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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 34 MIN

Can Trump End America’s Political Civil War? Mark Halperin Says It’s Nearly Impossible

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish, Mark Halperin

Mark Halperin is Editor-in-Chief of 2WAY and host of the Next Up podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Smerconish and political analyst Mark Halperin dive into Trump’s approach to foreign policy — and whether those same tactics could ever heal America’s deep political divide. They explore the Gaza ceasefire, the potential for U.S. Tomahawk missiles in Ukraine, tensions with China, and Katie Porter’s viral moment. Plus, Halperin’s unfiltered take on how profanity and polarization have reshaped modern politics. Original air date 15 October 2025.

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