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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.
Jon Ossoff: Trump's Son-in-Law Is On the Saudi Payroll (Plus: Luke Thomas) | Bulwark Podcast
Senator Jon Ossoff and combat sports analyst Luke Thomas dissect the systemic political corruption in the US, the politicization of the Justice Department, the disastrous Iran war, and the transactional alliance between Donald Trump and the UFC.
From Unconditional Surrender to…Whatever This Is (David French & Rep. Subramanyam) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the chaotic and strategically flawed US-Iran conflict under Trump, highlighting the degradation of military integrity, the weaponization of the DOJ, and the broader erosion of democratic norms.
Tim Miller: Trump Sounds Erratic—Especially on War in Iran
Tim Miller dissects the US-Iran war's dubious origins, its severe economic fallout, and the resulting 'civil war' within the MAGA coalition, framing Trump's erratic leadership as a catalyst for political and economic instability.
Trump Clearly Doesn’t Understand His Own War | The Next Level
The hosts dissect how the Trump administration deliberately obscures the realities of war and manipulates public perception, highlighting the dangerous implications of Jared Kushner's undisclosed role in negotiations and the media's complicity.
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.
Trump Goes to War: Iran Strike Breaks Promise of No Regime Change
Donald Trump's administration initiated a major military operation in Iran, contradicting his campaign promises of a 'peace-time presidency' and raising concerns about international legality, domestic political fallout, and the reliability of information in a fragmented media landscape.
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