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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Trump Outsmarts Democrats at SOTU: Mark Halperin On Whether The Needle Moved
Description: Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to break down President Trump’s State of the Union address — from the viral “stand up” immigration moment to the pivot on affordability, the Supreme Court swipe, and a late warning shot toward Iran. Was it a unifying speech, a midterm campaign kickoff, or pure political theater? Michael and Mark analyze Trump’s disciplined delivery, his strategic framing of immigration and the economy, and the maneuver that put Democrats in a made-for-TV bind. Plus: what the Iran comments could signal ahead of high-stakes negotiations. Listen in, and please rate, review and share this podca...