Who do you want to win the court battle for the future of OpenAI: Sam Altman or Elon Musk? ("Neither" is not an option.) Vote on today's poll 🗳️ www.smerconish.com Comment your thoughts!

Save the date! Wednesday May 6 at 7:00 PM ET, join us for the premiere of the biggest Mingle Project episode yet: an interview with political scientist Robert Putnam. I will be conducting a LIVE Q & A discussion following the premiere, all exclusively on the Michael Smerconish YouTube Channel.

Today's poll: Is President Trump a rational actor? Listen to the podcast 🎧 bit.ly/4r4gY08 Cast your vote 🗳️ bit.ly/4sY8Bod Watch the discussion on YouTube 🎥 bit.ly/4t8tYmQ

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the Democratic Party's best chance of winning the White House in 2028 a straight, white Christian man? Hear Michael's full commentary, and the arguments on both sides, on the Smerconish Podcast. Download, Listen here: https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

Tiger Woods DUI Update

Is Trump Bluffing? Listen to these poll results.

Revisiting Lone Survivor

Yesterday's poll closed with 68.09% of 51,888 voters saying that Trump is not bluffing with ground troops. What do you think? Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://bit.ly/47tAhZx Vote today 🗳️ https://bit.ly/3LnScZS

What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll closed with 86.84% of 32,688 voters saying that congress should ban betting on government actions, terrorism, and war. What do you think? Vote today 🗳️ Smerconish.com

Is Trump Bluffing? Watch my full @CNN segment: https://youtu.be/JV5nR9Ppyio Featuring Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.@stavridisj & David Sanger @SangerNYT

What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com

Shocking New Poll: Democratic Voters Aren't Who You Think

A reaction to yesterday's poll: Do you agree with the California jury verdict blaming Meta and YouTube for designing features that cause mental health distress?

Michael Smerconish talks with journalist and author Holly Peterson about her provocative Wall Street Journal piece on Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful, accomplished people who sought to be in his orbit. Listen now: https://link.podtrac.com/wvyi9kcm

The Real Reason Billionaires Kept Going Back to Epstein

Today's poll question: Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with the verdict blaming Big Tech for social media addiction? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

My Thoughts on Yesterday's Poll Results and Today's Poll Question: VOTE @ Smerconish.com

Michael dives into 2 major debates shaping today’s headlines: a Supreme Court case that could redefine when mail-in ballots count, and a critical question about the war with Iran—should it end before the country’s enriched uranium is secured? Listen: https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to break down what Donald Trump may really be thinking as tensions with Iran escalate. Listen here: https://the-smerconish-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/trump-iran-strategy-explained-mark-halperin-on-deal-vs-military-escalation

Halperin discusses Trump's Iran Strategy

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Mail-In Ballots Face Supreme Court Test. Former Governor of Pennsylvania Mark Schweiker discusses:

From today's newsletter, read Michael's thoughts on his exclusive interview with Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, now available to watch on CNN. www.smerconish.com/exclusive-co... Read Michael's Daily Thoughts each morning, sign up for the free newsletter: www.smerconish.com/newsletter-s...

Should mail-in ballots have to be received by Election Day to be counted? Listen to Michael's thoughts on The Smerconish Podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday’s poll showed an overwhelming belief that the new U.S.–Iran talks will NOT be successful, with a large majority of voters expressing skepticism. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today’s poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Michael Smerconish reflects on the life and legacy of former FBI Director Robert Mueller following his passing — and reacts to the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s shocking public response. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

Trump's Iran Strategy Shifts

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Will the new U.S. - Iran talks be successful?" Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Yesterday’s poll showed a clear majority of voters support allowing tip jars for TSA agents while the current situation continues, though a sizable minority disagrees. The question comes amid ongoing scrutiny and discussion around TSA working conditions and compensation.

Has Gen Z Given up on Dating?

Yesterday's poll closed with 53.31% of 68,772 voters saying that Republicans are more to blame for the DHS shutdown. What do you think? Vote today 🗳️ Smerconish.com

What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com

Yesterday's poll closed with 90.42% of 35,794 voters saying that non-undercover police should not be allowed to wear masks. What do you think? Listen to Michael's insights 🎙️ https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Vote today 🗳️ Smerconish.com

Face-Off: Voter ID vs Masked Police

U.S. Sends Troops as Trump Signals Exit

This is me on February 16 immediately after concluding an interview with Sam Bankman-Fried's parents. Today in my 9am ET & 1PM ET CNN programs, the interview will air.

What do you think? VOTE on the poll question at Smerconish.com

Michael speaks with @washingtonpost.com tech columnist @shiraovide.bsky.social about a new analysis of how artificial intelligence could reshape the workforce. It’s not just about which jobs are most exposed to AI—it’s about who can adapt when change comes. Listen at the link below!

EXCLUSIVE. Tune in tomorrow at 9 AM ET

Is AI Coming for Your Job?

Yesterday's poll showed a sizable majority believe it is not fair to punish TSA agents in efforts to reform ICE. Democrats in Congress have refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which includes TSA. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Sen. Markwayne Mullin has quickly become a controversial nomination for the new Homeland Security Secretary, with an explosive Senate hearing about his past and a "super secret" mission abroad. Washington Post reporter Liz Goodwin talks with Michael. Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

America's War Strategy Tested

Today's poll question: Does reforming ICE justify TSA agents missing their paychecks? 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 number of people believe former U.S. National Counterterrorism Center chief Joe Kent when he says there was no imminent threat from Iran. Kent resigned from his post over the war in Iran. Do you agree with this result? Vote on today's poll 🗳️ at smerconish.com

Why a Leading Attorney Backs Trump's Military Action Against Iran. Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SpazU6BC54Y

Halperin on Iran

Mark Halperin unpacks a turbulent moment in Washington with Michael, from Joe Kent’s resignation and divisions inside the GOP to the escalating conflict with Iran. Was there truly an “imminent threat,” or is Trump struggling to justify his actions? Listen on the podcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08

Today's poll question: Who do you believe on whether Iran posed an imminent threat to the U.S., Joe Kent, who says no, or Mike Johnson, who says yes? Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://bit.ly/4r4gY08 Then cast your vote 🗳️ at smerconish.com