Today's Poll Question: Is Soccer Here To Stay?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Has this World Cup finally converted America to soccer? The 2026 World Cup has shattered viewing records, packed stadiums and watch parties, and reignited a de...
13 Juli 14min
Today's Poll Question: What do you fear more — AI, or the government that would regulate it?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which do you fear more: artificial intelligence or the government that would regulate it? Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern—it's already re...
10 Juli 11min
Graham Platner Turns Himself Into The Victim
Michael breaks down Graham Platner's campaign exit video following sexual assault allegations that led to his withdrawal from Maine's U.S. Senate race. Michael examines the rhetoric of Platner's messa...
9 Juli 27min
Today's What Gets Iran to Yield: Talks, Blockade, Boots, or Bombs?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: What gets Iran to yield: talks, blockade, bombs, or boots? Michael examines the collapse of the Iran ceasefire, renewed U.S. military strikes, escalating tensi...
9 Juli 11min
The Death of Reading Could Change Democracy Forever
What do we lose when we stop reading? Michael sits down with The Atlantic's Rose Horowitch to discuss her provocative cover story arguing that America is entering the post-reading era. From shrinking ...
8 Juli 30min
Today's Poll Question: Which is more politically potent...democratic socialism or charges of "communism"?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which is more politically potent: Democratic socialism or charges of "communism"? Michael explores whether branding Democrats as “communists” is a more effecti...
8 Juli 11min
America's World Cup Loss Might Be Good for America
After Team USA's World Cup exit against Belgium, Michael offers a surprising reaction: disappointment, yes—but also relief. He unpacks the match, Matt Freese's heartbreaking night, the controversy sur...
7 Juli 25min
Today's Poll Question: Should Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo have been the end of his campaign?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Graham Platner Nazi tattoo should have been the end of his campaign.... Agree or disagree? Michael reacts to the rapid unraveling of Maine Senate candidate Gra...
7 Juli 12min
