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Trump is Drowning Us in Lies—On Purpose (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how the Trump administration employs a 'firehose of falsehoods' strategy to obscure reality in foreign policy and domestic issues, prioritizing online engagement over real-world outcomes or human impact.
Ebola Is Back. Hantavirus Is Spreading. Time to Watch These Movies.
As Ebola and Hantavirus spread, this episode dissects how three virus-themed movies—'And the Band Played On,' 'Contagion,' and 'Outbreak'—realistically (or unrealistically) portray public health crises, government responses, and societal reactions.
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.
Candace Owens’s Erika Kirk Docuseries Is NUTS
The Bulwark Takes hosts dissect Candace Owens' docuseries on Erika Kirk, exposing its absurd 'evidence' and overt anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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.
Trump Voters Don’t Know What to Believe About the Shooting (w/ Bill Kristol) | Focus Group Podcast
This episode exposes how political tribalism and misinformation prevent consensus on clear facts, as Trump voters struggle to process events like the ICE shooting and Epstein files, while hosts reflect on their own evolving political views.
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