The Smerconish Podcast podcast

The Smerconish Podcast

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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.

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.

 

#1681

Will the Great Wealth Transfer Spark a Millennial Civil War?

Michael explores the political impact of the massive intergenerational wealth transfer und... more

12 Dec 2025

33 MINS

33:44

12 Dec 2025


#1680

Feds vs. States: The Fight for AI Control Just Got Real

Michael digs into today’s poll question: Who should regulate AI — the federal government, ... more

12 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:35

12 Dec 2025


#1679

“Dead Men Tell No Tales”: Listeners Clash Over Trump’s Border Strike

Raw, emotional, and fiercely divided—today’s Smerconish Program features some of the most ... more

11 Dec 2025

10 MINS

10:58

11 Dec 2025


#1678

TIME’s Shocking 2025 Person of the Year Reveal: Did They Get It Right?

TIME Magazine has officially named the “Architects of AI” as the 2025 Person of the Year —... more

11 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:57

11 Dec 2025


#1677

“He’ll Never Be Disciplined”: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Speech, Post & Party Panic

Michael and political analyst Mark Halperin unpack Trump’s marathon Pennsylvania speech an... more

10 Dec 2025

31 MINS

31:06

10 Dec 2025


#1676

Australia Protects Its Teens. Should America Also Enact An Under-16 Social Media Ban?

Australia just logged out more than a million under-16 social media accounts — an unpreced... more

10 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:16

10 Dec 2025


#1675

America’s Military at Risk? Admiral Stavridis on the NYT’s Shocking ‘Overmatch’ Report

Michael Smerconish sits down with Admiral James Stavridis—former Supreme Allied Commander ... more

09 Dec 2025

29 MINS

29:04

09 Dec 2025


#1674

Is Legalizing Cocaine and Heroin the Only Way to Stop Fentanyl-Related Deaths?

Michael Smerconish dives into today’s provocative poll question: Would legalizing heroin a... more

09 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:21

09 Dec 2025


#1673

The COVID-Cash Fraud Nobody Saw Coming — Except Michael Smerconish

Minnesota Star Tribune investigative reporter Jeffrey Meitrodt joins Michael Smerconish to... more

08 Dec 2025

30 MINS

30:58

08 Dec 2025


#1672

The Video They Don’t Want You to See? Smerconish Explores the Boat-Strike Mystery

Michael breaks down today’s Smerconish.com poll question: Why hasn’t video of the second b... more

08 Dec 2025

11 MINS

11:33

08 Dec 2025


#1671

Inside the J6 Pipe Bomb Arrest: Motive, Misconceptions, and a Stunning Legal Question

Robert A. PapeProfessor, Political Science DepartmentDirector, Chicago Project on Security... more

05 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:18

05 Dec 2025


#1670

Drugs, War Crimes, and Politics: When Will We See The Boat Strike Video?

Michael digs into the controversy surrounding the unreleased video of the second boat stri... more

05 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:49

05 Dec 2025


#1669

AI Boom or Bust? Ron Insana on the Real Risk Behind Today’s Stock Market Surge

CNBC and MSNBC commentator Ron Insana joins Michael to break down what’s really driving th... more

04 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:36

04 Dec 2025


#1668

Not Feeling Rich: $1 Million Isn’t What It Used to Be

Is a $1 million net worth still considered wealthy in 2025? New research reveals that most... more

04 Dec 2025

14 MINS

14:29

04 Dec 2025


#1667

Admiral Stavridis on the Pentagon Firestorm: Congressional Inquiry Required

Michael Smerconish sits down with Admiral James Stavridis to unpack the explosive controve... more

03 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:49

03 Dec 2025


#1666

Second Strike Scandal: Is Admiral Bradley Responsible?

Should Admiral “Mitch” Bradley face disciplinary action for authorizing a second strike on... more

03 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:27

03 Dec 2025


#1665

Teens Don't Trust The News–And Think Spider-Man Is A Journalist

Michael sits down with Peter Adams at the News Literacy Project to unpack a startling new ... more

02 Dec 2025

29 MINS

29:40

02 Dec 2025


#1664

Should Ole Miss Have Let Lane Kiffin Finish the Season? Michael Battles His Emotions vs. Logic

Today’s Smerconish.com poll asks: “Should Ole Miss have allowed Lane Kiffin to finish the ... more

02 Dec 2025

18 MINS

18:22

02 Dec 2025


#1663

Did the U.S. Commit a War Crime? Andrew McCarthy on the Drug Boat Strikes

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing edi... more

01 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:43

01 Dec 2025


#1662

Is $50K… or $150K Enough? America’s True Cost of Living For A Family Of Four

Michael dives into today’s "Cyber Monday" Smerconish.com poll: "How much does a family of ... more

01 Dec 2025

17 MINS

17:49

01 Dec 2025


#1661

Can Mentorship Fix America? Inside California’s Bold New Plan for Young Men

Michael Smerconish talks with Josh Fryday, California’s Chief Service Officer and candidat... more

26 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:04

26 Nov 2025