Episode

America Is Getting Lindsey Graham Wrong

Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published: Jul 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 1697
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Summary

Michael Smerconish reflects on the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, examining the contradictions that defined his career—from bipartisan dealmaker and military veteran to outspoken Trump ally. Was Graham a principled pragmatist, an opportunist, or something more complicated? Michael explores how history should remember one of Washington's most polarizing political figures before opening the phones for a thoughtful and spirited conversation with listeners. Original air date 13 July 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.