Inside Congress’ Stock Trading Problem — And the Bill to End It
Michael talks with Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI), chairman of the House Administration Committee, about a bipartisan push to crack down on congressional stock trading. Steil explains why existing ins...
15 Jan 26min
Will GLP-1's ACTUALLY Make America Healthier?
As GLP-1 weight loss drugs surge in popularity, Michael asks a big question: will they make society healthier — or undermine exercise and long-term wellness? A thoughtful look at health, behavior, and...
15 Jan 12min
Trump, Greenland, Iran, and the Edge of War — Mark Halperin Breaks It Down
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14 Jan 33min
America Bought Alaska — Should Greenland Be Next?
Should the United States buy Greenland? Michael explains today's Smerconish.com poll question sparked by Senator John Fetterman’s provocative comment suggesting the U.S. could purchase Greenland — jus...
14 Jan 11min
Gallup Drops a Bombshell: Independents Now Dominate American Politics
A new Gallup survey reveals a political reality the media has long ignored: independents are now the largest group in American politics. Michael Smerconish breaks down the data showing a record 45% of...
13 Jan 30min
America at 250: Should Our Coins Honor 1776—or More Than That?
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a new redesign of American coins has sparked a familiar national debate. Should commemorative coins focus solely on the founding year of 1776—or reflect a...
13 Jan 14min
The Ultimate Mingle: The Grateful Dead
In the wake of Bob Weir’s passing, Michael Smerconish reflects on discovering the Grateful Dead later in life—and what that journey revealed about music, ritual, and our deep human need to belong. Fro...
12 Jan 30min
Should Transgender Athletes Compete in Women’s Sports?
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a landmark case on transgender athletes in public school sports, Michael Smerconish explains today’s Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: "Should transgender women...
12 Jan 12min
