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Tim Miller vs. Rep. Gottheimer: War Debate Gets HEATED
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Tim Miller vs. Rep. Gottheimer: War Debate Gets HEATED

A heated debate between Tim Miller and Rep. Josh Gottheimer exposes deep divisions and frustrations over the US's war with Iran, focusing on the administration's unclear objectives, economic impact, and potential foreign influence.

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Tim Miller, Sam Stein, JVL and Mark Hertling React to Trump's Iran Address
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Tim Miller, Sam Stein, JVL and Mark Hertling React to Trump's Iran Address

A panel of analysts dissects a recent presidential address on Iran, framing it as an incoherent, contradictory, and strategically damaging 'Truth Social rant' with severe economic and geopolitical consequences.

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The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Bulwark on Sunday
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The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Bulwark on Sunday

This episode dissects the severe economic fallout of a hypothetical Trump-initiated war with Iran, revealing how pre-existing fragilities like inflation and stagnant job growth are exacerbated by disrupted oil supplies and destroyed infrastructure.

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Trump Calls Iran War an “Excursion” and Brings Up Pearl Harbor To Japan
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Trump Calls Iran War an “Excursion” and Brings Up Pearl Harbor To Japan

Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister devolved into a series of gaffes, including calling the Iran conflict an 'excursion' and referencing Pearl Harbor when seeking Japan's help.

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Trump’s Base Isn’t As Unified As It Looks (w. Rep. Ro Khanna) |
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Trump’s Base Isn’t As Unified As It Looks (w. Rep. Ro Khanna) |

Representative Ro Khanna discusses how bipartisan coalitions, exemplified by the Epstein files release, can challenge established political narratives and push for accountability, while also critiquing current US policy in Iran and proposing a progressive economic vision for the AI era.

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Trump Clearly Doesn’t Understand His Own War | The Next Level
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Trump Clearly Doesn’t Understand His Own War | The Next Level

The hosts dissect how the Trump administration deliberately obscures the realities of war and manipulates public perception, highlighting the dangerous implications of Jared Kushner's undisclosed role in negotiations and the media's complicity.

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Did Stephen Miller Just Pull Off a Palace Coup? | Secret Podcast Preview
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Did Stephen Miller Just Pull Off a Palace Coup? | Secret Podcast Preview

This episode unpacks the dramatic firing of Kristi Noem, a 'palace coup' theory involving Stephen Miller, and a critical analysis of the US's strategic missteps in the war with Iran, contrasting it with Iran's more sophisticated approach.

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Where Does the Iran War Go From Here?
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Where Does the Iran War Go From Here?

A retired Lieutenant General and a political analyst break down the military realities, logistical constraints, and domestic political implications of the escalating conflict with Iran.

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