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The Smerconish Podcast

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  • 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.
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  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins

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Michael is knowledgeable

he knows politics. gives a great outlook on the world's happenings . listen everyday

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