NYU professor and author Scott Galloway says there are a lot of parallels between the economic and cultural climate in the U.S. and those of 1930s Germany. He says unsubscribing from tech subscriptions can be a first step in resisting a possible decline into fascism. Watch: https://bit.ly/4r4ZRfa

Yesterday's poll closed with 67% of 59,564 voters saying that Bad Bunny should NOT get political in the Super Bowl halftime show. What do you think? Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds

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Yesterday's poll closed with 62% of 30,325 voters saying that Bezos should be held to a higher standard of financial commitment to The Washington Post because of his personal wealth. What do you think? Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://loom.ly/7l3hQnE Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds

A second note claiming to be from Savannah Guthrie's captors was sent to Tucson TV station KOLD yesterday. TMZ received the first ransom note earlier this week, and their Harvey Levin says based on his reading, they're Tucson locals. Watch more on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4qlWpve

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Television has shaped American culture for more than 70 years—but which shows truly defined each era? Michael is joined by legendary TV critic Alan Sepinwall, who picks what he thinks is the biggest show for every decade since the '50s. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

The newest batch of Epstein files includes thousands of references to President Trump. But it's former President Clinton who's being called to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee. 2WAY's Mark Halperin explains. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/VzCQ_sEcDj4

Today's poll question: Should Jeff Bezos be held to a higher standard of financial commitment to The Washington Post because of his personal wealth? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed a near tie with a slight lean to those who think it IS fair to target tech companies as a way of protesting ICE. NYU professor Scott Galloway has founded a website to help those who want to participate. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Are we in a "slow burn into fascism?" NYU professor and author Scott Galloway explains why he believes traditional demonstrations fall short — and why targeting Big Tech’s subscription-based business models may be the fastest way to get Washington’s attention. Listen on the podcast 🎧 bit.ly/4r4gY08

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings recorded a heartbreaking message to their mother and her potential kidnappers after her abduction this past weekend. But even the parts talking to her mom might have been for the captors, Michael says. WATCH MORE: https://youtu.be/ybigEjzNK38

Today's poll question: Are major tech companies an appropriate target for those protesting ICE policies? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed a near tie between those who believe it's fair to call ICE "wannabe Nazis" and those who found that language "abhorrent." Less than 900 votes separated the two choices. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Today's poll question asks if it's OK to call ICE "wannabe Nazis," like Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner did, or if Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is right to call that "abhorrent." In his interview with Michael, NYU professor and author Scott Galloway said it's fair. Cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Is the Blue Wave coming? 2WAY's Mark Halperin joins Michael to examine why Republicans are centering the Clintons in the Epstein story, why younger Democrats feel no obligation to defend them, and whether selective scrutiny undermines public trust. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

The general strike that activists tried to organize on Jan. 30 was a good idea, says professor Scott Galloway, but it needs to be more targeted. He says we need to target the tech companies and brands that are enabling Trump and ICE—starting with subscriptions. Watch more: https://bit.ly/4kqaqXG

Today's poll question: Who's right, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner who called ICE "wannabe Nazis," or Gov. Josh Shapiro who said that comment was "abhorrent"? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed a strong belief that food stamps card holders should NOT be allowed to buy junk food with them. Several states have already instituted that rule, and at least 18 states will this year. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and it could change health care—or it might be already changing it. Cooper University Health Care co-CEO Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli joins Michael to share how it's being used, and where it's going next. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

Brian Fowler spent every weekend this fall and winter at America's most sacred sites: NFL stadiums. He's been awarded with two Guinness World Records for his efforts, and he tells Michael that the connections he made along the way are a unique benefit. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/uZ7PfQ9jY9A

Today's poll question: Should states ban the use of food assistance benefits for purchasing candy and soda? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed a strong belief among voters that it is NEVER acceptable to interrupt a religious service for a protest. The federal government has used that as justification to arrest former CNN journalist Don Lemon. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Are ICE arrests really targeting dangerous criminals — or is the reality far more complicated? Michael is joined by Syracuse professor Dr. Austin Kocher, a leading analyst of immigration enforcement data, to break down what the numbers actually show. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

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: https://bit.ly/4c5BNUA

On today's show, Michael addressed the Trump administration's repeated claim that immigrants are violent criminals making America less safe. According to his 2022 interview with Stanford professor Dr. Ran Abramitzky, natural-born Americans actually break more laws. LISTEN 🎧: https://bit.ly/4teEE3L

Today's poll question: Is it ever acceptable to disrupt a religious service to express political views? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed an overwhelming belief that we have NOT yet seen the worst of the Epstein files. The Attorney General's office claims they have released all the available documents as of this week. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll closed with 85.19% of 75,637 voters saying that ICE should NOT deport people who came to the U.S. illegally or overstayed a visa but have lived here for years while paying taxes and breaking no laws? What do you think? Vote today 🗳️ https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds

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Yesterday's poll closed with 83% of 40,015 voters saying that the new video of Alex Pretti protesting 11 days before he was killed did not change their opinion on the matter. Vote on today's poll https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds

"I'm appreciative of President Trump," says Michael, but are sweeping deportations of all illegal immigrants fair? What about those who have been law-abiding citizens since arrival? Michael shares his idea for how to treat them. Watch more on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ld8UurcA6PE

The debate over the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti is already playing out in the court of public opinion. But no matter what context federal officials offer, it doesn’t change the standard for use of force. Michael explains. Watch more on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KQ2vHs52Dw

Today's poll question: Should ICE deport people who came to the U.S. illegally or overstayed a visa but have lived here for years while paying taxes and breaking no laws? Cast your vote https://loom.ly/6Y9cBds

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57% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, the K-shaped economy is driving voter frustration, and education has become the single strongest predictor of how Americans vote. Political strategist Doug Sosnik breaks it all down. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

Can social media platforms be held accountable for the mental health impacts on kids? That's the question on trial in California right now. But legal expert Clay Calvert says you need to defend the companies' first amendment rights, too. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/qw-Fgh8_lVc

Today's poll question: Was your opinion about Alex Pretti altered by the video showing him protesting 11 days before he was killed? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll question showed an overwhelming popularity of instituting a 75 year age limit for federal politicians. Possible presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel pushed the idea on Michael's show yesterday. Do you agree with these results? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

The average age of a U.S. Senator is more than 65 years old. Former congressman, ambassador, and mayor—and possible 2028 presidential hopeful—Rahm Emanuel thinks that's too old. Watch more on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CetmheAu3ro

In a wide-ranging conversation, former congressman, Chicago mayor, White House chief of staff, and U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel says Washington needs mandatory retirement at 75, sweeping ethics reform, and generally a full “power wash” of the system. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

The economy is soaring. Markets are high, unemployment is low, but consumer confidence isn't tracking with that. Longtime Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik says it's a mark of the "K-shaped economy," and it could be a bad sign for Republicans in the midterms. WATCH: https://youtu.be/NdaSMhPth3Y

Today's poll question: Should there be a mandatory retirement age of 75 for the president, cabinet officials, members of Congress, and federal judges? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed a significant majority believe concealed carry should NOT be illegal at protests and demonstrations. Officials cite that as the reason as justification for the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Do you agree with these results? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

From Trump’s evolving response to the Minnesota ICE shooting to the backlash faced by journalists who insist on nuance, Mark Halperin and Smerconish explore why centrism now draws fire from both the left and the right. Listen on the podcast 🎧: https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

As the second immigration-related shooting in Minnesota draws national headlines, Mark Halperin says that's also throwing up walls in our personal relationships. He tells Michael he might lose friends over his centrist stance. Watch more on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uK3fjTanH3M

Today's poll question: Should it be unlawful to conceal carry at a demonstration? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll showed a slight majority believe social media platforms SHOULD be legally responsible for children's screen addiction. A trial to that effect is just beginning in California. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Reasonable fear or excessive force? Michael takes a careful look at the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. With deep analysis of the law, Michael explains why this case may be fundamentally different from similar recent incidents. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

The death of nurse Alex Pretti is harder to justify than this month's killing of Renee Good. Where Good was fleeing the scene in an SUV, possibly hitting an ICE officer, Pretti was pinned to the ground and disarmed. Will anyone hold them accountable? Michael evaluates. WATCH MORE: bit.ly/45zbW3z