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Trump Broke U.S. Foreign Policy—Now What? (w/ Juan Gonzalez) | How to Fix It
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Trump Broke U.S. Foreign Policy—Now What? (w/ Juan Gonzalez) | How to Fix It

Former National Security Council staffer Juan Gonzalez analyzes how the Trump administration's 'drunk on coercive power' foreign policy destabilized Latin America and the Middle East, contrasting it with previous administrations' approaches and proposing a new path for US engagement.

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Trump & Hegseth Are Increasingly Delusional on Hormuz; TACO Incoming? | Morning Chaser
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Trump & Hegseth Are Increasingly Delusional on Hormuz; TACO Incoming? | Morning Chaser

The Bulwark hosts critically analyze the Trump administration's 'delusional' handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, detailing its severe economic repercussions, the erosion of US alliances, and Trump's self-serving political messaging.

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Trump’s Support is About to Crater | The Next Level
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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.

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Trump’s Plan: War Abroad, Chaos at Home
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Trump’s Plan: War Abroad, Chaos at Home

This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz and its controversial domestic move to deploy ICE agents to alleviate airport bottlenecks, highlighting internal contradictions and political motivations.

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A Monthlong Closure of Hormuz Will Bankrupt Countries (w/ Sal Mercogliano)
Strait of HormuzGlobal TradeMaritime Choke Points

A Monthlong Closure of Hormuz Will Bankrupt Countries (w/ Sal Mercogliano)

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade choke point, is now under de facto Iranian control, leading to economic disruption, humanitarian crises for seafarers, and a potential restructuring of global trade patterns if the closure persists.

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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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BREAKING: GDP Growth Revised WAY Down
EconomicsGeopoliticsEnergy Markets

BREAKING: GDP Growth Revised WAY Down

Revised GDP growth, sticky inflation, and a disrupted global oil supply from the Strait of Hormuz closure reveal a fragile economy, with geopolitical decisions exacerbating challenges and undermining climate efforts.

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