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Even Megyn Kelly Calls Trump’s Presidency a “Five-Alarm Fire” (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the escalating Iran conflict, the DHS shutdown, and the severe economic repercussions, framing the Trump administration's actions as a 'five-alarm fire' due to congressional inaction and presidential disengagement.

No Kings Might Be Bigger than Anyone Expected
The 'No Kings' movement has mobilized millions across thousands of protests, aiming to prevent authoritarian power consolidation through organized non-violent resistance and sustained community engagement.

Trump’s Story on the Iran War Changed 5 Times in 48 Hours (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's chaotic and contradictory handling of the Iran conflict and the DHS shutdown, arguing it led to economic instability and exposed a dangerous level of incompetence and political opportunism.

JD Vance Knows the Iran War Is a Disaster—But Can’t Say It (w/ Tom Nichols) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic and ill-conceived Iran war, highlighting its strategic blunders, economic fallout, and the dangerous lack of competent leadership and internal dissent.

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.
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