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 New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)
22 mins; April 03, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Do You Feel More Drawn To Organized Religion, Less Drawn, or About the Same?
11 mins; April 03, 2026
Mingle At Church: Why Young Americans Are Rediscovering Religion
31 mins; April 02, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Trump’s Next Move In Iran - Escalation or Ending?
10 mins; April 02, 2026
Trump Threatens NATO Exit and Prepares Iran Update: Admiral Stavridis & Mark Halperin Weigh In
34 mins; April 01, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should place of birth, or the citizenship of parents decide US citizenship?
13 mins; April 01, 2026
Is Birthright Citizenship at Risk? Inside the Supreme Court Battle
30 mins; March 31, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is a Straight White Christian Man the Democrats’ Best Shot in 2028?
10 mins; March 31, 2026
From Pentagon Prayers to Packed Churches: Is Religion Reshaping America?
30 mins; March 30, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Now a month in to war, is Iran more or less likely to use a nuke?
9 mins; March 30, 2026
Revisiting 'Lone Survivor': Truth, Myth, and Operation Red Wings
45 mins; March 27, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should Congress ban betting on government actions, terrorism, and war?
11 mins; March 27, 2026
Epstein Wasn’t Just About Sex—Here’s What Really Drew Smart & Successful People In
29 mins; March 26, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with the verdict blaming Big Tech for social media addiction?
10 mins; March 26, 2026
Trump Iran Strategy Explained: Mark Halperin on Deal vs Military Escalation
29 mins; March 25, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should the War End After Iran's Enriched Uranium is Under Control, or Before?
11 mins; March 25, 2026
Inside the Supreme Court Battle Over Mail-In Ballots with Former PA Governor Mark Schweiker
36 mins; March 24, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should Mail-In Ballots Arrive by Election Day To Be Counted?
14 mins; March 24, 2026
Garrett Graff on Robert Mueller: War Hero, FBI Chief, and Trump’s Nemesis — The Full Story
31 mins; March 23, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Will the new U.S. - Iran talks be successful?
16 mins; March 23, 2026
Is AI Coming for Your Job? The Shocking Truth About Who’s Safe (and Who’s Not)
30 mins; March 20, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should non-undercover police be allowed to wear masks?
9 mins; March 20, 2026
Inside the Mullin Confirmation Drama: Secrets, Skepticism, and Senate Tensions
30 mins; March 19, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Does reforming ICE justify TSA agents missing their paychecks?
13 mins; March 19, 2026
From Iran Strategy to TSA Chaos: Go Inside With Mark Halperin
19 mins; March 18, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Who do you believe on Iran - Joe Kent or Mike Johnson?
18 mins; March 18, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: ‘Professional Malpractice’ — Richard Clarke on What Went Wrong
30 mins; March 17, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Does Beating Trump Matter More Than Beating Iran?
10 mins; March 17, 2026
The Iran War, Explained: Admiral Stavridis on Strategy, David Boies on Politics
34 mins; March 16, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is the U.S. winning the war with Iran?
9 mins; March 16, 2026
Trump vs. FDR? Ranking the Most Consequential Presidents of the Last Century
31 mins; March 13, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Who Will Be The 2028 GOP Nominee?
11 mins; March 13, 2026
DOJ Won’t Prosecute Anyone Else in the Epstein Case — Here’s Why
28 mins; March 12, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Trump Derangement vs. Trump Devotion...Which Is More Irrational?
11 mins; March 12, 2026
Oil, Iran & 2028: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Biggest Gamble
29 mins; March 11, 2026
Today's Poll Question: If the War in Iran Ended Today, Did America Win?
16 mins; March 11, 2026
Drone Warfare, Oil Shock & Regime Change: Admiral Stavridis On The Real Stakes in Iran
25 mins; March 10, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is the War in Iran at the 'end of the beginning', or at the 'beginning of the end'?
13 mins; March 10, 2026
America and Israel at Odds? The Iran War Rift Explained
24 mins; March 09, 2026
Today's Poll Question: How long will Khamenei's son last as Iran’s supreme leader?
11 mins; March 09, 2026
Betting on War: Inside the $54M Iran Wager Scandal
29 mins; March 06, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is it good or bad that the Pentagon is using A.I.?
12 mins; March 06, 2026
Cancel Culture Run Amok? Bob Kerrey Sounds the Alarm
25 mins; March 05, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Who should determine media access to the Dignified Transfer of remains
20 mins; March 05, 2026
Mark Halperin on Trump, Iran, and the High-Stakes Texas Senate Battle
32 mins; March 04, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Who Forced the Strike on Iran - Israel or The U.S.?
18 mins; March 04, 2026
Adios, Motherf***ers: Guilt-By-Epstein-Association Is Out of Control
31 mins; March 03, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. End the Use of Force Against Iran Now—or Finish the Job?
14 mins; March 03, 2026
Why Now? Admiral Stavridis on U.S. Strike on Iran
25 mins; March 02, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein fallout more about guilt by association than guilt by deeds?
13 mins; March 02, 2026
Is This the Nastiest Senate Race in America? Inside the Texas Primary Battle
27 mins; February 27, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein Files Transparency Worth the Risk of Unverified Allegations?
15 mins; February 27, 2026
Trump Was Totally Misjudged
34 mins; February 26, 2026
Today's Poll Question: When Trump Said “Stand Up” — Should Democrats Have?
13 mins; February 26, 2026
Trump Outsmarts Democrats at SOTU: Mark Halperin On Whether The Needle Moved
28 mins; February 25, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should Your Google Searches Be Private?
12 mins; February 25, 2026
Is the State of the Union Strong? Americans Are Split.
30 mins; February 24, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Would You Like To See BOTH U.S. Hockey Teams At State Of The Union Tonight?
15 mins; February 24, 2026
Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike
25 mins; February 23, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained
14 mins; February 23, 2026
Princess Diana’s Confidant on Prince Andrew’s Arrest—and the Palace Fallout
22 mins; February 20, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Is Swearing in Politics Refreshing—or Just Overdone?
13 mins; February 20, 2026
Has The FCC's Media Regulation Outlived Its Purpose? Colbert's 'Equal Time' Flap, Explained
35 mins; February 19, 2026
Today's Poll Question: Why--Or Why Not--Should The U.S. Strike Iran?
