Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should licensed broadcast radio and television stations have to give equal time to competing political candidates?" A Stephen Colbert interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has reignited debate over the FCC’s nearly century-old equal time rule. After CBS lawyers raised concerns about triggering the regulation, Colbert cried foul — and the controversy exploded online. Michael breaks down what the rule actually says, how it differs from the Fairness Doctrine, and whether “spectrum scarcity” still justifies government oversight in today’s media landscape. Is this selective enforcement, political pressure, or simply the law being applied? And in an era of unlimited media choices, should balanced coverage be the government’s job — or ours? Listen here, then vote, 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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George Santos Uncensored: Prison, Politics & the Truth About Congress

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Today's Poll Question: Which is a greater threat...Runaway AI or Nuclear Weapons?

Today's Poll Question: Which is a greater threat...Runaway AI or Nuclear Weapons?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Which is a greater existential threat, runaway AI or nuclear weapons?" Michael Smerconish explores a rapidly shifting global risk landscape, drawing on insigh...

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Michael welcomes political strategist Doug Sosnik for a wide-ranging conversation on the 2026 midterms, Trump’s standing, and the structural forces reshaping American politics. Sosnik explains why Rep...

13 Apr 31min

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. blockade the Strait of Hormuz?

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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should the US blockade the Strait of Hormuz?" Michael unpacks the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff following stalled negotiations and a dramatic strategic shift:...

13 Apr 9min

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Michael takes a deep dive into the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) with peace and conflict expert Dr. David Cortright of Cornell and Notre Dame Universities, breaking down how the agreement came together, w...

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Today's Poll Question: Is President Trump a Rational Actor?

Today's Poll Question: Is President Trump a Rational Actor?

Today’s Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is President Trump a rational actor? Michael Smerconish unpacks a provocative debate sparked by Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld’s analysis of Donald Trump’s ...

10 Apr 10min

Smerconish Poll Questions vs Reality: The Hits, Misses, and One HUGE Fail

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What happens when you go back and check your predictions against reality? In this episode, after touching on the latest on what's happening in Iran, Michael revisits years of Smerconish.com daily poll...

9 Apr 41min

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz, should the U.S. use military force? Michael unpacks a rapidly escalating geopolitical crisis as a fragile ceasefire ...

9 Apr 13min

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