Episodes

  • National Security Expert Richard Clarke on the attacks in Lebanon, and if Trump called, would he serve?

    National Security Expert Richard Clarke on the attacks in Lebanon, and if Trump called, would he serve?
    Sep 19 2024
    Michael talks to Richard Clarke about the sophisticated attack of exploding pagers by Israel against Hezbollah. And, would Clarke ever return to the White House? Richard A. Clarke served for thirty years in national security policy roles in the US Government, first in the Pentagon, then the State Department, and finally for an unprecedented decade of continuous service for three Presidents on the White House National Security Council for President Bush (41), Clinton, and Bush (43), among other key positions. Original air date 19 September 2024.
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    31 mins
  • Daily Poll: Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe?

    Daily Poll: Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe?
    Sep 19 2024
    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, Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe? Listen to him discuss now, then vote, and, take a moment to rate and review this podcast.
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    9 mins
  • Mark Halperin on what the latest 2024 polls suggest

    Mark Halperin on what the latest 2024 polls suggest
    Sep 18 2024
    Michael talks to Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin about the latest 2024 race headlines. Are both Harris and Trump still in it, and is it a close race? Listen here. Original air date 18 September 2024.
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    31 mins
  • Daily Poll: Which of these technologies or platforms do you wish were never invented?

    Daily Poll: Which of these technologies or platforms do you wish were never invented?
    Sep 18 2024
    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, Which of the following do you wish was never invented? Facebook, Instagram, Smart Phones, Snapchat, The Internet, TikTok, X/Twitteror,or "I'd keep them all." Listen here, then vote!
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    8 mins
  • Stuck In The Middle With Yoo

    Stuck In The Middle With Yoo
    Sep 17 2024
    Berkeley Law professor John Yoo joins Michael. Professor Yoo once wrote the legal justification for President Bush that allowed harsh interrogation methods to be used on 9/11 detainees. So what does he think about the recent effort to give them life in prison without the possibility of parole? Original air date 17 September 2024.
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    22 mins
  • Daily Poll: Should you be able to vote on your phone?

    Daily Poll: Should you be able to vote on your phone?
    Sep 17 2024
    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 you be able to vote on your phone? Listen here, then vote!
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    9 mins
  • 50 Days Til The Election And We're Still Talking About Eating Pets

    50 Days Til The Election And We're Still Talking About Eating Pets
    Sep 16 2024
    Michael opens today's podcast with a special announcement regarding the "Smercomics" editorial cartoon book, then jumps in to the latest 2024 election headlines, including debunked claims about Hatian immigrants eating pets in Ohio that continue to be spread. Original air date 16 September 2024.
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    30 mins
  • Daily Poll: If a mail-in ballot is submitted on time but is undated or incorrectly dated by the voter, should it still be counted?

    Daily Poll: If a mail-in ballot is submitted on time but is undated or incorrectly dated by the voter, should it still be counted?
    Sep 16 2024
    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, If a mail-in ballot is submitted on time but is undated or incorrectly dated by the voter, should it still be counted? Listen here, then vote!
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    11 mins