The Fork In The Democrats' Road: Mamdani, or Spanberger & Sherrill

The Fork In The Democrats' Road: Mamdani, or Spanberger & Sherrill

Michael Smerconish breaks down the Democrats’ big question after Election Day: Which path forward makes the most sense — the moderate model of Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, or the progressive momentum behind Zohran Mamdani? He also reflects on key election results, shifting voter dynamics, and what it all means for 2026 and beyond. Listen here and vote on today's poll question at Smerconish.com, and please rate, review, and share this podcast! 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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Men are lost; here’s a map out of the wilderness

Men are lost; here’s a map out of the wilderness

Michael Smerconish chat with Christine Emba, a Washington Post Columnist, on the growing popularity of misogynistic views found within online male communities. Callers also weigh in on the reasoning f...

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What a time to be talking about the climate crisis

What a time to be talking about the climate crisis

It's hot everywhere, it is raining in many parts of the country, and much of the US is under the threat of severe weather. Time to check in with University of Pennsylvania's Director of the Center for...

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A community wants to criminalize homelessness. Is this cruel and unusual?

A recent appellate court decision could put people experiencing homelessness on the west coast at risk of criminal fines for sleeping outside. This case was provoked by a community in Oregon looking f...

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Will the draft make a comeback?

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Would a mandatory draft save our dwindling military? Michael and his guest, Admiral James Stavridis, explain why recruiting efforts are failing and what kind of hoops most of the population would have...

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Making the case for legacy admissions

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Michael takes the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action up a notch, throwing in the question of legacy admissions. When a student applies to a prestigious school their parent attended, how far ...

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Psychedelics: Is President Biden open to them for mental health treatment? His brother speaks out

Psychedelics: Is President Biden open to them for mental health treatment? His brother speaks out

Michael welcomes Wall Street Journal enterprise reporter Kirsten Grind to talk about her piece "Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley." Then, he receives a surprise phone...

3 Jul 202330min

Expert Analysis of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision with Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why"

Expert Analysis of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision with Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why"

Bestselling higher education writer Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions", joins Michael to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision this week to gut affirm...

30 Jun 202328min

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Someone isn't telling the truth about the DOJ's handling of the Hunter Biden case

New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush briefs Michael on his piece "Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case." Listen to hear the differing stories from an IRS investigator ve...

29 Jun 202331min

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