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The Next Level LIVE: Texas Primary Results! Megyn Kelly Turns on Trump?!
The Texas Republican primary results reveal a deep embrace of 'vice signaling' and Trump's endorsement, with voters choosing a scandal-plagued candidate over a long-serving incumbent, while broader political trends show a rise of non-traditional figures and a growing 'America First, Israel Worst' bloc.
$5 Gas Is Just the Beginning. It Gets MUCH Worse. | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the escalating political 'winner-take-all' mentality, from partisan redistricting to the potentially catastrophic global economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing for aggressive, persuasive political action.
The GOP Will Pay for Trump's Corruption (w/ Isaac Saul) | Bulwark Podcast
Isaac Saul of Tangle News details the extensive and blatant corruption within the Trump administration and family, arguing that mainstream media and political opponents are failing to effectively communicate its scale to the public.
Trump’s War Is Becoming a Political Extinction Event | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, its economic fallout, and the political implications for the Republican party, highlighting a disconnect between public perception and the administration's self-serving narratives.
Trump Wants $1 BILLION in Taxpayer Money for His Ballroom | Morning Shots Live
The Bulwark hosts dissect how Republicans are pushing a $1 billion taxpayer-funded 'East Wing modernization' for Trump's vanity ballroom, while simultaneously navigating a tense standoff with Iran and Ukraine's surprising resilience.
Secret Podcast Preview: JVL Wants Every Trump Voter to Know One Thing...
JVL and Sarah Longwell dissect the evolving political landscape, from Trump voter regret and the gerrymandering 'arms race' to the rise of populist candidates and the core mission of preserving liberal democracy.
Stop Being Scared of Trump. He's Pathetic. MOCK HIM! (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Adam Kinzinger critically dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy failures in Iran, the escalating national debt, and the brazen corruption of the Trump family, advocating for mockery as a potent political weapon.
Trump Is Drowning—And There’s Nothing the GOP Can Do About It (w/ John Heilemann) | Bulwark Podcast
John Heilemann and Tim Miller argue that Donald Trump's political standing is irrevocably damaged, with nothing the GOP can do to reverse his declining approval, while media companies continue to self-censor out of fear of retribution.
Trump's War Could Cost Him EVERYTHING (w/ Nicholas Kristof) | The Bulwark Podcast
Nicholas Kristof and Tim Miller dissect the catastrophic geopolitical and economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing it has weakened US strategic positions, empowered hardline regimes, and exacerbated global crises, all while highlighting the domestic political implications for the US.
War, High Prices… And Regret (w/ Amanda Carpenter) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the shifting political landscape, Trump's controversial religious imagery, and the escalating concerns over election integrity and corruption, including a bizarre anecdote about RFK Jr.'s roadkill encounter.
Did JD Vance Tell the Pope to Shut Up? | The Next Level
This episode dissects the political hypocrisy of JD Vance and Donald Trump's attacks on the Pope, analyzes Trump's weakening grip on his base, and celebrates the defeat of illiberalism in Hungary, while also scrutinizing a Democratic scandal.
BREAKING: Trump Threatens Genocide in Iran | Morning Shots Live
Former President Trump's escalating threats against Iran, culminating in a post interpreted as genocidal, expose a dangerous political crisis, fracturing his base and challenging the military and Congress.
Swing Voters Absolutely HATE Trump's Iran War (w/ Ashley Parker) | The Focus Group
Swing voters are deeply alienated by Trump's Iran war and economic policies, viewing his administration as increasingly out of touch and driven by personal whim rather than national interest.
Trump is Struggling | Secret Podcast Preview
Hosts JVL and Sarah Longwell dissect how Trump's political maneuvers, including cabinet shake-ups and a widely panned Iran speech, reveal a struggling presidency amidst escalating foreign policy crises and rising oil prices.
Trump’s Alternate Reality War Speech | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Susan Glasser dissect Donald Trump's 'alternate reality' war speech, exposing its lack of a coherent plan, the administration's dysfunction, and the severe global consequences of his 'magical thinking' approach to foreign policy.
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.
Tim Miller, JVL and Katie Couric on Iran, Airport Lines, CBS and More
This episode dissects the Trump administration's Iran war strategy, its economic ripple effects, allegations of insider trading on government actions, and the political fallout of the DHS funding standoff, alongside a critical public health message on colorectal cancer.
Trump’s Support is About to Crater | The Next Level
The hosts critically analyze Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, arguing it is a self-inflicted economic disaster that will erode his base, while also dissecting the ideological void and financial motivations within the modern conservative movement.
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.
BREAKING: Trump Blames Hegseth for Iran War, Insults Widower
Donald Trump's erratic handling of the Iran conflict, marked by shifting threats and self-serving narratives, reveals a leadership style detached from geopolitical realities and economic consequences.
Tim Miller: Trump Sounds Erratic—Especially on War in Iran
Tim Miller dissects the US-Iran war's dubious origins, its severe economic fallout, and the resulting 'civil war' within the MAGA coalition, framing Trump's erratic leadership as a catalyst for political and economic instability.
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.
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.
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.
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