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 ca...
5 Aug 202516min
How a College Student Solved a 57-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
In this gripping episode, Michael dives deep into the decades-old unsolved murder of 9-year-old Marise Chiverella from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. After 57 years, this cold case was cracked thanks to the ...
4 Aug 202541min
Should Ghislaine Maxwell Get a Deal to Expose More Sex Offenders?
Michael broadcasts from Boston ahead of his speech to the National Conference of State Legislators, reflecting on political violence, viral poll results, and a provocative question at Smerconish.com t...
4 Aug 202513min
When Violence Meets Virality: The Manhattan Murder That Shocked & Delighted The Internet
A woman is brutally murdered in Midtown Manhattan. The incident is caught on video. What happens next? An outpouring of online celebration, racialized commentary, and digital glee over a real-life tra...
1 Aug 202541min
Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test
Today’s poll question dives into a surprisingly nostalgic and controversial topic: Should we reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools? Michael takes a trip down memory lane—from pizza d...
1 Aug 202515min
The Borderline Outrage: Why Canadians Are Feeling Disillusioned With America
For decades, Canadians viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy, and affection — but Donald Trump may have shattered that dynamic. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with New...
31 Juli 202540min
She Skipped Governor — Is Kamala Harris Eyeing the White House?
Kamala Harris has bowed out of a California gubernatorial bid; but does that mean she’s all-in for a 2028 presidential run? In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish digs into the strategic moves (and mi...
31 Juli 202516min
Bipartisanship or Betrayal? When Democrats Agree with Trump
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to explore a thought-provoking question: "Is it in the political interest of the Democratic Party to publicly give Donald Trump credit when he acco...
30 Juli 202532min
