Trump, Epstein, and the Missing Bark: The Mystery Deepens
Listen to Michael's first Book Club Podcast Interview with Barry Levine about "The Spider." (Podcast July 2025, the book was published in 2020). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Broken Housing Market: Young Adults Are Delaying Homeownership
Michael breaks down a new data point from the National Association of Realtors: the median age of U.S. home buyers has climbed to 59. He explores what’s driving the shift—from affordability crises to shifting priorities—and examines new proposals like 50-year mortgages and portable home loans. Plus, how America’s housing shortage ties into mental health, generational trends, and global comparisons. It's all the basis for today's Smerconish.com Poll Question, which asks "Why has the median age for U.S. homebuyers risen to 59 - Affordability, or Shifting Priorities?" Listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Epstein Email Bombshell: Why Is Trump Acting Like He's Guilty?
In this episode, Michael unpacks the stunning release of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails that have Washington on edge. What began as a selective Democratic leak of three explosive emails suggesting Donald Trump knew more about Epstein’s abuse than he admitted soon became a political firestorm — with Republicans countering by releasing over 20,000 documents. Michael walks listeners through what the emails actually say — and what’s pure speculation. Epstein’s cryptic phrase “the dog that didn’t bark,” his mention of Trump spending hours with Virginia Giuffre, and references to Trump “knowing about the girls” are now public. But the real question, Michael argues, is why the White House is scrambling — with reports of Lauren Boebert being summoned to the Situation Room and Trump playing phone tag with Nancy Mace.
Is there more we haven’t seen? Or is this another example of political theater in overdrive? Original air date 13 November 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Democrats Divided: Why the Shutdown Backfired—or Maybe Didn’t
Michael digs into today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Did the ends of the Democrat-supported government shutdown justify the means?" After weeks of stalemate, Democrats ended the fight without key concessions—but may have reframed the national debate on health care. Was the pain worth the politics? Plus, insights on yesterday's poll results - listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mark Halperin on the New Epstein Revelation Fallout, and Gavin Newsom's Rising Star Power
Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack breaking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s newly surfaced emails — including what they suggest Donald Trump may have known about Epstein’s conduct. Then, shifting gears to dissect the GOP’s healthcare dilemma, rising insurance premiums, and what both parties risk in the next budget showdown. Finally, they look ahead to 2028, where Halperin just changed his mind about Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions. Original air date 12 November 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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