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Today's Poll Question: What should be done about families where parents arrived illegally, but their kids were born in USA? Dec 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: What should be the immigration response to families with parents who arrived illegally, but the children were born in the U.S.? A) Deport the entire family, B) Deport the parents, allowing the children to stay, C) Allow the entire family to stay? Listen here, then vote. And please rate, review, and share 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.

Crypto for Dummies...and Michael is the Dummy-in-Chief Dec 06, 2024

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Brady Dale is the author of the Axios Crypto Newsletter.

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Today's Poll Question: Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff? Dec 06, 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 President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff? 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.

The Insurance CEO shooting in NYC is fascinating Dec 05, 2024

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James Gagliano retired as a supervisory agent after 25 years at the FBI. He is a West Point graduate, adjunct professor at St. Johns University in Queens, NY, and has served as the Mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson since 2021.

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Today's Poll Question: Should we be OK with presidential appointees not having squeaky-clean personal records? Dec 05, 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 we move past the expectation that presidential appointees must have squeaky-clean personal records? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Among Transition hiccups, Trump survives stuff that no political mortal could survive, says Mark Halperin Dec 04, 2024

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2Way Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News publisher Mark Halperin makes his weekly appearance, talking Hegseth, DeSantis, Harris' loss, the scene at Mar-A-Lago and more. Original air date 4 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Poll Question: Should parents have rights to make decisions over their children's gender-affirming care? Dec 04, 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 parents have the right to make unilateral decisions for their children regarding gender-affirming care? Thank you for leaving a rating and review of 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.

Transgender Rights For Minors: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case Dec 03, 2024

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths. Hear an explainer from New York Times SCOTUS Reporter Adam Liptak, and Michael hears a wide variety of opinions from the audience on this tough issue. Original air date 3 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Poll Question: Can American 18-year-olds be motivated to join the military if we need them? Dec 03, 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 we motivate American 18-year-olds into military service if we needed them to respond to a national security threat? 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.

Could the U.S. deliver, if we needed to bring back a military draft? Admiral Stavridis says... Dec 02, 2024

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Admiral Stavridis is vice chair, global affairs at the Carlisle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Rockefeller Foundation. He is former Dean of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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