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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Mark Halperin: Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Death and the State of U.S. Politics
Description: Michael Smerconish welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Halperin shares personal reflections on Kirk, examines how the media and political opponents are framing his legacy, and discusses Donald Trump’s response. The two also debate whether America can find unity amid deep political divides, the role of social media in fueling anger, and what leaders like Utah Governor Spencer Cox represent for the future of U.S. politics. Original air date 17 September 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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