If Democrats regain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, what will they actually do with that power? California Congressman Ro Khanna, vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins Michael Smerconish to discuss his priorities for a Democratic majority—and whether pursuing another impeachment of President Donald Trump could backfire politically. Khanna lays out an ambitious agenda that includes ending the war in Iran, raising wages, expanding healthcare access, and increasing taxes on billionaires. But Michael challenges him on a fundamental question: How much of that agenda could realistically become law without Trump’s signature? The conversation turns to impeachment, with Khanna arguing that Congress can investigate presidential misconduct while still addressing the economic challenges facing American families. They also examine the unrest spreading across Europe and whether France’s economic struggles offer a warning about government spending, taxation, and public investment. Khanna defends increased investment in education, healthcare, and scientific research while criticizing military spending and the concentration of wealth among America’s billionaires. And when Michael proposes a debate with conservative economist Stephen Moore over socialism, capitalism, and government spending, Khanna welcomes the opportunity. Can Democrats deliver meaningful change while confronting the Trump administration? And would pursuing impeachment help or hurt their political future? Watch the conversation and share your thoughts below. Subscribe for more political analysis and conversations with Michael Smerconish.
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
