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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Democrats Are Trying To Speak To Young Men To Win Them Back

Democrats Are Trying To Speak To Young Men To Win Them Back

Michael welcomes Ilyse Hogue, co-founder of the Speaking with American Men (SAM) Project, which aims to help the Democratic Party win back young male voters who are no longer aligning themselves with ...

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Should You Check Papers Before Hiring Help?

Should You Check Papers Before Hiring Help?

Should there be legal consequences for those who hire day laborers outside Home Depot without verifying their immigration status? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com. Michael dives into the...

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From D-Day Reflections to Renaming A Ship During Pride Month: Admiral Stavridis Breaks It Down

From D-Day Reflections to Renaming A Ship During Pride Month: Admiral Stavridis Breaks It Down

On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, Michael Smerconish is joined by former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis. They discuss the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower (Who was the first NATO ...

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Musk vs. Trump: Who Can Destroy the Other First?

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Who wins in a showdown between two of the world's most powerful and controversial men—Elon Musk or Donald Trump? Michael breaks down this new explosive feud, their mutual vulnerabilities, and why a tr...

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Pouring Harvey Milk Out To Sea

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is considering renaming several US Navy ships that are named after civil rights icons. One in particular is the U.S.S. Harvey Milk, a ship that carries oil at sea in ...

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Before You Vote 'No' To Reducing Foreign Enrollment in American Colleges - Hear This

Before You Vote 'No' To Reducing Foreign Enrollment in American Colleges - Hear This

Michael Smerconish urges listeners to hit pause before casting a reflexive "no" vote on today's poll question at Smerconish.com, which asks: "Should U.S. colleges reduce foreign enrollment to better p...

5 Juni 202519min

Human Connection in a Disconnected World: The Guy Meeting 10,000 People, One Hour At A Time

Human Connection in a Disconnected World: The Guy Meeting 10,000 People, One Hour At A Time

Find more about Rob Lawless here.Find more about The Mingle Project here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

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Mark Halperin on Musk vs. Trump, Stephen Miller’s Power Grab & Hidden White House Chaos

Mark Halperin on Musk vs. Trump, Stephen Miller’s Power Grab & Hidden White House Chaos

Michael Smerconish welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a high-octane breakdown of the week’s biggest—and most overlooked—stories in U.S. politics. Elon Musk's surprise criticism of Trump's ec...

4 Juni 202526min

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