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This Could be Hegseth's Biggest Mistake Yet (w/ David French) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and David French dissect recent Supreme Court rulings, from birthright citizenship to executive power, and offer sharp political commentary on the state of American democracy and the challenges facing both major parties.
BREAKING: SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Releases Other Major Decisions | Morning Shots
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, invalidating a key Trump executive order, while also ruling on campaign finance and transgender sports, revealing a complex and often unpredictable judicial landscape.
The Reflecting Pool Story Is Almost Too Perfect | Receipts Live
This episode exposes a web of political corruption, questionable economic policies, and corporate appeasement, from a shoddy Reflecting Pool renovation to white-collar criminals seeking pardons.
The Most Insane White House Meeting Ever? (w/ Jon Favreau)
Jon Favreau and Tim Miller dissect Trump's chaotic approach to the Iran deal, the shocking details of a White House Situation Room meeting on the Epstein files, and the strategic dilemmas facing Democrats for the 2028 election.
Holy Smokes—Nancy Pelosi Can Still Throw a Punch! (w/ Stephanie Ruhle) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the pervasive political and financial corruption within the Trump orbit, the media's failure to hold power accountable, and the alarming disconnect between economic indicators and everyday American struggles.
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.
BREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses Primary Against Trump-Backed Challenger
Thomas Massie's primary loss to a Trump-backed challenger, despite Massie's alignment with Trump's past policy positions, highlights the principle-less nature of modern Republican politics driven solely by loyalty to Trump.
Jon Ossoff: Trump's Son-in-Law Is On the Saudi Payroll (Plus: Luke Thomas) | Bulwark Podcast
Senator Jon Ossoff and combat sports analyst Luke Thomas dissect the systemic political corruption in the US, the politicization of the Justice Department, the disastrous Iran war, and the transactional alliance between Donald Trump and the UFC.
Secret Podcast Preview: Republicans Are Walking Into a Buzzsaw
Republicans face a challenging electoral landscape marked by strong Democratic energy and shifting voter priorities, while Trump's chaotic political style continues to impact markets and international relations.
Trump’s Truth Social Account Is a Cry for Help | Tim's a Streamer Now!
Tim Miller offers sharp political analysis on Democratic Senate fundraising, dissects Donald Trump's erratic Truth Social posts, and defends engaging with controversial figures like Hassan Piker, all while sharing personal 'bad takes' on cultural issues.
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Daniel Biss details his successful campaign strategy against a $7 million AIPAC spending blitz in Illinois's 9th congressional district, offering a template for candidates facing similar super PAC interference.
The “F-Trump” Ad That Broke the Illinois Senate Race | The Focus Group
An Illinois Senate primary reveals how an aggressive, profane anti-Trump ad can cut through a crowded media landscape, polarizing voters but significantly shifting poll numbers, while a well-funded frontrunner struggles with a lack of coherent narrative.
Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
A self-proclaimed 'data republican' with a history of misinterpreting facts is pushing a convoluted conspiracy theory alleging Punchbowl News controls Senator John Thune, leading to real-world consequences despite its absurdity.
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.
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.
Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show
Dave Wasserman, an editor at the Cook Political Report, analyzes why the 2026 midterm elections will not replicate the 'blue wave' of 2018, citing shifts in the political landscape, economic factors, and strategic differences.
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