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CPAC Leaders Claim It’s “Packed”—The Footage Says Otherwise | MAGA Mondays
CPAC's recent conference revealed a conservative movement grappling with internal divisions, declining influence, and the chaotic impact of online personalities on mainstream politics.
Dan Bongino Gets Heated After Heckler Calls Him a “Coward” | MAGA Mondays
The hosts dissect the internal chaos and infighting within the right-wing media ecosystem, highlighting Dan Bongino's public heckling, TPUSA's 'family values' hypocrisy, and James Fishbach's mounting legal and financial woes.
Top Trump Aide Quits Over Iran War | Morning Chaser
A top Trump administration official resigned over the Iran war, exposing deep rifts within the MAGA movement and highlighting the war's destabilizing impact on global alliances and the economy.
Trump May Be Trapped by His Own War (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The US's unilateral war in Iran has severely damaged global alliances, triggered significant economic disruption, and exposed deep rifts within the MAGA movement, leaving the Trump administration in a precarious political and strategic position.
Predator Sting Takes Down a MAGA Star
A prominent MAGA hatemonger is exposed in a 'To Catch a Predator' style sting, while a major feud erupts between right-wing media personalities Megan Kelly and Ben Shapiro, revealing ideological fault lines within the conservative movement.
Iran War Causes Huge MAGA vs. MAGA Fight | MAGA Mondays
The Iran war exposes deep rifts within the MAGA movement, revealing internal 'civil wars' among right-wing media figures and raising questions about Trump's leadership and the Republican Party's embrace of controversial figures.
Tim Miller: “America First” Suddenly Doesn’t Know What to Say
Tim Miller argues that the Trump administration's actions in Iran expose a deep incoherence in its foreign policy and are causing a significant fracture within the 'America First' MAGA base.
Trump Can’t Control His Own Base on Iran War
The hosts analyze the unexpected and widespread discomfort within the MAGA movement regarding a new war in Iran, revealing internal divisions and a potential political liability for Trump.
Is This Republican Senator Too Normal for Republicans? (w/ Eric Benson)
Texas's Republican Senate primary reveals a profound shift in voter priorities, where legislative effectiveness is a liability and scandal-plagued 'fighters' are preferred over traditional politicians.
The GOP Dismantled Its Own Humanitarian Legacy (w/ Peter Wehner) | The Mona Charen Show
Peter Wehner and Mona Charen discuss how the Trump administration dismantled the GOP's humanitarian legacy, particularly PEPFAR, and analyze the psychological underpinnings of MAGA support and the effectiveness of civil resistance.
The GOP Retirement Wave Is Here
A significant wave of Republican retirements from Congress is underway, driven by anticipated minority status, Trump's absolute control over the House agenda, and a resulting inability for members to pursue their policy priorities.
JD Vance Just Got BOOED at the Olympics!
JD Vance faced widespread booing at the Winter Olympics, signaling a broader public and institutional pushback against the current political climate and figures like him, contrasting sharply with MAGA media's 'snowflake' outrage over global superstar Bad Bunny.
Gavin Newsom Just NUKED Benny Johnson on Twitter
This episode dissects the chaotic world of political influencers, from Gavin Newsom's viral tweet targeting Benny Johnson to the internal feuds and rebranding efforts shaping the MAGA media landscape.
Trump Doesn’t Have a Strategy. He’s Just Dumb. | The Next Level
This episode dissects Trump's foreign policy actions in Venezuela and his rhetoric on Greenland, arguing they stem from personal impulse rather than strategic doctrine, exposing deep rifts within the Republican party and eroding America's global standing.
Dark Horse Predictions for 2026! Is Kash Patel on Borrowed Time?
Bulwark hosts lay out their bold, often cynical, predictions for 2026, from Trump's health and foreign policy to MAGA infighting, House dysfunction, and the unexpected return of Liz Cheney.
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