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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.Copyright 2021 SiriusXM Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
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  • Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think

    Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think
    Apr 17 2026
    A new set of political data is challenging a long-held assumption about American voters—and even Michael Smerconish himself. After reviewing insights from veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik, Michael digs into a surprising claim: the voters who actually decide elections aren’t the fiscally conservative, socially liberal “centrists” many believe dominate the middle. Instead, the data points to a different, often overlooked group—economically populist but socially conservative. But when Michael polled his own audience, the results told a completely different story. So who really represents America? And who actually swings elections? This episode explores the growing divide between perception and reality in U.S. politics, the influence of “anti-woke” sentiment, and whether the country is truly center-right—or something more complicated. Original air date 17 April 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    30 m
  • Today's Poll Question: Should Social Security cap benefits for the wealth?

    Today's Poll Question: Should Social Security cap benefits for the wealth?
    Apr 17 2026
    Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Social Security cap benefits for the wealthiest retirees? Michael Smerconish explores a provocative proposal to limit Social Security payouts for high-income retirees, raising fundamental questions about the program’s purpose. Is it a guaranteed return on what you paid in—or a safety net meant to prevent poverty? With nearly half of Americans lacking retirement savings and the worker-to-retiree ratio shrinking, pressure is mounting to rethink the system’s sustainability. Smerconish breaks down the economic realities, political implications, and competing philosophies shaping this debate, and explains why your answer likely depends on how you define fairness in retirement. Listen in, then cast your ballot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    13 m
  • Boomers vs Millennials: Who Really Had It Harder?

    Boomers vs Millennials: Who Really Had It Harder?
    Apr 16 2026
    In this episode, Michael dives into a generational debate that never seems to go away: who had it harder—boomers or millennials? Drawing on new data from The Wall Street Journal, Michael breaks down income, housing, college costs, and major economic events that shaped each generation. From 18% mortgage rates to student debt and the 2008 financial crisis, both sides make their case. Listeners from across the country weigh in, offering personal stories and sharp opinions on whether today’s younger Americans are truly worse off—or just facing different challenges. Listen in, and please rate, review and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 m
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