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After Michigan: What's next for Biden, Haley, Trump Feb 28, 2024

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Wide World of News Founder Mark Halperin checks in the day after the Michigan Primary Election with a 2024 race status check, including thoughts on questions that are not being asked about the health - of both leading candidates - Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Original air date 28 February 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: Does airing concerns about President Biden's age help or harm the Democrats' chances of holding the White House? Feb 28, 2024

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It is one of the main topics at the center of the 2024 presidential race. Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Does airing concerns about President Biden's age help or harm the Democrats' chances of holding the White House? Listen to him explain 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.

Bitin' Biden: Don't Blame The Dog In The White House Feb 27, 2024

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Don't blame the dogs, blame the people: Michael reflects on an op-ed piece in The Washington Post, authored by former NY Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson, "Don’t blame Biden’s dogs for the blood on the White House floors." Original air date 27 February 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 the law view social media platforms more like newspapers, or telephone companies? Feb 27, 2024

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The relationship between the government and social media headlined arguments at the Supreme Court yesterday, which prompts Michael to ask you this Daily Poll Question today at Smerconish.com: Should the law view social media platforms more like newspapers, or telephone companies? Listen here, leave a rating and review on this podcast, 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.

We Know How Voters Feel. But How to Experts Rank Biden's and Trump's Presidencies? Feb 26, 2024

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Brandon Rottingaus is Professor of Political Science and the holder of the Pauline Yelderman Endowed Chair at the University of Houston. Michael talks to him about his new survey of scholars ranking the American Presidents - where Abraham Lincoln remains in the top spot. What about President Biden and Former President Trump? Listen here. Original air date 20 February 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 a criminal conviction end Donald Trump’s chances of being elected president? Feb 26, 2024

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Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Would a criminal conviction ends Donald Trump’s chances of being elected president? Listen to him offer his thoughts, 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.

Move Over, Border: Alabama Embryo Decision Is Now Biggest 2024 Campaign Issue Feb 23, 2024

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After getting up to speed on what's happening at the border, Michael focuses on the other big issue now holding focus in the 2024 election cycle: The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that an embryo is a "extrauterine child." We get expertise from the nation's leading bioethicist, Dr. Art Caplan, and NYU's Langone Medical School. Original air date 23 February 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 there be mass deportations of migrants who entered the U.S. illegally? Feb 23, 2024

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It is currently the hot-button political issue: border security. This has Michael asking you Today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should there be mass deportations of migrants who entered the U.S. illegally? Listen here, then cast your ballot. And, please rate and review this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trials of Trump: 'Primary Colors' author Joe Klein says throw the book at him except for... Feb 22, 2024

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Michael talks to Joe Klein about the New York civil fraud case ruling against former President Trump, which resulted in a $355 million judgement. He wants to see Trump in an orange jump suit, just not for that case. Listen here to why, also written in his Substack piece "The Trials of Trump." Original air date 22 February 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 government act to save AM radio? Feb 22, 2024

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Auto manufacturers are phasing out AM radio from new models. FM radio became a superior choice decades ago. The AM Band is in decline, but some still want it around - Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question today at Smerconish.com: Should government act to save AM radio? Listen here (on a podcast, not AM radio, we get the irony), 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.

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