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Netanyahu's Gamble Blew Up In His Face (w/ Michael Weiss) | Bulwark Podcast
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Netanyahu's Gamble Blew Up In His Face (w/ Michael Weiss) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode exposes how Trump's 'deal' with Iran is strategically worse than the JCPOA, alienating allies like Israel and empowering the IRGC, while a Montana congressional candidate highlights the Democratic Party's missteps in connecting with working-class voters.

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

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Trump's Path of Destruction | Shield of the Republic
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Trump's Path of Destruction | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects how former President Trump's actions and rhetoric are systematically dismantling America's global alliances and democratic norms, from NATO to the Middle East, and the alarming rise of illiberalism both domestically and abroad.

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Tucker Says Trump Believes the Iran War Polls at 90%
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Tucker Says Trump Believes the Iran War Polls at 90%

Tim Miller dissects Donald Trump's perceived rationale for military action in Iran, arguing it's driven by personal financial interests and a misinformed belief in overwhelming public support.

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Where Does the Iran War Go From Here?
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Where Does the Iran War Go From Here?

A retired Lieutenant General and a political analyst break down the military realities, logistical constraints, and domestic political implications of the escalating conflict with Iran.

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Putin, Bone Saw, and Gnomes: Inside Trump’s ‘Peace’ Board (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast
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Putin, Bone Saw, and Gnomes: Inside Trump’s ‘Peace’ Board (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy, from a Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs to the perplexing 'Board of Peace' and the precarious state of US-European alliances amid escalating tensions with Iran and Russia.

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