Episode Details

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales stepping down from Congress has reignited a major question in Washington: when should lawmakers be forced out—and what does due process really look like on Capitol Hill? To unpack it, Michael Smerconish turns to a unique voice: George Santos, one of the only members ever expelled from the House of Representatives. In a candid and often controversial conversation, Santos weighs in on the resignations, the culture inside Congress, and whether accusations alone are now enough to end a political career. He also reflects on his own expulsion, his time in prison—including weeks in solitary confinement—and the moment he learned his sentence had been commuted by former President Donald Trump. Plus, listeners join the conversation, debating whether members of Congress are held to a different standard—and what accountability in Washington should really look like. Original air date 14 April 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.