Smerconish on CNN

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  • Summary

  • Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering a unique non-ideological take: his own.
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Episodes
  • What Are the Prediction Markets Saying About the Presidential Election?
    Oct 19 2024
    The betting markets, stock market, cultural trends, pundits, and conventional polls are all predicting the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Many polls in 2016 and 2020 underestimated Trump's appeal to voters. So, have pollsters adjusted their metrics for the upcoming election? CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers tells Michael Smerconish the narrative has completely flipped with Harris doing more press while Trump dodges debates and interviews. Finally, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bob Woodward discusses his new book "War." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Trump Motivates Americans Who Are Not Interested in Voting
    Oct 12 2024
    Are we a nation of hope or fear? Michael Smerconish asks which emotion is more potent in this election and how both candidates are trying to connect with voters. Former Pennsylvania Congressmen Conor Lamb and Charlie Dent predict which counties will tip the keystone state and determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Early analysis shows homeowners will lose billions of dollars in property damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. An unsettling trend finds millions of American homeowners relocate due to the rising cost of climate disasters. And finally, retired Admiral James Stavridis discusses the chances of wider regional conflict in the Middle East and the potential spike of global oil prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Will Any October Surprise Reshape the Election?
    Oct 5 2024
    CNN’s Michael Smerconish asked presidential historian Allan Lichtman about the October surprise and if it ever impacts his prediction for who will win the race for the White House. Democratic strategist James Carville and senior political commentator David Urban debate on whether Vice-President Harris is playing it safe in this election. Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell joins Michael to discuss his new book "Revenge of the Tipping Point." Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gives her take about U.S. military presence in the Middle East and her new memoir "Something Lost, Something Gained." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins

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