

The Smerconish Podcast
SiriusXM
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.
The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 6min
Get a drivers license, get registered to vote automatically?
Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Should states automatically register to vote eligible residents when they obtain driver’s licenses? Original air date 21 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 20, 2023 • 8min
Should elderly politicians undergo mandatory cognitive testing?
With President Biden, 80, and former President Trump, 77, both leading their respective parties in the 2024 presidential contest, Michael asks today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should elderly politicians, including candidates for President, undergo mandatory cognitive testing? Listen now, then vote. Original air date 20 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 19, 2023 • 9min
Is it right to ditch the Senate Floor dress code?
Should the U.S. Senate have a dress code for members while on the Senate floor? That is today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question posed by Michael, who was once named "best dressed" by Roger Stone. Original air date 19 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 18, 2023 • 9min
Should the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have removed Jann Wenner from its Board of Directors?
Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should the Rock Hall have removed Jann Wenner from its board based on his comments about why he didn't include women and black musicians in his book? Original air date 18 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 15, 2023 • 6min
Will Joe Biden Pardon Hunter?
With Hunter Biden getting indicted on federal gun charges, Michael asks in today's Smerconish.com Poll Question, will his father, President Joe Biden, pardon him? Original air date 15 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 14, 2023 • 6min
Today's Poll Question: Should Law Enforcement Have Posed With Danelo Cavalcante After His Capture?
At Smerconish.com today, Michael asks: Was it appropriate for law enforcement to pose with Danelo Cavalcante after his capture? He offers thoughts on the photograph after the 14-day manhunt in Pennsylvania. Original air date 14 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 13, 2023 • 6min
Explaining Today's Poll Question: Should Biden Step Aside In 2024?
Michael looks at today's Smerconish.com poll question, on if President Biden should step aside and not run for reelection in 2024. Original air date 13 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 12, 2023 • 31min
When do we go back to some normal sense of calm? When the Baby Boomers die off
Michael talks to longtime political commentator Doug Sosnik, on his latest Strategy Memo about the current state of politics in the U.S. Original air date 12 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 11, 2023 • 29min
As Climate Risks Grow, Your Insurance Policy Shrinks
As Hurricane Lee approaches the Atlantic Seaboard and the recent Hurricane Idalia's path of destruction is on the mind, Washington Post business and technology writer Jacob Bogage talks to Michael about how it is getting much tougher and much more expensive to find insurance in areas susceptible to natural disasters. Original air date 11 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 8, 2023 • 32min
Does Joe Biden Need Primary Opponents?
Michael offers a commentary on new polling showing very low approval ratings for President Biden, which makes some wonder if he is not the best candidate for Democrats to run for President in 2024. Original air date 8 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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