Smerconish on CNN
Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering a unique non-ideological take: his own.
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- Admiral James Stavridis2 eps
- Senator Fetterman1 ep
- Jeffrey Sonnenfeld1 ep
Also: Frank Morano, Bill Daley, Tad Devine, David Sanger, Robert Putnam, Scott Galloway, Isabelle Chapman
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- 🇺🇸United States · News CommentaryHOME#8025K to 133K
- 🇮🇳India · News Commentary#267.5K to 40K
- 🇵🇪PE · News Commentary#102.3K to 12K
- 🇨🇦Canada · News Commentary#641.7K to 9.1K
- 🇻🇳VN · News Commentary#171.6K to 8.6K
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45K to 237K🎙 ~2x weekly·113 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
90K to 475K🇺🇸56%🇮🇳17%🇵🇪5%+8 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
49K to 261K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/26 | Legislation or Investigation: The Future of the Democratic Agenda | Join Michael Smerconish as he delves into the key issues at stake in the upcoming midterm elections. Will Democrats prioritize investigations or legislative action if they win the House? Tune in for insights from Senator Manchin and Congresswoman Budzinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 | The Impact of Isaias and Diesel Diplomacy: Navigating Complex Times | As Election Day nears, the battle between principles and pockets heats up. Tune in to hear Larry Sabato's perspective on swing states and the Trump-Putin diesel deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 10s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | The Cornell Case: Legal Complexities and Social Implications | Dive deep into the complexities of the Cornell case and NY's 'voluntary intoxication loophole.' Can changing the law redefine consent? Explore both sides in our latest discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 50s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | Choice and Consequence: The Education Dilemma | Nikole Hannah-Jones reflects on the cost of her educational choices for her daughter. Does one family's decision have the power to change the system? We discuss this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 48s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | AI Missteps: Nearing Conflict and Human Responsibility | Michael Smerconish dives deep into the unsettling intersection of AI and international conflict. How can AI missteps almost spark wars? And what should we be truly worried about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 53s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 | The Looming Threat: Could AI End Humanity? | "Could AI wipe out humanity?" Major figures sound the alarm over AI risks. Tune in as we unravel alarming insights from Anthropic insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 40m 09s | ||||||
| 8/29/26 | data centerspolitics+4 | — | CNN | — | data centerspolitics+4 | — | 44m 37s | ||
| 8/22/26 | national debteconomic discussion+3 | — | CNN | Debt Nation | national debteconomic policy+3 | — | 44m 45s | ||
| 8/16/26 | investigationFBI+5 | Isabelle Chapman | CNN | Washington, D.C.Mississippi | Ilya BeloozerovFBI+6 | — | 1m 26s | ||
| 8/15/26 | justicehealthcare+3 | — | WNBA | — | justicehealthcare+5 | — | 45m 05s | ||
| 8/8/26 | Democratic SocialismTea Party+3 | — | Democratic PartyDemocratic Socialism+2 | — | Democratic SocialismTea Party+3 | — | 44m 35s | ||
| 8/1/26 | COVID originspolitical chaos+4 | — | CNN | — | Dr. FauciCOVID+5 | — | 44m 56s | ||
| 7/25/26 | primarieselections+4 | — | CNN PodcastsWashington | South Carolina | primariesSouth Carolina+4 | — | 44m 28s | ||
| 7/18/26 | Democratic electabilityDemocratic Party+4 | Bill Daley | CNNWhite House+2 | — | Democratic electabilitySister Souljah moment+4 | — | 44m 35s | ||
| 7/11/26 | Democratic SocialismEstablishment Democrats+4 | Tad Devine | Democratic PartyCNN+2 | — | Democratic socialismDemocratic Party+5 | — | 44m 39s | ||
| 7/4/26 | America at 250global perceptions+4 | — | — | America36 countries | America250th anniversary+5 | — | 45m 29s | ||
| 6/27/26 | Democratic Partybirth rates+3 | — | Democratic Party | — | Democratic Partybirth rates+4 | — | 41m 04s | ||
| 6/20/26 | Iran dealTrump administration+3 | Admiral James StavridisDavid Sanger | TrumpIran+1 | — | Iran dealTrump+4 | — | 43m 28s | ||
| 6/13/26 | societal disconnectcommon experiences+3 | Robert PutnamScott Galloway | — | — | societyconnection+3 | — | 45m 52s | ||
| 6/6/26 | political divideswar power resolutions+3 | — | CNN Podcasts | — | American culturepolitics+3 | — | 44m 55s | ||
| 5/30/26 | political controversiesTrump+4 | — | CNN | Iran | politicscontroversies+4 | — | 43m 43s | ||
| 5/23/26 | political independenceAmerican primaries+3 | — | — | US | Independentspolitics+3 | — | 43m 27s | ||
| 5/16/26 | international relationsUS-China dynamics+4 | — | CNN | USChina+1 | strategic ambiguityforeign policy+3 | — | 45m 53s | ||
| 5/9/26 | tax policypolitical implications+3 | Frank Morano | CNN PodcastsTed Turner | New York City | tax the richDemocrats+5 | — | 43m 34s | ||
| 5/3/26 | courtroom dramaAI ethics+4 | — | OpenAI | — | Artificial Intelligencecourtroom+5 | — | 43m 41s | ||
| 4/25/26 | Iran nuclear debatemilitary costs+3 | Senator Fetterman | CNN Podcasts | Iran | Irannuclear weapon+5 | — | 44m 29s | ||
| 4/18/26 | executive ordermental health+3 | — | CNN Podcasts | — | Trumpexecutive order+5 | — | 43m 29s | ||
| 4/11/26 | Trump's decision-makingleadership+3 | Jeffrey Sonnenfeld | CNN Podcasts | — | Trumpdecision-making+5 | — | 43m 09s | ||
| 4/4/26 | US-Iran tensionsglobal politics+4 | — | CNN | USIran | US-Iranglobal politics+4 | — | 44m 29s | ||
| 3/28/26 | geopoliticsIran conflict+3 | — | CNN Podcasts | IranMiddle East | Iran conflictgeopolitical chess+3 | — | 44m 44s | ||
| 3/21/26 | global powermilitary moves+5 | Admiral James Stavridis | CNN | Iran | Iranmilitary+5 | — | 44m 41s | ||
| 3/14/26 | US strategyIran conflict+3 | — | CNN | IranUS | IranUS strategy+3 | — | 43m 33s | ||
| 3/7/26 | US military operationsIran conflict+4 | — | CNN PodcastsU.S.+2 | Middle East | US-Iran conflictmilitary operations+3 | — | 48m 11s | ||
| 2/21/26 | Trump's decisionsIran conflict+3 | — | CNN | IranUS | TrumpIran+4 | — | 43m 40s | ||
| 2/14/26 | technologycriminal investigations+3 | — | CNN | — | technologycriminal investigations+4 | — | 47m 45s | ||
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Chart history for Smerconish on CNN
Peaked at #10 in PE, top 10 in 1 of 32 tracked markets, currently #10 in PE.
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| PE | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| VN | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| IS | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| CO | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| SA | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| India | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| AE | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| Finland | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Ireland | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| Spain | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| Canada | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| SG | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| TH | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| PT | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| KE | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| United States | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| PE | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| South Africa | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| HK | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #96 | #96 | — |
Chart Positions
32 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 30 markets.