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Daily Poll: Should states ban gender-affirming treatments & surgeries for transgender patients under 18? Jun 25, 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 states bar gender-affirming care, such as hormone treatments and gender-transition surgeries, for transgender patients under 18? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Stelter explains what is going on at The Washington Post Jun 24, 2024

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Controversial leadership changes are happening at the Washington Post. What is going on? Michael talks to Vanity Fair's Brian Stelter. Original air date 20 June 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 Congress have invited PM Netanyahu to make an address July 24th? Jun 24, 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 Congress have invited Prime Minister Netanyahu to make an address July 24th? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Clarke on Unity and National Security Jun 21, 2024

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Richard Alan Clarke is an American national security expert, novelist, and former government official who joins the Michael to look at our national security, the safety of our grids, and the future of unity in the United States. Original air date 17 June 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: Debate vs. Governance Skills Jun 21, 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 there any correlation between a candidate's debate skills and ability to effectively govern? 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.

Lanny Davis Says Hunter Biden and Trump Should Be Pardoned Jun 20, 2024

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Lanny Davis is an American political operative, lawyer, consultant, lobbyist, author, and television commentator and has argued that Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and have their sentences commuted. He joins Michael to delve into why pardoning is the right step to work towards partisanship and against our country's division. Original air date 20 June 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 Hunter Biden and Donald Trump Get a Pardon? Jun 20, 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 you agree or disagree with Lanny Davis that both Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and sentences commuted. 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.

Next Week's Debate: A deeper look at the format and rules Jun 19, 2024

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Michael opens with a commemoration of today's Juneteenth holiday, before jumping in to a deep look at the first 2024 cycle debate, happening on CNN one week from tomorrow between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Noticeably missing: RFK Jr. From muted mics to short responses, Michael offers thoughts on how things could be different, including an idea that Former PA Governor Ed Rendell pitched him a few years ago. Original air date 19 June 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: When watching the video of Obama and Biden leaving the stage, what do you see? Jun 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, When watching the video of Obama and Biden leaving the stage, which do you see: Frailty, or Friendship? 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.

Immigration, AI Deepfakes, A Doctored Video: Running through the headlines with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) Jun 18, 2024

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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joins Michael to talk about President Biden's latest plan for undocumented immigrants, and other headlines making news. Original air date 18 June 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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