# Today's Poll Question: What song best defines America?

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-05-25T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which song best defines America? On this Memorial Day edition, Michael Smerconish explores a deeply personal and surprisingly revealing question inspired by President Obama’s latest reflections on music and national identity: which song best captures the American experience? From “This Land Is Your Land” and “We Shall Overcome” to “Fortunate Son,” “What’s Going On,” and “The Message,” Obama’s selections highlight protest, struggle, and social change. But Michael makes the case for a different classic altogether — Frank Sinatra’s “The House I Live In” — and uncovers the extraordinary backstory behind the song and its writers. A thoughtful conversation about patriotism, music, memory, and what binds Americans together. Listen here, then 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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