Fetterman’s Warning: Should Democrats Stop Calling Trump an Autocrat?

Fetterman’s Warning: Should Democrats Stop Calling Trump an Autocrat?

On this morning's episode, Michael dives into the Monday poll question at Smerconish.com: "Do you agree with Senator Fetterman that Democrats should not refer to President Trump as an autocrat?" Michael unpacks Fetterman’s warning to his party about political strategy, reflects on past poll results highlighting voter pessimism, and considers whether Democrats risk alienating swing states by leaning too heavily on anti-Trump rhetoric. Listen here, then vote! 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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Inside Montana’s Senate Shake-Up: Independent Seth Bodnar Takes on Both Parties

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Today's Poll Question: Should Race Shape Voting Maps?

Today's Poll Question: Should Race Shape Voting Maps?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should race be considered when drawing legislative boundary lines? The Supreme Court’s latest 6–3 decision on redistricting could have sweeping consequences fo...

30 Apr 17min

Did Republicans Just Get Called Out—By a King?

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Michael Smerconish dives into a remarkable moment in U.S.–U.K. relations as King Charles III delivers a speech to Congress that may have carried more than just ceremonial weight. CNN’s Stephen Collins...

29 Apr 30min

Today's Poll Question: On A Scale of 1-10, Rate the Biden Presidency

Today's Poll Question: On A Scale of 1-10, Rate the Biden Presidency

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "On a scale of 1 to 10, rate the Biden presidency." Michael invites listeners to render a retrospective judgment on Joe Biden’s time in office, as a new schola...

29 Apr 10min

Too Perfect? The WHCD Shooting That Sparked a Conspiracy Firestorm

Too Perfect? The WHCD Shooting That Sparked a Conspiracy Firestorm

In the aftermath of a shocking incident at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner where a shooter - potentially trying to assassinate the President - was apprehended at a security checkpoint, con...

28 Apr 31min

Today's Poll Question: Are Geofence Warrants worth the risk to privacy?

Today's Poll Question: Are Geofence Warrants worth the risk to privacy?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Are geofence warrants - which sweep up the location data of everybody in an area - worth the risk to our privacy? Michael unpacks a pivotal Supreme Court case ...

28 Apr 14min

Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Inside the Assassination Scare

Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Inside the Assassination Scare

A shocking security scare rocked the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, raising urgent questions about how a gunman got so close—and whether disaster was narrowly avoided. Michael breaks down the inc...

27 Apr 32min

Today's Poll Question: Was the WHCA assassination attempt a security success or security failure?

Today's Poll Question: Was the WHCA assassination attempt a security success or security failure?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Was Saturday's assassination attempt a security success or security failure? Michael examines the alarming incident at the Washington Hilton, where a gunman wa...

27 Apr 13min

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