Christopher Landau served as the United States Ambassador to Mexico from 2019-2021 during President Trump's first term. As talks of mass deportation and targeted arrests of undocumented immigrants have swirled in recent days, Michael asks for Landau's perspective on the situation. Original air date 14 November 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: When will the Trump-Musk 'Bromance' end? a) by Inauguration Day, b) by the end of the first 100 days, c) by the midterms, d) it will last the full Trump term. Listen, rate/review the podcast, and vote!

Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin makes his weekly visit, running through all of President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks so far, including Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee, Kristi Noem, and more, including noting the increasing changes that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be nominated as HHS Secretary. Original air date 13 November 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 Trump’s response to illegal immigration be one of targeted arrests, or, mass deportation? Listen in, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

Thomas Frank, author of the bestselling book "What's The Matter With Kansas?", joins Michael to talk about his latest NY Times op-ed, "The Elites Had It Coming." His essay begins, "Everyone has a moment when he first realized that Donald Trump might well return, and here is mine." Did you also have a lightbulb moment? Listen to their conversation now. Original air date 12 November 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 President Biden pardon Hunter and Donald Trump right now? Listen, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app!

Michael sits down with actor Kevin Costner in front of a studio audience at SiriusXM in New York City, the morning after the premiere of the newest season of Paramount Network's "Yellowstone." Costner left the show after five years, and is now focusing on his passion project, "Horizon: An American Saga." Michael calls 'Horizon' "a Movie that deserves to be seen." But before that, right at the open, Michael asks him about last night's Yellowstone episode...did Costner even watch it? Listen to find out. Original air date 11 November 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: Do you agree with Fareed Zakaria that Donald Trump benefitted from Democrats’ “overzealous misuse of law” intended to punish him? Listen, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast.

American University Professor Allan Lichtman, author of "The Keys To The White House" returns just days after the election to talk about where his prediction that Kamala Harris would win, did not hold. (Listen to Michael's pre-election discussion with him in Episode #1113, from November 1). Original air date 8 November 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: Like it or not, does Donald Trump embody America? Listen, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast.