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Michael Smerconish covers politics, social issues, and other news stories with commentary and interviews, from his unique, independent & non-ideological perspective. SATURDAYS 9-10 am EST on CNN.

The Latest

Saturdays 9-10 am EST

SMR Charlamagne
• Video 8:23
Charlamagne tha God on the Black vote: ‘I’m all about voting my interests’ 8:23
SMR Carville Axelrod
• Video 8:09
Axelrod, Carville on Trump conviction impact 8:09
SMR Honig on verdict
• Video 6:58
Honig: Although jury’s verdict unclear, sentencing could include jail 6:58
SMR Jan 6 flags
• Video 4:41
Smerconish: Flying the flag should not be partisan 4:41
Baby cribs at a maternity ward. Low birth rate and fertility concept.
• Video 5:32
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Why are global and U.S. fertility rates plummeting? 5:32
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Michael Smerconish - Host

2024 Race

SMR RFK/Trump split
• Video 9:29
Why are Libertarians hosting Trump & RFK Jr. at Convention? 9:29
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• Video 4:13
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Biden, Trump face off June 27 for debate rematch 4:13
SMR Chicago 1968
• Video 3:20
Smerconish: Is it ‘1968 - The Sequel’? 3:20
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• Video 5:34
CNN
Smerconish: The RFK Jr. factor changes direction 5:34
VANDALIA, OHIO - MARCH 16: Guests listen as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Vandalia, Ohio. The rally was hosted by the Buckeye Values PAC. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
• Video 5:48
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Smerconish: ‘A mistake’ to ignore or disrespect Trump and his supporters 5:48
SMR Border Abortion
• Video 8:16
Smerconish: It’s border vs. abortion in 2024 race 8:16
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• Video 5:12
Mary Calvert for CNN
Why the nostalgia for the Trump administration? 5:12
SMR Traub protest split
• Video 3:41
The political lesson of the 1968 anti-war protests 3:41
SMR RCP Poll Biden Trump tie
• Video 6:14
Does Biden have ‘The Big Mo’? 6:14
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• Video 7:22
Getty Images
Are those most opposed to Trump aiding his election? 7:22

Trump Trials

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• Video 4:33
CNN
How will prosecutors charge Trump for a second crime? 4:33
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• Video 4:57
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Defense spotlights inconsistencies in Cohen’s testimony 4:57
SMR fair trial?
• Video 4:11
Smerconish: Can Trump get a fair trial in Manhattan? 4:11
Michael Cohen and Donald Trump
• Video 5:26
Honig: If jury thinks Cohen is lying, verdict will be not guilty 5:26
SMR Elie Hope split
• Video 5:12
Why attempts to analyze Hicks’ tears prove need for courtroom cameras 5:12

Social Issues

SMR Selfies
• Video 4:58
Smerconish: It’s time to mingle 4:58
SMR Homeless
• Video 5:27
SCOTUS to hear key homeless case 5:27
SMR Haidt
• Video 7:03
Author: Protect kids from phones’ mental health impact 7:03
SMR Brady Roast
• Video 7:52
Tom Brady roast: Funny or not? 7:52
SMR Colbert Noem memes
• Video 5:02
Why did Noem write about killing her dog? 5:02
SMR Piggy bank tuition
• Video 4:17
As college cost passes $90K, ‘the middle class is losing ground’ 4:17
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 26: Revelers celebrate on 7th Avenue during the Tampa Pride Parade in the Ybor City neighborhood on March 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Pride was held in the wake of the passage of Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" Bill.
• Video 6:51
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Smerconish: Why the rise in LGBTQ+ numbers? 6:51
SMR Snickers economy
• Video 7:12
How does the price of a Snickers bar impact Americans’ views on inflation? 7:12
SMR Kashmir Hill NYT
• Video 6:17
Is your car spying on you? 6:17
SMR Empty class
• Video 7:07
Why is there an absenteeism pandemic in US schools? 7:07

Campus Unrest

SMR 4 box campus protest
• Video 5:10
Smerconish: Campus protests shouldn’t upend classes or graduation 5:10
SMR Galloway ISO
• Video 8:09
Galloway: For American youth, protesting is the ‘new sex’ 8:09
SMR 3 univ presidents
• Video 4:31
Smerconish: What should have university presidents said? 4:31
SMR USC Asna protest
• Video 4:24
‘Really?’ Smerconish reacts to USC’s handling of valedictorian’s speech 4:24

Israel Hamas War

From left, U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Video 1:21
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Friedman: Netanyahu ‘ready to use America’ for his political survival 1:21
SMR Stavridis attack split
• Video 4:31
Expert: Israel & Iran attacks intended as ‘signaling’ 4:31

SCOTUS

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• Video 6:52
The New York Times
NYT: Upside-down flag seen at Justice Alito’s home in 2021 6:52

Viewer Mailbag

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• Video 0:47
Smerconish: ‘Something’s not right about this’ hush money trial. 0:47
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• Video 3:21
Smerconish: Show’s social media chosen to ‘piss me off’ 3:21
SMR Third Party tweet
• Video 2:03
Smerconish: ‘People are yearing for an alternative’ 2:03
SMR Biden State of the Union tweet
• Video 1:12
Smerconish: Biden ‘at top of his game’ for State of The Union 1:12