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Trump’s Collapse Is Doing Democrats’ Job for Them (w/ JVL & Katherine Pompilio) | Bulwark Podcast
A deep dive into the hidden costs of political pardons, market manipulation by tech giants, and the future of autonomous warfare, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in democracy and finance.
Trump Has NEVER Faced a Mess Like Iran | The Next Level
The hosts dissect recent political appointments, media shakeups, and international incidents, framing them as symptoms of a broader erosion of institutional norms and the rise of unqualified, politically motivated actors.
Newsom's Biggest Asset Isn't His Record in Cali. It's His Mouth. (w/ Peter Hamby) | Focus Group
This episode dissects the complex political landscape of California, examining Gavin Newsom's presidential prospects, the state's gubernatorial race dynamics, and the surprising rise of 'influencer candidates' like Spencer Pratt in local elections.
Senate Republicans Are Finally Sick of Trump’s Insanity (w/ Mike Murphy) | Bulwark Podcast
Veteran political strategist Mike Murphy details how Senate Republicans are finally pushing back against Trump's influence, Democratic party dysfunction, and the alarming US lag behind China in EV manufacturing.
Trump’s China Trip Is a Global Humiliation (Catherine Rampell & Rep Garcia) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the economic and political fallout from Trump's policies, including his China trip, the Iran war, and the ongoing Epstein cover-up, revealing a US in decline and a fragile domestic economy.
Tim & Lovett React to Noem’s BIMBOFIED Husband (w/ Jon Lovett) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Jon Lovett dissect Trump's chaotic foreign policy, the 'brittle' nature of MAGA nationalism, and the bizarre scandal surrounding Kristi Noem's husband, all while lamenting the Democratic Party's perceived lack of vigor.
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.
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