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  • If Middle East Peace Holds, Trump Should Win The Nobel Prize Next Year

    If Middle East Peace Holds, Trump Should Win The Nobel Prize Next Year
    2025/10/10
    Michael offers a bold take on today's Smerconish.com poll question which asks: "If peace holds in the Middle East, should President Trump receive the Nobel Peace Prize next year?" From 2025 Nobel winner Maria Corina Machado to Thomas Friedman’s surprising take, Michael explores whether Trump’s diplomacy deserves global recognition — and what the Nobel Committee’s decision really says about politics and peace. Listen here, then vote there! 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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    19 分
  • Dating an A.I. Girlfriend, And We Need 150 Friends

    Dating an A.I. Girlfriend, And We Need 150 Friends
    2025/10/09
    Michael Smerconish dives into two “Mingle Project”-themed stories that reveal how technology and loneliness are reshaping human connection. From a report that 1 in 5 teens have had a romantic AI relationship, to new research showing our brains can only handle 150 real friendships, Michael connects the dots on what’s happening to our ability to truly mingle. Is society drifting from real relationships to artificial ones? Original air date 9 October 2025. 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 分
  • Will Trump’s National Guard Deployment Spark the Chaos He Needs?

    Will Trump’s National Guard Deployment Spark the Chaos He Needs?
    2025/10/09
    Michael Smerconish dives into today’s provocative poll question: "Will President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops spur the sort of violence that would justify continued military presence?" He unpacks the legal and political stakes — from the Posse Comitatus Act to the Insurrection Act — and asks whether the current strategy could be by design. Listen here, then vote! 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 分
  • Mark Halperin on Bari Weiss and The Future of Journalism

    Mark Halperin on Bari Weiss and The Future of Journalism
    2025/10/08
    Michael sits down with political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack new CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss’s claim that the far left destroyed America’s center-left, and what that and the rest of her opinions and experiences mean for that company moving forward. Halperin notes that Weiss is what big journalism needs now: He and Michael explore how media bias, polarization, and public perception are reshaping U.S. politics. They also also touch on the government shutdown, Russia’s latest moves, and the uncertain economy ahead. A smart, spirited conversation about the future of the media, politics, and the American middle. Original air date 8 October 2025. 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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    26 分
  • A Female President Or A LGBTQ+ President

    A Female President Or A LGBTQ+ President
    2025/10/08
    Michael owns up to a one-word mistake in today's Smerconish.com poll question — and it sparks a fascinating debate. Listen here and then vote on this question: "Who will be elected president first, a woman or someone openly LGBTQ+?" He breaks down why that missing word matters, what new polling reveals about voter attitudes, and how figures like CBS' Bari Weiss and Pete Buttigieg factor into America’s political future. 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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    14 分
  • America’s Surprising Gender Gap: Why Younger Voters Resist a Female President

    America’s Surprising Gender Gap: Why Younger Voters Resist a Female President
    2025/10/07
    Michael reacts to a new Politico poll that reveals a surprising truth: younger Americans are less likely than older ones to support electing a female president. He’s joined by The Atlantic’s Olga Khazan to unpack what this says about gender, power, and how women candidates still face a “double bind” in U.S. politics. Plus, what kind of woman could finally break the White House glass ceiling? Listen here for that, and reactions from the audience. Original air date 7 October 2025. 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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    31 分
  • Did the "Far-Left" Destroy the "Center-Left"?

    Did the "Far-Left" Destroy the "Center-Left"?
    2025/10/07
    Michael Smerconish dives into today’s Smerconish.com poll question: Do you agree with Barry Weiss that the far left destroyed the center left in America? As Weiss takes the reins at CBS News, Michael explores her viral speech, her critique of political extremes, and what her rise means for the future of journalism—and both sides of the aisle. A must-listen for anyone trying to make sense of today’s shifting political landscape. 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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    19 分
  • The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

    The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong
    2025/10/06
    Michael Smerconish sits down with Dr. Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute to challenge the idea that the American Dream is out of reach. With Investopedia pegging its “cost” at over $5 million, Smerconish and Strain unpack what really defines success in America today. Is homeownership essential? Does hard work still pay off? And are our expectations part of the problem? A sharp, timely look at what it means to “make it” in modern America. Original air date 30 September 2025. 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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    23 分