Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
The Smerconish Podcast
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Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
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Recent Episodes
September 22, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Trump and Mamdani are working together. Who's getting played?
Host Michael Smerconish interviews himself about the surprising political alliance between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, exploring who benefits and the implications for political dignity.
September 21, 2026
AI Could Destroy Us—or Save Us
Host Michael Smerconish interviews retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about AI's dual potential for destruction and salvation across global affairs and daily life.
September 21, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is a candidate's civility toward opponents a factor in your vote?
Michael Smerconish interviews Tim Shriver about whether a candidate's civility toward opponents influences voter decisions, exploring the trade-offs between character and policy.
2,057 total episodes available with 1,336 transcripts
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