Mark Halperin on the New Epstein Revelation Fallout, and Gavin Newsom's Rising Star Power

Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack breaking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s newly surfaced emails — including what they suggest Donald Trump may have known about Epstein’s conduct. Then, shifting gears to dissect the GOP’s healthcare dilemma, rising insurance premiums, and what both parties risk in the next budget showdown. Finally, they look ahead to 2028, where Halperin just changed his mind about Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions. Original air date 12 November 2025.