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The Smerconish Podcast 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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What is the INR: Richard Clarke on this obscure bureau that got Vietnam, Iraq, and Ukraine right
The Bureau of Intelligence and Research. Ever heard of it? Michael talks to longtime national security official Richard Clarke about this part of the Department of State. Original air date 29 May 2024.
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Daily Poll: Which is more important in YOUR presidential vote? Character, or, Policies of one candidate as opposed to the other
Today's Poll Question comes courtesy of Peter Meltzer, a Philadelphia-based attorney and author of the "So You Think You Know..." book series. He asks: Which is more important in YOUR presidential vote? Character, or, Policies of one candidate as opposed to the other. Note the specificity of the wording - it is not just "character versus policies" - Listen to Michael explain it here and how it relates to something Bill Maher has said. Then, vote at Smerconish.com!
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The Science, The Philosophy, and The Business of Mingling
You know about Michael's current passion project, "The Mingle Project." He was fascinated to learn that there is someone out there who specializes in studying people getting together - people mingling - meet Dr. Michael Platt, University of Pennsylvania Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience. Original air date 30 May 2024.
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Daily Poll: Are Hunter Biden and Donald Trump both victims of selection prosecution?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Agree or Disagree: Hunter Biden and Donald Trump are both victim of selection prosecution. Listen, and vote!
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From the Archive: "Wild Bill Guarnere" and Babe Heffron on D-Day
From October 2007, Michael shares his conversation with WWII veterans 'Wild' Bill Guarnere and Edward 'Babe' Heffron, who stormed the beaches at Normandy on June 6, 1944. Their stories were later told in 'Band of Brothers.' 'Wild Bill' passed away in 2014, and Babe passed away in 2013.
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Daily Poll: Overall, are the Hunter Biden charges less serious than the Trump NY charges?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Overall, are the Hunter Biden charges less serious than the Trump NY charges? Listen here, then vote!
Customer Reviews
Thank you for your efforts
I began listening about a year ago because I was eager to hear a variety of opinions. I’ve always been “in the middle” leaning liberal. I especially appreciate that Michael is not afraid of tough subjects or controversial figures. Also Michael is respectful of every caller regardless of their views.
A 7 minute podcast?
Its a rare occasion when the podcast is more than 6 or 7 minutes. Maybe once a week its 25 minutes. Love Michael. Wish there was more to listen to.
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I will not agree with you all the time. Thank you to TC and your entire team.