The Smerconish Podcast · Episode 1961 · July 23, 2026 · 31 min

Who Should Vote First in 2028? Michael’s Democratic Primary Strategy Game

Michael turns the Democratic Party’s 2028 primary calendar into a political strategy game: Which state should vote first, and could that decision determine the eventual presidential nominee? He weighs diversity, geography, affordability, voter access and general-election competitiveness before making the case for Nevada. Then listeners join the debate, offering alternatives including Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Kentucky—and raising one major problem with Nevada that could change the calculation. Original air date 23 July 2026.