Michael talks to BallotPA Chair David Thornburgh about the problem with primaries in Pennsylvania and other states: they are closed, and independents like Michael can not vote in them! Find out more about the Committee of Seventy's BallotPA project at ballotpa.org. Original air date 25 April 2024

Independents who can't vote in closed party primaries: It makes you question democracy

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Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) on several high profile foreign affairs and national security issues that are topping headlines today. Original air date 14 June 2024.

4 high profile issues to run through with Admiral James Stavridis

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Do you believe President Biden will ultimately use his presidential powers to soften Hunter's punishment? Listen here, then vote.

Daily Poll: Will Biden ultimately use his powers to soften Hunter's punishment?

Michael recently visited London and while at a restaurant having a beer with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, witnessed an attempted phone theft. He found out this is a major problem in London, and sought out expertise on it in this conversation with David G.W. Birch, author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. The statistics and stories here are incredible. Plus, learn how to protect yourself from phone and data theft. Original air date 13 June 2024.

London's Phone Theft Epidemic Can Happen Anywhere

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Should Merrick Garland make public the audio of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur? Listen here, then vote!

Daily Poll: Should the audio of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur be made public??

Pennsylvania Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick, who is challenging Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this fall, joins Michael in studio on a wide variety of topics. Original air date 12 June 2024.

Independents who can't vote in closed party primaries: It makes you question democracy

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