Michael talks to former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, David Frum, who writes in The Atlantic, "The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his attempted coup." Listen to his take on why Biden should not debate Trump ahead of Election Day. Original air date 18 April 2024.

David Frum says Biden Should Not Debate Trump

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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.

Geeking Out Over The Trump Verdict Slip: A Deep Dive

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!

Daily Poll: Will Donald Trump spend any time in jail?

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.

The Alito Family Flag Flap: There's More To The Story

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.

Daily Poll: Should universities refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues?

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.

David Frum says Biden Should Not Debate Trump

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