Should You Pay for a 3-Pack-a-Day Smoker’s Medical Bills? Michael Smerconish Says YES, But...
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Answer the question recently raised by RFK Jr.: “If you're smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, should you expect society to pay when you get sick?” L...
14 Apr 202518min
U.S. Manufacturing Is In A Tough Spot, And It's Not Because of Trade Policy
Lots of talk about trade and tariffs lately - but this conversation has a different focus than all the rest. Allysia Finley's op-ed in hte Wall Stret Journal caught Michael's eye this week: "A Good Ma...
11 Apr 202534min
Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a ratin...
11 Apr 202517min
What Salena Zito learned about 'America First' in a Pennsylvania steel mill
Michael welcomes Washington Examiner columnist Salena Zito on an Op-Ed she penned for The Washington Post, after being on the ground with U.S. Steel workers in PA. Original air date 10 April 2025. Hos...
10 Apr 202523min
It is possible that President Trump has strengthened our hand with our trading partners
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Setting aside criticism of Trump’s approach and style, do you believe his tariff policies will ultimately benefit the United States? Listen here to Michae...
10 Apr 202519min
A Brilliant Tariff Turmoil Tutorial
You will feel a heck of a lot smarter in 30 minutes after listening to this - Michael sure did! A great tutorial on what's happening with all these tariffs - including the most basic layers of how tar...
9 Apr 202528min
Michael Smerconish: Young Men's Decreasing Workforce Participation Poses A Great Challenge To America's Future
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Which poses a greater challenge for America's future: young men's decreasing workforce participation or the decline in manufacturing jobs? Listen here to ...
9 Apr 202519min
Mitch Landrieu: Trump Being Chaotic Makes It Really Hard For Our Trading Partners To Trust Us
Michael talks trade and tariffs with former Louisiana Lt. Governor and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who also served as President Biden's senior advisor for Infrastructure Investment and Jo...
8 Apr 202524min
