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
America Isn't Failing—So Why Do We Think It Is?
Are Americans too pessimistic about America? After the July 4th holiday, Michael examines why patriotism appears to be declining despite evidence that the country continues to lead in innovation, oppo...
6 Juli 27min
Today's Poll Question: Should Trump have called FIFA to review the Balogun suspension?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should President Trump have called FIFA to review the suspension of Flo Balogun? Michael Smerconish explains why one controversial World Cup decision has becom...
6 Juli 12min
Today's Poll Question: Should U.S. citizenship require allegiance - or just being born here?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should U.S. citizenship require allegiance or just being born here? The Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship, but Michael argues the legal ruling do...
3 Juli 11min
