America’s Military at Risk? Admiral Stavridis on the NYT’s Shocking ‘Overmatch’ Report
America’s Military at Risk? Admiral Stavridis on the NYT’s Shocking ‘Overmatch’ Report  
Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published On: Tue Dec 09 2025
Description: Michael Smerconish sits down with Admiral James Stavridis—former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO—to break down the intensifying debate over the U.S. boat strike: the moral questions, the legal stakes, the intelligence lost, and why the tape’s release matters. Stavridis also reacts to the New York Times’ startling “Overmatch” report, which warns that America could be vulnerable in a future conflict with China. From Ukraine’s battlefield innovations to the future of aircraft carriers, drones, and U.S. military readiness, this is a wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Original air date 9 December 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.