Stephen Colbert Fired: CBS’ Business Move or Political Deal?
Michael tackles today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: "Why was The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled: Ratings/Revenue, or Politics?" Was it a strategic move to cut financial losses—or a p...
21 Juli 202520min
Inside the Lawsuit to Open PA's Primaries: Let Michael Smerconish Vote!
Michael Smerconish has skin in the game — literally. In this episode, he breaks down his role as lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's closed primary system. Joined by trial ...
18 Juli 202533min
Trump’s Bizarre Epstein Letter and the Mystery of Masked ICE Agents
Michael tackles two major stories this Friday: a Wall Street Journal bombshell on Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday album allegedly featuring Donald Trump, and a heated debate over whether federal immigratio...
18 Juli 202519min
Generation Clash: NYC’s Mayoral Race Sparks a Firestorm
It's the Old Guard vs. the New Left. Veteran political strategist Hank Sheinkopf joins Michael to unpack the shifting demographics and political power dynamics in New York City's mayoral race. With de...
17 Juli 202532min
Should the U.S. Help Ukraine Hit Russia Where It Hurts?
Should Ukraine be given missiles that can reach Moscow? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com - Michael dives in and breaks down the geopolitical stakes, shares insights from former NATO Supr...
17 Juli 202514min
Mark Halperin Unpacks Trump’s Explosive Epstein Rant
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to dissect Donald Trump’s fiery new Truth Social post dismissing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as a “hoax.” With Trump lashing out at his own support...
16 Juli 202527min
Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!
Michael explains why he is one of the lead plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania lawsuit that could (and should) shake up elections moving forward, and lays out the legal, personal, and political case. The fil...
16 Juli 202517min
Zohran Mamdani Checked Two Boxes: Should Racial and Ethnic Identity Categories Be Eliminated?
When Zohran Mamdani, now a rising political figure, checked both “Asian” and “Black” on a Columbia University application over a decade ago, he never imagined it would be headline news during his mayo...
15 Juli 202526min
