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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Michael's Reflections on the Charlie Kirk Memorial

Michael's Reflections on the Charlie Kirk Memorial

Having watched the entire Charlie Kirk Memorial, Michael reflects on what he saw, objecting only to the "us vs. them" characterization of the assassination. Original air date 22 September 2025. Hosted...

22 Syys 202532min

U.S. Recognition of Palestine? Why Michael Says ‘Yes’

U.S. Recognition of Palestine? Why Michael Says ‘Yes’

Today’s poll question is a contentious one: Should the U.S. join allies like Australia, Britain, Canada, and France in recognizing a Palestinian state? Michael Smerconish breaks down the complex geopo...

22 Syys 202520min

Let's Talk About Sex! Because We Are Doing It Way Less

Let's Talk About Sex! Because We Are Doing It Way Less

Americans are having less sex than ever — even less than during the pandemic. In this episode, Michael dives into new research with Grant Bailey from the Institute for Family Studies, uncovering why s...

19 Syys 202531min

Pete Buttigieg...Too Big Of A Risk

Pete Buttigieg...Too Big Of A Risk

Kamala Harris reveals in her forthcoming book that she considered Pete Buttigieg as her running mate—but ultimately thought he was “too big of a risk.” Was she right? Michael Smerconish dives into Har...

19 Syys 202514min

Axios CEO Jim VandeHei on Optimism, Responsibility & Community

Axios CEO Jim VandeHei on Optimism, Responsibility & Community

In this episode of The Smerconish Podcast, Michael Smerconish is joined by Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, to discuss VandeHei’s widely shared “Message to College Students.” His candid advi...

18 Syys 202516min

Michael Smerconish: Jimmy Kimmel Should NOT Have Been Suspended

Michael Smerconish: Jimmy Kimmel Should NOT Have Been Suspended

In this episode, Michael tackles today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Should Jimmy Kimmel have been suspended for comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk? He breaks down the First Am...

18 Syys 202512min

Mark Halperin: Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Death and the State of U.S. Politics

Mark Halperin: Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Death and the State of U.S. Politics

Michael Smerconish welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Halperin shares personal reflections on Kirk, examines how the ...

17 Syys 202524min

Hate Speech in the U.S.: Protected or Punishable?

Hate Speech in the U.S.: Protected or Punishable?

Michael digs into today’s Smerconish.com poll question, sparked by a fiery legal debate after comments made by Attorney General Pam Pondi on going after people who were spreading 'hate speech'' in the...

17 Syys 202514min

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