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Trump Gives Rambling, Combative Speech at National Prayer Breakfast
Donald Trump's appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast revealed a deeply transactional relationship with his evangelical base, where political identity now supersedes faith, alongside his self-serving legal strategies and disregard for institutional norms.
Marianne Williamson: There Is NO Justifying Trump | The Bulwark Podcast
Marianne Williamson offers a sharp critique of the Democratic Party's elite, arguing their detachment from economic suffering and moral principles paved the way for current political dysfunction, and advocates for a 'spiritual' re-engagement with foundational American values.
Tim Miller: Trump Country Just Snapped in Texas
Tim Miller analyzes the dramatic political shift where Republicans are losing ground on immigration, leading to alarming comments from Trump and significant voter swings in conservative areas.
Is Trump Going to Demolish the Kennedy Center?
Donald Trump's 'Truth announcement' of a two-year closure and renovation for the 'Trump Kennedy Center' is framed by hosts JVL and Sunny Bunch as a politically motivated, ego-driven takeover that has disastrously politicized a cultural institution and tanked its attendance.
The Administration Is STILL Stonewalling on Epstein (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect the administration's stonewalling on the Epstein case, the problematic deployment of federal agencies, and the blatant financial corruption surrounding Trump, arguing these issues reveal a deep erosion of democratic norms and public trust.
Todd Blanche Broke His Promise to the Senate
The host argues that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche systematically contradicted his own Senate confirmation promises and legal principles to defend Donald Trump's politically motivated actions across immigration, judicial oversight, and targeted prosecutions.
Buckle Up, There Are MORE Crazy Epstein Emails
New Jeffrey Epstein files reveal extensive connections and alleged misconduct involving prominent figures like Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and former Obama White House counsel Kathy Rumler, exposing widespread hypocrisy and a network of complicity.
Republicans Own What Happens Next (w/ Michael Steele) | The Bulwark Podcast
Michael Steele and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, arguing that the Republican Party's unwavering allegiance to Donald Trump has led to a cascade of government overreach, financial corruption, and a direct assault on constitutional liberties, making them fully accountable for the nation's chaotic state.
Why Was Tulsi Gabbard at an FBI Raid Over the 2020 Election?
A recent FBI raid in Fulton County, Georgia, to seize 2020 election ballots, orchestrated by the current administration, signals an alarming escalation of political weaponization of federal agencies, contrasting sharply with past DOJ refusals and raising concerns about future elections.
Man Rushes Ilhan Omar With Syringe at Town Hall
An assault on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a town hall sparks a wave of controversial political reactions, revealing deep divisions and the spread of inflammatory rhetoric within the Republican party.
Tucker Carlson is The Most Powerful Man on the Right (w/ Jason Zengerle) | The Bulwark Podcast
Jason Zengerle, author of 'Hated by All the Right People,' details Tucker Carlson's evolution from contrarian to populist nationalist, highlighting his strategic influence on figures like JD Vance and his role in mainstreaming fringe ideologies.
Trump Looks Unwell on the World Stage (w/ Mike Murphy) | The Bulwark Podcast
Veteran political strategist Mike Murphy and host Tim Miller dissect Donald Trump's erratic international behavior, the Republican Party's complicity, and the dangerous 'short-termism' driving current economic and political decisions.
Trump Is Now Deeply Unpopular | Secret Podcast Preview
Despite media 'sanewashing,' recent polling reveals Trump's deep unpopularity across key issues, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the opposition.
Trump’s New Voters Are Already Bailing
A recent New York Times/Siena poll indicates that the demographic coalition Donald Trump assembled in 2024 has largely disintegrated, with young and non-white voters abandoning his support.
Retired General Breaks Down Trump’s Davos Speech | Command Post
Retired General Mark Hertling and Ben Parker dissect former President Trump's Davos speech, revealing critical misinterpretations of military strategy, international relations, and domestic troop deployment.
TNL LIVE: Sundowning Trump Stumbles Through Press Event | The Next Level
The hosts dissect a chaotic, hours-long Trump press conference, revealing it as a desperate attempt to boost declining poll numbers and a dangerous display of unseriousness that accelerates the unraveling of the U.S.-led world order.
Trump's Greenland Text Is Publicly Embarrassing America
President Trump's bizarre text to Norway's Prime Minister, demanding Greenland and linking it to his unreceived Nobel Peace Prize, exposed a 'mob boss' approach to international relations that is driving Europe towards China and dismantling the American-led world order.
Don't Count on Trump Coming to the Rescue (w/ Michael Weiss)
This episode dissects the unpredictable and transactional nature of Trump's foreign policy across Iran, Venezuela, and Ukraine, revealing how his personal psychology and covert US intelligence operations shape global events, often independently of stated policy.
Tim Miller: Trump Can’t Stop What He Started
Tim Miller dissects Donald Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy, his sensitivity to negative media optics on immigration, and the shifting political landscape favoring Democrats in midterm elections.
Republicans Should Be Nervous About Trump's Approval | Secret Podcast Preview
New polling data reveals significant public disapproval of Donald Trump's performance and immigration policies, signaling potential electoral challenges for Republicans.
Trump Just Accepted Someone Else’s Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, a move the hosts frame as a 'Gollum precious situation' driven by Trump's 'Obama fixation' and ego.
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.
Trump’s “Economy” Speech Went off the Rails
An economist dissects Donald Trump's Detroit Economic Club speech, revealing how his economic claims are misleading and his proposed policies are either illegal, ineffective, or counterproductive to affordability.
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.
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