The Smerconish Podcast

Michael is a big fan of comedian Bill Burr. He offers thoughts on Burr's wife gesture toward former President Trump at an event at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. Original air date 13 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks on today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which side benefits if the Trump federal subversion trial is televised? Prosecutors, or Trump. Listen here, then vote! Original air date 13 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Trump's numerous court battles are benefitting him in the 2024 race. Michael talks to Alex Isenstadt at Politico, on his piece "An anti-Trump group produced four ads attacking his legal troubles. They backfired." Original air date 10 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced he is not running for reelection. That brings Michael to today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Will Joe Manchin run for president? Listen here, then vote! Original air date 10 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Analysis of the third Republican Presidential Primary Debate, which was hosted by NBC News. Original air date 9 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now two days removed from the 2023 off-year election day, Michael asks this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which is more predictive for 2024? Recent polling, or Tuesday's election results? Listen here, then vote! Original air date 9 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the day after a big off-year election with notable outcomes in states like Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky .... but - there's something even bigger today that matters. Michael explains. Original air date 8 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the former President appearing in court this week, Michael explains today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Would Republicans abandon Donald Trump if he were convicted and sentenced? Listen here, then vote! Original air date 8 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Joe Biden Is In Trouble." That's the headline of John Della Volpe's latest op-ed in the New York Times. He is the director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, and was a pollster on Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. Michael talks to him about his piece. Original air date 7 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the most watched races in the country on Election Day today is a local one, in Virginia's 57th House district, Republican David Owen versus Democrat Susanna Gibson. In September, it was revealed that Gibson had performed sex acts with her husband on a paid online video streaming site. She denounced it as a violation of privacy. This story is the basis of Michael's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Could you vote for a political candidate who live-streamed sexual acts with their spouse for money? Listen here, then vote! Original air date 7 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.