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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Gallup Drops a Bombshell: Independents Now Dominate American Politics
Description: A new Gallup survey reveals a political reality the media has long ignored: independents are now the largest group in American politics.
Michael Smerconish breaks down the data showing a record 45% of Americans reject both major parties. He explains why past Gallup headlines missed the real story, why this shift matters for elections and governance, and whether younger voters will stay independent or eventually choose sides. Plus, listener calls from across the country on what it really means to be politically independent in today’s polarized climate. Original air date 13 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...