The Case for Volunteering as a Cure for Loneliness
Why are fewer Americans volunteering—and why does it matter? Michael digs into new data showing a long-term decline in volunteerism, echoing warnings first raised by Robert Putnam in Bowling Alone. Jo...
30 Dec 202528min
If You Trust Your Phone With Your Money, Why Not Your Vote?
Can you really trust your smartphone to cast a secure vote? Michael Smerconish talks with venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk about a groundbreaking experiment in mobile voting, l...
29 Dec 202527min
Trump Wants New Battleships — Admiral Stavridis Explains Why That Could Be a Mistake
President Trump announces plans for a new class of massive U.S. Navy warships—but are battleships the future or a relic of the past? Michael Smerconish speaks with retired four-star Admiral James Stav...
23 Dec 202517min
Faith, Politics, and Fracture: America at a Crossroads
Is the United States a Christian nation — and should it be? Michael breaks down Vice President JD Vance’s explosive comments at Turning Point USA, sparking a national debate over faith, identity, and ...
23 Dec 202524min
Hunting Bears, Not Each Other: A Rare Look at Life Beyond Politics
What can bear hunting in rural Pennsylvania teach us about American politics? Michael speaks with Washington Post columnist and bestselling author Salena Zito about her immersive reporting from a Penn...
22 Dec 202524min
Is Turning Point USA an Asset or Liability for the Republican Party?
In this episode, Michael dives deep into the chaos at Turning Point USA’s America Fest. With more than 30,000 attendees, the event revealed a growing rift within the GOP. From Ben Shapiro’s scathing c...
22 Dec 202522min
Is Birthright Citizenship an American Exception — or a Constitutional Mistake?
Birthright citizenship is headed to the Supreme Court — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Michael Smerconish sits down with Washington Post columnist and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru to unpa...
19 Dec 202529min
Epstein Files Drop Today. Nothing Will Change.
Michael breaks down today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Will the Friday release of Epstein materials be of any great consequence? With the DOJ racing to meet a congressional deadline, Smerconish ...
19 Dec 202522min
