# Today's Poll Question: On balance, did Dr. Anthony Fauci do more good or more harm?

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-07-29T12:55:35+00:00
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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: On balance, did Dr. Anthony Fauci do more good or more harm? Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill under subpoena as newly released pandemic diaries revive questions about COVID’s origins, school closures, masking guidance, and what officials knew behind the scenes. Michael examines Fauci’s private notes, his past public statements, and the looming confrontation with Senator Rand Paul. Was Fauci a steady scientific voice during a national emergency, or did he exercise too much control over uncertain information? The episode weighs his decades of public service against the controversies that made him one of America’s most polarizing figures. Vote at Smerconish.com, and be sure to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this podcast! 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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