Mark Halperin: Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Death and the State of U.S. Politics

Mark Halperin: Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Death and the State of U.S. Politics

Michael Smerconish welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Halperin shares personal reflections on Kirk, examines how the media and political opponents are framing his legacy, and discusses Donald Trump’s response. The two also debate whether America can find unity amid deep political divides, the role of social media in fueling anger, and what leaders like Utah Governor Spencer Cox represent for the future of U.S. politics. Original air date 17 September 2025 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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Michael breaks down today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Will the Friday release of Epstein materials be of any great consequence? With the DOJ racing to meet a congressional deadline, Smerconish ...

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In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish unpacks President Trump’s unusually rapid and partisan White House address — and explores whether a major New York Times investigation into Trump’s long-obscured...

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18 Des 202514min

Susie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told

Susie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told

Mark Halperin is editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of the Next Up podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

17 Des 202529min

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The Post That Shocked Even Trump Allies: Was It a New Low?

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