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Jun 30, 2026Supreme CourtConstitutional LawExecutive Power

This Could be Hegseth's Biggest Mistake Yet (w/ David French) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and David French dissect recent Supreme Court rulings, from birthright citizenship to executive power, and offer sharp political commentary on the state of American democracy and the challenges facing both major parties.

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Jun 26, 2026Trade PolicyDigital Services TaxTariffs

Trump Melts Down Over His Own Gas Price Mess | Receipts Live

This episode critiques Donald Trump's contradictory economic policies, from tariffs and gas prices to housing, alongside his administration's controversial stance on disability rights, framing them as self-serving and potentially eugenicist.

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Jun 5, 2026US PoliticsGovernment AccountabilityEconomic Policy

DOJ Just Argued They Could Bulldoze the Statue of Liberty | Receipts Live

This episode dissects how political spinelessness, government weaponization, and systemic data manipulation are eroding economic trust and the rule of law, from congressional votes to the DOJ's shocking stance on the Statue of Liberty.

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May 22, 2026EconomyConsumer ConfidenceInflation

Gas Prices Reach 4-Year High For Memorial Day Weekend | Receipts Live

The hosts dissect America's 'new golden age' of economic pessimism, rising gas prices, a precarious AI boom, and unprecedented political corruption, questioning the future of ownership and trust in institutions.

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May 15, 2026Political CorruptionEconomic EfficiencyRule Of Law

Trump Planning Taxpayer-Funded, $1.7 Billion Slush Fund for Political Allies | Receipts Live

Donald Trump is reportedly planning a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded 'slush fund' for political allies and January 6th participants, alongside allegations of insider trading, raising serious concerns about the degradation of rule of law and economic efficiency.

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May 14, 2026US-China RelationsGeopoliticsGlobal Economy

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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