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The Smerconish 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.Copyright 2021 SiriusXM Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 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
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