The Smerconish Podcast · Episode 1907 · June 13, 2026 · 33 min

From Fight Night to Loneliness: Dana White, Trump, and America’s Isolation Crisis

Michael speaks with TIME Senior Sports Rorrespondent Sean Gregory about Dana White’s rise, his relationship with Donald Trump, and the unprecedented UFC event set for the White House lawn. Plus, Michael previews his CNN special “The Mingle Project,” exploring America’s loneliness crisis, social isolation, and the urgent need to restore common experience.