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Daily Poll: If Kamala Harris loses the election, what will be the cause? Oct 14, 2024

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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 Kamala Harris loses, it will be because of... a) Biden’s Late Exit, b) Failure to Differentiate from Biden, c) Misogyny, d) Racism, e) Media Coverage of Trump, f) Not Choosing Josh Shapiro, g) Running Too Controlled a Campaign, h) The Electoral College, i) Jill Stein? Listen here, the vote at Smerconish.com! And please take a moment to rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform - thanks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Post Office is Ready: US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Voting By Mail Oct 11, 2024

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Michael talks to Louis DeJoy, United States Postmaster General, about election mail and the postal service's state of readiness to get mail-in ballots delivered safely. Original air date 11 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Poll: Is the dark tone of Trump’s campaign a deliberate campaign strategy, or the result of impulsivity? Oct 11, 2024

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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: Is the dark tone of Trump’s campaign a deliberate campaign strategy, or the result of impulsivity? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former governors issue a warning to state leaders: uphold new election certification laws or risk disenfranchising voters Oct 10, 2024

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Former Governor Tom Corbett (R-PA) and Former Governor Parris Glendening (D-MD) are part of a bipartisan group of 17 former governors who are urging sitting governors to certify the 2024 election results in a timely manner after Election Day - to avoid what happened in 2020 and not risk disenfranchising millions of voters. They join Michael here for a conversation as to why speaking out and doing this is important. Original air date 10 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Poll: Must Kamala Harris do more to differentiate herself from Joe Biden in order to win? Oct 10, 2024

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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: Must Kamala Harris do more to differentiate herself from Joe Biden in order to win? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does Kamala Harris Need A "'Bulworth' Moment"? Mark Halperin Says Yes...Now Oct 09, 2024

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Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin says Vice President Kamala Harris' recent media blitz and political communication style and messaging needs an immediate reset. He offers a fake speech based on the 1998 movie 'Bulworth." Original air date 9 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Poll: Would you consider the prevalence of extreme weather in determining where to live? Oct 09, 2024

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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 you consider the prevalence of extreme weather in determining where to live? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Liar’s Dividend: Can Politicians Claim Misinformation to Evade accountability? Oct 08, 2024

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Michael talks with Purdue University Professor Kaylyn Jackson Schiff about how politicians will continue to lie and use misinformation to get out of a tough/negative situation, in the wake of stories surfacing about North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson referring to himself as a "black nazi." Original air date 23 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Poll: Should Section 230, which shields online platforms from liability for 3rd-party content, be repealed? Oct 08, 2024

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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, following his weekend conversation with her on CNN, Michael asks you: Do you agree with Secretary Clinton that Section 230, which shields online platforms from liability for 3rd-party content, should be repealed? Listen here, then vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Deep Dives: Kamala Harris' Family Dynamic, and Donald Trump's Mental Acuity Oct 07, 2024

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Today's podcast opens with Michael talking to Robert Draper at the New York Times about the non-existent relationship between Kamala Harris and her father, even though they live just two miles apart. Then, he looks at another in-depth piece in the Times about the reigniting of questions over former President Trump's age and mental acuity. Has there been a change? Original air date 7 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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