Dr. Todd J. Albert is Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.

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 the recent drone sightings over New Jersey benign or do they pose a serious concern? Listen here then vote!

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The response to the apprehension and charging of Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has been nothing short of huge, and it is coming from all angles. Listen to some incredibly varying opinions that Michael hears from in this conversation, some labeling him as a hero for those wronged by the insurance industry, others calling him a cold-blooded killer for taking the life of a man on the street. Original air date 10 December 2024.

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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 should be the immigration response to families with parents who arrived illegally, but the children were born in the U.S.? A) Deport the entire family, B) Deport the parents, allowing the children to stay, C) Allow the entire family to stay? Listen here, then vote. And please rate, review, and share this podcast!

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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 President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff? Listen here, then vote!