When Violence Meets Virality: The Manhattan Murder That Shocked & Delighted The Internet
A woman is brutally murdered in Midtown Manhattan. The incident is caught on video. What happens next? An outpouring of online celebration, racialized commentary, and digital glee over a real-life tra...
1 Aug 202541min
Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test
Today’s poll question dives into a surprisingly nostalgic and controversial topic: Should we reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools? Michael takes a trip down memory lane—from pizza d...
1 Aug 202515min
The Borderline Outrage: Why Canadians Are Feeling Disillusioned With America
For decades, Canadians viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy, and affection — but Donald Trump may have shattered that dynamic. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with New...
31 Juli 202540min
She Skipped Governor — Is Kamala Harris Eyeing the White House?
Kamala Harris has bowed out of a California gubernatorial bid; but does that mean she’s all-in for a 2028 presidential run? In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish digs into the strategic moves (and mi...
31 Juli 202516min
Bipartisanship or Betrayal? When Democrats Agree with Trump
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to explore a thought-provoking question: "Is it in the political interest of the Democratic Party to publicly give Donald Trump credit when he acco...
30 Juli 202532min
Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell: Clemency or Cover-Up?
Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing from recent headlines, listener feedback, and a comp...
30 Juli 202515min
The €1 House Craze: Dream Escape or Tourist Trap?
Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Lauren Markham to unpack her fascinating piece on Italian towns offering homes for €1. Are Americans falling for a fantasy—or is the life swap dream real? ...
29 Juli 202541min
Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Boom or Bust for America?
President Trump's tariffs were marketed as a bold move to protect American jobs and level the global playing field. The big question remains: On balance, are President Trump's tariffs helping or hurti...
29 Juli 202517min
