The Smerconish Podcast

Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin and Republican strategist David Urban, who ran Donald Trump's successful 2016 campaign in Pennsylvania, join Michael the day after Election Day 2024, where President Trump was elected to be the next President of the United States. Original air date 6 November 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: Best election map coverage: Bill Hemmer, John King, or Steve Kornacki? 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.

We are living in an age of conflict, brought about by disconnect: a disconnect that has frayed the fabric of our nation, polarized our politics, and harmed the mental health of our kids. But Michael knows how to fix it: We need to get out and mingle, like he did with many at the Bagel Barrel in Doylestown, Pennsylvania today, in a special Election Day broadcast. Listen to this special commentary from Michael's hometown, with a lesson for us all for tomorrow. Original air date 5 November 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: Who wins? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What to expect tomorrow? So many variables, so many angles...but one expert to turn to. Listen to Michael's conversation with longtime adviser to Presidents, Governors and Senators, Doug Sosnik. He wrote an opinion essay in the New York Times on 1 November 2024, "Why Trump Has a More Plausible Path to the Presidency, in 19 Maps." Original air date 4 November 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: Is the Des Moines Register poll showing Kamala Harris leading in Iowa an incorrect aberration or a predictor of how the race will end? Listen, 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.

Michael talks to "13 Keys to the White House" creator, American University Professor Allan Lichtman, five days before Election Day. He has used his formula to predict that Vice President Harris will win the presidency. Original air date 31 October 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: Whose supporters will have a more difficult time coping with defeat? Harris or Trump? 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.

CNN's chief national correspondent John King joins Michael 5 days before Election Day 2024, to talk about his famous 'Magic Wall' that he has become known for on Election Night, using the technology to zoom in and look at voting results and more as they happen. Original air date 31 October 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: In the 2024 presidential election, are you voting FOR a particular candidate or AGAINST another? 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.