The Smerconish Podcast

One of the major issues in this election cycle headlines today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com. Michael asks you: Do you support a national ban on abortion after 15 weeks? Listen to him lay it out here, then vote! And please leave a rating and review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player. Thank you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wrestlemania is hugely popular - Michael had no idea this is such a big deal! Alas, WWE's signature annual event, "Wrestlemania" is taking over Philadelphia this weekend - we get expertise on it from SiriusXM Vice President of Programming Operations Doug Mortman. A wrestling superfan, he co-created "Busted Open" which airs on SiriusXM's Fight Nation Channel 156. Original air date 5 April 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 his thoughts here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot - today he's asking: Which is a bigger hurdle to electing a third-party president - candidate, or demand? 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.

A new Associated Press-NORC poll finds that a majority of Americans share many core beliefs, despite the apparent deep divisions our country is currently facing. Michael is very happy about this news - listen here! Original air date 4 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lawmaker in California is sponsoring legislation that would, if made into law, allow employees to ignore after-hours communications from their employers. Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Should states give workers the right to ignore after-hours calls, emails and texts from their employers? Listen to this podcast, leave a review, and 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 Mark Halperin at The Wide World of News (subscribe at walkingduck.com/mark) about the latest WSJ poll on the 2024 race between Biden and Trump. Original air date 3 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each day, Michael poses a new Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com, and lays out his thoughts in this podcast. Today's question: Do you agree with RFK Jr. that “we shouldn’t make pariahs” of those who believe the 2020 election was stolen? Listen here, and please rate and review this podcast before you 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 has been watching CBS 60 Minutes' investigation into 'Havana Syndrome' where government and military personnel report pain, ringing in ears and other symptoms, that seem ot be caused by actions of foreign entities. Attorney Mark Zaid represents clients who have suffered symptoms - Michael welcomes him for a conversation to learn more about these "anomalous health incidents." Original air date 2 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden has been criticized by former President Trump and others for his recognizing the Transgender Day of Visibility this past weekend. Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Should President Biden have issued a proclamation in support of Transgender Day of Visibility which coincided with Easter? Listen to his thoughts in this podcast, 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's "Mingle Project" is underway - where he is pushing to get us all out of our bubbles to get together and...mingle, to make the world a better place. This Monday, he runs through a few headlines that fit the bill. Original air date 1 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.