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@smerconish Negotiate an exit strategy which Trump is doing inadvertently in China. There is no negotiating with Iran. His actions will determine the next presidential election and could be costly for republicans figuratively & literally.

Cut our losses now or bomb Iran into submission? As President Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing, new intelligence reports suggest Iran remains far more operational than Americans have been told. With ceasefire talks stalled, gas prices climbing, and billions already spent, Michael explores the stark divide now emerging in Washington: negotiate an exit and move on, or escalate dramatically to force Iran into submission. Download & Listen here: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

@ChrisCuomo @SIRIUSXM Please be nice to Dusty!! She is awesome @ChrisCuomo! Love you both!

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@CanelliCoo13348 @TrumpsHurricane She does nothing but complain how hard it was to be First Lady, how hard to be a mom and how she struggles in her marriage to Barack-on her awful podcast that I couldn’t listen to but once. It was disappointing.

@TrumpsHurricane Nothing remarkable as a first lady. She appears to be a good Mom to her girls and a good wife to her husband and I think she worked hard to be a good First Lady for our country.

What will Michelle Obama be remembered for ??

@TrumpsHurricane Dissing the privilege you had as First Lady and complaining about how hard it was on your podcast.

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What? Yes or no....

@smerconish You have to ask yourself what would be the advantage if these incidents were staged? Sympathy, empathy, votes for Trump? I think the reason for the “staged view”is lack of information available on shooter’s especially on Butter &Florida incident. Seems highly unlikely staged

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Were any of the three Trump assassination attempts staged? Michael examines a startling new survey showing that nearly one-third of Americans believe at least one assassination attempt against Donald Trump was staged—or aren’t sure the attacks were real. Download & Listen now: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

@smerconish Neither I’m afraid.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which war ends first — Russia/Ukraine or U.S./Israel versus Iran? Michael examines two global conflicts that suddenly appear to be moving in opposite directions. Vladimir Putin is hinting that the Russia-Ukraine war could be “coming to an end,” even as ceasefire violations continue and battlefield clashes intensify. Download & Listen now: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

@smerconish You have to have a high level of hubris or even be a “little crazy” to want to be President of the United States. And risk takers tend to be a little “off” often being on the spectrum which used to be considered mental illness.Many of these issues can be controlled w/meds.

Michael explores the overlooked conversation surrounding Ted Turner’s bipolar disorder and asks whether mental illness can sometimes contribute to extraordinary leadership, creativity, and resilience. Drawing on the work of psychiatrist Dr. Nassir Ghaemi — author of A "First-Rate Madness" — Smerconish examines historical figures like Churchill, Lincoln, MLK Jr., and Turner himself through the lens of mental health. Download & Listen to the podcast: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

@macsan64 @smerconish @tccannon124 So beautiful! Cozy Earth Bubble cuddle blanket! With code Michael discount. 💕

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@smerconish @RobertDPutnam It’s all Kabuki Theatre! Everyone has to realize that and then we will come together! MSM is theatre-left, right. It’s money for them.

TONIGHT at 7PM ET, Michael Smerconish sits down with Dr. Robert Putnam @RobertDPutnam — author of Bowling Alone — for a conversation about what’s really driving division in America. For decades, social isolation has been pulling the country apart — less community, less connection, less trust — what Putnam defines as a collapse of social capital. In this interview, he connects the dots all the way to modern politics, explaining how social isolation helped create the conditions for the rise of Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump. This isn’t just theory, it’s a lens on the moment we’re living in and a serious look at whether any of it can be reversed. Watch the premiere tonight at 7PM ET here on YouTube youtu.be/F5CanAawJj8 and join Michael live on Zoom at 7:30PM for a Post-Show Q&A (link in YT description)

@smerconish @CNN @cnni successful people have to be a little “crazy”to achieve the great things they do…they are risk takers and that takes guts!

@smerconish @CNN @cnni @stavridisj For CENTURIES there has been unrest in the Middle East. Netanyahu appealed to Trump’s hubris convincing him that it would be easy to “win” Iran. Trump was on the way to success but couldn’t get out of his own way!

How long can Iran outlast a US Naval blockade? Tweet me your thoughts now and I will read some @CNN @cnni in 9am ET hour when @stavridisj joins me to discuss Iran and his new hit book 2084: A Novel of Future War bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

@MarkMitche57666 @smerconish The Dems and republicans stopped third parties like No Labels. They couldn’t get on enough ballots. Our two parties don’t want a legitimate 3rd party- D’s and R’s are laughing all the way to the bank and don’t want to give up their cushy seats in Washington.

@smerconish 15% on the far right, 15% on the far left. What is it going to take for an independent group to step up for the 70% of us that aren't on the fringe. If not now when?

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

@smerconish We are a free market economy. The issue is the high tax rates and high business regulation. Lower tax rates and lower business regulations to allow businesses and owners to thrive. Those largest earners shouldn’t have to “hide” their money. Flat tax rates based on income may help

@smerconish @RobertDPutnam Fox was created out of a need for more of a right leaning view that wasn’t offered. Trump filled a void in politics & policy for the population who felt betrayed by their government/ elected officials. The result is fringe right &fringe left makes media money. Reject msm!

@smerconish Flat tax for all income levels based on income. Tighter security on how the very wealthy are able to hide their wealth. The rich are already taxed they just know how to work the system.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the phrase “tax the rich” a slur against wealthy Americans? Michael examines the political and cultural firestorm sparked by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s viral “tax the rich” video targeting billionaire Ken Griffin’s Manhattan penthouse. Download & Listen here: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

@smerconish In the USA it’s perfectly fine to work your ass off, and build something & as a result make a lot of money. Pay your taxes. But that is a problem- the very wealthy know how to hide it and pay as little taxes as possible. Need a flat tax based on your portfolio.

PIED-À-TERRE! Michael dives into the explosive backlash over NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new luxury property tax — and why billionaire Ken Griffin says it could cost New York thousands of jobs. - Wealth inequality - NYC vs. Miami - Are the rich being demonized? - Heated caller reactions from across America Listen now to the Smerconish Podcast: link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod

@smerconish @tccannon124 let’s go Canes!! 🙏💪🏼🏒🏒🥅

@timothy_gumm @smerconish Yep. But, I really hope we come back to some semblance of normalcy. We needed Trump to mix it up. He got us back on track but now with this war I don’t see how we get out and solve this…too long to tweet but for centuries the ME has been a shit show. No solution!

News outlets are to blame for the polarization. Left wing news outlets have created a mental health crisis among Democrats over the Trump presidency. It’s ridiculous. Listen to your callers! Do you think they have rational political opinions on Trump? Look at your X feed. How many people have accused you of sane washing Trump?

Is Trump the cause of America’s political polarization — or the consequence of it? Michael says most people will get today’s poll question wrong! Listen to this episode to find out why - hear insights from Robert Putnam (Bowling Alone), Steve Bannon, and a deeper look at what’s really tearing America apart. Download and listen now, then go vote! > link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod