Extraordinary Trump Trial Analysis with William J. Brennan, Michael van der Veen, Elie Honig, Danny Cevallos and...Michael Smerconish

Daily Poll: Should the Biden administration prioritize national security over humanitarian concerns in its new asylum order?: 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 the Biden administration prioritize national security over humanitarian concerns in its new asylum order? Listen here, then vote, and please rate and review this podcast. by The Smerconish Podcast

6 min listen

"It's A Dangerous Precedent": One last look at the Trump verdict with Yale Law Professor Jed Rubenfeld: Michael was intrigued by a take on former President Trump's guilty verdict that many may disagree with. Hear Yale Law School Professor Jed Rubenfeld explain here. Original air date 4 June 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

25 min listen

Daily Poll: Will Trump's criminal conviction have the same or different impact on black and white voters?: 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, Will Trump's criminal conviction have the same or different impact on black and white voters? Listen here, then vote! by The Smerconish Podcast

7 min listen

Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Crime Trial Starts Today: Here's Everything You Need To Know: Michael goes deep on day 1 of jury selection in Hunter Biden's trial on three firearms-related charges. First, a conversation with Sarah Isgur, Senior Editor at The Dispatch and former DOJ official, on her New York Times guest essay "Hunter Biden Should Take A Plea Deal. Quickly." Then, we learn about what lead to these charges and trial through Matt Viser's reporting at The Washington Post. Original air date 3 June 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

28 min listen

Daily Poll: Will Donald Trump spend any time in jail?: 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! by The Smerconish Podcast

4 min listen

Geeking Out Over The Trump Verdict Slip: A Deep Dive: 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. by The Smerconish Podcast

20 min listen

Daily Poll: Should universities refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues?: 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. by The Smerconish Podcast

8 min listen

The Alito Family Flag Flap: There's More To The Story: 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. by The Smerconish Podcast

27 min listen

Trump Trial Jury Deliberation Preview: Elie Honig & Danny Cevallos Give You Expert Analysis: 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. by The Smerconish Podcast

30 min listen

Daily Poll: When will the Trump trial be over?: 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! by The Smerconish Podcast

9 min listen

Will the jury convict Donald Trump? A conversation with Politico's Ankush Khardori: 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. by The Smerconish Podcast

21 min listen

Daily Poll: Is climate change is the most dangerous global threat facing humanity?: 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! by The Smerconish Podcast

8 min listen

Daily Poll: In what decade was America greatest?: Michael asks you this daily poll question today at Smerconish.com: In what decade was America greatest? 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Now? Listen to Michael lay his thoughts out here, then vote! by The Smerconish Podcast

5 min listen

The Politics of The American Flag: To Fly, Or Not To Fly: Michael offers a commentary for Memorial Day Weekend on the American Flag. In recent years, Old Glory has become more political, with MAGA supporters using it most often as part of their branding, and others using it in protest. Michael wonders, when you see an American Flag, do you think about what the politics of the person who is flying it, might be? Original air date 24 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

28 min listen

Michael's 2004 Interview with Morgan Spurlock: Documentary Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has died at the age of 53. This is Michael's conversation with him from May 2004, when his hit film "Supersize Me" came out in theatres. Original air date 13 May 2004. by The Smerconish Podcast

10 min listen

Daily Poll: When you see an American flag flying, do you make assumptions about the political affiliation of the owner?: American flags are on the mind as we head into Memorial Day Weekend. Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question today at Smerconish.com: When you see an American flag flying, do you make assumptions about the political affiliation of the owner? Listen here, then vote! by The Smerconish Podcast

6 min listen

Interesting Guests At This Weekend's Libertarian National Convention: Have They Sold Out?: Reason Editor-At-Large, and host of "The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie" Nick Gillespie joins Michael to talk about this weekend's Libertarian National Convention, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and Donald Trump are giving speeches. Original air date 24 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

19 min listen

Patti Davis gives Joe Biden some debate advice: Michael talks to Patti Davis, daughter of the late Ronald and Nancy Reagan, about her New York Times Op-Ed "Biden Can Do Something at the Debates That Trump Never Could." Original air date 22 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

17 min listen

Daily Poll: At the first debate, should President Biden ignore or confront President Trump’s insults and interruptions?: Michael spoke with Patti Davis, daughter of the late President Ronald and Nancy Reagan, this week. She penned a piece in the New York Times offering debate advice to President Biden. That has Michael asking you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: At the first debate, should President Biden ignore or confront President Trump’s insults and interruptions? Listen here, then vote! by The Smerconish Podcast

7 min listen

Daily Poll: If Biden were to step aside, Trump would surely lose. Agree or Disagree?: 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, agree or disagree: If Biden were to step aside, Trump would surely lose. Listen here, then vote! by The Smerconish Podcast

6 min listen

Your 2024 Race Questions Answered With Mark Halperin: Wide World of News Publisher/Editor and political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael in studio, taking calls from across the country on the 2024 presidential race. Original air date 22 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

41 min listen

A crazy day in the Trump Trial: Michael Cohen admits stealing from the Trump organization, the judge asks the jury to step out, and other wild happenings on what turned out to be the final day of testimony in former President Trump's criminal trial. Michael breaks it all down with NBC/MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos. Shortly after this conversation, both sides rested their cases, and we await closing arguments next week. Original air date 21 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

30 min listen

Daily Poll: When the global fertility rate drops below the point needed to keep population constant, is that good news or bad news?: 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, good news or bad news: Sometime soon, the global fertility rate will drop below the point needed to keep population constant. Listen, then vote! by The Smerconish Podcast

7 min listen

There are not enough babies: Michael talks to University of Maryland Professor Dr. Melissa Kearney, who discusses new research showing a decline in global birthrates. It is a trend that many are alarmed by. Original air date 20 May 2024 by The Smerconish Podcast

24 min listen

Daily Poll: Why is Biden losing?: Less than six months until election day, and one candidate is in a criminal trial in court, and the other is on the campaign trail, but not doing well in the polls. Michael asks you this daily poll question today at Smerconish.com: Why is Biden losing? 1) Polls are wrong 2) It’s the media’s fault 3) Bad time to be incumbent 4) Rising prices and high interest rates 5) He’s too liberal 6) He’s too old. Listen to Michael lay it out in this episode, then vote, after you rate and review this podcast. by The Smerconish Podcast

9 min listen

A run-through of Michael Cohen's rough day of testimony: Michael gets expert analysis from CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig about the cross-examination of Michael Cohen in the Trump Hush Money trial. Original air date 17 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

24 min listen

Daily Poll: Do you agree with Mitt Romney that Joe Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump?: 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, Do you agree with Mitt Romney that Joe Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump? Listen, then vote. by The Smerconish Podcast

5 min listen

Daily Poll: Would a guilty verdict in the NY case damage Trump politically, or are views about him already baked in?: 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, Would a guilty verdict in the NY case damage Trump politically, or are views about him already baked in? Listen, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast. by The Smerconish Podcast

5 min listen

Trump Got Played By Biden On The Upcoming Debates: Is it debatable? Michael offers his thoughts on the surprise of the Biden and Trump campaigns agreeing to two debates with TV network. Original air date 16 May 2024. by The Smerconish Podcast

22 min listen

Daily Poll: Will RFK Jr. make it to the debate stage?: 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, Will RFK Jr. obtain the necessary ballot access and polling averages to make it to the debate stage? Listen here, then vote! And, please RATE and REVIEW this podcast. by The Smerconish Podcast

6 min listen

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