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The Smerconish Podcast

The Smerconish Podcast

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 Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.Copyright 2021 SiriusXM Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Mark Halperin Names Trump’s Surprising Achievements – And Major Incompletes

    Mark Halperin Names Trump’s Surprising Achievements – And Major Incompletes
    May 28 2025

    Mark Halperin is editor in chief of 2WAY and host of the "Next Up with Mark Halperin" podcast.
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    33 mins
  • From Boobies Bracelets to Two-Gender T-Shirts: The Free Speech Line in Schools

    From Boobies Bracelets to Two-Gender T-Shirts: The Free Speech Line in Schools
    May 28 2025
    A Massachusetts student’s t-shirt reading “There Are Only Two Genders” ignited a national free speech debate—and the Supreme Court just passed on the case. In this episode, Michael dives into what Justice Alito's fiery dissent reveals, whether schools are suppressing student viewpoints, and why ignoring the controversy might have been the better option. Are public schools upholding the First Amendment—or playing favorites? Be sure to vote on today's daily poll question at Smerconish.com: Does the First Amendment protect a public middle school student’s right to wear a t-shirt saying: “There Are Only Two Genders”?
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    17 mins
  • Come On In For A Hug, Bro

    Come On In For A Hug, Bro
    May 27 2025
    What happened to deep male friendships? Michael speaks with author Sam Graham-Felsen about his deeply personal and widely resonant New York Times essay on the quiet epidemic of male loneliness. From childhood sleepovers to adult solitude, Graham-Felsen explores how once-intense male friendships fade with age—and what that says about masculinity, society, and emotional intimacy today. Together, they unpack historical shifts, social norms, and powerful data showing that American men are increasingly disconnected from one another. With reflections on politics, social media, and what we can learn from Abraham Lincoln and Herman Melville’s letters to their male friends, this is a conversation about what it means to be a man—and a friend—in today’s world. A must-listen for anyone navigating modern relationships—male or female. Original air date 27 May 2025.
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    35 mins

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