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Bob Kagan: We’re About to Find Out What Real Failure Looks Like | Bulwark Podcast
US Foreign PolicyIran Nuclear DealMiddle East Geopolitics

Bob Kagan: We’re About to Find Out What Real Failure Looks Like | Bulwark Podcast

Bob Kagan argues that Trump's Iran policy is a strategic surrender, leading to the collapse of the US-led world order and empowering adversaries like Iran, China, and Russia while alienating traditional allies.

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Trump Blinked. Iran Won. Now What? (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
US Foreign PolicyIran Nuclear DealGeopolitics

Trump Blinked. Iran Won. Now What? (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the perceived US defeat in the Iran deal, Trump's political maneuvering, and the weaponization of the Justice Department, arguing that Iran emerged victorious while domestic political fractures deepen.

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For the First Time Since WWII, Moscow Is Under Attack (w/ Marc Bennetts) | Shield of the Republic
US Foreign PolicyIran Nuclear DealCuba Policy

For the First Time Since WWII, Moscow Is Under Attack (w/ Marc Bennetts) | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects the unpredictable nature of US foreign policy under Trump, the hollowing out of American diplomacy, and offers a grim, first-hand account of Russia's descent into authoritarianism and the pervasive impact of state propaganda.

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Trump Started a War With No Allies, No Vote, and No Exit Strategy (w/ Seth Moulton) | How to Fix It
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Trump Started a War With No Allies, No Vote, and No Exit Strategy (w/ Seth Moulton) | How to Fix It

Congressman Seth Moulton critiques the current state of US politics and foreign policy, particularly Trump's handling of Iran and China, while proposing a progressive Democratic agenda focused on age limits, term limits, and core human rights like housing, healthcare, and education.

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Iran Experts: Fired. FBI Chief: Blacked Out. Good Luck, Y'all! (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
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Iran Experts: Fired. FBI Chief: Blacked Out. Good Luck, Y'all! (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's chaotic Iran policy, the alarming conduct of FBI Director Cash Patel, and critical domestic political maneuvers, highlighting the systemic risks and shifting geopolitical landscape.

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Exclusive: Al Gore On Trump’s Historic Mistake | Bulwark Podcast
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Exclusive: Al Gore On Trump’s Historic Mistake | Bulwark Podcast

Al Gore details the escalating climate crisis with stark data, critiques Trump's 'historic mistakes' on both climate and Iran, and advocates for a future built on 'affordable abundance' through renewable energy.

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Oh No, Tim Miller is Streaming Again
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Oh No, Tim Miller is Streaming Again

Tim Miller delivers sharp critiques on a Florida election upset, the dubious Iran ceasefire proposal, and the 'shameful' confirmation of Markwayne Mullin, while expressing deep concern over Tucker Carlson's political rise.

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