Reimagining American Primaries: A Call for Inclusivity
From Smerconish on CNN by CNN Podcasts
May 23, 2026 · 43 min
About this episode
Michael Smerconish discusses the trend of political independence in the US and the potential need for reform in the primary system.
Did you know 45% of US adults identify as Independents? Michael Smerconish tackles the growing trend of political independence and why the primary system might be due for a change. Find out more about his personal stake in the movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Michael Smerconish
Topics covered
- political independence
- American primaries
- inclusivity
- primary system reform
- voter demographics
Keywords
- Independents
- politics
- primaries
- elections
- voter identity
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Places: US
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