Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation sparked by President Trump’s remarks at Davos. They unpack Trump’s controversial comments on Greenland, NATO, and military force — separating rhetoric from strategy — and examine why the Arctic is becoming a flashpoint amid climate change, Russian and Chinese aggression, and missile defense concerns. The discussion also covers Trump 2.0 at the one-year mark, polling realities, midterm implications, and the evolving political landscape at home and abroad. Original air date 21 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Smerconish Podcast