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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100 Days of Trump 2.0: A Masterclass with Halperin, Rove, Sosnik & Axelrod

100 Days of Trump 2.0: A Masterclass with Halperin, Rove, Sosnik & Axelrod

In this comprehensive analysis, four of America's top political minds dissect the first 100 days of Trump's second term. Michael talks to Mark Halperin, Karl Rove, Doug Sosnik, and David Axelrod. Four...

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Supreme Court Showdown: Should Religious Charter Schools Get Public Funds?

Supreme Court Showdown: Should Religious Charter Schools Get Public Funds?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should charter schools with religious affiliations be eligible to receive public funds? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smer...

30 Huhti 202521min

Today's Complex Geopolitical Moment: Admiral James Stavridis on Global Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty

Today's Complex Geopolitical Moment: Admiral James Stavridis on Global Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty

Michael and the Admiral reference Michael's conversation upcoming with Admiral William McRaven - listen to that on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

29 Huhti 202526min

100 Days In: Rethinking The Trump-Harris Defeat

100 Days In: Rethinking The Trump-Harris Defeat

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If voters knew what they know 100 days into Trump 2.0, would Trump have defeated Harris? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Sme...

29 Huhti 202521min

The Back Story of Michael's CNN Festivus Commentary, Larry David v. Bill Maher

The Back Story of Michael's CNN Festivus Commentary, Larry David v. Bill Maher

Saturday Morning was quite a morning amidst the funeral of Pope Francis. Michael offers a play-by-play of how his show still went on-air on CNN, where he offered a commentary completely unrelated to w...

28 Huhti 202526min

Should The Wisconsin Judge Go to Jail? The Hannah Dugan-ICE Controversy Explained

Should The Wisconsin Judge Go to Jail? The Hannah Dugan-ICE Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If a state judge helps a migrant evade federal ICE agents, should that judge be arrested and charged with obstruction and concealment? Listen to Michael e...

28 Huhti 202521min

Conclave Countdown: Politics, Papal Legacy & Who’s Watching?

Conclave Countdown: Politics, Papal Legacy & Who’s Watching?

Dr. Richard Wood is President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

25 Huhti 202531min

Lizard Breath, Ponch, Beysh and Smerc: What Happened To Nicknames?

Lizard Breath, Ponch, Beysh and Smerc: What Happened To Nicknames?

Where Have All The Nicknames Gone? Read In The Wall Street Journal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

25 Huhti 202527min

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