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Trump Just Hung Scott Jennings Out to Dry
Conservative commentators who initially championed a 'total victory' in a recent Iran conflict rapidly shifted their narratives and rationalized President Trump's eventual de-escalation and negotiation, exposing a pattern of intellectual dishonesty.
Trump Is Nodding Off in the Meetings That Run the World | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts dissect the disastrous implications of Trump's Iran 'deal' and the political contortions of his Republican allies, revealing a landscape of corruption and strategic miscalculation.
Trump’s Weak, Sad, and Embarrassing Weekend (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the perceived failures of the Trump administration's Iran deal and the 'grotesque' White House UFC event, highlighting a weekend of diplomatic weakness and cultural degradation.
The Most Insane White House Meeting Ever? (w/ Jon Favreau)
Jon Favreau and Tim Miller dissect Trump's chaotic approach to the Iran deal, the shocking details of a White House Situation Room meeting on the Epstein files, and the strategic dilemmas facing Democrats for the 2028 election.
The Dumbest President in U.S. History: The Highlight Reel
This episode compiles a 'highlight reel' of Donald Trump's most criticized gaffes, contradictions, and perceived lies, framed by the host as evidence of his 'stupidity' and 'demagoguery' across various political and economic issues.
Even Republicans Hate Trump’s America 250 Lineup | MAGA Mondays
The hosts dissect the chaotic failure of Trump's 'America 250' celebration, the bizarre internal politics of the Proud Boys, Greg Bovino's open association with European neo-Nazis, and the unfolding drama of James Fishback's campaign and ex-girlfriend's 'revenge tour.'
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.
America Looks Weak Right Now (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident, the ongoing Iran War, and Trump's declining political standing, arguing that America's global position and domestic political landscape are in flux.
We Don't Kink Shame, But... | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts dissect recent political scandals and chaotic foreign policy, using 'no kink shaming' as a sarcastic lens to expose hypocrisy and incompetence in the MAGA sphere.
This War Is Way More Complicated Than You Think (w/ Jason Burke) | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the complexities of the ongoing Iran war, critiquing media coverage, analyzing geopolitical ripple effects, and tracing the historical roots of modern terrorism back to the 1970s.
Iran War Could Trigger a Global Terror Wave | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the US-Iran conflict, criticizing both media coverage and the administration's communication while emphasizing the brutal nature of the Iranian regime and the long-term strategic challenges.
JD Vance Knows the Iran War Is a Disaster—But Can’t Say It (w/ Tom Nichols) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic and ill-conceived Iran war, highlighting its strategic blunders, economic fallout, and the dangerous lack of competent leadership and internal dissent.
Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
A self-proclaimed 'data republican' with a history of misinterpreting facts is pushing a convoluted conspiracy theory alleging Punchbowl News controls Senator John Thune, leading to real-world consequences despite its absurdity.
Did Taxpayers Just Fund Kash Patel’s Olympic Getaway?
From Kash Patel's taxpayer-funded Olympic beer chugging to Tucker Carlson's botched Israeli interview and a Florida candidate faking arson, this episode exposes the absurd and hypocritical antics of prominent right-wing figures.
Is George W. Bush a Coward—Or Just Wrong?
The hosts dissect George W. Bush's recent Substack essay on George Washington, arguing it's a weak, apologetic response to current political threats and a symptom of a broader failure among establishment figures to confront authoritarianism directly.
BREAKING: Vance Says ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good Deserves Gratitude
JD Vance's press briefing defending an ICE agent who killed Renee Good is framed as a 'sickening and appalling performance' by the hosts, who argue it was a calculated political maneuver devoid of empathy and built on lies.
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