Episodes

  • President Trump Is On A Roll

    President Trump Is On A Roll
    Jun 27 2025
    Michael notices that President Trump has just had a really great 10 days in his Presidency. Will it last? And does Michael agree with everything that's happened? From Iran to the Supreme Court and everything in between....listen to find out. Original air date 27 June 2025.
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    32 mins
  • Stunning Pew Poll Shows That Democrats Are Right To Panic

    Stunning Pew Poll Shows That Democrats Are Right To Panic
    Jun 27 2025
    On today's TGIF edition, Michael Smerconish dives into the latest Smerconish.com poll: Will voters who shifted away from Democrats in 2024 return to the party anytime soon? With fresh data from Pew Research, Michael unpacks surprising demographic trends—from Latino voters moving right, to young voter drop-offs, to the impact of Democratic socialism in NYC. Plus: a lighthearted detour into a ChatGPT evaluation of Smerconish... as president.
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    17 mins
  • Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?

    Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?
    Jun 26 2025
    Michael Smerconish sits down with veteran NYC political strategist Jordan Barowitz to unpack one of the most shocking political upsets in recent memory. How did Zohran Mamdani, a little-known democratic socialist, surge past establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo to become the likely next mayor of New York City? What does this mean for moderates, for the Democratic Party nationwide, and for the future governance of the most complex city in America? From social media wizardry to anti-Trump backlash, Barowitz breaks it all down—with sharp insights on ranked-choice voting, Eric Adams’ prospects, and whether NYC is ready to be run by a movement, not a machine.
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    31 mins
  • Meet the Man Who Beat Cuomo: Is Mamdani the Dems’ Future...or Fatal Flaw?

    Meet the Man Who Beat Cuomo: Is Mamdani the Dems’ Future...or Fatal Flaw?
    Jun 26 2025
    Michael dives into today's provocative Smerconish.com poll question: "Is the nomination of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of NYC a winning model for Democrats nationwide?" In this episode, he dissects the stunning upset in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary and explores what it reveals about the Democratic Party’s internal tensions, the power of progressive messaging, and the establishment’s growing disconnect. Is Mamdani's victory a blueprint—or a liability—for Democrats on the national stage? Tune in for insight, analysis, and a few surprising historical parallels.
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    26 mins
  • NYC Shocker: Mark Halperin on Zohran Mamdani's Wild Win

    NYC Shocker: Mark Halperin on Zohran Mamdani's Wild Win
    Jun 25 2025
    Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack the political earthquake in New York City, where Zohran Mamdani— a self-described Democratic socialist — defeated Andrew Cuomo in a stunning upset. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party? Will centrists like Clinton and Bloomberg lose their grip? Plus, analysis on U.S. airstrikes in Iran and their global implications. Real talk, smart insights, no spin. Original air date 25 June 2025.
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    31 mins
  • Will We EVER Know the Truth About the Iran Nuclear Strikes?

    Will We EVER Know the Truth About the Iran Nuclear Strikes?
    Jun 25 2025
    Michael dives into today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Will we ever know the true impact of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites? With conflicting reports from Trump, the Pentagon, Israeli intel, and intercepted Iranian communications, the picture remains murky. Was it a crushing blow or just a temporary setback? Listen here, then vote! And please leave a rating and review of this podcast.
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    13 mins
  • Ceasefire or Circus? Trump Declares Peace, Admiral Stavridis Dissects the Fallout

    Ceasefire or Circus? Trump Declares Peace, Admiral Stavridis Dissects the Fallout
    Jun 24 2025
    Michael Smerconish opens with Donald Trump’s surprise claim that Iran and Israel have agreed to a total ceasefire—declaring the war over on Truth Social - Was he right? Add to that and the President's comment that neither country "knows what the f**k they are doing" and there's a lot to dissect. Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and a CNN military analyst, joins to unpack the reality behind the airstrikes, the politics, and the long-term risks. A timely, no-BS conversation on diplomacy, deception, and presidential unpredictability. Original air date 24 June 2025.
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    31 mins
  • Dropping an F-Bomb: Was Trump Right About Iran?

    Dropping an F-Bomb: Was Trump Right About Iran?
    Jun 24 2025
    After brokering a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Donald Trump lashed out with a headline-grabbing f-bomb: “Neither side knows what the fuck they’re doing.” In his episode, Michael Smerconish reacts to the chaos, examines whether Trump’s Iran strategy was actually right, and breaks down the evolving conflict. Cast your vote at smerconish.com on poll question after listening: "Agree/Disagree: Trump was right about Iran."
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    17 mins