Bulwark Takes
The Government Treats Armed Militias Better Than Protesters (w/ Radley Balko)
Radley Balko details how the current administration's response to police shootings and protests has shifted from traditional cover-ups to performative lying, signaling a dangerous disregard for public legitimacy and a preference for fear over trust.
The Government is Telling You Not to Believe Your Eyes
A government official's 'Orwellian' narrative on a fatal ICE shooting directly contradicts clear video evidence, highlighting a disturbing attempt to manipulate public perception and absolve agents of responsibility.
The Minneapolis Shooting Demands a REAL Investigation (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the Minneapolis ICE shooting, arguing the administration's immediate, untruthful narrative and lack of independent investigation are a dangerous pattern eroding public trust and constitutional rights.
A Federal Judge Finally Slams the Brakes on ICE
A federal judge in Minnesota issued a significant ruling restricting ICE tactics against peaceful protesters, while the Justice Department simultaneously subpoenaed state officials for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement, sparking concerns about the weaponization of federal power.
Even Joe Rogan & Tim Dillon Called the Minnesota Shooting Wrong
The host details why the Minnesota shooting of Renee Good was an unjustified 'execution-style killing,' highlighting a surprising consensus among figures like Piers Morgan, Joe Rogan, and Tim Dillon who also deemed it wrong.
Tapper Stops Noem Mid-Lie (w/ Jack Cocchiarella)
This episode dissects Kristi Noem's defense of an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good, highlighting Noem's perceived dishonesty and the broader implications for law enforcement accountability and conservative political strategy.
Tim & JVL: America Used to Know This Was Wrong
Tim Miller and JVL dissect America's desensitization to state violence, contrasting it with historical conservative values and exploring a provocative counterfactual about the January 6th Capitol riot.
Minneapolis Mayor: ICE Flooded Minneapolis With 2,200 Agents (w/ Jacob Frey) | Bulwark Podcast
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey details how ICE deployed over 2,200 agents to the city with an alleged agenda to deport American citizens of Somali descent, leading to a fatal shooting and a profound challenge to local authority and community safety.
The Rogan Crowd Trusted Trump. Oops. (w/ Ryan Grim) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the political fallout from a controversial ICE shooting, Trump's 'gangster' Venezuela oil policy, and the disillusionment of the populist right over the Epstein files, exposing deep rifts in American politics and media narratives.
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