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  • From D-Day Reflections to Renaming A Ship During Pride Month: Admiral Stavridis Breaks It Down

    From D-Day Reflections to Renaming A Ship During Pride Month: Admiral Stavridis Breaks It Down
    2025/06/06
    On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, Michael Smerconish is joined by former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis. They discuss the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower (Who was the first NATO Supreme Allied Commander), Ukraine's bold strike deep into Russia, rising tensions with Iran, the Trump-Musk feud and its global stakes, and the controversy over renaming Navy ships during Pride Month. A gripping conversation on leadership, accountability, and the state of the world in 2025. Original air date 6 June 2025.
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    17 分
  • Musk vs. Trump: Who Can Destroy the Other First?

    Musk vs. Trump: Who Can Destroy the Other First?
    2025/06/06
    Who wins in a showdown between two of the world's most powerful and controversial men—Elon Musk or Donald Trump? Michael breaks down this new explosive feud, their mutual vulnerabilities, and why a truce might be on the horizon. Listen in for Michael’s insider commentary on today's sizzling poll question, and the political and business stakes of this heavyweight clash. Then head to Smerconish.com and vote on the question: "Who could inflict the most damage to the other: Musk or Trump?"
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    17 分
  • Pouring Harvey Milk Out To Sea

    Pouring Harvey Milk Out To Sea
    2025/06/05
    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is considering renaming several US Navy ships that are named after civil rights icons. One in particular is the U.S.S. Harvey Milk, a ship that carries oil at sea in support of other Navy vessels. It is named after Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. Michael is joined by New York Times Reporter John Ismay, who is covering this story. He reports on the Pentagon and defense, and is a veteran. Original air date 5 June 2025.
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    26 分
  • Before You Vote 'No' To Reducing Foreign Enrollment in American Colleges - Hear This

    Before You Vote 'No' To Reducing Foreign Enrollment in American Colleges - Hear This
    2025/06/05
    Michael Smerconish urges listeners to hit pause before casting a reflexive "no" vote on today's poll question at Smerconish.com, which asks: "Should U.S. colleges reduce foreign enrollment to better preserve American social mobility and promote national unity?" Drawing on a provocative New York Times essay by Princeton professor David Bell, he explores the complex trade-offs behind foreign student enrollment—from economic benefits and global prestige to issues of fairness, access, and national cohesion. Is it time to rebalance the system in favor of American students? Or is limiting foreign enrollment a mistake? Don’t just vote—listen first. Then, head to Smerconish.com to cast your ballot.
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    20 分
  • Human Connection in a Disconnected World: The Guy Meeting 10,000 People, One Hour At A Time

    Human Connection in a Disconnected World: The Guy Meeting 10,000 People, One Hour At A Time
    2025/06/04

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    43 分
  • Mark Halperin on Musk vs. Trump, Stephen Miller’s Power Grab & Hidden White House Chaos

    Mark Halperin on Musk vs. Trump, Stephen Miller’s Power Grab & Hidden White House Chaos
    2025/06/04
    Michael Smerconish welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a high-octane breakdown of the week’s biggest—and most overlooked—stories in U.S. politics. Elon Musk's surprise criticism of Trump's economic bill has reportedly infuriated the former president, but is it a distraction from deeper GOP infighting and dysfunction? Halperin peels back the curtain on the real stories happening beneath the headlines—including the surprising influence of Stephen Miller, the chaos inside Trump's HHS and Defense Departments, and why Steve Witkoff’s diplomatic role is raising red flags. Original air date 4 June 2025.
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    27 分
  • Disgusting Abomination! Did Elon Musk Just Kill President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill"?

    Disgusting Abomination! Did Elon Musk Just Kill President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill"?
    2025/06/04
    Elon Musk fires off a blistering critique of Trump’s major legislative priority - his major bill focusing on tax changes, border security, medicaid changes and more. Musk calls it a ‘disgusting abomination.’ Has the billionaire, who just left his 'DOGE' position at the White House, just derailed Trump's agenda? Michael Smerconish breaks it all down, from fiscal policy to political fallout. Listen in, then vote on today's Smerconish.com poll question: "Did Elon Musk just kill Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”?
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    13 分
  • An Increasing Number of Ordinary Americans are Supporting Political Violence

    An Increasing Number of Ordinary Americans are Supporting Political Violence
    2025/06/03
    Following what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado were 8 people were injured by a man attacking them with a flame thrower and Molotov cocktails. The victims who were burned were marching in a parade in support of Israel. Michael turns to Dr. Robert A. Pape, who has researched and taught on this is type of violence, for expertise. He is Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs. Original air date 2 June 2025.
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    30 分