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Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think

A new set of political data is challenging a long-held assumption about American voters—and even Michael Smerconish himself. After reviewing insights from veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik, Michael digs into a surprising claim: the voters who actually decide elections aren ...  Show more

Boomers vs Millennials: Who Really Had It Harder?

In this episode, Michael dives into a generational debate that never seems to go away: who had it harder—boomers or millennials? Drawing on new data from The Wall Street Journal, Michael breaks down income, housing, college costs, and major economic events that shaped each genera ...  Show more

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