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Sam Stein and Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen, author of 'The Day After,' outlines a bold strategy for Democrats to effectively wield power in a post-Trump era, advocating for aggressive institutional reforms and a rejection of incrementalism.
Liz Oyer on Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell | Bulwark on Sunday
Liz Oyer, a former Justice Department lawyer, exposes how Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche allegedly orchestrated a corrupt prison transfer for Ghislaine Maxwell and systematically politicized the Bureau of Prisons, undermining the rule of law.
Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Is Even WORSE Than You Think (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Trump's nomination of Todd Blanch for Attorney General reveals a candidate with a history of incompetence and politically motivated actions, signaling a direct threat to the Department of Justice's independence and the rule of law.
Trump’s AG Pick May Not Have the Votes to Get Confirmed (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the legal and political landmines facing Donald Trump's potential Attorney General pick, Todd Blanch, from a controversial "slush fund" settlement to his handling of high-profile cases, questioning his competence and confirmability.
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.
Broadview Six Case Ended in Total Disaster for Trump’s DOJ (w/ Mary McCord) | Illegal News
This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged Department of Justice misconduct, executive overreach, and questionable legal practices under the Trump administration, including a confidential $1.8 billion 'slush fund' and prosecutorial abuses in high-profile cases.
The GOP Paralyzed Congress for Trump’s IDIOTIC Ballroom (Sarah, JVL & Martha Raddatz) | Bulwark Pod
The Bulwark hosts dissect alleged corruption surrounding a $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for Trump's allies and a $1 billion Secret Service 'ballroom,' arguing these are unprecedented acts of legalized fraud and misprioritization, while Martha Raddatz offers insights on the opaque nature of current US foreign policy and the human cost of war.
Secret Podcast Preview: The Founders Never Imagined a President This Corrupt, Weak and Stupid
Donald Trump's proposed $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded 'slush fund' to compensate allies and January 6th participants reveals a profound breakdown of democratic norms and highlights the challenge of accountability in a polarized political landscape.
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.
Netanyahu Knows Trump Won’t Say No—And That Won’t Last | Secret Podcast
The hosts predict an imminent war with Iran driven by Netanyahu's leverage over Trump, expose a 'command economy' where the US President dictates media acquisitions, and detail the inhumane treatment of migrants by US law enforcement.
Public Meltdowns, Pathetic Affidavits—DOJ’s Credibility Is Shot (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Former DOJ lawyer Andrew Weissmann and host Sarah Longwell dissect the Department of Justice's credibility crisis, highlighting its mishandling of the Epstein files, Pam Bondi's 'batshit crazy' congressional testimony, and a 'pathetic' Fulton County affidavit.
Jared Tried the White House’s $3 Diet
A journalist attempts to live on the USDA's proposed $3-a-meal diet for three days, revealing the stark realities of food insecurity and policy disconnect.
Tim Miller: You Don’t Get a Mulligan for Murder
Tim Miller argues that the Trump administration's attempts to 'tone down' rhetoric and make minor personnel changes regarding ICE/CBP actions in Minneapolis are insufficient, demanding fundamental policy shifts and accountability for alleged murders.
Bill Kristol: The Murder of Alex Pretti | The Bulwark Podcast
Hosts Tim Miller and Bill Kristol express profound outrage over the murder of Alex Prey by federal agents in Minneapolis, framing it as an act of state-sponsored lawlessness and a direct assault on fundamental American rights, enabled by political and corporate complicity.
Watch the Video. Then Listen to Kristi Noem.
The host exposes Secretary Kristi Noem's repeated alleged fabrications regarding two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, directly contrasting her official statements with clear video evidence.
LIVE: Another Murder in Minneapolis (w/ Sam Stein & Adrian Carrasquillo) | Bulwark on Sunday
This episode dissects the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Alexander Prey, exposing the immediate government smear campaign and the profound political implications for congressional action and public perception of authoritarianism.
BREAKING: MN Shooting Victim IDed, New Video of Incident
A new, graphic video angle of a federal agent shooting in Minnesota directly contradicts official government narratives, revealing the victim, Alex Prey, was shot while attempting to shield a woman, not brandishing a weapon.
BREAKING: Second Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Federal agents shot and killed a lawful gun-owning American citizen in Minneapolis, sparking outrage, renewed protests, and a constitutional crisis as local officials demand federal withdrawal and accuse the government of lying and authoritarian tactics.
ICE Dragged an Elderly Man in Underwear Into the Freezing Cold
ICE agents stormed the home of an elderly U.S. citizen in Minnesota, dragging him out in his underwear in freezing temperatures, only to confirm his citizenship and release him, prompting a categorical denial from his family against DHS's justification.
ICE Shot a 21-Year-Old in the Face and Blinded Him
The host exposes a series of aggressive ICE and CBP actions, including a protester blinded by a 'non-lethal' round and agents threatening citizens, arguing these tactics are politically motivated and eroding public trust.
Disturbing New Videos Show ICE Harassing Minneapolis Residents
Federal ICE and CBP agents are escalating confrontations and harassing Minneapolis residents, including US citizens, with military-style tactics following a controversial shooting.
JD Vance Hopes Your Eyes Don't Work | Secret Podcast Preview
Hosts JVL and Sarah Longwell deliver an unfiltered, angry reaction to a cell phone video of an ICE agent shooting an unarmed woman, exposing what they frame as deliberate government lies and the weaponization of a paramilitary force against political opposition.
Lawlessness Is Becoming Policy Under Trump (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | The Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect how the Trump administration's alleged disregard for legal standards, from ICE agent training to court order defiance, is normalizing lawlessness and eroding accountability.
ICE Agent Kills U.S. Citizen In Minneapolis
Hosts Sam Stein and Tim Miller dissect the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, condemning it as an 'execution' and exposing the Trump administration's 'ludicrous' and 'gaslighting' narrative.
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