EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 30 MIN
Is the State of the Union Strong? Americans Are Split.
from The Smerconish Podcast · host Andrew Romano, Michael Smerconish
On the eve of the State of the Union, Michael sits down with Yahoo News national politics reporter Andrew Romano to preview what President Trump may say in what could be one of his longest addresses yet. With approval ratings hovering in the high 30s, independents slipping away, and major issues looming — Iran, tariffs, immigration, inflation, and a Supreme Court setback — can Trump use the moment to reset the narrative? After the interview, Michael breaks down the latest polling from Yahoo, CNN, ABC, and NPR and takes calls from listeners reacting to the state of the country — and the state of the presidency. Is the State of the Union strong? The numbers suggest a nation deeply divided. Original air date 24 February 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On the eve of the State of the Union, Michael sits down with Yahoo News national politics reporter Andrew Romano to preview what President Trump may say in what could be one of his longest addresses yet. With approval ratings hovering in the high 30s, independents slipping away, and major issues looming — Iran, tariffs, immigration, inflation, and a Supreme Court setback — can Trump use the moment to reset the narrative? After the interview, Michael breaks down the latest polling from Yahoo, CNN, ABC, and NPR and takes calls from listeners reacting to the state of the country — and the state of the presidency. Is the State of the Union strong? The numbers suggest a nation deeply divided. Original air date 24 February 2026.
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