Today's Poll Question: Was Dr. Anthony Fauci Justified in Invoking the Fifth Amendment?
Was Anthony Fauci right to plead the Fifth? Michael breaks down the explosive Senate hearing, the politics of "lawfare," and why he believes the biggest takeaway has nothing to do with Fauci—and every...
31 Juli 9min
The Hidden Cost of the AI Boom: The Data Center Wars Are Just Beginning
America needs data centers to power AI, but few communities want one nearby. Michael talks with The Free Press senior editor and writer Joe Nocera about the growing battle over data centers—who benefi...
30 Juli 30min
Today's Poll Question: Should your state pause construction of new data centers?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should your state pause construction of new data centers? Michael examines the growing backlash against the massive facilities powering AI and the modern inter...
30 Juli 11min
Fauci Takes the Fifth: What Is He Hiding?
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment before a Senate committee as Michael examines his newly released diaries, the lingering questions surrounding COVID’s origins and the bitter debate over m...
29 Juli 40min
Today's Poll Question: On balance, did Dr. Anthony Fauci do more good or more harm?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: On balance, did Dr. Anthony Fauci do more good or more harm? Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill under subpoena as newly released pandemic diaries revive que...
29 Juli 15min
Mark Kelly Could Be the Democrats’ 2028 Wild Card (...or Not.)
Michael speaks with The Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich about his revealing profile of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly—combat veteran, astronaut, devoted husband to Gabby Giffords, and possible 2028 p...
28 Juli 30min
Today's Poll Question: How much longer will the war with Iran last?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: How much longer will war with Iran last? Michael examines whether the U.S.-Iran conflict is approaching an end or settling into a prolonged confrontation. With...
28 Juli 12min
Small Plane, Big (Independent) Political Idea: Michael’s West Virginia Weekend
Michael recounts his eventful West Virginia weekend—from a thrilling flight aboard a small Cirrus aircraft to a visit to the historic Greenbrier—before revealing the real reason for his trip. He went ...
27 Juli 32min
