The Smerconish Podcast

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: Must Kamala Harris do more to differentiate herself from Joe Biden in order to win? 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.

Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin says Vice President Kamala Harris' recent media blitz and political communication style and messaging needs an immediate reset. He offers a fake speech based on the 1998 movie 'Bulworth." Original air date 9 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: Would you consider the prevalence of extreme weather in determining where to live? 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.

Michael talks with Purdue University Professor Kaylyn Jackson Schiff about how politicians will continue to lie and use misinformation to get out of a tough/negative situation, in the wake of stories surfacing about North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson referring to himself as a "black nazi." Original air date 23 September 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, following his weekend conversation with her on CNN, Michael asks you: Do you agree with Secretary Clinton that Section 230, which shields online platforms from liability for 3rd-party content, should be repealed? 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.

Today's podcast opens with Michael talking to Robert Draper at the New York Times about the non-existent relationship between Kamala Harris and her father, even though they live just two miles apart. Then, he looks at another in-depth piece in the Times about the reigniting of questions over former President Trump's age and mental acuity. Has there been a change? Original air date 7 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.

Today's Daily Poll Question is a little different and extra special, so Michael hopes you will indulge him and take a listen today. It's all about the successful sales so far of "Smercomics 2024", the political cartoon book chronicling the 2024 election, featuring the drawings of four award-winning editorial cartoonists from over the last year. Listen in as Michael discusses it on the final day of sales - orders close at 12:00 AM (midnight) EAST tonight. Here's the special part: 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Children's Crisis Treatment Center (https://www.cctckids.org/). Michael is expecting to make a $100,000 donation to CCTC. So that brings about today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Where order #8,200 of "Smercomics 2024" was received at 3:55PM ET on Saturday, what will be final total sold when orders close for goo at Midnight tonight? a) 8,400 b) 8,600 c) 8,800 d) 9,000 e) More than 9,000 f) More than 10,000? 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.

Michael talks to Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, and the co-founder of the "13 Keys to the White House" election predicton model. Original air date 4 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: Which “October Surprise” will have the most significant impact on the election? 1) Jack Smith’s recent filing, 2) Israel, 3) The port strike, 4) Aftermath of Hurricane Helene, 5) Something still to come 6) Nothing will have significant impact. 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.

Federal Prosecutors, lead by special counsel Jack Smith, put forth their most extensive case to date against former President Trump and his effort to overturn the 2020 election. It was unsealed in court yesterday. Michael welcomes CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig for a conversation on his unbelievable take on this bombshell report - Michael is hearing from Ellie, a perspective that not being offered anywhere else, which he has published today in New York Magazine. Listen to this conversation now. Honig is a former state and federal prosecutor. Original air date 3 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.