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  • Go Forth and Mingle: Michael Smerconish’s Commencement Legacy

    Go Forth and Mingle: Michael Smerconish’s Commencement Legacy
    2025/06/14
    Michael Smerconish closes out the 2024–25 graduation season by looking back on the commencement addresses he’s delivered over the years—and the one that got canceled. From standing in a downpour at Widener University to confronting cancellation at Dickinson, Michael shares the messages of perseverance, citizenship, and civility he’s brought to graduates across the country. It’s a personal, powerful look at what he’s learned and what he still hopes to say.
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    24 分
  • India Plane Crash: How to Survive the Unthinkable

    India Plane Crash: How to Survive the Unthinkable
    2025/06/13
    When a plane crashes in India, killing over 240 people and sparing just one, Michael Smerconish turns to survival expert and author Ben Sherwood. The former ABC News President, now Publisher/CEO of The Daily Beast is the bestselling author of "The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life." Together they explore the science, strategy, and even spirituality behind surviving catastrophe—from airplane disasters to life’s worst moments. This conversation reveals what truly separates those who live from those who don’t—and what you can do to prepare. Original air date 13 June 2025.
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    19 分
  • Sorry, Senator Padilla, You Crossed The Line

    Sorry, Senator Padilla, You Crossed The Line
    2025/06/13
    Michael and TC talk about California Senator Alex Padilla's (D) appearance at a press conference that HHS Secretary Kristi Noem was holding, where he was forcibly removed and detained for a short time. Michael takes note of the partisan silos everyone is falling in to when analyzing this incident - but his take is more nuanced, and he makes it clear that Secretary Noem is not to blame in this situation. Original air date 13 June 2025.
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    15 分
  • Michael’s Take: Why I Oppose Israel's Strike on Iran (With a Caveat)

    Michael’s Take: Why I Oppose Israel's Strike on Iran (With a Caveat)
    2025/06/13
    Michael offers a nuanced take on Israel attacking Iran last night. He unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question, which asks "Do you favor or oppose Israel’s attack against Iran?" Listen to him talk about what it means for U.S.-Israel relations, and the looming risk of a wider war. Plus, thoughts on immigration protests, political optics, and why this moment may change everything.
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    20 分
  • Fox News or Bust? The Alarming Shrinking Media Trust on the Right

    Fox News or Bust? The Alarming Shrinking Media Trust on the Right
    2025/06/12
    Michael Smerconish sits down with Pew Research Center's Elisa Shearer to unpack new data on media trust in America. Why do Republicans overwhelmingly trust only Fox News and Joe Rogan, while Democrats rely on a much broader mix of outlets? What does this growing media divide mean for political discourse—and democracy itself? A revealing conversation on the trust crisis shaping the nation's news diet. It is summarized in the piece she co-authored, "The Political Gap in Americans’ News Sources." Original air date 12 June 2025.
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    26 分
  • Protesters, the President, or the Press: Who’s Escalating Immigration Unrest?

    Protesters, the President, or the Press: Who’s Escalating Immigration Unrest?
    2025/06/12
    Today’s Smerconish.com poll asks: “What is most to blame for the escalation of immigration related protests — the protesters, the president, or the media?” Michael breaks down the timing, media dynamics, political implications, and public perception of recent protests. Plus, he shares his own vote — and why he thinks the media plays a bigger role than many believe.
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    15 分
  • The Media’s Trump-Obsessed Blindspot: Mark Halperin On What's Being Overlooked

    The Media’s Trump-Obsessed Blindspot: Mark Halperin On What's Being Overlooked
    2025/06/11
    Michael Smerconish and 2WAY's Mark Halperin break down how the media’s obsession with Trump vs. CA Gov. Newsom is drowning out critical issues—from military use on U.S. streets and immigration realities to rare earth dependencies on China. Plus, a fiery look back at Senator Tom Cotton’s controversial NYT op-ed on sending troops, and why Democrats keep losing the immigration narrative. Hard truths, sharp insight, and no spin: Rate, Review and Share this podcast! Original air date 11 June 2025.
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    27 分
  • Salute or Skip: The Media is Divided on Covering The Army Parade

    Salute or Skip: The Media is Divided on Covering The Army Parade
    2025/06/11
    What level of coverage should the media afford the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade? That's the poll question at Smerconish.com today. Michael dives into the controversy over a massive military celebration in D.C., complete with tanks, fighter jets, and 7,000 personnel. With Trump’s birthday falling on the same day, some say it’s more about politics than patriotism. Should major networks broadcast it—or sit it out? Michael explores media responsibility, national pride, and viewer bias in this revealing episode. Listen, then cast your vote, and please rate and review this podcast!
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    16 分