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Kara Swisher: Americans Are Turning On The Rich | Bulwark Podcast
Kara Swisher argues that tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are leveraging their wealth to manipulate markets and politics for personal gain, while public perception of them shifts from admiration to disdain.
Trump Keeps Going to the Doctor. Nobody's Allowed to Ask Why. (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Bill Kristol and Tim Miller dissect Donald Trump's declining poll numbers, his perceived foreign policy weakness regarding Iran and China, and growing concerns about his health and alleged corruption, arguing these issues could significantly impact upcoming elections.
The Real Reason Kamala Harris Lost (w/ Rob Flaherty) | Bulwark on Sunday
Rob Flaherty, former Deputy Campaign Manager for Biden and Harris, dissects the 2024 election loss, emphasizing the critical role of candidate 'brand' over policy lists and highlighting AI as the defining issue for future Democratic strategy.
From Bunker Hill to Normandy, JD Vance Is Wrong About America (w/ Rep. Auchincloss) | How to Fix It
Congressman Jake Auchincloss advocates for a 'patriotic radical center' within the Democratic Party, proposing bold policy solutions for housing, education, and taxation, funded by taxing big tech, while critiquing the current administration's strategic missteps with China and Iran.
Trump Started a War With No Allies, No Vote, and No Exit Strategy (w/ Seth Moulton) | How to Fix It
Congressman Seth Moulton critiques the current state of US politics and foreign policy, particularly Trump's handling of Iran and China, while proposing a progressive Democratic agenda focused on age limits, term limits, and core human rights like housing, healthcare, and education.
AI Isn’t the Problem—Big Tech Is (w /Josh Tyrangiel) | How to Fix It
Journalist Josh Tyrangiel argues that AI holds immense potential for government efficiency and public service, but its beneficial deployment is often stifled by bureaucratic inertia and the self-serving agendas of major tech companies.
Did Political Ads Just Stop Working? (w/ Megan McArdle) | Focus Group
AI is rapidly transforming industries and public trust, creating both unprecedented opportunities for productivity and significant challenges for information integrity and infrastructure, demanding new strategies for adaptation and regulation.
Exclusive: Al Gore On Trump’s Historic Mistake | Bulwark Podcast
Al Gore details the escalating climate crisis with stark data, critiques Trump's 'historic mistakes' on both climate and Iran, and advocates for a future built on 'affordable abundance' through renewable energy.
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.
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.
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.
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