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Michael Smerconish

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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 61.54% of 28,530 voters saying that this World Cup has not finally converted America to soccer. Do you agree? Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 loom.ly/7l3hQnE Vote on today's poll 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 31.62% of 29,431 voters saying that a blockade will be what gets Iran to yield, above talks, boots, or bombs. Do you agree? Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 loom.ly/7l3hQnE Vote on today's poll 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 66.95% of 28,170 voters saying that charges of "communism" are more politically potent than democratic socialism. Do you agree? Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 loom.ly/7l3hQnE Vote on today's poll 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 71.21% of 32,882 voters saying they agree that Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo should have been the end of his campaign. Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 loom.ly/7l3hQnE Vote on today's poll 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 89.42% of 40,013 voters saying that President Trump should not have called FIFA to review the suspension of Flo Balogun. Hear Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 loom.ly/7l3hQnE Vote on today's poll 🗳️ loom.ly/6Y9cBds
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Who do you want to win the court battle for the future of OpenAI: Sam Altman or Elon Musk? ("Neither" is not an option.) Vote on today's poll 🗳️ www.smerconish.com Comment your thoughts!
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Save the date! Wednesday May 6 at 7:00 PM ET, join us for the premiere of the biggest Mingle Project episode yet: an interview with political scientist Robert Putnam. I will be conducting a LIVE Q & A discussion following the premiere, all exclusively on the Michael Smerconish YouTube Channel.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Today's poll: Is President Trump a rational actor? Listen to the podcast 🎧 bit.ly/4r4gY08 Cast your vote 🗳️ bit.ly/4sY8Bod Watch the discussion on YouTube 🎥 bit.ly/4t8tYmQ
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the Democratic Party's best chance of winning the White House in 2028 a straight, white Christian man? Hear Michael's full commentary, and the arguments on both sides, on the Smerconish Podcast. Download, Listen here: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Tiger Woods DUI Update
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Is Trump Bluffing? Listen to these poll results.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Revisiting Lone Survivor
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 68.09% of 51,888 voters saying that Trump is not bluffing with ground troops. What do you think? Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ bit.ly/47tAhZx Vote today 🗳️ bit.ly/3LnScZS
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 86.84% of 32,688 voters saying that congress should ban betting on government actions, terrorism, and war. What do you think? Vote today 🗳️ Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Is Trump Bluffing? Watch my full @CNN segment: youtu.be/JV5nR9Ppyio Featuring Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.@stavridisj & David Sanger @SangerNYT
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Shocking New Poll: Democratic Voters Aren't Who You Think
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A reaction to yesterday's poll: Do you agree with the California jury verdict blaming Meta and YouTube for designing features that cause mental health distress?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Michael Smerconish talks with journalist and author Holly Peterson about her provocative Wall Street Journal piece on Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful, accomplished people who sought to be in his orbit. Listen now: link.podtrac.com/wvyi9kcm
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The Smerconish Podcast
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 Siriu...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The Real Reason Billionaires Kept Going Back to Epstein
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Today's poll question: Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with the verdict blaming Big Tech for social media addiction? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
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The Smerconish Podcast
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 Siriu...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
My Thoughts on Yesterday's Poll Results and Today's Poll Question: VOTE @ Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Michael dives into 2 major debates shaping today’s headlines: a Supreme Court case that could redefine when mail-in ballots count, and a critical question about the war with Iran—should it end before the country’s enriched uranium is secured? Listen: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
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The Smerconish Podcast
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 Siriu...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to break down what Donald Trump may really be thinking as tensions with Iran escalate. Listen here: the-smerconish-podcast.simplecast.c…
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Trump Iran Strategy Explained: Mark Halperin on Deal vs Military Escalation | The Smerconish Podcast
Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to break down what Donald Trump may really be thinking as tensions with Iran escalate. Is the president seeking a deal—or preparing for ...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Halperin discusses Trump's Iran Strategy
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter just got even better. Introducing "Michael's Daily Thoughts". Originally written insights on the day's news, directly from me! Join our community of over 142,000 engaged, educated, and high-earning subscribers. It's free! Worthy! And Balanced.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Mail-In Ballots Face Supreme Court Test. Former Governor of Pennsylvania Mark Schweiker discusses:
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
From today's newsletter, read Michael's thoughts on his exclusive interview with Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, now available to watch on CNN. www.smerconish.com/exclusive-co... Read Michael's Daily Thoughts each morning, sign up for the free newsletter: www.smerconish.com/newsletter-s...
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Tuesday's Take - SMERCONISH
“And now you know, the rest of the story.” The words of the late, great broadcaster Paul Harvey who was awarded the Presidential Medal...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Should mail-in ballots have to be received by Election Day to be counted? Listen to Michael's thoughts on The Smerconish Podcast 💭 link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Yesterday’s poll showed an overwhelming belief that the new U.S.–Iran talks will NOT be successful, with a large majority of voters expressing skepticism. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today’s poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Michael Smerconish reflects on the life and legacy of former FBI Director Robert Mueller following his passing — and reacts to the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s shocking public response. Listen on the podcast 🎧 link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
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The Smerconish Podcast
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 Siriu...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Trump's Iran Strategy Shifts
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Will the new U.S. - Iran talks be successful?" Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Yesterday’s poll showed a clear majority of voters support allowing tip jars for TSA agents while the current situation continues, though a sizable minority disagrees. The question comes amid ongoing scrutiny and discussion around TSA working conditions and compensation.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Has Gen Z Given up on Dating?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 53.31% of 68,772 voters saying that Republicans are more to blame for the DHS shutdown. What do you think? Vote today 🗳️ Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Yesterday's poll closed with 90.42% of 35,794 voters saying that non-undercover police should not be allowed to wear masks. What do you think? Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ bit.ly/4r4gY08 Vote today 🗳️ Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Face-Off: Voter ID vs Masked Police
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
U.S. Sends Troops as Trump Signals Exit
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
This is me on February 16 immediately after concluding an interview with Sam Bankman-Fried's parents. Today in my 9am ET & 1PM ET CNN programs, the interview will air.
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Michael speaks with @washingtonpost.com tech columnist @shiraovide.bsky.social about a new analysis of how artificial intelligence could reshape the workforce. It’s not just about which jobs are most exposed to AI—it’s about who can adapt when change comes. Listen at the link below!
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE. Tune in tomorrow at 9 AM ET
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Yesterday's poll showed a sizable majority believe it is not fair to punish TSA agents in efforts to reform ICE. Democrats in Congress have refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which includes TSA. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Sen. Markwayne Mullin has quickly become a controversial nomination for the new Homeland Security Secretary, with an explosive Senate hearing about his past and a "super secret" mission abroad. Washington Post reporter Liz Goodwin talks with Michael. Listen on the podcast 🎧 bit.ly/4r4gY08
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The Smerconish Podcast
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 Siriu...
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
America's War Strategy Tested
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Michael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Today's poll question: Does reforming ICE justify TSA agents missing their paychecks? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com
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