# Can Democrats and Republicans Still Be Friends? Fetterman & McCormick Say Yes

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-07-02T17:24:49+00:00
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## Resource

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Michael Smerconish sits down with Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick for a rare bipartisan conversation overlooking Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The Democratic and Republican senators discuss patriotism, political polarization, their unlikely friendship, working across party lines, and why civility still matters in American politics. Then, Michael opens the phones to hear listeners' reactions to one of the most uplifting political conversations in recent memory. Original air date 2 July 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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