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Smerconish on CNN

Smerconish on CNN

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 Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering a unique non-ideological take: his own.2024 CNN Political Science Politics & Government
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  • No Questions Were Taken …But So Many Remain

    No Questions Were Taken …But So Many Remain
    Aug 16 2025
    Continuing coverage of Trump and Putin's summit in Alaska. What did President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's body language tell us during their high-stakes summit? Behavioral Analyst and Body Language Expert Chris Ulrich, weighs in. Plus, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on why Trump doesn't talk about Detroit they way he talks about other big cities and crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Civility in Crisis: Running for Office Shouldn’t Require a Flak Jacket

    Civility in Crisis: Running for Office Shouldn’t Require a Flak Jacket
    Aug 9 2025
    CNN’s Michael Smerconish says, Democracy should not be a contact sport and public service shouldn’t require kevlar. If we want good people to step forward, we have to make sure they can serve without fearing for their lives. Plus, the rise in Political Violence with Robert Pape Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago, Trump ups redistricting war with call for new census with David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for the Cook Political Report. And Operation Trojan Horse and Trump urging SCOTUS to allow ICE Patrols in California with Gregory Bovino Chief Border Patrol Agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Smerconish: Criticism Against Trump Can't Be Blind

    Smerconish: Criticism Against Trump Can't Be Blind
    Aug 2 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish gives Democrats some advice on how to respond to Trump's recent accomplishments. Then, Rahm Emanuel, the former Ambassador to Japan and Chicago Mayor, weighs in on how Democrats should attack President Trump's policies. Also on the show, Washington Post National Health Reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham joins Michael Smerconish to discuss how the Trump administration is considering expanding healthcare coverage for weight loss drugs. And, Free Press Reporter Maya Sulkin shares new reporting about hateful comments the late Blackstone director is receiving online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
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