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"I'm Definitely Regretting It" — Trump Voters Sound Off (w/ Amy Walter) | Focus Group
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"I'm Definitely Regretting It" — Trump Voters Sound Off (w/ Amy Walter) | Focus Group

Focus groups reveal deep disillusionment among Trump voters, driven by economic struggles, the perceived unwinnability of the 'war in Iran,' and a profound distrust in local government due to unaddressed AI data center concerns.

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Gas Prices Reach 4-Year High For Memorial Day Weekend | Receipts Live
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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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Tom Nichols: There’s Something Wrong with the President | The Bulwark Podcast LIVE
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Tom Nichols: There’s Something Wrong with the President | The Bulwark Podcast LIVE

Tim Miller and Tom Nichols dissect the alarming implications of former President Trump's erratic behavior, a failed Iran war, and a nonsensical counterterrorism strategy, arguing these issues directly impact American citizens and global stability.

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Trump’s War Is Becoming a Political Extinction Event | The Next Level
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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.

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Trump’s Alternate Reality War Speech | The Bulwark Podcast
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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.

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Karoline Leavitt Thinks We’re All Idiots
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Karoline Leavitt Thinks We’re All Idiots

The hosts dissect Karoline Leavitt's press conference, exposing the Trump administration's disingenuous messaging on the Iran war, TSA lines, and economic issues, revealing a strategy of contempt for the press and public.

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GOP Senator Tells Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices
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GOP Senator Tells Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices

Republicans, who previously blamed Biden for high gas prices, have abruptly shifted their messaging, now telling Americans to accept increased costs due to a 'war in Iran' initiated under Trump, while simultaneously blaming consumers for financial illiteracy.

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Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast
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Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast

The hosts argue that Trump's nihilism and isolation from reality are driving a poorly conceived war with Iran, leading to economic pain and eroding public trust, while also reshaping voter perceptions of US foreign policy and Israel.

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Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday
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Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday

Sarah Longwell unveils her new book, 'How to Eat an Elephant One Voter at a Time,' detailing critical shifts in political communication, the power of community, and strategic insights for Democrats to effectively counter Trumpism.

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