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Trump’s Iran War Narrative Doesn’t Match Reality (w/ Laura Rozen & Sonny Bunch) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy, highlighting a lack of expertise and conflicting interests, then pivots to a critical examination of AI's dystopian impact on society and media consolidation.

Trump Clearly Doesn’t Understand His Own War | The Next Level

The hosts dissect how the Trump administration deliberately obscures the realities of war and manipulates public perception, highlighting the dangerous implications of Jared Kushner's undisclosed role in negotiations and the media's complicity.

Is Trump Already Getting Tired of His Iran War? | Morning Chaser

The hosts dissect the Trump administration's approach to the Iran conflict, arguing Trump is seeking an exit despite maximalist objectives, and then pivot to the emerging political and regulatory challenges of rapidly advancing AI.

Tim Miller: Pete Hegseth Looks Completely Out of His Depth

Trump Blames Iran for Bombing School, Then Says “I Just Don’t Know”

Donald Trump's conflicting statements on a recent military operation in Iran, his proposed 'Venezuela model' for regime change, and his perceived lack of empathy for American military casualties and civilian deaths are critically analyzed.

Lindsey Graham Is Out of Control

Lindsey Graham is leveraging his influence with Donald Trump to aggressively push for military interventions across the globe, celebrating regime change and advocating for a broad 'cleaning out' of perceived 'bad guys' without apparent concern for consequences.

Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast

The hosts argue that Trump's nihilism and isolation from reality are driving a poorly conceived war with Iran, leading to economic pain and eroding public trust, while also reshaping voter perceptions of US foreign policy and Israel.

Primaries are Creating a Political Doom Loop (w/ Nick Troiano) | Mona Charen Show

Partisan primaries, decided by a small fraction of voters, are driving political polarization and preventing effective governance, but a solvable path exists through open all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting.

Iran War Causes Huge MAGA vs. MAGA Fight | MAGA Mondays

The Iran war exposes deep rifts within the MAGA movement, revealing internal 'civil wars' among right-wing media figures and raising questions about Trump's leadership and the Republican Party's embrace of controversial figures.

Iran's Regional War Strategy is Failing (w/ Norman Roule) | Shield of the Republic

Former intelligence official Norman Roule details why Iran's current leadership structure makes a US-backed 'Venezuela playbook' for regime change impossible and how Tehran's regional 'messaging attacks' are backfiring, solidifying Gulf state opposition.

Trump Threatens Congress in Typo-Ridden Truth Social Post

Donald Trump issued a public ultimatum to Congress, threatening to veto all other legislation until his 'Save America Act' is passed, a move framed by hosts as a direct assault on the legislative branch.

BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases

Hosts Tim Miller and Jonathan Vlass discuss the immediate and severe global economic fallout from the escalating Iran war, driven by a massive spike in crude oil prices and Trump's unexpected doubling down on the conflict.

Republicans Said Government Spending Was a Crisis

The host exposes the alleged fiscal hypocrisy of prominent Republican figures who promised massive spending cuts but oversaw significant increases, including a costly, undefined war.

Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday

Sarah Longwell unveils her new book, 'How to Eat an Elephant One Voter at a Time,' detailing critical shifts in political communication, the power of community, and strategic insights for Democrats to effectively counter Trumpism.

They Cut Cancer Research to ZERO (w/ Annabelle Gurwitch) | How to Fix It

Author Annabelle Gurwitch shares her personal battle with stage 4 lung cancer as a non-smoker, exposing systemic failures in U.S. healthcare, from environmental policy to insurance 'double-dipping' and advocating for European-style cross-state care.

Montana’s GOP Leaders Suddenly Bailed (w/ Ryan Busse)

Montana's political landscape is experiencing a significant shakeup, with GOP retirements and a shift in voter priorities from national culture wars to local economic concerns, offering a potential blueprint for Democrats in red states.

Tucker Says Trump Believes the Iran War Polls at 90%

Tim Miller dissects Donald Trump's perceived rationale for military action in Iran, arguing it's driven by personal financial interests and a misinformed belief in overwhelming public support.

Trump Started a War. Congress Just Watched. (w/ Tess Bridgeman) | Illegal News

An expert in international law and national security policy dissects the legal and constitutional violations of the Trump administration's unilateral military actions against Iran, highlighting Congress's failure to assert its war-making authority.

Trump’s Crypto Scam Burned Young Men | The Focus Group

This episode dissects Gen Z's precarious financial landscape, revealing how structural economic disadvantages push young men into risky crypto and sports betting, often leading to significant losses from schemes like Trumpcoin.

The GOP Scandal So Twisted They Can’t Spin It

Congressman Tony Gonzalez's career ended not just due to a staffer affair and suicide, but because political and financial pressures made his re-election too risky for the GOP, paving the way for a controversial replacement.

Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)

A former CIA officer dissects the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, revealing a dangerous lack of planning, divergence from Israeli goals, and a 'brain drain' within US intelligence agencies.

Rand Paul Could Wreck Trump’s DHS Plan (w/ Neera Tanden) | The Bulwark Podcast

Neera Tanden and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's chaotic DHS appointment, the self-inflicted economic downturn, and the escalating, unplanned war in Iran, highlighting a systemic lack of accountability and strategic foresight.

BREAKING: Jobs Report Shows MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy

A new jobs report reveals significant losses and a slowing economy, exacerbated by the administration's Middle East war and trade policies, creating a 'handcuffed' Federal Reserve scenario with looming inflation and political fallout.

Did Stephen Miller Just Pull Off a Palace Coup? | Secret Podcast Preview

This episode unpacks the dramatic firing of Kristi Noem, a 'palace coup' theory involving Stephen Miller, and a critical analysis of the US's strategic missteps in the war with Iran, contrasting it with Iran's more sophisticated approach.