Episodes

  • From the Archive: "Wild Bill Guarnere" and Babe Heffron on D-Day

    From the Archive: "Wild Bill Guarnere" and Babe Heffron on D-Day
    Jun 6 2024
    From October 2007, Michael shares his conversation with WWII veterans 'Wild' Bill Guarnere and Edward 'Babe' Heffron, who stormed the beaches at Normandy on June 6, 1944. Their stories were later told in 'Band of Brothers.' 'Wild Bill' passed away in 2014, and Babe passed away in 2013.
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    21 mins
  • Daily Poll: Overall, are the Hunter Biden charges less serious than the Trump NY charges?

    Daily Poll: Overall, are the Hunter Biden charges less serious than the Trump NY charges?
    Jun 6 2024
    Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Overall, are the Hunter Biden charges less serious than the Trump NY charges? Listen here, then vote!
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    6 mins
  • Admiral James Stavridis on D-Day; Russia-Ukraine War

    Admiral James Stavridis on D-Day; Russia-Ukraine War
    Jun 5 2024
    Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, offers his thoughts the day before the 80th anniversary of the June 6th, 1944 D-Day invasion. Also, the latest with Vladimir Putin and the US strategy in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Original air date 5 June 2024.
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    20 mins
  • Daily Poll Question: Vote of confidence on Dr. Anthony Fauci, Yea or Nay?

    Daily Poll Question: Vote of confidence on Dr. Anthony Fauci, Yea or Nay?
    Jun 5 2024
    Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Pandemic earlier this week. Following that testimony and knowing what we know about the pandemic, Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Vote of confidence on Dr. Anthony Fauci, Yea or Nay? Listen to him explain here, then cast your ballot at the website!
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    5 mins
  • "It's A Dangerous Precedent": One last look at the Trump verdict with Yale Law Professor Jed Rubenfeld

    "It's A Dangerous Precedent": One last look at the Trump verdict with Yale Law Professor Jed Rubenfeld
    Jun 4 2024
    Michael was intrigued by a take on former President Trump's guilty verdict that many may disagree with. Hear Yale Law School Professor Jed Rubenfeld explain here. Original air date 4 June 2024.
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    25 mins
  • Daily Poll: Should the Biden administration prioritize national security over humanitarian concerns in its new asylum order?

    Daily Poll: Should the Biden administration prioritize national security over humanitarian concerns in its new asylum order?
    Jun 4 2024
    Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Should the Biden administration prioritize national security over humanitarian concerns in its new asylum order? Listen here, then vote, and please rate and review this podcast.
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    6 mins
  • Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Crime Trial Starts Today: Here's Everything You Need To Know

    Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Crime Trial Starts Today: Here's Everything You Need To Know
    Jun 3 2024
    Michael goes deep on day 1 of jury selection in Hunter Biden's trial on three firearms-related charges. First, a conversation with Sarah Isgur, Senior Editor at The Dispatch and former DOJ official, on her New York Times guest essay "Hunter Biden Should Take A Plea Deal. Quickly." Then, we learn about what lead to these charges and trial through Matt Viser's reporting at The Washington Post. Original air date 3 June 2024.
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    28 mins
  • Daily Poll: Will Trump's criminal conviction have the same or different impact on black and white voters?

    Daily Poll: Will Trump's criminal conviction have the same or different impact on black and white voters?
    Jun 3 2024
    Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Will Trump's criminal conviction have the same or different impact on black and white voters? Listen here, then vote!
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    7 mins