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Trump's War Could Cost Him EVERYTHING (w/ Nicholas Kristof) | The Bulwark Podcast
Iran WarGeopoliticsUS Foreign Policy

Trump's War Could Cost Him EVERYTHING (w/ Nicholas Kristof) | The Bulwark Podcast

Nicholas Kristof and Tim Miller dissect the catastrophic geopolitical and economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing it has weakened US strategic positions, empowered hardline regimes, and exacerbated global crises, all while highlighting the domestic political implications for the US.

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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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Trump’s Iran Endgame Fantasy | Shield of the Republic
US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictMilitary Strategy

Trump’s Iran Endgame Fantasy | Shield of the Republic

This analysis dissects the US President's flawed Iran strategy, revealing the high risks and unclear objectives of potential military ground operations and the broader implications for US credibility and regional stability.

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This is Beyond Mere Incompetence (w/ Robert Kagan) | The Bulwark Podcast
US Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsIran Conflict

This is Beyond Mere Incompetence (w/ Robert Kagan) | The Bulwark Podcast

Robert Kagan details how the ongoing US military action in Iran, initiated under the Trump administration, is dismantling the post-WWII global order, isolating the US, and empowering rivals like China and Russia.

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The 5 Most Unhinged Things Trump Said in One Cabinet Meeting
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The 5 Most Unhinged Things Trump Said in One Cabinet Meeting

Hosts Sam Stein and Andrew Egger dissect a recent Trump cabinet meeting, ranking the five most 'unhinged' and factually dubious statements made by the former president and his allies, from Sharpie rants to alarming claims about nuclear weapons and NATO.

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Iran War Could Trigger a Global Terror Wave | Shield of the Republic
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsMilitary Strategy

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.

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Europe Is Planning for a Post-America World (w/ Fiona Hill) | The Bulwark Podcast
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Europe Is Planning for a Post-America World (w/ Fiona Hill) | The Bulwark Podcast

Fiona Hill details how Europe is actively preparing for a post-America world, driven by US unreliability and Trump's disruptive foreign policy, leading to a "rupture" in global alliances and potential nuclear proliferation.

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