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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Data Check: What the Stats Really Say About Political Violence

Data Check: What the Stats Really Say About Political Violence

Michael sits down with Cato Institute Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies Alex Nowrasteh to unpack hard data on politically motivated violence—who commits it, how often it happens, ...

16 Syys 202525min

Could Spencer Cox Win the White House? (Trick Question)

Could Spencer Cox Win the White House? (Trick Question)

Michael spotlights Utah Governor Spencer Cox and asks today's Smerconish.com poll question: “Could Utah Governor Spencer Cox be elected president?” Why does he call it a trick question? Because nation...

16 Syys 202515min

Stephen A. Smith Has Something To Say

Stephen A. Smith Has Something To Say

Michael Smerconish welcomes Stephen A. Smith ahead of the launch of "Straight Shooter" on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124 (premieres Wednesday Sept 17). Known for his fiery sports commentary, Stephen A. ...

15 Syys 202512min

Fetterman’s Warning: Should Democrats Stop Calling Trump an Autocrat?

Fetterman’s Warning: Should Democrats Stop Calling Trump an Autocrat?

On this morning's episode, Michael dives into the Monday poll question at Smerconish.com: "Do you agree with Senator Fetterman that Democrats should not refer to President Trump as an autocrat?" Micha...

15 Syys 202513min

From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

Michael reflects on a powerful and unsettling political cartoon drawn in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk (by Scott Stantis, exclusively for the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter) — a piece ...

12 Syys 202522min

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Hinge Point for America?

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Hinge Point for America?

**NOTE: This podcast episode began recording while suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk was still at-large. While Michael was recording this (and live on YouTube), the news broke that President Tru...

12 Syys 202519min

From Harvard to Heartland: How Education Defines Today’s Politics

From Harvard to Heartland: How Education Defines Today’s Politics

Michael speaks with Dr. Alan Wiseman of Vanderbilt University about groundbreaking new research into the education divide in American politics. Once, both parties in Congress shared a common bond: man...

11 Syys 202532min

The Death of Charlie Kirk and the State of Our Nation

The Death of Charlie Kirk and the State of Our Nation

On this September 11th, Michael Smerconish reflects on both the tragic anniversary of 9/11 and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. With raw honesty, Michael asks whether this latest act of pol...

11 Syys 202517min

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