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Secret Podcast Preview: Even Susie Wiles Thinks JD Vance is a Crank
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Secret Podcast Preview: Even Susie Wiles Thinks JD Vance is a Crank

This episode dissects the political maneuvering behind a potential Iran deal and the Trump administration's chaotic response to the Epstein files, highlighting internal conflicts and the performative nature of political decisions.

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Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
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Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's erratic foreign policy, the controversial nominations of Todd Blanch and Bill Py, Pete Hegseth's D-Day gaffe, and the media's role in perpetuating political bubbles and conspiracy theories.

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Trump’s China Trip Is a Global Humiliation (Catherine Rampell & Rep Garcia) | Bulwark Podcast
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Trump’s China Trip Is a Global Humiliation (Catherine Rampell & Rep Garcia) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the economic and political fallout from Trump's policies, including his China trip, the Iran war, and the ongoing Epstein cover-up, revealing a US in decline and a fragile domestic economy.

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ALL the Stories Are Bad for Trump! (w/ Jonathan Chait) | The Bulwark Podcast
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ALL the Stories Are Bad for Trump! (w/ Jonathan Chait) | The Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects Donald Trump's political vulnerabilities, from alleged cover-ups in the Epstein saga and blatant crony capitalism to the strategic missteps of the Democratic Party and the surprising success of education reform in red states.

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The Administration Is STILL Stonewalling on Epstein (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
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The Administration Is STILL Stonewalling on Epstein (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast

The hosts dissect the administration's stonewalling on the Epstein case, the problematic deployment of federal agencies, and the blatant financial corruption surrounding Trump, arguing these issues reveal a deep erosion of democratic norms and public trust.

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These Idiots Want to End Gay Marriage
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These Idiots Want to End Gay Marriage

The Bulwark hosts dismantle a new anti-gay marriage campaign, exposing its flawed 'children's welfare' premise and highlighting its political miscalculation amidst broader societal issues.

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