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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Talking Tomahawks with Admiral James Stavridis

Talking Tomahawks with Admiral James Stavridis

Michael runs through several major global headlines with retired Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. From Trump’s proposed Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine to the fragile pe...

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If Trump Can Broker Peace in The Middle East… Can He Do It in America?

If Trump Can Broker Peace in The Middle East… Can He Do It in America?

If President Trump applied his Middle East peace strategies to America's political divide, would he succeed? With world leaders from all political perspectives praising Trump’s role in Gaza’s ceasefir...

14 Okt 202514min

The 5 New Independent Types That Are Changing Politics

The 5 New Independent Types That Are Changing Politics

Michael Smerconish talks with CNN’s Jeff Zeleny about a groundbreaking poll that reveals five distinct types of independent voters. From the "Disappointed Middle" to the "Checked Out," understanding t...

13 Okt 202523min

20 Hostages for 250 Prisoners: A Justified Deal or Dangerous Precedent?

20 Hostages for 250 Prisoners: A Justified Deal or Dangerous Precedent?

A historic hostage deal sees 20 Israelis released in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners. Michael Smerconish asks the tough question: Is this kind of negotiation justified to facilitate peace? He b...

13 Okt 202518min

Faith, Politics, and Power: What Americans Really Think About Atheists in Office

Faith, Politics, and Power: What Americans Really Think About Atheists in Office

Dr. Ryan Burge is Professor of Practice at Washington University in St. Louis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

10 Okt 202529min

If Middle East Peace Holds, Trump Should Win The Nobel Prize Next Year

If Middle East Peace Holds, Trump Should Win The Nobel Prize Next Year

Michael offers a bold take on today's Smerconish.com poll question which asks: "If peace holds in the Middle East, should President Trump receive the Nobel Peace Prize next year?" From 2025 Nobel winn...

10 Okt 202519min

Dating an A.I. Girlfriend, And We Need 150 Friends

Dating an A.I. Girlfriend, And We Need 150 Friends

Michael Smerconish dives into two “Mingle Project”-themed stories that reveal how technology and loneliness are reshaping human connection. From a report that 1 in 5 teens have had a romantic AI relat...

9 Okt 202529min

Will Trump’s National Guard Deployment Spark the Chaos He Needs?

Will Trump’s National Guard Deployment Spark the Chaos He Needs?

Michael Smerconish dives into today’s provocative poll question: "Will President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops spur the sort of violence that would justify continued military presence?" ...

9 Okt 202513min

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