Michael Smerconish
@smerconish.bsky.social
For Independent Minds
SiriusXM POTUS Channel 124 9am-12 ET daily, Encore 9pm-12 ET. CNN Saturdays 9am ET.
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SiriusXM POTUS Channel 124 9am-12 ET daily, Encore 9pm-12 ET. CNN Saturdays 9am ET.
https://linktr.ee/smerconish
Yesterday's poll closed with 57.55% of 31,791 voters saying that the ends of the Democrat-supported government shutdown did not justify the means. Do you agree with these results?
Click the links below to hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast and vote on today's poll! ⬇️
Click the links below to hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast and vote on today's poll! ⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Yesterday's poll closed with 57.55% of 31,791 voters saying that the ends of the Democrat-supported government shutdown did not justify the means. Do you agree with these results?
Click the links below to hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast and vote on today's poll! ⬇️
Click the links below to hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast and vote on today's poll! ⬇️
Michael and TC unpack the stunning release of Jeffrey Epstein emails suggesting Trump knew more about the abuse than he admitted. With the White House scrambling, is there more we haven’t seen? Or is this another example of political theater in overdrive?
Listen at the link below ⬇️
Listen at the link below ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Michael and TC unpack the stunning release of Jeffrey Epstein emails suggesting Trump knew more about the abuse than he admitted. With the White House scrambling, is there more we haven’t seen? Or is this another example of political theater in overdrive?
Listen at the link below ⬇️
Listen at the link below ⬇️
Dems lose battle, win war?
https://youtube.com/live/L2zPVBWgnAk
https://youtube.com/live/L2zPVBWgnAk
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Dems lose battle, win war?
https://youtube.com/live/L2zPVBWgnAk
https://youtube.com/live/L2zPVBWgnAk
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack breaking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s newly surfaced emails — including what they suggest Donald Trump may have known about Epstein’s conduct.
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#epstein #trump #breakingnews
Listen to the podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
#epstein #trump #breakingnews
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack breaking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s newly surfaced emails — including what they suggest Donald Trump may have known about Epstein’s conduct.
Listen to the podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
#epstein #trump #breakingnews
Listen to the podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
#epstein #trump #breakingnews
Big things coming! Stay tuned... 👀
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Big things coming! Stay tuned... 👀
Yesterday's poll closed with 52.36% of 27,030 voters saying that polls are a more reliable predictor of election outcome than betting markets. Do you agree?
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November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday's poll closed with 52.36% of 27,030 voters saying that polls are a more reliable predictor of election outcome than betting markets. Do you agree?
Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
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Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
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Political strategist Doug Sosnik joins Michael to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface of American politics — from the 2026 midterms to the 2028 presidential race and beyond. What forces could shape the next decade of elections?
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Political strategist Doug Sosnik joins Michael to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface of American politics — from the 2026 midterms to the 2028 presidential race and beyond. What forces could shape the next decade of elections?
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
In this Veterans Day conversation, @admiralstav.bsky.social joins Michael to reflect on service, sacrifice, and leadership — from surviving the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon to commanding U.S. forces around the world.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In this Veterans Day conversation, @admiralstav.bsky.social joins Michael to reflect on service, sacrifice, and leadership — from surviving the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon to commanding U.S. forces around the world.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Yesterday's #poll closed with 51.75% of 39,771 voters saying the 8 Democrats who voted to reopen the government without an extension of health insurance subsidies did the right thing.
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Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday's #poll closed with 51.75% of 39,771 voters saying the 8 Democrats who voted to reopen the government without an extension of health insurance subsidies did the right thing.
Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim and former White House national security advisor Richard Clarke join Michael to talk about the terrifying realism behind "A House of Dynamite", the # 1 movie on Netflix.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://link.podtrac.com/houseofdynamite
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://link.podtrac.com/houseofdynamite
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim and former White House national security advisor Richard Clarke join Michael to talk about the terrifying realism behind "A House of Dynamite", the # 1 movie on Netflix.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://link.podtrac.com/houseofdynamite
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://link.podtrac.com/houseofdynamite
Billionaire trader and philanthropist Jeff Yass joins Michael to discuss his $100 million donation to the University of Austin, a new institution co-founded by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss that promises “the fearless pursuit of truth.”
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Billionaire trader and philanthropist Jeff Yass joins Michael to discuss his $100 million donation to the University of Austin, a new institution co-founded by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss that promises “the fearless pursuit of truth.”
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Michael reflects on the life and legacy of his late friend and favorite novelist, Nelson DeMille, welcoming Nelson's son @alexdemille.bsky.social , co-author of "The Tin Men" — the final novel from the iconic writer.
Listen to the #bookclub #podcast here 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
Listen to the #bookclub #podcast here 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Michael reflects on the life and legacy of his late friend and favorite novelist, Nelson DeMille, welcoming Nelson's son @alexdemille.bsky.social , co-author of "The Tin Men" — the final novel from the iconic writer.
Listen to the #bookclub #podcast here 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
Listen to the #bookclub #podcast here 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
Yesterday's #poll closed with 67.77% of 33,336 voters saying that the appropriate time to start putting up holiday decorations is after Thanksgiving. Do you agree with these results?
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Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday's #poll closed with 67.77% of 33,336 voters saying that the appropriate time to start putting up holiday decorations is after Thanksgiving. Do you agree with these results?
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Yesterday's poll closed with 56.57% of 49,883 voters saying that the U.S. will NOT be best described as a democratic socialist nation by 2050. What do you think?
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Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://loom.ly/8UYidmk
Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Yesterday's poll closed with 56.57% of 49,883 voters saying that the U.S. will NOT be best described as a democratic socialist nation by 2050. What do you think?
Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://loom.ly/8UYidmk
Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://loom.ly/8UYidmk
Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question here: https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question here: https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
How do you sell socialism to middle America? Frank Luntz tells us how. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/nsrUJSXUuac
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How do you sell socialism to middle America? Frank Luntz tells us how. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/nsrUJSXUuac
Yesterday's poll closed with 85.18% of 34,409 voters saying that the jury got it right in acquitting the man who threw a sandwich at a federal officer. What do you think?
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November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Yesterday's poll closed with 85.18% of 34,409 voters saying that the jury got it right in acquitting the man who threw a sandwich at a federal officer. What do you think?
Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Galloway: Men Must "Protect, Provide, and Procreate"
https://youtu.be/aO9rSnOyJQQ
https://youtu.be/aO9rSnOyJQQ
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Galloway: Men Must "Protect, Provide, and Procreate"
https://youtu.be/aO9rSnOyJQQ
https://youtu.be/aO9rSnOyJQQ
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question here: https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question here: https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
The # 1 movie on Netflix, 'A House of Dynamite', imagines the unthinkable: a ballistic missile headed straight for Chicago. Michael sits down with Noah Oppenheim and Richard Clarke to separate cinematic fiction from terrifying fact.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The # 1 movie on Netflix, 'A House of Dynamite', imagines the unthinkable: a ballistic missile headed straight for Chicago. Michael sits down with Noah Oppenheim and Richard Clarke to separate cinematic fiction from terrifying fact.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Michael sits down with Scott Galloway ( @profgalloway.com ) to discuss his new book "Notes on Being a Man", exploring data on males including the value of mentors and friendships, alcohol’s role in bonding, and how porn rewires expectations.
Hear the #bookclub #podcast 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
Hear the #bookclub #podcast 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Michael sits down with Scott Galloway ( @profgalloway.com ) to discuss his new book "Notes on Being a Man", exploring data on males including the value of mentors and friendships, alcohol’s role in bonding, and how porn rewires expectations.
Hear the #bookclub #podcast 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
Hear the #bookclub #podcast 🎧📖 loom.ly/w1hBbWM
"Men Need Relationships More Than Women" - Scott Galloway.
Catch the full 20 minute interview: https://youtu.be/yjF53GHitA8
#TheMingleProject #ScottGalloway
Catch the full 20 minute interview: https://youtu.be/yjF53GHitA8
#TheMingleProject #ScottGalloway
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"Men Need Relationships More Than Women" - Scott Galloway.
Catch the full 20 minute interview: https://youtu.be/yjF53GHitA8
#TheMingleProject #ScottGalloway
Catch the full 20 minute interview: https://youtu.be/yjF53GHitA8
#TheMingleProject #ScottGalloway
Yesterday's #poll closed with 63.76% of 34,548 voters saying, if its principles were better understood, a majority of Americans would embrace democratic socialism.
Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday's #poll closed with 63.76% of 34,548 voters saying, if its principles were better understood, a majority of Americans would embrace democratic socialism.
Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Hear Michael's thoughts on the #podcast 💭 https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Vote on today's poll 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds
Michael challenges legendary GOP wordsmith Dr. Frank Luntz to do the unthinkable: craft a winning pitch for democratic socialism.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Michael challenges legendary GOP wordsmith Dr. Frank Luntz to do the unthinkable: craft a winning pitch for democratic socialism.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE