He Walked Home From the Pentagon on 9/11 — Admiral Stavridis on What Veterans Day Really Means

In this Veterans Day conversation, Admiral James Stavridis joins Michael Smerconish to reflect on service, sacrifice, and leadership — from surviving the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon to commanding U.S. forces around the world. The Admiral shares personal memories, lessons from his father’s military legacy, and a reminder that true service takes many forms — military and beyond. Original air date 11 November 2025.