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Trump Doesn’t Even Know What Greenland Is (w/ Rep. Sarah McBride) | The Bulwark Podcast
Representative Sarah McBride and host Tim Miller dissect the profound, real-world consequences of presidential rhetoric, from Trump's 'imbecillic' Greenland demands to the direct impact on children, and reveal how Democrats successfully thwarted anti-trans legislation.
Markets Are Panicking Over Trump’s Stupidity (w/ David Plouffe) | Bulwark Podcast
David Plouffe details how Trump's erratic foreign policy, exemplified by the Greenland proposal, directly harms the US economy and alliances, while also outlining a critical strategy for Democrats to regain sustained political power by fundamentally reshaping their public image and holding Republicans accountable.
Democrats Think They Can Flip the Senate in 2026 (w/ Sen. Adam Schiff)
Senator Adam Schiff outlines the Democratic Party's state-by-state strategy and key issues for flipping the Senate in the upcoming election cycle, emphasizing strong candidate recruitment and economic messaging.
THIS is How Backlash Against ICE Starts (w/ Sam Stein) | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's aggressive ICE tactics in Minneapolis, arguing they are a deliberate attempt to instigate chaos, erode civil liberties, and highlight the Democratic Party's internal struggles in mounting an effective response.
Democrats Don’t Know What To Do About ICE
Democrats are grappling with a deep internal divide over how to address ICE, balancing the political risks of 'abolish ICE' slogans against increasing public demand for significant reform following recent controversial incidents.
THIS Is What a Strong Democrat Looks Like | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts dissect the escalating authoritarian tactics of the Trump administration, from ICE actions in Minneapolis to foreign policy aggression, and analyze effective political responses.
Is Trump Punishing Colorado? (w/ Gov. Jared Polis)
Colorado Governor Jared Polis details his 'Western Libertarian' approach to governance, balancing fiscal conservatism with progressive social policies, while navigating alleged federal targeting by the Trump administration.
The Rogan Crowd Trusted Trump. Oops. (w/ Ryan Grim) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the political fallout from a controversial ICE shooting, Trump's 'gangster' Venezuela oil policy, and the disillusionment of the populist right over the Epstein files, exposing deep rifts in American politics and media narratives.
A Stupid and Insane Foreign Intervention
The hosts critically dissect the US intervention in Venezuela, framing it as an 'insane' and 'stupid' operation driven by Donald Trump's ego, lacking a coherent plan, and set to yield negative consequences for the region and US foreign policy.
BREAKING: Tim Walz Drops Out of MN Governor’s Race
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz unexpectedly withdrew from the gubernatorial race amidst a large-scale fraud scandal, triggering significant political ripple effects including the potential for Amy Klobuchar to run for governor and open up a Senate seat.
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