The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Hinge Point for America?
**NOTE: This podcast episode began recording while suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk was still at-large. While Michael was recording this (and live on YouTube), the news broke that President Tru...
12 Sep 202519min
From Harvard to Heartland: How Education Defines Today’s Politics
Michael speaks with Dr. Alan Wiseman of Vanderbilt University about groundbreaking new research into the education divide in American politics. Once, both parties in Congress shared a common bond: man...
11 Sep 202532min
The Death of Charlie Kirk and the State of Our Nation
On this September 11th, Michael Smerconish reflects on both the tragic anniversary of 9/11 and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. With raw honesty, Michael asks whether this latest act of pol...
11 Sep 202517min
Admiral Stavridis on Israel’s Strike in Qatar: A Costly Misstep?
In this episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about Israel’s controversial strike in Qatar and the fallout for U.S. alliances, hosta...
10 Sep 202523min
Phillies Karen: Smerconish Says... Leave Her Alone?
A viral moment at a Phillies game has the internet fired up — but should we just leave “Phillies Karen” alone? In today’s episode, Michael dives deep into the debate surrounding a now-infamous ballpar...
10 Sep 202518min
Philly Karen: Villain or Victim?
A Phillies home run sparked a viral moment, an internet witch hunt, and a national debate over civility. Michael Smerconish dives into the controversy surrounding "Philly Karen," the unidentified woma...
9 Sep 202528min
Trump’s Epstein Controversy: What’s Worse — The Birthday Greeting or the Denial?
In this episode, Michael dives into today's Smerconish.com poll question: Which is more politically damaging to Donald Trump — his denial of involvement in the Epstein birthday video, or the greeting ...
9 Sep 202517min
Inside the Navy SEAL Mission That Nearly Sparked War with North Korea
Michael speaks with New York Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Philipps about a shocking top-secret SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea that went fatally off-course. What started as a hig...
8 Sep 202526min
