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.
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Political Science Politics & Government
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Episodes
  • Will Trump's Administration Survive "Signalgate?"

    Will Trump's Administration Survive "Signalgate?"
    Mar 29 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish addresses previous White House scandals and questions whether the recent signal group chat controversy will impact Trump's administration in the long run. Then Richard Clarke, the nation's first cyber czar and former White House Counterterrorism Coordinator, warns how foreign adversaries are easily capable of hacking the Signal app. After that, Laura Delano, author of "Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance" raises her personal concerns with psychiatric drugs and how her life has changed without them. Finally, legendary democratic strategist James Carville discusses his bold prediction on the "massive collapse" unfolding inside the Trump administration and how Democrats should respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Smerconish: Should Attacks Against Tesla Be Prosecuted as a Hate Crime?

    Smerconish: Should Attacks Against Tesla Be Prosecuted as a Hate Crime?
    Mar 23 2025
    The latest attacks against Tesla appear to be targeted towards CEO Elon Musk and his alignment with President Trump. While the Department of Justice is investigating these attacks as domestic terrorism, CNN Michael Smerconish argues this type of vandalism should be investigated as a hate crime. Then, Elie Honig, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York explains why politically motivated crimes are not considered hate crimes. After that, Senator Chris Coons weighs in on the Democratic Party's platform as a recent CNN poll shows the party's favorability rating dropping to a record low 29%. Finally, Christine Emba, author of "Rethinking Sex: A Provocation" and a New York Times contributing writer, explains why pornography is dangerously reshaping the minds of young men and setting unrealistic expectations when it comes to dating women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Smerconish: Will More Republicans Buy Tesla?

    Smerconish: Will More Republicans Buy Tesla?
    Mar 15 2025
    Republicans are rallying behind Tesla as the electric car company faces consumer backlash geared towards CEO Elon Musk. Can President Trump encourage more of his supporters to buy EVs after slamming Biden's clean energy proposals? Next, Wall Street Tech analyst Dan Ives raises concerns from Tesla investors and why Elon Musk's venture into politics may damage the company's brand. After that, free speech expert Greg Lukianoff weighs in on the arrest of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil and why his potential deportation may lead to unfavorable U.S. foreign policy consequences. Finally, Democratic influencer "Jojofromjerz" joins Michael Smerconish to discuss if Gov. Gavin Newsom's new podcast will help or hurt him politically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins

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