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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Is $50K… or $150K Enough? America’s True Cost of Living For A Family Of Four

Michael dives into today’s "Cyber Monday" Smerconish.com poll: "How much does a family of four truly need to live independently in America?" He breaks down new research suggesting the real poverty lin...

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Michael Smerconish talks with Josh Fryday, California’s Chief Service Officer and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, about the alarming crisis facing young men — rising loneliness, declining engagemen...

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Hell Yes, Airline Passengers Should Dress Up!

Hell Yes, Airline Passengers Should Dress Up!

Michael dives into the Smerconish.com poll question inspired by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy’s controversial claim that airline passengers should “dress with respect” to promote civility. From shocking in...

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A Dirty Deal or the Only Deal? Admiral Stavridis on Ukraine’s Impossible Choice

A Dirty Deal or the Only Deal? Admiral Stavridis on Ukraine’s Impossible Choice

Breaking news meets expert analysis. As reports emerge that Ukraine may have agreed to a peace proposal with Russia, Michael brings in one of the world’s most trusted strategic minds — Admiral James S...

25 Nov 202532min

Should Ukraine Trade Land for Peace?

Should Ukraine Trade Land for Peace?

Michael dives into today’s hot-button poll question that he's asking at Smerconish.com: Should Ukraine agree to a peace deal involving territorial concessions to Russia if its future security is guara...

25 Nov 202516min

Disobeying Orders: Congress, the Military, and the Line Between Duty and Defiance

Disobeying Orders: Congress, the Military, and the Line Between Duty and Defiance

When six Democratic members of Congress released a video urging troops to “refuse illegal orders,” President Trump called it seditious behavior. But was the video itself appropriate—or reckless? Micha...

24 Nov 202528min

Trump Calls It Treason — But Was The Democrats' 'Refuse Illegal Orders' Video Wrong?

Trump Calls It Treason — But Was The Democrats' 'Refuse Illegal Orders' Video Wrong?

Was it appropriate for members of Congress to release a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders? That's today's Smerconish.com poll question...While President Trump’s fiery response s...

24 Nov 202515min

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