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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When A Journalist Gets Added To A Classified Group Chat, They Should Consider This

When A Journalist Gets Added To A Classified Group Chat, They Should Consider This

Should Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, have announced his presence when he was inadvertently added to a classified group chat among Trump administration officials on Signal? That's ...

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Ethical Quandary SIGNAL: Jeffrey Goldberg's Presence In The Houthi Chat Group

Ethical Quandary SIGNAL: Jeffrey Goldberg's Presence In The Houthi Chat Group

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Ethically speaking, when should journalist Jeffrey Goldberg have revealed his presence in the Houthi group chat on Signal? Immediately, Once the attack commenc...

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Ambiguity Abound on Signalgate Day 2: Mark Halperin has many questions

Ambiguity Abound on Signalgate Day 2: Mark Halperin has many questions

2WAY Editor-in-Chief Mark Halperin poses several important questions about the use of the Signal App in government, and offers expertise on government communications in this conversation with Michael....

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The Signal Group Chat Won't Have Much Political Affect On The Trump Administration

The Signal Group Chat Won't Have Much Political Affect On The Trump Administration

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: On a scale of 1 (least) to 10 (most) damaging, how do you rate the political impact of the Houthi group chat on the Trump Administration? Listen here to Michae...

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War Plan Chat Leak: An Amateur Hour Bombshell

War Plan Chat Leak: An Amateur Hour Bombshell

Richard A. Clarke served for thirty years in US government national security agencies, including the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House National Security Council. Admiral James Stavri...

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Either Way, This Is A Signal Of Poor Judgment

Either Way, This Is A Signal Of Poor Judgment

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which was more indicative of poor judgment regarding the Houthi group chat, that they used Signal, or the content of the discussion? Listen here to Michael's t...

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Senator Angus King (I-ME): Social Security is being compromised, and President Trump needs to do something about it

Senator Angus King (I-ME): Social Security is being compromised, and President Trump needs to do something about it

Michael talks to Independent Senator Angus King of Maine, about President Trump's promise to not touch Social Security, while people in his administration seem to be trying to cut the entitlement that...

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If the Democratic Party is 'too woke', then maybe AOC isn't the best face for it

If the Democratic Party is 'too woke', then maybe AOC isn't the best face for it

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is AOC becoming the new face of the Democratic Party? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this ...

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