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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.

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Michael explores the political impact of the massive intergenerational wealth transfer underway. With over $124 trillion set to pass from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen X, could this spark a political divide or even a civil war? Joined by Eric L... more

Michael digs into today’s poll question: Who should regulate AI — the federal government, the states, or no one at all? With Trump’s new executive order, escalating job losses, a shocking wrongful arrest tied to facial recognition, and global AI comp... more

Raw, emotional, and fiercely divided—today’s Smerconish Program features some of the most intense calls yet. Listeners share heartbreaking stories of fentanyl loss, defend or condemn Trump’s deadly anti-drug boat strike, question military orders, and... more

TIME Magazine has officially named the “Architects of AI” as the 2025 Person of the Year — and Michael says it was the only possible choice. In today’s episode, he breaks down why AI’s impact, for better or worse, outweighs any single human, and revi... more

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Jeffrey Meitrodt
Investigative reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune covering fraud in welfare programs.
Minnesota Star Tribune
Episode: The COVID-Cash Fraud Nobody Saw Coming — Except Michael Smerconish
Peter Adams
Member of the News Literacy Project's executive team, overseeing curriculum development and research initiatives
News Literacy Project
Episode: Teens Don't Trust The News–And Think Spider-Man Is A Journalist
Lane Kiffin
Head coach who accepted a position at LSU after a successful season at Ole Miss.
LSU
Episode: Should Ole Miss Have Let Lane Kiffin Finish the Season? Michael Battles His Emotions vs. Logic
Bill Cowher
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach who critiques Kiffin's situation.
Episode: Should Ole Miss Have Let Lane Kiffin Finish the Season? Michael Battles His Emotions vs. Logic
Nick Saban
Alabama head coach talking about player interests and college football ethics.
University of Alabama
Episode: Should Ole Miss Have Let Lane Kiffin Finish the Season? Michael Battles His Emotions vs. Logic
Josh Fryday
California's Chief Services Officer and candidate for Lieutenant Governor
California State Government
Episode: Can Mentorship Fix America? Inside California’s Bold New Plan for Young Men
Admiral Stavridis
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and military analyst
Episode: Should Ukraine Trade Land for Peace?
Rachel VanLandingham
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, retired, and the Irwin R. Buckalter Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School
Southwestern Law School
Episode: Disobeying Orders: Congress, the Military, and the Line Between Duty and Defiance
Karen Weise
Seattle Tech Correspondent for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Inside Amazon’s Robot-Powered Future — And What It Means for YOUR Job.

Host

Michael Smerconish
Host of insightful discussions on politics, current events, and social issues, emphasizing a balanced perspective.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 630 ratings
  • Keep it 💯

    Trump deserves the Noble Peace Prize for negotiating the Peace between Israel and Gaza

    Do you know what Trump just proved? It’s easier to negotiate with terrorist than Democrats…..

    Think about that liberals. You’re losing Big Time 💯🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States2 months ago
  • We Can Agree to Disagree—What a Concept! 😃

    I love Smerconish because he makes me THINK! I crack up when I hear someone from the right commenting that Michael is aligned with the left… and vice versa. I listen precisely because he doesn’t push a political agenda. It’s about having a dialogue and being able to respectfully disagree.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thinkin' Thoughts
    United States2 months ago
  • TDS is a real thing! LOL

    Mannnnnnn……

    Your listeners have lost their goddamn minds! They think the Trump assassination attempt was faked? LMFAOOOOOOOO The Liberals went soooooooo far left that they left reality.

    These people need to go lay on a couch and talk to a therapist already! 💯🤣🤦🏻‍♂️🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States5 months ago
  • Not so middle anymore

    Lots of gaslighting lately. Not much politics either.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ca123thy
    United States5 months ago
  • You weren’t just praising

    You were not just celebrating the aviators. Why couldn’t you speak with the caller about level of military force and capabilities maintained by the USA? That would have been a five star.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WilderLead
    United States6 months ago

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The podcast is noted for its ability to provoke thought and encourage civil dialogue among differing political views.
Some listeners express concerns about the frequency and duration of advertisements, which can disrupt the flow of content.
Listeners appreciate the balanced and objective discussions that offer diverse perspectives on political issues.
Overall, it is praised for its insightful commentary and the caliber of guests, though there are calls for longer episodes.

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#206
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Inside the J6 Pipe Bomb Arrest: Motive, Misconceptions, and a Stunning Legal Question
Q: What should we most be thinking about the arrest of the guy in Virginia?
We need to recognize the serious threat political violence poses to our country, especially in the context of upcoming elections.
Inside the J6 Pipe Bomb Arrest: Motive, Misconceptions, and a Stunning Legal Question
Q: Why does a guy who blurts out that the 2020 election was stolen plant pipe bombs outside the RNC?
He may be attacking the establishment of both parties and not just showing allegiance to a single party.
Teens Don't Trust The News–And Think Spider-Man Is A Journalist
Q: What jumps out at you from those four data points?
Peter highlights the alarming figure of 45% of teens thinking journalists harm democracy, calling for awareness among educators and journalists.
Teens Don't Trust The News–And Think Spider-Man Is A Journalist
Q: Where do you think they're getting this perception from?
Peter Adams suggests social media's portrayal of journalism as extremely negative feeds into teens' perceptions.
Teens Don't Trust The News–And Think Spider-Man Is A Journalist
Q: Tell me about this study. When was it taken? How many people were in the pool? Who were they?
Peter Adams explains the study was part of a follow-up survey and covered problematic attitudes toward journalists among teens.

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