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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 17 MIN

Second Strike Scandal: Is Admiral Bradley Responsible?

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish

Should Admiral “Mitch” Bradley face disciplinary action for authorizing a second strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat? Michael is asking this poll question at Smerconish.com today. Using reporting from The Washington Post, legal insights from military experts, and new comments from Secretary Hegseth, Michael unpacks the law-of-war implications, the political fallout, and why this case could affect far more than one admiral’s career. Plus, he revisits yesterday’s razor-thin poll results and breaks down new details in the Lane Kiffin controversy. Listen, vote, rate, review, share! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Admiral “Mitch” Bradley face disciplinary action for authorizing a second strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat? Michael is asking this poll question at Smerconish.com today. Using reporting from The Washington Post, legal insights from military experts, and new comments from Secretary Hegseth, Michael unpacks the law-of-war implications, the political fallout, and why this case could affect far more than one admiral’s career. Plus, he revisits yesterday’s razor-thin poll results and breaks down new details in the Lane Kiffin controversy. Listen, vote, rate, review, share!

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