The 2026 Midterms: Blue Wave Incoming?
Doug Sosnik joins Michael to break down the latest data on the 2026 midterms, explaining why history points toward a Democratic wave—even as polarization, redistricting, and campaign cash could limit ...
4 Aug 27min
Today's Poll Question: Can Sanders-style Progressive Democrats Win General Elections In Swing States Like Michigan?
Today's poll tackles a question that could reshape the Democratic Party: Can a Sanders-style progressive win in a battleground state? Michael explores Michigan's high-stakes Senate primary, the rise o...
4 Aug 13min
The Hidden Story Behind Todd Blanche's DOJ Confirmation
Should Dr. Anthony Fauci testify before Congress with immunity? Michael examines why nearly 50,000 poll voters overwhelmingly said yes, then unpacks the controversial Todd Blanche DOJ agreement, Trump...
3 Aug 34min
Today's Poll Question: Of These Threats, Which Worries You Most?
What keeps you up at night: nuclear war, AI, climate change—or a biological attack? What should we fear most? Michael previews his conversation with bestselling author Annie Jacobsen and explores toda...
3 Aug 13min
Inside the Fight Over AI Regulation, China, and America's Future
Mark Zuckerberg argues that superintelligence should be widely available, while former White House cyber czar Richard Clarke warns AI may need safeguards more like a dangerous pathogen than a consumer...
31 Juli 31min
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
