The Smerconish Podcast

Mark Halperin on 2028—and the AI Issue Nobody Can Ignore

September 16, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Michael talks with political analyst Mark Halperin about the developing 2028 Democratic presidential field, including the potential contenders already positioning themselves for the race. Halperin updates us on his '8 for 2028' list with some surprising moves involving Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Gavin Newsom. Then, the conversation turns to artificial intelligence, regulation, China and whether AI could emerge as a defining political issue. Plus, listeners weigh in on the candidates, AI and what they want from the next president. Original air date 16 September 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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