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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 12 MIN

Melting Ice, Rising Stakes: The Climate Reality Behind Trump’s Greenland Push

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish

As global temperatures rise, Greenland is becoming one of the most strategically important places on Earth—but will President Trump ever acknowledge why? Michael Smerconish explores the growing geopolitical and military significance of the Arctic, featuring expert insights on national security, NATO, and climate science. Listen here, then vote on today's Smerconish.com poll question: "Will President Trump ever admit that “climate change” is fueling the strategic value of Greenland?" 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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