Shutdown Showdown: Which Party Takes the Political Hit?
Shutdown Showdown: Which Party Takes the Political Hit?  
Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published On: Thu Oct 02 2025
Description: Michael Smerconish breaks down today's critical poll question: Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown? He dives into how healthcare is at the heart of the standoff, and what the latest polling data reveals about public perception. Plus, reflections on Hispanic voting trends, the "Hard Hat Riot," and how history might be repeating itself. A can’t-miss episode for political junkies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.