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The Smerconish Podcast

The Smerconish Podcast

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Summary

 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
  • Halperin: Trump Faces Two Bad Options on Iran

    Halperin: Trump Faces Two Bad Options on Iran
    May 13 2026
    Michael Smerconish is joined by Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on President Trump’s escalating standoff with Iran, the growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and whether the White House is running out of options. Could Trump expand the conflict? Is there an exit ramp? Michael and Mark debate the political, military, and economic stakes — and listeners weigh in on what happens next. Original air date 13 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    32 mins
  • Today's Poll Question: Will Trump order new strikes on Iran during his China trip?

    Today's Poll Question: Will Trump order new strikes on Iran during his China trip?
    May 13 2026
    Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Will Trump order new strikes on Iran during his China trip? Michael explores an eerie parallel to 2017, when Trump launched strikes on Syria while hosting Xi Jinping, raising questions about whether history could repeat itself during the president’s current China visit. He also examines Trump’s controversial “not even a little bit” remark when asked whether Americans’ financial pain is influencing Iran negotiations—and why critics are seizing on it. Plus, yesterday's startling poll result showing nearly half of respondents believe at least one Trump assassination attempt was staged, tying it to the rise of what scholars call “conspiracy without the theory”—a viral, algorithm-driven form of misinformation untethered from evidence. Listen here, then vote on today's poll question...and please rate, review and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    14 mins
  • Sin Nation: Have Gambling, Porn & Weed Replaced American Values?

    Sin Nation: Have Gambling, Porn & Weed Replaced American Values?
    May 12 2026
    Michael Smerconish reacts to a provocative Axios piece arguing that America is becoming a modern “Sin Nation” — where gambling, marijuana, pornography, and digital vice are no longer hidden, but legalized, monetized, and normalized. From “It’s a Wonderful Life” and Robert Putnam’s "Bowling Alone" to declining faith, patriotism, and community involvement, Michael explores whether America is losing the social glue that once held it together — and whether technology, capitalism, and politics accelerated the shift. Listeners weigh in on everything from Vegas culture and junk food to loneliness, digital life, and the erosion of real-world relationships. Original air date 12 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    28 mins
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