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Super Bowl Rematch in KC! Eagles vs Chiefs Week 2 Game Preview & PredictionsSuper Bowl Rematch! The Eagles head to Kansas City to face the Chiefs in the most anticipated game of the season. We're breaking down the full matchup and giving our Eagles vs Chiefs Week 2 Game Preview & Predictions.We're getting right into the most pressing topic of the week. Our main question for you is:Poll Question & Call to ActionAgree or Disagree: You expect Tank Bigsby and Za'Darius Smith to make an impact in the game against the Chiefs. Drop your vote in the comments below!
September 11, 2025 Hour 2. Poll Question, which playoff team from 2024 do you trust the least to make the playoffs in 2025? Pressure on the Gators. NBA problems.
September 9, 2025 Hour 1. MNF recap. Poll Question results. The Starting Five.
Eagles Beat Cowboys 24-20 to Start Season 1-0! Key Takeaways from Week 1 Win!The Eagles are 1-0! We're breaking down the wild season opener as the Eagles defeat the Cowboys 24-20. We'll be covering all the key takeaways from the Week 1 win, including the standout performances, the biggest surprises, and what this victory means for the rest of the season.We're not holding back on the most controversial moment of the game. Our main question for you is:Poll Question & Call to ActionAgree or Disagree: Jalen Carter's ejection was the worst part of the Eagles' win, and the team was lucky to overcome his selfish mistake. Drop your vote in the comments below!
Eagles Raise Championship Banner! Eagles vs Cowboys Week 1 Game Preview & PredictionsThe moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! It's Eagles vs. Cowboys Week 1, and we are kicking off the season with a championship celebration. We're breaking down everything you need to know about the highly anticipated season opener and the celebration as the Eagles raise their championship banner in front of the home crowd.We're diving deep into the key matchups, potential game-changers, and our official Week 1 game predictions. Will the excitement of the banner ceremony be enough to fuel the Eagles to a dominant win?Poll Question & Call to ActionAgree or Disagree: The emotion of the banner ceremony will give the Eagles a key psychological advantage and lead to a dominant win over the Cowboys. Drop your vote in the comments below!
A great hour 1 talking football!
Montana wouldn't take Mahomes to start a franchise in his top 4?! Plus, we talk leadership and our poll question.
CFB & NFL talk.
It's DALLAS Week! Eagles Season, Week 1 Early Preview & PredictionsIt's officially DALLAS Week! The Philadelphia Eagles are kicking off their season against their biggest rival, the Dallas Cowboys. We're diving deep into the season opener, breaking down the matchups, and giving you our early preview & predictions. Will Jalen Hurts and the offense come out firing? Who will be the key players on defense?Join us as we give our bold score predictions and choose our Players of the Game. Plus, we'll quickly recap the recent Phillies vs. Braves postgame and bring you our fan-favorite "Crumb of the Week."Poll Question & Call to ActionAgree or Disagree: The Eagles will start their title defense with a win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. Drop your vote in the comments below!
August 27, 2025 Hour 2. Which sport is better now than it was 20 years ago? The texters have answered. How long does the Trevor/Taylor marriage last? Poll Question
August 25, 2025 Hour 2 Chris Easterling. Poll Question. Training Camp hold ins, which player will hurt his team the most? Chris Easterling talks Browns.
Will the war between Russia and Ukraine end within the next six months? Michael shares his surprising take on today's Smerconsih.com Poll Question—and why he's leading with his heart, not his head. Plus, analysis of the Trump-Putin summit, body language predictions, and what a peace deal might really require. Listen here, rate and review this podcast, and vote at smerconish.com!
August 5, 2025 Hour 2 Chris Perkins. Poll Question. Baby Crawl race has baby walk, David wants baby DQ'ed! Chris Perkins talks Miami Dolphins with M&M.
Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing from recent headlines, listener feedback, and a compelling essay by former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown, Michael unpacks Maxwell's chilling role in Epstein's abuse network, her potential offer to testify before Congress—but only if granted a pardon—and the mounting contradictions in Trump's public statements. Cast your vote at Smerconish.com.
July 25, 2025 Hour 2 Jeff Cameron & Antwan Staley. Jeff breaks down the Florida State Seminoles after ACC Media Days. The coolest thing I've seen today. Poll Question. Antwan check in from Jets training camp.
July 16, 2025 Hour 1. ASG delivers excitement. Poll Question. The Starting Five.
Michael dives deep into today's fiery poll question: Will Jeffrey Epstein cause a significant and permanent rupture in Donald Trump's standing with his base? With insight from powerful essays by Jonathan Chait and Philip Bump, Michael explores how conspiracy thinking, political loyalty, and Trump's own ties to Epstein are colliding in a way that even MAGA may not ignore. Is this finally a tipping point — or just another flash in the pan? Tune in for analysis, context, and your chance to weigh in at Smerconish.com when you go and vote after listening! Also, please rate, review, and share this podcast.
July 9, 2025 Hour 2. Poll Question. Fanboy announcers, where do you stand? The best thing I've seen today. Tampa Bay Lightning move on from Howard.
The first hour of Taco Tuesday's 3 Man Front included Mike Griffith speculating on how the media will vote at SEC Media Days, the top contenders to make their first CFB Playoff appearance this season & our daily poll question! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers
Ep. 691: Cranford | Chapter 13 Book talk begins at 19:20 Miss Matty finally does it—she picks out a gown all by herself. But just as she's basking in her big main-character moment… BAM. Gossip hits the milliner's like a dropped teacup. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 02:00 July Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting 04:00 and 10:05 10:45 Korean thimbles: I cobbled together a way to do it by combining , and , and . 13:00 Knit Nation - I got the first three issues…I'll let you know. 14:20 I also stumbled on that includes a bit on the Rake's Progress which I mentioned several weeks ago 15:00 Here's the and I THINK this is a gift link so you can read it without an account! Future bonus episode coming on my thoughts about the whys and why nots behind So Much Frank — that will be out after the **Guillermo del Toro Netflix version (“This November Only Monsters Play God”) Oscar Isaac, Charles Dance (TULKINGHORN!), and Christoph Waltz (hell yeah!). POLL QUESTION - there are several other Cranford-adjacent stories that E Gaskell wrote - would you like me to do those right after we're done with Cranford? 18.20 - This week's Tea - Bookshop Blend 19:20 START BOOK TALK 19:30 welly stawed = well-stopped or well-stuffed 21:30 Shawl - 30 shillings (machine made) which would be £1.10 using historical economic calculators (e.g., the UK National Archives or measuringworth.com): - 30 shillings in 1845 ≈ £85–£120 today (2025 GBP) depending on the method (retail price index vs. average earnings). Post-chapter Notes 55:55 Annotations said “green tea was FERMENTED tea” - nope, just then the process was halted, whereas Black teas were FULLY oxidized. Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book) *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023 *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties *All tiers and benefits are also available as* —*YouTube Channel Memberships* —*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit —*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ *IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642
June 25, 2025 Hour 2 Jon Chepkevich. Poll Question. The coolest thing I've seen today. Jon Chepkevich previews the NBA Draft.
It's a fun hour 1 on Fescoe and Dusty!
This Royals offense is straight up pitiful right now and their is no reason to believe that will change anytime soon. Then we discuss a fan who was terrible to a player in Arizona the other night and touch on our F&D Poll question.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should Congressional approval be mandatory before the U.S. takes any military action against Iran? Cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
June 18, 2025 Hour 1. Back to Back for the Florida Panthers. Poll Question, are the Panthers a Dynasty? The Starting Five.
June 13, 2025 Hour 2 Ray Fittipaldo. Poll Question. The coolest thing I've seen today. Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk Steelers.
June 12, 2025 Hour 1. Pacers go up 2-1 in the NBA Finals. Poll Question. The Starting Five.
May 30, 2025 Hour 2. Poll Question. The coolest thing I've seen today. Should the IOC have banned Russia from the Winter Games?
May 29, 2025 Hour 2. Poll Question. The coolest thing I've seen today. Skenes historic start.
In today's episode, Michael dives deep into a thought-provoking question inspired by his own jury summons: Would you be more or less likely to believe the testimony of a police officer because of his or her job? As part of today's poll at Smerconish.com, Michael explores the nuances behind public trust in law enforcement and shares how his own views have evolved over the years. But that's not all—this episode takes a personal turn as Michael recounts fascinating stories from his trial lawyer days, including courtroom battles involving boxing promoter Don King and the Fraternal Order of Police. Packed with legal insight, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful reflection on the justice system, this episode is both timely and timeless.
Self-Deportation for Cash? President Trump's controversial idea of giving $1,000 to undocumented immigrants who volunteer to leave the country is splitting Americans and is basis of Michael's Poll Question at Smerconish.com today, asking: Should the U.S. government provide financial stipends to undocumented immigrants who volunteer to self-deport? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Will President Trump's ambivalence about upholding the Constitution cause ANY erosion of his support among Republicans? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
May 5, 2025 Hour 2 Greg Wyshynski. Poll Question and Greg breaks down round one of the NHL Playoffs.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should retailers itemize tariff surcharges on customer bills? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should charter schools with religious affiliations be eligible to receive public funds? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If voters knew what they know 100 days into Trump 2.0, would Trump have defeated Harris? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Hour 1 of Tuesday's 3 Man Front included Mike Griffith sharing the Georgia's fanbase's biggest concerns about the upcoming season, Kalen DeBoer's take on the narrative surrounding Jalen Milroe & Miss State firing it's baseball coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If a state judge helps a migrant evade federal ICE agents, should that judge be arrested and charged with obstruction and concealment? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
The war between Russia and Ukraine is top of mind today. Michael is asking you this Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is achieving peace worth the cost if it means officially ceding Crimea and other Ukraine territory to Russia? Listen to Michael explain the issue and his 'yes' vote, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Michael loves his Tesla. So listen to his take here on Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Which is more likely: Tesla recovers its brand loyalty among progressives, or conservatives embrace electric vehicles (EVs)? Listen to Michael explain the issue and his 'yes' vote, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Does Trump benefit politically from ALL of the following: 1) fighting Harvard, 2) not facilitating return of Abrego Garcia, and 3) reducing the IRS workforce? Yes or No - Listen to Michael lay it out, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should federal funding be cut from universities like Harvard in response to perceived failures in addressing campus antisemitism? Michael's vote is No: Listen here to his explanation, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
April 16, 2025 Hour 2. More on the Dolphins. Who do the Giants draft. Poll Question.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should the IRS audit taxpayers of all income levels with equal frequency to ensure fairness and transparency in the tax system? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Answer the question recently raised by RFK Jr.: “If you're smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, should you expect society to pay when you get sick?” Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Setting aside criticism of Trump's approach and style, do you believe his tariff policies will ultimately benefit the United States? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Which poses a greater challenge for America's future: young men's decreasing workforce participation or the decline in manufacturing jobs? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Are President Trump's tariffs a permanent fixture of his trade policy or primarily a negotiating tactic? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.