Shutdown Showdown: Which Party Takes the Political Hit?
Michael Smerconish breaks down today's critical poll question: Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown? He dives into how healthcare is at the heart of the standoff, and wha...
2 Okt 202514min
Mark Halperin On How the Shutdown Could End Today
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest political stories of the week. From the government shutdown and who’s most likely to take the blame,...
1 Okt 202529min
Will Hispanic Voters Shift Right, Like White Working-Class Voters Did?
Will Hispanic voters ultimately drift rightward, as so-called ethnic whites once did? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com...drawing lessons from the 1970s “Hard Hat Riot” and the political ...
1 Okt 202516min
Admiral Stavridis: Hegseth’s Speech Was a Pep Rally with No Impact
When Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered 800 of America’s top generals and admirals to Quantico — with President Trump making a surprise appearance — it was an unprecedented show of force. But was it effec...
30 Sep 202530min
Inside Quantico: Should We Fear Trump & Hegseth's Big Meeting?
Michael unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Is there anything inherently wrong with the Department of War summoning senior military leaders to Quantico?" He explains why his answer is “no,”...
30 Sep 202512min
The New Status Symbol: A Memoir for Your Kids
Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign joins Michael to explore a surprising new trend: wealthy retirees are hiring professional writers to craft their family memoirs — sometimes spending tens of ...
29 Sep 202531min
The Rise of Retributive Justice — and Why It Must End
Michael is on the west coast today, having appeared on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday night. He shares stories from his time there, and then moves on to today's poll question at Smerconsi...
29 Sep 202512min
Will Kamala Harris' Book Ruin a Future Presidential Run
Despite a long day of travel ahead, Michael Smerconish shares his thoughts on today's daily poll question: "Is Kamala Harris’ book release and media tour enhancing or diminishing her prospects to one ...
26 Sep 20257min
