Episodes

  • Lanny Davis Says Hunter Biden and Trump Should Be Pardoned

    Lanny Davis Says Hunter Biden and Trump Should Be Pardoned
    Jun 20 2024
    Lanny Davis is an American political operative, lawyer, consultant, lobbyist, author, and television commentator and has argued that Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and have their sentences commuted. He joins Michael to delve into why pardoning is the right step to work towards partisanship and against our country's division. Original air date 20 June 2024.
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    23 mins
  • Daily Poll: Should Hunter Biden and Donald Trump Get a Pardon?

    Daily Poll: Should Hunter Biden and Donald Trump Get a Pardon?
    Jun 20 2024
    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 if you agree or disagree with Lanny Davis that both Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and sentences commuted. Listen here, vote there!
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    6 mins
  • Next Week's Debate: A deeper look at the format and rules

    Next Week's Debate: A deeper look at the format and rules
    Jun 19 2024
    Michael opens with a commemoration of today's Juneteenth holiday, before jumping in to a deep look at the first 2024 cycle debate, happening on CNN one week from tomorrow between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Noticeably missing: RFK Jr. From muted mics to short responses, Michael offers thoughts on how things could be different, including an idea that Former PA Governor Ed Rendell pitched him a few years ago. Original air date 19 June 2024.
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    23 mins
  • Daily Poll: When watching the video of Obama and Biden leaving the stage, what do you see?

    Daily Poll: When watching the video of Obama and Biden leaving the stage, what do you see?
    Jun 19 2024
    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, When watching the video of Obama and Biden leaving the stage, which do you see: Frailty, or Friendship? Listen here, vote there!
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    8 mins
  • Immigration, AI Deepfakes, A Doctored Video: Running through the headlines with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)

    Immigration, AI Deepfakes, A Doctored Video: Running through the headlines with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)
    Jun 18 2024
    Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joins Michael to talk about President Biden's latest plan for undocumented immigrants, and other headlines making news. Original air date 18 June 2024.
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    14 mins
  • Daily Poll: Should social media platforms have a warning label advising of potential damage to mental health?

    Daily Poll: Should social media platforms have a warning label advising of potential damage to mental health?
    Jun 18 2024
    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, Should Congress put a warning label on social media platforms advising of potential damage to mental health?
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    7 mins
  • Chris Gardner on New Biden Video

    Chris Gardner on New Biden Video
    Jun 17 2024
    Recent videos of Joe Biden have been circulating around social media lately. Michael is joined by Chris Gardner, a senior writer for The Hollywood Reporter, who took the video in question. Listen to hear him share his first-hand perspective of the events. Original air date 17 June 2024.
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    21 mins
  • Daily Poll: Should microphones be allowed to be muted during the upcoming debate?

    Daily Poll: Should microphones be allowed to be muted during the upcoming debate?
    Jun 17 2024
    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, in the upcoming presidential debate, should microphones be muted except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak? Listen here, then vote.
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    6 mins