The Smerconish Podcast

By: SiriusXM
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  • Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
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  • Mark Halperin Divides Every Element Of The Trump Agenda Into "Big Casino" or "Not Big Casino"
    Apr 16 2025
    2WAY Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News Publisher Mark Halperin says we are at an odd moment in the three-side relationship between the Trump agenda, the establishment reaction to the Trump agenda, and the dominant media coverage of the Trump agenda. It is through that lens that he and Michael run through President Trump's recent policy moves, speeches, and more. Original air date 16 April 2025.
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    26 mins
  • Think Twice Before Defunding Harvard Over Antisemitism
    Apr 16 2025
    Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should federal funding be cut from universities like Harvard in response to perceived failures in addressing campus antisemitism? Michael's vote is No: Listen here to his explanation, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
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    23 mins
  • Wealthy Europeans Are Healthier Than Wealthy Americans: Why?
    Apr 15 2025
    London School of Economics Professor Irene Papanicolas joins Michael to discuss a study that finds wealthy Americans have similar death rates to poor Europeans. Listen to find out what explains this health-wealth disparity, and Michael's audience reaction to it. Original air date 15 April 2025.
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    31 mins
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Michael is knowledgeable

he knows politics. gives a great outlook on the world's happenings . listen everyday

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