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Smerconish on CNN

Smerconish on CNN

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Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering a unique non-ideological take: his own.2024 CNN Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Smerconish: Art of the Denial

    Smerconish: Art of the Denial
    Jul 19 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish unpacks the bombshell Wall Street Journal reporting on the alleged birthday letter President Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein. And, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig weighs in on President Trump's latest legal battle with The Wall Street Journal. Then, Political Science Professor Seth Masket and Senior Vice-President of Open Primaries Jeremy Gruber join Michael Smerconish to debate the benefits and drawbacks of open primaries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Also, California Democratic Congressman Lou Correa weighs in on the latest debate of ICE agents wearing masks during arrests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Smerconish: Should Racial and Ethnic Identity Categories Be Eliminated?

    Smerconish: Should Racial and Ethnic Identity Categories Be Eliminated?
    Jul 12 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish examines the latest revelation from Zohran Mamdani's Columbia University admissions application and argues that it's time to end classification by race and ethnicity. Then, Atlantic staff writer Thomas Chatterton Williams joins Michael Smerconish to discuss his latest piece called "Zohran Mamdani reveals the absurdity of affirmative action." And, Washington Examiner National Political reporter Salena Zito unpacks the one-year anniversary of the first assassination attempt against President Trump in her new book called "Butler: The Untold Story of the near assassination of Donald Trump and the fight for America's heartland." Also, Carter Sherman, a reproductive health and justice reporter for The Guardian, joins Michael Smerconish to discuss her new book "The Second Coming: Sex and the next generation's fight over its future." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Smerconish: America Faces a Crisis of Nostalgia

    Smerconish: America Faces a Crisis of Nostalgia
    Jul 5 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish describes the best decade in America from his childhood and explains why nostalgia plays a critical role in American politics. And, a breakthrough in genetic editing allows IVF parents to select traits for their embryo. But some experts are warning this new approach may lead to irreversible consequences. Also, a part of Trump's mega bill includes a national "baby bonds" program that will provide every newborn in the U.S. with $1,000 to get ahead in life. But many critics argue this program does not properly resolve generational child poverty for working families. Then, Independent Sports Journalist Joon Lee breaks down the price to access live sports today compared to a decade ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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