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Trump’s Polls Are Slipping—So Why Does He Feel More Dangerous Than Ever?
Despite consistently low approval ratings, Donald Trump's administration is accelerating its authoritarian and isolationist policies, alienating allies and potentially solidifying an 'iron wall of opposition' among swing voters.
Trump Says We “Shouldn’t Even Have an Election.”
Donald Trump's 'joke' about canceling elections is framed not as a casual remark, but as a deliberate tactic that normalizes authoritarian ideas and tests the boundaries of political acceptability, echoing a broader pattern of 'half-irony' on the political right.
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.
Trump Gave the White House a Tramp Stamp (w/ Susan Glasser & Jacob Soboroff) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode exposes how Donald Trump's unchecked power, enabled by a broad network of individuals and institutions, threatens democratic norms both domestically and internationally, exemplified by his pursuit of Greenland and the militarization of federal agencies.
Trump Hits the Gas on Authoritarian Rule (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect recent actions by the Trump administration, framing them as an alarming acceleration towards authoritarianism, particularly targeting the Federal Reserve's independence and escalating ICE's use of force.
Venezuela Was Not Liberated (w/ Quico Toro) | Mona Charen Show
Despite external perceptions of Maduro's downfall, Venezuela's deeply entrenched repressive state and military-backed regime remain intact, making a democratic transition far more complex than often understood.
Is the Minneapolis Killing an Inflection Point for Trump? | Bulwark on Sunday
This episode dissects recent political events, arguing they reveal an accelerating radicalization of the Trump administration, characterized by a blatant disregard for law, institutional norms, and international alliances.
Bill and Sarah Ask: How Bad Can It Get? | Bulwark on Sunday
Bill Crystal and Sarah Longwell dissect the Trump administration's impulsive foreign policy in Venezuela, revealing profound concerns about its lack of planning, potential for domestic authoritarianism, and the critical need for a long-term 'offense mentality' from pro-democracy forces.
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