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Netanyahu Bet Everything on Trump—And Lost (w/ Andrew Fox) | Mona Charen Show
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy

Netanyahu Bet Everything on Trump—And Lost (w/ Andrew Fox) | Mona Charen Show

Andrew Fox and Mona Charen dissect the geopolitical missteps of Netanyahu's reliance on Trump, the ineffectiveness of the recent Iran deal, and the distorted global narrative surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Tim Miller and Ta-Nehisi Coates Clash Over Obama’s Speech | Bulwark Podcast
Obama's LegacyUS Foreign PolicyElectoral Politics

Tim Miller and Ta-Nehisi Coates Clash Over Obama’s Speech | Bulwark Podcast

Ta-Nehisi Coates and Tim Miller engage in a sharp debate on Barack Obama's legacy, the Democratic Party's foreign policy narratives, and the political efficacy of 'woke' language, challenging conventional wisdom on electoral strategy and moral conviction.

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Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
US Foreign PolicyMiddle East ConflictTrump Administration

Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's erratic foreign policy, the controversial nominations of Todd Blanch and Bill Py, Pete Hegseth's D-Day gaffe, and the media's role in perpetuating political bubbles and conspiracy theories.

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The Next Level LIVE: Texas Primary Results! Megyn Kelly Turns on Trump?!
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The Next Level LIVE: Texas Primary Results! Megyn Kelly Turns on Trump?!

The Texas Republican primary results reveal a deep embrace of 'vice signaling' and Trump's endorsement, with voters choosing a scandal-plagued candidate over a long-serving incumbent, while broader political trends show a rise of non-traditional figures and a growing 'America First, Israel Worst' bloc.

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Trump Is Getting a TERRIBLE Deal (w/ Ben Rhodes) | The Bulwark Podcast
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Trump Is Getting a TERRIBLE Deal (w/ Ben Rhodes) | The Bulwark Podcast

Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, dissects the catastrophic consequences of Trump's Iran policy, arguing his 'deal' is a costly re-negotiation of a superior agreement that strengthened Iran and alienated US allies.

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This War Is Way More Complicated Than You Think (w/ Jason Burke) | Shield of the Republic
Iran WarGeopoliticsMedia Criticism

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.

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Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level
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Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level

The Bulwark hosts debate the 'stove touching' theory, arguing that current geopolitical and economic crises, exacerbated by political leadership, are a necessary but dangerous learning moment for the American public.

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Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast Preview
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Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast Preview

The Bulwark hosts dissect the shifting landscape of Democratic political strategy, the unexpected impact of a potential Middle East war on the Republican party, and the surprising resignation of a controversial figure.

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Former General Gives Brutally Honest Iran War Assessment | Command Post
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Former General Gives Brutally Honest Iran War Assessment | Command Post

General Mark Hertling and Ben Parker dissect the ongoing Iran war, highlighting the critical mismatch between US kinetic military objectives and Iran's asymmetric political and economic warfare, emphasizing the lack of a clear US end state.

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Hanging with Tim Miller
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Hanging with Tim Miller

Tim Miller hosts an unscripted live stream, offering candid reactions to political news, media figures, and personal anecdotes, while reflecting on the challenges of engaging diverse political viewpoints.

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BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases
GeopoliticsOil MarketsInflation

BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases

Hosts Tim Miller and Jonathan Vlass discuss the immediate and severe global economic fallout from the escalating Iran war, driven by a massive spike in crude oil prices and Trump's unexpected doubling down on the conflict.

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America's New Defense Strategy is Nonsense | Shield of the Republic
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America's New Defense Strategy is Nonsense | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects the US's 'unserious' National Defense Strategy, Trump's 'tacoing' on Greenland, and the implications of China's military purge and potential action against Iran, highlighting a world increasingly defined by disorder and US fatigue.

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