Wealthy Europeans Are Healthier Than Wealthy Americans: Why?
London School of Economics Professor Irene Papanicolas joins Michael to discuss a study that finds wealthy Americans have similar death rates to poor Europeans. Listen to find out what explains this h...
15 Apr 202531min
Instinctively, Yes, The IRS Should Audit All Taxpayers Equally. But That May Not Be Practical.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should the IRS audit taxpayers of all income levels with equal frequency to ensure fairness and transparency in the tax system? Listen here to Michael's t...
15 Apr 202516min
Bill Maher Mingled With Donald Trump, And That's Great
Michael dissects what we learned when Bill Maher talked about his meeting with President Trump nearly two weeks ago, he just spoke about it this past Friday on HBO/Max's "Real Time with Bill Maher." M...
14 Apr 202533min
Should You Pay for a 3-Pack-a-Day Smoker’s Medical Bills? Michael Smerconish Says YES, But...
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Answer the question recently raised by RFK Jr.: “If you're smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, should you expect society to pay when you get sick?” L...
14 Apr 202518min
U.S. Manufacturing Is In A Tough Spot, And It's Not Because of Trade Policy
Lots of talk about trade and tariffs lately - but this conversation has a different focus than all the rest. Allysia Finley's op-ed in hte Wall Stret Journal caught Michael's eye this week: "A Good Ma...
11 Apr 202534min
Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a ratin...
11 Apr 202517min
What Salena Zito learned about 'America First' in a Pennsylvania steel mill
Michael welcomes Washington Examiner columnist Salena Zito on an Op-Ed she penned for The Washington Post, after being on the ground with U.S. Steel workers in PA. Original air date 10 April 2025. Hos...
10 Apr 202523min
It is possible that President Trump has strengthened our hand with our trading partners
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Setting aside criticism of Trump’s approach and style, do you believe his tariff policies will ultimately benefit the United States? Listen here to Michae...
10 Apr 202519min
