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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Will The Majority Of House Republicans Vote To Release The Epstein Files?

Will The Majority Of House Republicans Vote To Release The Epstein Files?

Michael Smerconish invites listeners to consider this question: Will The Majority Of House Republicans Vote To Release The Epstein Files? Listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and shar...

18 Nov 202515min

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Epiphany’: Evolution or Pure Opportunism?

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Epiphany’: Evolution or Pure Opportunism?

Michael unpacks Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprising shift toward political “kindness,” comparing it to his own evolution as a Republican-turned-independent. Is MTG experiencing genuine growth—or just ...

17 Nov 202520min

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Evolution or Opportunism?

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Evolution or Opportunism?

With Marjorie Taylor Greene making headlines for her newfound politics in addition to comments on Donald Trump and the Epstein Files, Michael Smerconish raises this question; Marjorie Taylor Greene: E...

17 Nov 202514min

Trump, Epstein, and the Missing Bark: The Mystery Deepens

Trump, Epstein, and the Missing Bark: The Mystery Deepens

Listen to Michael's first Book Club Podcast Interview with Barry Levine about "The Spider." (Podcast July 2025, the book was published in 2020). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

14 Nov 202530min

Broken Housing Market: Young Adults Are Delaying Homeownership

Broken Housing Market: Young Adults Are Delaying Homeownership

Michael breaks down a new data point from the National Association of Realtors: the median age of U.S. home buyers has climbed to 59. He explores what’s driving the shift—from affordability crises to ...

14 Nov 202517min

Epstein Email Bombshell: Why Is Trump Acting Like He's Guilty?

Epstein Email Bombshell: Why Is Trump Acting Like He's Guilty?

In this episode, Michael unpacks the stunning release of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails that have Washington on edge. What began as a selective Democratic leak of three explosive emails suggestin...

13 Nov 202532min

Democrats Divided: Why the Shutdown Backfired—or Maybe Didn’t

Democrats Divided: Why the Shutdown Backfired—or Maybe Didn’t

Michael digs into today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Did the ends of the Democrat-supported government shutdown justify the means?" After weeks of stalemate, Democrats ended the fight without key ...

13 Nov 202514min

Mark Halperin on the New Epstein Revelation Fallout, and Gavin Newsom's Rising Star Power

Mark Halperin on the New Epstein Revelation Fallout, and Gavin Newsom's Rising Star Power

Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack breaking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s newly surfaced emails — including what they suggest Donald Trump may have known ab...

12 Nov 202529min

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