Episodes

  • More Than 20 Million Mail-in Ballots Cast

    More Than 20 Million Mail-in Ballots Cast
    Oct 26 2024
    CNN's Michael Smerconish interviews the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on whether the postal service will deliver all mail-in ballots on time for the 2024 election. David Axelrod and Mark McKinnon discuss the impact of Trump's interview with Joe Rogan while Harris rallies in Houston, TX with Beyonce. Later, Marty Baron, a former executive editor for the Washington Post, chats with Michael about the Post's recent decision to not endorse a presidential candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • What Are the Prediction Markets Saying About the Presidential Election?

    What Are the Prediction Markets Saying About the Presidential Election?
    Oct 19 2024
    The betting markets, stock market, cultural trends, pundits, and conventional polls are all predicting the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Many polls in 2016 and 2020 underestimated Trump's appeal to voters. So, have pollsters adjusted their metrics for the upcoming election? CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers tells Michael Smerconish the narrative has completely flipped with Harris doing more press while Trump dodges debates and interviews. Finally, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bob Woodward discusses his new book "War." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Trump Motivates Americans Who Are Not Interested in Voting

    Trump Motivates Americans Who Are Not Interested in Voting
    Oct 12 2024
    Are we a nation of hope or fear? Michael Smerconish asks which emotion is more potent in this election and how both candidates are trying to connect with voters. Former Pennsylvania Congressmen Conor Lamb and Charlie Dent predict which counties will tip the keystone state and determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Early analysis shows homeowners will lose billions of dollars in property damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. An unsettling trend finds millions of American homeowners relocate due to the rising cost of climate disasters. And finally, retired Admiral James Stavridis discusses the chances of wider regional conflict in the Middle East and the potential spike of global oil prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Will Any October Surprise Reshape the Election?

    Will Any October Surprise Reshape the Election?
    Oct 5 2024
    CNN’s Michael Smerconish asked presidential historian Allan Lichtman about the October surprise and if it ever impacts his prediction for who will win the race for the White House. Democratic strategist James Carville and senior political commentator David Urban debate on whether Vice-President Harris is playing it safe in this election. Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell joins Michael to discuss his new book "Revenge of the Tipping Point." Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gives her take about U.S. military presence in the Middle East and her new memoir "Something Lost, Something Gained." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Hezbollah Confirms Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Strike

    Hezbollah Confirms Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Strike
    Sep 28 2024
    Michael Smerconish begins with the breaking news out of Beirut, Lebanon where Hezbollah confirms their leader was killed from an Israeli strike on Friday. Aaron David Miller, a former State Department Middle East negotiator, tells Smerconish that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may see this regional conflict as an "opportunity" to stay in power. Tim Ryan and Dr. Scott Jensen share their predictions for the CBS News Vice-Presidential Debate after both men shared a debate stage with JD Vance and Tim Walz, respectively. Finally, David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars" believes that Netanyahu found himself in a unique moment in American politics which allows him to defy the United States and President Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • New Report Warns of "Near-term Major War"

    New Report Warns of "Near-term Major War"
    Sep 21 2024
    Michael Smerconish and Richard Clarke, a former White House counterterrorism coordinator, discuss the looming global threats facing the U.S. while the presidential race is saturated with salacious headlines. Corey Lewandowski, a senior Trump campaign official, addresses the latest scandal involving North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. A Purdue University Political Science professor and AI expert finds that politicians can benefit from blaming AI for real scandals instead of apologizing. A national campaign tested "mobile voting" for a few military families across the country and saw an increase in voter turnout. The pilot program is now advocating for all Americans to cast their ballots through their phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Kamala Harris Won the Debate, and Here's Why

    Kamala Harris Won the Debate, and Here's Why
    Sep 14 2024
    Michael Smerconish gives his take on the ABC News Presidential debate and discusses the latest on the 2024 race with Bakari Sellers and Salena Zito. Nearly three dozen election officials are warning the U.S. Postal Service may delay the mail-in ballot count. Former President Trump will also have access to $2 billion if he decides to sell his shares from Trump Media. Max Boot, a Washington Post Columnist and Pulitzer Prize finalist speaks with Smerconish about Ronald Reagan's legacy and his success as a moderate Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Harris and Trump Prepare to Face Off for the First Time

    Harris and Trump Prepare to Face Off for the First Time
    Sep 7 2024
    Too close to call? New polling show Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck in critical swing states. The stakes of the upcoming debate are even higher as both campaigns prepare to face each other for the first time. Smerconish speaks with Republican Congressman Byron Donalds to get his reaction on Dick and Liz Cheney’s recent statements. Former Senior Advisor to the Obama White House David Axelrod also joins the show to discuss the latest on Trump’s sentencing hearing and how it could potentially impact the election. Later, ProPublica Reporter Annie Waldman breaks down the lack of mental health access under insurance providers despite ‘more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults living with a mental illness.” Following recent shootings, why aren’t more politicians advocating for a change to the system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins