James Gagliano retired as a supervisory agent after 25 years at the FBI. He is a West Point graduate, adjunct professor at St. Johns University in Queens, NY, and has served as the Mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson since 2021.

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 we move past the expectation that presidential appointees must have squeaky-clean personal records?

2Way Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News publisher Mark Halperin makes his weekly appearance, talking Hegseth, DeSantis, Harris' loss, the scene at Mar-A-Lago and more. Original air date 4 December 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 parents have the right to make unilateral decisions for their children regarding gender-affirming care? Thank you for leaving a rating and review of this podcast.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths. Hear an explainer from New York Times SCOTUS Reporter Adam Liptak, and Michael hears a wide variety of opinions from the audience on this tough issue. Original air date 3 December 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: Could we motivate American 18-year-olds into military service if we needed them to respond to a national security threat? Listen here...vote there!

Admiral Stavridis is vice chair, global affairs at the Carlisle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Rockefeller Foundation. He is former Dean of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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 Joe have pardoned Hunter? Listen here, rate and review this podcast, and then hit the website to VOTE!

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 college sports teams that feel disadvantaged by an opponent's inclusion of transgender athletes compete or forfeit matches in protest?

Happy Thanksgiving! Something a little different for today's poll question - go vote at Smerconish.com, and listen to Michael ask you here: If you could watch just one: The National Dog Show or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?