Mark Halperin on Trump’s White House Makeover and the Democratic Party Identity Crisis

Political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael Smerconish for a sharp, unfiltered conversation on the week’s most talked-about headlines — from Donald Trump’s controversial White House construction project to the Democratic Party’s struggle to define itself heading into key elections. They dissect the emotional reaction to Trump’s planned ballroom, debate whether Democrats must move to the center to win, and explore what’s really behind the “No Kings” rallies. Plus: fresh analysis on Ukraine, Netanyahu, and U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s new approach. Listen to this insightful look into politics today, and then leave a rating and review of this podcast on your favorite podcast app! Original air date 22 October 2025.