Iran Protests Escalate: Should the U.S. Respond With Force?
As protests spread across Iran amid soaring inflation and economic collapse, President Trump warns that the U.S. could respond “very hard” if Iranian authorities use deadly force against demonstrators...
6 Jan 12min
Maduro Captured: A Military Masterstroke—or the Start of America’s Next Forever War?
The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic, highly coordinated military operation—but what happens next? in this episode, Michael examines the stunning takedown o...
5 Jan 27min
Minnesota Fraud: Shocking Exception—or Proof the System Is Broken?
Michael Smerconish breaks down today’s Smerconish.com poll question: Is the Minnesota fraud the exception or the norm? From a viral video alleging widespread daycare fraud to the trillions of dollars ...
5 Jan 17min
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
