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Trump Blinked. Iran Won. Now What? (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
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Trump Blinked. Iran Won. Now What? (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the perceived US defeat in the Iran deal, Trump's political maneuvering, and the weaponization of the Justice Department, arguing that Iran emerged victorious while domestic political fractures deepen.

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Iran Experts: Fired. FBI Chief: Blacked Out. Good Luck, Y'all! (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
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Iran Experts: Fired. FBI Chief: Blacked Out. Good Luck, Y'all! (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's chaotic Iran policy, the alarming conduct of FBI Director Cash Patel, and critical domestic political maneuvers, highlighting the systemic risks and shifting geopolitical landscape.

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The Next Level LIVE: Trump Extends Civilian Annihilation Threat For Two Weeks
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The Next Level LIVE: Trump Extends Civilian Annihilation Threat For Two Weeks

Hosts JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller dissect Trump's 'deal' with Iran, framing it as a catastrophic foreign policy defeat driven by political desperation and external influence, while exposing deep-seated corruption and hypocrisy within the administration.

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Trump’s Story on the Iran War Changed 5 Times in 48 Hours (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
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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.

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Top Trump Aide Quits Over Iran War | Morning Chaser
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Top Trump Aide Quits Over Iran War | Morning Chaser

A top Trump administration official resigned over the Iran war, exposing deep rifts within the MAGA movement and highlighting the war's destabilizing impact on global alliances and the economy.

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Trump May Be Trapped by His Own War (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
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Trump May Be Trapped by His Own War (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast

The US's unilateral war in Iran has severely damaged global alliances, triggered significant economic disruption, and exposed deep rifts within the MAGA movement, leaving the Trump administration in a precarious political and strategic position.

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Iran War Consequences: Will Epic Fury be an Epic Failure? (w/ Robert Kagan) | Bulwark on Sunday
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Iran War Consequences: Will Epic Fury be an Epic Failure? (w/ Robert Kagan) | Bulwark on Sunday

Robert Kagan details how the ongoing Iran war has fractured US alliances, empowered adversaries like Russia and China, and left the US facing a critical, high-stakes decision on long-term military commitment in the Middle East.

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Hegseth’s Press Conference Felt Like an SNL Sketch (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
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Hegseth’s Press Conference Felt Like an SNL Sketch (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark hosts and guest Bill Kristol dissect the US-Iran conflict, highlighting the Trump administration's incoherent war objectives, chaotic communication, and the significant domestic political risks involved.

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Bill and Sarah Ask: How Bad Can It Get? | Bulwark on Sunday
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Bill and Sarah Ask: How Bad Can It Get? | Bulwark on Sunday

Bill Crystal and Sarah Longwell dissect the Trump administration's impulsive foreign policy in Venezuela, revealing profound concerns about its lack of planning, potential for domestic authoritarianism, and the critical need for a long-term 'offense mentality' from pro-democracy forces.

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