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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Betting on War: Inside the $54M Iran Wager Scandal

Betting on War: Inside the $54M Iran Wager Scandal

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Today's Poll Question: Is it good or bad that the Pentagon is using A.I.?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: On balance, is it good or bad news that the Pentagon is using artificial intelligence? As the U.S. military deploys advanced AI tools like Palantir’s Maven Sma...

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Cancel Culture Run Amok? Bob Kerrey Sounds the Alarm

Cancel Culture Run Amok? Bob Kerrey Sounds the Alarm

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Today's Poll Question: Who should determine media access to the Dignified Transfer of remains

Today's Poll Question: Who should determine media access to the Dignified Transfer of remains

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Who should determine media access to the dignified transfer of remains at Dover? Families of the fallen or the press?" As six U.S. service members are returne...

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Mark Halperin on Trump, Iran, and the High-Stakes Texas Senate Battle

Mark Halperin on Trump, Iran, and the High-Stakes Texas Senate Battle

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Today's Poll Question: Who Forced the Strike on Iran - Israel or The U.S.?

Today's Poll Question: Who Forced the Strike on Iran - Israel or The U.S.?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Which statement do you agree with most? A) Israel compelled the US to act against Iran. B) The US compelled Israel to act against Iran. C) Iran's actions trig...

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Adios, Motherf***ers: Guilt-By-Epstein-Association Is Out of Control

Adios, Motherf***ers: Guilt-By-Epstein-Association Is Out of Control

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Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. End the Use of Force Against Iran Now—or Finish the Job?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. End the Use of Force Against Iran Now—or Finish the Job?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "When should the use of force against Iran end? a) Now; b) When Iran’s military and nukes are neutralized; c)When Iran’s regime changes; or d) Both B and C." A...

3 Mar 14min

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