Attention keyboard warriors....Michael asks this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Do you agree with Nikki Haley: “Every person on social media should be verified by their name." Listen to ...

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Amuse-Bouche: Jesse Ventura

With the talk of third party candidates becoming more popular these days, Michael recalls a conversation he had with former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura in 2016 about voting for a third party cand...

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After Israeli forces raided Gaza's largest hospital believing that Hamas militants were inside, Michael asks this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Should Israeli forces have entered Al-Shi...

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Libertarian Party Chair Angela McCardle Says RFK Jr. May Still Run On 2024 Party Ticket

Libertarian Party Chair Angela McCardle Says RFK Jr. May Still Run On 2024 Party Ticket

Michael welcomes Angela McArdle, Chair of the Libertarian Party, for a conversation to learn about their platform and plans for the 2024 presidential race. Original air date 14 November 2023. Hosted ...

14 Nov 202320min

Daily Poll:  Are you open to the idea of voting for a Libertarian candidate?

Daily Poll: Are you open to the idea of voting for a Libertarian candidate?

As more people look at the possibility of voting for a third party candidate in 2024 over the traditional two party candidates, Michael asks today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Are you open...

14 Nov 20235min

Bill Burr's Wife Gives Trump The Double Middle Finger

Bill Burr's Wife Gives Trump The Double Middle Finger

Michael is a big fan of comedian Bill Burr. He offers thoughts on Burr's wife gesture toward former President Trump at an event at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. Original air date 13 November...

13 Nov 202310min

Daily Poll:  Who benefits if Trump's trial is televised, the prosecutors or Trump?

Daily Poll: Who benefits if Trump's trial is televised, the prosecutors or Trump?

Michael speaks on today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which side benefits if the Trump federal subversion trial is televised? Prosecutors, or Trump. Listen here, then vote! Original air dat...

13 Nov 20235min

All of Trump's legal peril has been to his benefit, and now, even more so

All of Trump's legal peril has been to his benefit, and now, even more so

Former President Trump's numerous court battles are benefitting him in the 2024 race. Michael talks to Alex Isenstadt at Politico, on his piece "An anti-Trump group produced four ads attacking his leg...

10 Nov 202325min

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