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Tom Nichols: Trump’s Speech Was Pure TRASH | Bulwark Podcast
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Tom Nichols: Trump’s Speech Was Pure TRASH | Bulwark Podcast

Tom Nichols and Tim Miller dissect Trump's 'trashy' speech, the politicization of the military, and the casual corruption eroding American institutions, contrasting it with the founding fathers' vision of patriotism.

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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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How in the World Does Kash Patel Still Have a Job? (w/ Ben Wittes) | Illegal News
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How in the World Does Kash Patel Still Have a Job? (w/ Ben Wittes) | Illegal News

This episode dissects the legal and political implications of the mifepristone ruling, Trump's proposed $1.7 billion 'weaponization' slush fund, and the egregious conduct of Kash Patel, highlighting a pattern of unprecedented corruption and disregard for the rule of law.

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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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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Keeps LOSING to Seashell Jim Comey | The Bulwark Podcast
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Keeps LOSING to Seashell Jim Comey | The Bulwark Podcast

Former FBI Director James Comey and host Tim Miller discuss the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice, detailing specific cases of political targeting and the resulting demoralization and operational risks within federal agencies.

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Elijah Schaffer's Bizarre Downward Spiral Continues
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Elijah Schaffer's Bizarre Downward Spiral Continues

This episode dissects the internal chaos at Turning Point USA, the public downfall of 'trad husband' Elijah Schaffer, and the alleged corruption and bizarre behavior of Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem within the Department of Homeland Security.

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Trump Gives Rambling, Combative Speech at National Prayer Breakfast
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Trump Gives Rambling, Combative Speech at National Prayer Breakfast

Donald Trump's appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast revealed a deeply transactional relationship with his evangelical base, where political identity now supersedes faith, alongside his self-serving legal strategies and disregard for institutional norms.

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