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UFC Fighter Calls Michelle Obama a Man at Trump’s Birthday Party | MAGA Mondays
The hosts dissect the controversial UFC event at the White House, highlighting a fighter's derogatory comments, alleged corruption involving Eric Trump, and the political implications of a new Iran deal.
Holy Smokes: The FBI Just Came for Will Sommer | The Trio
The Bulwark Trio dissects the bizarre fringes of right-wing media and politics, from the FBI's social media antics to MAGA influencers' masculinity debates and RFK Jr.'s embrace of questionable 'health' gurus.
The Real Reason Kamala Harris Lost (w/ Rob Flaherty) | Bulwark on Sunday
Rob Flaherty, former Deputy Campaign Manager for Biden and Harris, dissects the 2024 election loss, emphasizing the critical role of candidate 'brand' over policy lists and highlighting AI as the defining issue for future Democratic strategy.
Are Georgia Republicans Already Surrendering To Jon Ossoff? (w/ Greg Bluestein) | Focus Group
Georgia's primary elections reveal widespread voter fatigue, Republican dejection over their Senate candidates against Jon Ossoff, and a complex Democratic gubernatorial race marked by electability concerns and a former Republican's surprising bid.
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Daniel Biss details his successful campaign strategy against a $7 million AIPAC spending blitz in Illinois's 9th congressional district, offering a template for candidates facing similar super PAC interference.
Jasmine Crockett Kicked This Reporter Out. Do Voters Care? (w/ Elaine Godfrey) | The Focus Group
The Texas Democratic Senate primary reveals a deep disconnect between online political drama and on-the-ground voter sentiment, as candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talerico navigate complex electability concerns with highly unconventional, yet authentic, campaign styles.
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.
ShamWow Guy Has America’s Dumbest Campaign Ad
The Bulwark hosts dissect the alarming trend of infomercial pitchmen and 'snake oil salesmen' entering Republican politics, exemplified by figures like the ShamWow Guy, MyPillow's Mike Lindell, and even former officials like Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump himself.
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