Episodios

  • Retired Secret Service Agent Don Mihalek on the Trump Assassination Attempt

    Retired Secret Service Agent Don Mihalek on the Trump Assassination Attempt
    Jul 16 2024
    From the advance preparations to the event day itself, there is a lot that goes in to the US Secret Service protecting a President, former President, and other designated protectees. Michael welcomes expertise on what happened, including the background on how security perimeters are set up and how the subject is protected during the event, in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt was made on former President Donald Trump during a campaign spot. Mr. Mihalek was a Secret Service Agent for over 20 years, and is now a Senior ABC News Law Enforcement Contributor and Executive Vice President of the FLEOA Foundation. Original air date 16 July 2024.
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    15 m
  • Daily Poll: Has the media appropriately or excessively reported on the political affiliation of the man who shot Donald Trump?

    Daily Poll: Has the media appropriately or excessively reported on the political affiliation of the man who shot Donald Trump?
    Jul 16 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: Based on the evidence so far, has the media appropriately or excessively reported on the political affiliation of the man who shot Donald Trump? Listen here, then vote, and please rate and review this podcast!
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    9 m
  • Journalist Salena Zito on being four feet from President Trump when he was shot, and their phone call the next day

    Journalist Salena Zito on being four feet from President Trump when he was shot, and their phone call the next day
    Jul 15 2024
    Michael talks to Salena Zito who was covering former President Trump's campaign rally in Butler, PA on Saturday when he was shot. She was just four feet from him when the assassination attempt happened. She tells her story, including Trump calling her the following day to check in on how she was doing after the incident. You can find Salena's work at The Free Press and The Washington Examiner, and at salenazito.com. Original air date 15 July 2024.
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    18 m
  • Daily Poll: Who will Donald Trump select as his running mate?

    Daily Poll: Who will Donald Trump select as his running mate?
    Jul 15 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: Who will Donald Trump select as his running mate? Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, or Other? Listen here, then vote!
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    7 m
  • Cook Political Report's David Wasserman Provides a 2024 Electoral News Roundup

    Cook Political Report's David Wasserman Provides a 2024 Electoral News Roundup
    Jul 12 2024
    Michael chats with The Cook Political Report's David Wasserman, a Senior Editor and Elections Analyst, about a variety of election-related news and statistics. Some points of discussion include minorities' voting habits, President Joe Biden's press conference, and Vice President Kamala Harris's potential if she runs against Donald Trump. Michael then allows callers to share their own perspectives. Original air date 12 July 2024.
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    30 m
  • Daily Poll: Would Clooney And Other Dems. With First Hand Knowledge Of Biden Have Spoken Up Without The Debate?

    Daily Poll: Would Clooney And Other Dems. With First Hand Knowledge Of Biden Have Spoken Up Without The Debate?
    Jul 12 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: Would George Clooney and other Democrats with first hand knowledge of President Biden have eventually spoken up without the debate? Listen here, then vote!
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    6 m
  • What Could Democratic Leaders Say to Get Biden to Withdraw from the Race? Venture Capitalist Bradley Tusk Has Answers

    What Could Democratic Leaders Say to Get Biden to Withdraw from the Race? Venture Capitalist Bradley Tusk Has Answers
    Jul 11 2024
    Michael invites Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist, philanthropist, writer, and political strategist, to the program as the two discuss, many topics surrounding President Biden's position in the 2024 Election. While delving into Tusk's article "How Biden Thinks" the duo analyze what political leaders could say to the President to get him to withdraw from the race, voting via the internet, and other election-related topics. Michael then gives callers the chance to provide their thoughts. Original air date 11 July 2024.
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    28 m
  • Daily Poll: If Biden Doesn't Run, Should He Endorse VP Harris Or Embrace An Open Blitz Primary?

    Daily Poll: If Biden Doesn't Run, Should He Endorse VP Harris Or Embrace An Open Blitz Primary?
    Jul 11 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: If President Joe Biden does not run, should he endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, or embrace an Open Blitz Primary? Listen here, then vote!
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    6 m