Michael Smerconish
@smerconish • 244,457 subscribers
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Trump just made the worst possible deal with Iran. At least that's what critics on both the left and right are saying. But what if they're missing the bigger point? Invoking a famous Churchill line, Michael Smerconish argues that Trump's Iran deal may be the least bad option available. The real mistake isn't how this war is ending—it's that it ever began. Watch now:
Michael Smerconish55,218 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. says there are two reasons why Iran has not "curled up in a fetal ball". First he cites the killing of an estimated 40,000 largely young protestors. Second, the Iranian psyche, the way they seem themselves as the inheritors of the Persian Empire which once dominated the world and remains their destiny. Watch the full conversation now:
Michael Smerconish23,082 görüntüleme • 16 gün önce
Should politics determine whether artists perform at the Great American State Fair? Vote now at
Michael Smerconish68,612 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
The polls say the world has a dimmer view of America. But here's the twist... As millions of World Cup fans visit the U.S., they're leaving with a very different impression than the one they expected. From everyday kindness to uniquely American experiences, visitors are sharing stories that challenge the headlines. On America's 250th birthday, Michael Smerconish asks: Does the world know America—or just the version it sees on television? Watch the full commentary
Michael Smerconish27,002 görüntüleme • 22 gün önce
Did Democrats stop the one candidate who could have beaten Donald Trump? Bernie Sanders' former chief strategist, Tad Devine, says the Democratic establishment stacked the deck in 2016—and argues Bernie would've defeated Trump if he'd been the nominee. Michael Smerconish digs into the superdelegates, debate schedule, and whether the party is still fighting the same battle heading into 2028. Watch the full interview: #BernieSanders #Democrats #Trump #Politics #Election #2028 #Smerconish #PoliticalNews
Michael Smerconish15,494 görüntüleme • 12 gün önce
Mark Halperin joins Michael Smerconish to unveil his latest rankings of the Democrats most likely to win the 2028 presidential nomination—and one prediction stands above the rest. Halperin argues that the Democratic Party may struggle to stop its increasingly influential progressive wing, placing Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ro Khanna among his top contenders. He explains why Gavin Newsom remains his favorite, why Pete Buttigieg stays near the top, why Josh Shapiro has slipped, and why Rahm Emanuel has yet to find the political lane many expected him to occupy. Watch the full interview here:
Michael Smerconish20,331 görüntüleme • 17 gün önce
Mark Halperin argues we've reached a point where many Americans—especially outside the political left—barely react to stories of politicians enriching themselves in office. Why? Because for many, it's become the ultimate "dog bites man" headline. Michael Smerconish and Mark Halperin discuss Trump's latest financial disclosures, political cynicism, and whether the public has simply stopped caring. Watch the full conversation:
Michael Smerconish21,443 görüntüleme • 23 gün önce
As ICE arrests surge nationwide, it's not just "rapists and murderers" being swept up. Dr. Austin Kocher crunched the numbers, and he says the agency's increase in detainees includes as many as 92% who have no criminal record. Watch the full interview:
Michael Smerconish116,729 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
Why the president was so agitated while speaking last night. (Donald J. Trump)
Michael Smerconish130,405 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
Will the Democratic establishment stop democratic socialism? Tad Devine was the chief strategist for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. In his explosive new book, "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie" (Avid Reader Press), Devine argues that the Democratic establishment deployed dark money and dirty tricks to stop a wildly popular outsider candidate who might well have beaten Donald Trump. Watch full segment:
Michael Smerconish11,824 görüntüleme • 14 gün önce
Award-winning investigative journalist Diane Dimond Diane Dimond joins Michael to discuss the explosive new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict and the allegations that have followed the King of Pop for decades. Dimond, who broke the original Michael Jackson abuse story in 1993 and covered his 2005 criminal trial from start to finish, shares firsthand insights from inside one of the most controversial celebrity cases in history. Watch now:
Michael Smerconish29,209 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Is the Democratic Establishment Losing Control? CNN's Dana Bash joins Michael for a wide-ranging conversation on the political crossroads facing Democrats after Zohran Mamdani's New York victory, the growing influence of the party's progressive wing, and the road to 2028. Watch: Listen:
Michael Smerconish17,810 görüntüleme • 29 gün önce
Would President Biden have made the same call to FIFA? Michael Smerconish posed that question to Frank Biden after the controversy surrounding President Trump's intervention on behalf of Team USA. Their conversation goes beyond soccer, exploring whether politics should ever influence international competition—and what America's role should be on the world stage. Watch the full discussion and decide for yourself:
Michael Smerconish12,080 görüntüleme • 18 gün önce
What if the Founding Fathers' greatest legacy wasn't the Declaration... but the promise they made to one another? On America's 250th birthday, Michael Smerconish reflects on what the 56 signers risked—and why rebuilding the country won't start in Washington. It starts on your block. The solution to our divisions may be smaller, simpler, and closer to home than we think. Watch the full commentary:
Michael Smerconish12,629 görüntüleme • 21 gün önce
Would you pay $1,000 to stop Iran from going nuclear? According to Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi, the average American household has already paid about that much. Not in taxes—but through higher gas prices, more expensive groceries, and higher interest costs. And that estimate doesn't even include what the Pentagon has spent. Zandi calls the $1,000 figure conservative, saying the true cost is likely even higher. Watch now: Listen to the podcast:
Michael Smerconish11,180 görüntüleme • 25 gün önce
What was Ted Turner really like behind the scenes? Media titan John Malone, Ted's friend of 50 years, joins Michael Smerconish to remember the CNN founder and reflect on Turner’s lasting influence on television, journalism, and cable news. Watch the full 30 minute interview here:
Michael Smerconish27,778 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce
Jimmy Carter reportedly broke royal protocol so badly that Queen Elizabeth II never forgot it. In this fascinating interview, Susan Page reveals the private moments, awkward encounters, and surprising friendships between the Queen and American presidents — including Trump, Reagan, Obama, and Carter. Watch the full interview:
Michael Smerconish27,442 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce