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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 36 MIN

Inside the Supreme Court Battle Over Mail-In Ballots with Former PA Governor Mark Schweiker

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Mark Schweiker, Michael Smerconish

Also, listeners from across the country weigh in with passionate opinions, real-world experiences, and sharp disagreements on fairness, trust, and access in American elections. Is a strict deadline the key to confidence—or a barrier to participation? This is a conversation at the heart of democracy heading into the next election cycle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael dives into a major Supreme Court case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted across the United States. At the center of the debate: should ballots have to be received by Election Day, or is it fair to count those that arrive later but are postmarked on time? Michael is joined by former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker, who argues the issue is less about politics and more about federalism—who should control election rules: states or Washington? Together, they explore the potential fallout of a ruling that could impact more than a dozen states and possibly create two different election systems for federal and state races. Original air date 24 March 2026.

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