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: Should prosecutors of 9/11 defendants accept plea agreements for life imprisonment or pursue death sentences that will be subject to appeals? 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.

President Obama and several others spoke on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Listen here to hear why the night left Michael exhilarated and depressed. Original air date 21 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: What impact would a Kennedy endorsement of Trump have on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election? Significant, Minimal, or None? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael analyzes the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, offering his thoughts on President Biden's speech in Chicago that didn't start until really late in the evening. Original air date 20 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: Should American weapons be used by Ukraine inside Russia? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Glastris has some insights into how an outgoing President may speak at a convention to pass the "baton" to the party's new candidate. The Editor-in-Chief of Washington Monthly was once a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and spoke with Michael on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Original air date 19 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: Will pro-Palestinian protestors significantly disrupt the 2024 DNC in Chicago? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Political and communications consultant and pollster Frank Luntz joins Michael with his latest polling and thoughts on the 2024 residential race. 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: Should newspapers make political endorsements? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pew Research Center has analyzed Census Data that shows where immigrants to America come from has changed since 1850. Once all from Germany, Italy and other European countries, now they hail from Mexico, India, and other places. Listen to Michael's in-depth conversation with Pew Research Senior Demographer Jeffrey Passel. Original air date 15 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.