Mark Halperin on Trump’s Greenland Strategy, NATO Tensions, and Global Power
Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation sparked by President Trump’s remarks at Davos. They unpack Trump’s controversial comments on Greenland, ...
21 Jan 31min
The Unthinkable Question: Will NATO Survive Trump?
Will NATO survive Trump? That’s today’s Smerconish.com poll — and it’s no longer hypothetical. As President Trump ramps up pressure on allies, flirts with territorial expansion, and reshapes U.S. fore...
21 Jan 13min
Is Anything Left That Brings Americans Together?
What do Americans still have in common? Michael sits down with Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to explore the rise and fall of the American monoculture. From 'I Love Lucy' and 'Se...
20 Jan 24min
The 2028 Democratic Nominee Fight Is Starting Early—Harris vs. Shapiro
Is Kamala Harris politically toxic—or still a force Democrats can’t ignore? Is Josh Shapiro the party’s future—or a candidate defined by his past? Michael Smerconish unpacks today’s Smerconish.com pol...
20 Jan 12min
Live From MLK Day of Service: How Volunteerism Can Heal a Divided Nation
Broadcasting live from the nation’s largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Temple University, Michael Smerconish explores what’s really driving America’s political divide — and how we might ...
19 Jan 40min
Would Mandatory National Service Heal America—or Threaten Freedom?
Is mandatory national service the key to rebuilding civic unity—or an unacceptable infringement on personal freedom? In this episode, Michael explains the thinking behind the Smerconish.com poll quest...
19 Jan 16min
The Hidden Consequences of America’s Weight Loss Drug Boom
Are GLP-1 weight loss drugs changing America—for better or worse? Michael explores the surprising ripple effects of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy with PwC consumer markets leader Ali Furman. From gyms...
16 Jan 33min
If Trump Pulls THIS Off, Is He a 'Successful' President?
Is it possible to call Donald Trump a successful president—even if you oppose him? In this episode Michael breaks down the provocative daily poll question at Smerconish.com, which is asking you: "Is T...
16 Jan 11min
