The Smerconish Podcast

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Is it a mistake for Kamala Harris to do her CNN interview alongside Tim Walz? Listen here, then leave a rating and review of this podcast, and be sure to vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to discuss the latest happenings in the 2024 presidential race. Original air date 28 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: When it comes to the 2024 election, what should be Mark Zuckerberg's top priority? Maintaining Neutrality, or Combatting Misinformation on Facebook? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

William H. Frey, a Senior Fellow and demographer at Brookings, joins Michael with expertise on newly released Census Bureau Data on how the US population has changed since 2020. One of his takeaways is how diverse the country has come. Original air date 14 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Is Trump really trying to get out of debating Harris, or is he involved in some other type of gamesmanship? Listen here, vote there! And, please RATE and REVIEW this podcast along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The electoral college math has changed since Kamala Harris entered the 2024 presidential race in July. Michael spoke with Doug Sosnik, longtime presidential advisor and strategist, just before the Democratic National Convention about his NY Times Op-Ed "How Harris Has Completely Upended the Presidential Race, in 14 Maps." Original air date 16 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Are young American men justified in their belief of being overlooked and underrepresented in economic, political, and cultural spheres? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Friday Night Lights" Buzz Bissinger talks to Michael after writing an op-ed in The New York Times titled "I Wrote ‘Friday Night Lights.’ Here’s Why Coach Tim Walz Stands Apart." Original air date 16 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: When VP Kamala Harris undergoes more rigorous questioning on the issues, will her poll numbers rise, fall, or stay the same? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael offers a commentary on the third installment of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where MN Gov. Tim Walz's son Gus stole the show, and, Michael noticed a common theme through the evening: A call for us to do more mingling with one another. Original air date 22 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.