Disobeying Orders: Congress, the Military, and the Line Between Duty and Defiance

Disobeying Orders: Congress, the Military, and the Line Between Duty and Defiance

When six Democratic members of Congress released a video urging troops to “refuse illegal orders,” President Trump called it seditious behavior. But was the video itself appropriate—or reckless? Michael speaks with Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham (ret.), a former Air Force JAG and law professor, who says the lawmakers “did more harm than good.” Together, they unpack what the law actually says about disobeying orders, how politics risks turning the military into a pawn, and where the real danger to democracy lies. Original air date 24 November 2025. 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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Mark Halperin on Bari Weiss and The Future of Journalism

Mark Halperin on Bari Weiss and The Future of Journalism

Michael sits down with political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack new CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss’s claim that the far left destroyed America’s center-left, and what that and the rest of her op...

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A Female President Or A LGBTQ+ President

A Female President Or A LGBTQ+ President

Michael owns up to a one-word mistake in today's Smerconish.com poll question — and it sparks a fascinating debate. Listen here and then vote on this question: "Who will be elected president first, a ...

8 Loka 202513min

America’s Surprising Gender Gap: Why Younger Voters Resist a Female President

America’s Surprising Gender Gap: Why Younger Voters Resist a Female President

Michael reacts to a new Politico poll that reveals a surprising truth: younger Americans are less likely than older ones to support electing a female president. He’s joined by The Atlantic’s Olga Khaz...

7 Loka 202530min

Did the "Far-Left" Destroy the "Center-Left"?

Did the "Far-Left" Destroy the "Center-Left"?

Michael Smerconish dives into today’s Smerconish.com poll question: Do you agree with Barry Weiss that the far left destroyed the center left in America? As Weiss takes the reins at CBS News, Michael ...

7 Loka 202519min

The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

Michael Smerconish sits down with Dr. Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute to challenge the idea that the American Dream is out of reach. With Investopedia pegging its “cost” at over $5...

6 Loka 202523min

James Comey on Trial: Should He Seek Dismissal or Public Vindication?

James Comey on Trial: Should He Seek Dismissal or Public Vindication?

Former FBI Director James Comey is now facing two felony charges. Listen here as Michael dives deep into the politics, strategy, and spectacle behind the case. Should Comey ask a judge to dismiss the ...

6 Loka 202511min

The Shutdown Stalemate: Partisan Politics Gone Too Far

The Shutdown Stalemate: Partisan Politics Gone Too Far

Michael takes a hard look at the ongoing government shutdown and asks the critical question: Who’s really to blame? Drawing on William F. Buckley’s famous “phone book” quote, Michael argues that Congr...

3 Loka 202530min

Is America Too Broken to Fix?

Is America Too Broken to Fix?

Michael breaks down today's poll question: Do you think America's political system can still address the nation's problems or is it too politically divided to solve its problems? He compares his audie...

3 Loka 202516min

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