Episodes

  • Geeking Out Over The Trump Verdict Slip: A Deep Dive

    Geeking Out Over The Trump Verdict Slip: A Deep Dive
    May 31 2024
    How did the jurors come to find Former President Trump guilty on all 34 counts? Michael and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig parse the verdict slip here. Original air date 31 May 2024.
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    20 mins
  • Daily Poll: Will Donald Trump spend any time in jail?

    Daily Poll: Will Donald Trump spend any time in jail?
    May 31 2024
    Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money case. Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Will Donald Trump spend any time in jail? Listen here, then vote!
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    4 mins
  • The Alito Family Flag Flap: There's More To The Story

    The Alito Family Flag Flap: There's More To The Story
    May 30 2024
    As Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not recuse himself from any January 6th cases after an upside-down American Flag was seen flying at his house, we are finding out there is MUCH more to this story, and it starts in the Alito's neighborhood. Digesting new reporting from The New York Times and a just-released story that had been held back by The Washington Post, Michael lays it all out here. Original air date 30 May 2024.
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    27 mins
  • Daily Poll: Should universities refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues?

    Daily Poll: Should universities refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues?
    May 30 2024
    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 universities refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues? Listen here, then vote.
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    8 mins
  • Trump Trial Jury Deliberation Preview: Elie Honig & Danny Cevallos Give You Expert Analysis

    Trump Trial Jury Deliberation Preview: Elie Honig & Danny Cevallos Give You Expert Analysis
    May 29 2024
    Former President Trump's criminal trial is now in the hands of the jury in New York City. When will the trial end? How will it end, with what convictions on what charges? All good questions - Michael previews the jury deliberation with CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig, and then checks in with NBC News/MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos as well. Expert legal analysis for you, all in one place! Original air date 29 May 2024.
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    30 mins
  • Daily Poll: When will the Trump trial be over?

    Daily Poll: When will the Trump trial be over?
    May 29 2024
    Closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City have concluded. So, Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: When will the Trump trial be over? Either...Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Later? Listen to his thoughts here, and please leave a rating and a review on your favorite podcast player. Then, go cast your vote!
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    9 mins
  • Will the jury convict Donald Trump? A conversation with Politico's Ankush Khardori

    Will the jury convict Donald Trump? A conversation with Politico's Ankush Khardori
    May 28 2024
    Judgment Day is approaching for Former President Trump, with closing arguments happening today in his criminal trial in New York City. Michael welcomes Politico Magazine Senior Writer Ankush Khardori for a conversation on his piece, "Will the Jury Convict Trump? Here Are the Clues." Plus, recapping a role-play scenario from over the weekend with William J Brennan, attorney and CNN contributor, and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig. Original air date 28 May 2024.
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    21 mins
  • Daily Poll: Is climate change is the most dangerous global threat facing humanity?

    Daily Poll: Is climate change is the most dangerous global threat facing humanity?
    May 28 2024
    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, Climate change is the most dangerous global threat facing humanity right now: Agree or Disagree? Listen here, then vote!
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    8 mins