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How will Biden pass the baton to Harris at the DNC? Aug 19, 2024

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Paul Glastris has some insights into how an outgoing President may speak at a convention to pass the "baton" to the party's new candidate. The Editor-in-Chief of Washington Monthly was once a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and spoke with Michael on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Original air date 19 August 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: Will pro-Palestinian protestors significantly disrupt the Democratic National Convention? Aug 19, 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: Will pro-Palestinian protestors significantly disrupt the 2024 DNC in Chicago? 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.

Frank Luntz: Harris reminds men of their first wife, Trump reminds women of their first husband's divorce attorney Aug 16, 2024

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Political and communications consultant and pollster Frank Luntz joins Michael with his latest polling and thoughts on the 2024 residential race. Original air date 16 August 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 newspapers make political endorsements? Aug 16, 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: Should newspapers make political endorsements? 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 Top Origin Countries of America's Immigrants Have Changed Aug 15, 2024

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The Pew Research Center has analyzed Census Data that shows where immigrants to America come from has changed since 1850. Once all from Germany, Italy and other European countries, now they hail from Mexico, India, and other places. Listen to Michael's in-depth conversation with Pew Research Senior Demographer Jeffrey Passel. Original air date 15 August 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: Could any "strategery" by Trump have hindered Harris' rise? Aug 15, 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: Could any "strategery" by Trump have hindered Harris' rise? 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.

A Complete 180 In The Last 3 Weeks of the 2024 Race: An Assessment with Mark Halperin Aug 14, 2024

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Michael and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin discuss the latest polling and more on the 2024 presidential race, where Kamala Harris is now leading Donald Trump in several swing states (within the margin of error). Original air date 14 August 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 die for your country? Aug 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: Would you die for your country? 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.

Why are you alive, and, for what would you give your life? Aug 13, 2024

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Solutions to the mental-health crisis striking young people in particular are within reach. So writes Harvard Professor and Contributor to The Atlantic, Arthur C. Brooks, in his latest piece "The Best Therapy for Our Anxiety Epidemic." A lot of what he is putting forward plays well in the context of Michael's Mingle Project. The essay caught Michael's eye and brought on the following conversation. Original air date 13 August 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 tips be taxed? Aug 13, 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: Should tips be taxed? 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.

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