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EXCLUSIVE: Focus Group Suggests TX Trump Voters Could Flip to Talarico | Focus Group Podcast
Focus groups in Texas and Maine reveal a complex voter landscape where Trump-disapproving Republicans consider flipping to Democrats despite candidate baggage, driven by a desire for change and a perceived need to check Trump.
Tim Miller and Ta-Nehisi Coates Clash Over Obama’s Speech | Bulwark Podcast
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Tim Miller engage in a sharp debate on Barack Obama's legacy, the Democratic Party's foreign policy narratives, and the political efficacy of 'woke' language, challenging conventional wisdom on electoral strategy and moral conviction.
The Reflecting Pool Story Is Almost Too Perfect | Receipts Live
This episode exposes a web of political corruption, questionable economic policies, and corporate appeasement, from a shoddy Reflecting Pool renovation to white-collar criminals seeking pardons.
Every Time You Think This Story Can't Get Weirder—IT DOES | The Trio
A bizarre tale unfolds in MAGA D.C. as a Students for Trump founder and his associate are arrested, revealing a two-week-long Secret Service impersonation scheme involving fake badges, club entry, and claims of ordering airstrikes.
Marco Rubio Was Humiliated on the World Stage (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | Bulwark Podcast
Donald Trump's 'surrender' to Iran, formalized in a 14-point MOU signed in Versailles, is framed as a catastrophic foreign policy failure that empowers Iran, alienates allies, and exposes the former president's weakness.
Good Luck Spinning Trump's Speech, Fox News! (w/ Michael Weiss & Marc Polymeropoulos)
Donald Trump's dramatic reversal on Iran policy at the G7 has left allies in disarray, while a 'deep state' network of intelligence cooperation with Ukraine continues to thrive, even under his administration.
SCOTUS Is About to Drop 19 Decisions—Here’s What You Need to Know (w/ Leah Litman) | Illegal News
Legal expert Leah Litman unpacks the Supreme Court's recent decisions and upcoming rulings, revealing how the court has enabled executive overreach and undermined democratic safeguards, alongside discussing the weaponization of the DOJ against political rivals.
These Republicans are FURIOUS at Trump! (w/ Krystal Ball) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Krystal Ball dissect Trump's contentious DNI appointment, alleged corruption in White House projects, and the geopolitical fallout of the Iran war, revealing deep divisions within the Republican Party and challenging Democratic political strategies.
BREAKING: Exhausted Trump Rambles Through Parade of Grievances On G7 Stage
Donald Trump's G7 press conference revealed a 'meandering' and 'low energy' defense of a new Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that critics argue heavily favors Iran and exposes US diplomatic weaknesses.
Trump Is Nodding Off in the Meetings That Run the World | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts dissect the disastrous implications of Trump's Iran 'deal' and the political contortions of his Republican allies, revealing a landscape of corruption and strategic miscalculation.
Netanyahu's Gamble Blew Up In His Face (w/ Michael Weiss) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode exposes how Trump's 'deal' with Iran is strategically worse than the JCPOA, alienating allies like Israel and empowering the IRGC, while a Montana congressional candidate highlights the Democratic Party's missteps in connecting with working-class voters.
Trump’s Weak, Sad, and Embarrassing Weekend (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the perceived failures of the Trump administration's Iran deal and the 'grotesque' White House UFC event, highlighting a weekend of diplomatic weakness and cultural degradation.
UFC Fighter Calls Michelle Obama a Man at Trump’s Birthday Party | MAGA Mondays
The hosts dissect the controversial UFC event at the White House, highlighting a fighter's derogatory comments, alleged corruption involving Eric Trump, and the political implications of a new Iran deal.
Iran's Leaders Know Trump Is Desperate (w/ Kenneth Pollack) | Shield of the Republic
Kenneth Pollack details how the US-Iran conflict has devolved into a 'hurting stalemate,' with Trump's erratic strategy convincing Iran of American desperation, leading to Gulf states seeking reconciliation and new regional power dynamics.
Is Trump's Iran War Legal? (w/ Ryan Goodman) | Bulwark on Sunday
NYU Law Professor Ryan Goodman details the alarming erosion of the rule of law across key US government agencies, from intelligence and justice to defense, highlighting critical legal battles and their long-term implications.
John Avlon’s Final Warning (w/ Rye Barcott) | How to Fix It
Rye Barcott, co-founder of With Honor, discusses how political courage, particularly among military veterans in Congress, is essential to combat America's deepening polarization and civic decline.
The Journal He Never Meant To Publish (w/ Mark Hertling) | Mona Charen Show
General Mark Hertling discusses how his personal combat journal, initially a letter to his sons in case he didn't return from Desert Storm, evolved into a book offering profound insights into military life, moral injury, and the enduring values of leadership and humility.
The People Running America Are So Much DUMBER Than You Think (w/ Destiny)
Streamer Destiny and host Tim Miller dissect the alarming incompetence and self-serving nature of America's elite, revealing how their actions inadvertently validate radical critiques of capitalism and governance.
These Young Trump Voters Have MAJOR Buyer’s Remorse (w/ Rachel Janfaza) | Focus Group
Gen Z voters, including former Trump supporters, are experiencing significant political disillusionment driven by economic anxieties, social shifts, and a demand for new leadership and policy solutions.
Secret Podcast Preview: Even Susie Wiles Thinks JD Vance is a Crank
This episode dissects the political maneuvering behind a potential Iran deal and the Trump administration's chaotic response to the Epstein files, highlighting internal conflicts and the performative nature of political decisions.
The Most Insane White House Meeting Ever? (w/ Jon Favreau)
Jon Favreau and Tim Miller dissect Trump's chaotic approach to the Iran deal, the shocking details of a White House Situation Room meeting on the Epstein files, and the strategic dilemmas facing Democrats for the 2028 election.
Holy Smokes: The FBI Just Came for Will Sommer | The Trio
The Bulwark Trio dissects the bizarre fringes of right-wing media and politics, from the FBI's social media antics to MAGA influencers' masculinity debates and RFK Jr.'s embrace of questionable 'health' gurus.
Trump is Drowning Us in Lies—On Purpose (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how the Trump administration employs a 'firehose of falsehoods' strategy to obscure reality in foreign policy and domestic issues, prioritizing online engagement over real-world outcomes or human impact.
BREAKING: Trump Announces Potential Iran Invasion on Truth Social
A breaking news analysis dissects former President Trump's social media announcement of a potential invasion of Iran's Kharg Island, scrutinizing its strategic value, military risks, and the chaotic decision-making process.
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