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Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Is Even WORSE Than You Think (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Trump's nomination of Todd Blanch for Attorney General reveals a candidate with a history of incompetence and politically motivated actions, signaling a direct threat to the Department of Justice's independence and the rule of law.
Booed at the NBA Finals, Stormed Off NBC—Trump Is DOWN BAD | The Next Level LIVE
This episode dissects the escalating political absurdity surrounding Donald Trump, from his contradictory statements on Iran and his public demeanor to the Republican Party's embrace of election denialism and the tech industry's pivot to deregulation.
Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's erratic foreign policy, the controversial nominations of Todd Blanch and Bill Py, Pete Hegseth's D-Day gaffe, and the media's role in perpetuating political bubbles and conspiracy theories.
Will the Senate Confirm Thugs Like Bill Pulte & Todd Blanche? (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on Sunday
Trump's recent appointments to key federal agencies, including DNI and AG, are part of a deliberate strategy to install loyalists and consolidate authoritarian control, aiming to subvert future elections and implement extreme agendas like mass deportations.
Trump’s Collapse Is Doing Democrats’ Job for Them (w/ JVL & Katherine Pompilio) | Bulwark Podcast
A deep dive into the hidden costs of political pardons, market manipulation by tech giants, and the future of autonomous warfare, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in democracy and finance.
Someone in the White House Is Leaking Dirt on JD Vance (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the stalled Iran deal, Trump's escalating authoritarian rhetoric, and the internal White House leaks targeting JD Vance, highlighting the chaotic state of U.S. politics and foreign policy.
Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the illegality of Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and explore systemic legal reforms to hold politicians accountable for lies, drawing lessons from international and state laws.
Are Georgia Republicans Already Surrendering To Jon Ossoff? (w/ Greg Bluestein) | Focus Group
Georgia's primary elections reveal widespread voter fatigue, Republican dejection over their Senate candidates against Jon Ossoff, and a complex Democratic gubernatorial race marked by electability concerns and a former Republican's surprising bid.
War, High Prices… And Regret (w/ Amanda Carpenter) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the shifting political landscape, Trump's controversial religious imagery, and the escalating concerns over election integrity and corruption, including a bizarre anecdote about RFK Jr.'s roadkill encounter.
No Kings: What We—and You—Saw at the Rallies (w/ Jim Swift) | Bulwark on Sunday
The hosts share their firsthand observations from the recent 'No Kings' rallies, revealing a surprisingly sober, community-driven, and strategically organized public pushback against authoritarianism.
Tim Miller: If You’re Feeling Hopeless, Hear Me Out
Tim Miller offers a surprisingly optimistic analysis, asserting that the MAGA coalition is significantly wounded due to recent political missteps and internal divisions, leading to a potential shift in the political landscape.
This Is How the GOP Starts to Crack
The host dissects the Trump administration's chaotic policies, from ineffective ICE deployments to shifting Iran war objectives, and the GOP's internal fractures, alongside critical Supreme Court and historical accountability issues.
Why Big Media Keeps Caving to Trump (w/ Don Lemon)
Don Lemon details his experience being targeted by the Trump administration, critiques corporate media's failure to challenge political narratives, and warns of the dangers of eroding democratic institutions and the separation of church and state.
Trump’s Half-Baked Border Plan Collides With Legal Reality (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Legal experts dissect how Trump's politically motivated legal strategies, from targeting Jerome Powell to fabricating border trespassing charges, consistently collide with judicial scrutiny and legal precedent.
Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will Texas Go?
Texas primary results reveal a pragmatic Democratic electorate favoring electability and a fractured Republican base, setting the stage for a potentially competitive Senate race and highlighting the perils of 'accommodating' MAGA.
Trump Says There's No Point in Having Midterm Elections
Donald Trump and key Republicans are systematically constructing a narrative that Democrats can only win elections through fraud, aiming to delegitimize any future Democratic victories and justify rejecting election results.
The Video That Blew Up ICE’s Story (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | The Illegal News
This episode exposes multiple instances where government agencies, particularly under the Trump administration, allegedly abused power, lied, and undermined the rule of law, from seizing election ballots to unlawfully sharing private tax data and retaliating against critics.
Republicans in Congress CHOSE to Be Weak (w/ Heath Mayo) | How to Fix It
Heath Mayo, founder of Principles First, discusses how Republicans in Congress have abandoned constitutional principles, enabled executive overreach, and failed to protect democratic institutions, advocating for specific reforms to restore balance and accountability.
Trump Is Treating Elections Like Crimes (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
This episode unpacks how Donald Trump's actions, from the Don Lemon arrest to the Kennedy Center's renaming, consistently challenge legal norms and institutional independence, often by exploiting 'kernels of truth' to undermine democratic processes.
Trump is Leading America’s Global Collapse (w/ Robert Kagan) | The Bulwark Podcast
Robert Kagan argues that Trump's 'America First' policies are dismantling the post-WWII global order, pushing the world towards a dangerous multipolar environment where US allies become adversaries and democratic institutions face deliberate subversion.
Trump’s “Smile, Woman” Meltdown in the Oval Office
This episode dissects Trump's demeaning interaction with a female reporter and House Speaker Mike Johnson's alarming comments on election integrity, highlighting a perceived collective failure of the press and political allies to challenge such behavior.
New Epstein Files Reveal Pathetic Depths of America’s Elites | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the latest Epstein files, exposing the 'pathetic depths' of elite social climbing and discussing alarming efforts to undermine future elections, alongside a contentious debate on political accountability versus strategic inaction.
Trump’s Blueprint for Breaking Elections (w/ Ian Bassin) | Mona Charen Show
Ian Bassin, founder of Protect Democracy, details how Trump's predictable playbook to subvert elections and undermine democratic institutions can be countered through strategic litigation, state-level reforms, and robust citizen engagement.
January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal For Trump, Not a Finale (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
Five years after January 6th, the guest, Tom Joscelyn, argues that the event was a dress rehearsal for a 'post-constitutional' movement, marked by a lack of accountability for Trump and a systematic effort to undermine democratic institutions.
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