Bulwark Takes
When CBS News Stopped Fighting (w/ John Dickerson) | Bulwark Podcast
John Dickerson and Tim Miller dissect the erosion of trust in media and government, the escalating US-Iran conflict, and the alarming scale of political corruption, arguing that a president's power to wage war and reshape verifiable information poses an existential threat to democracy.
Secret Podcast Preview: The Founders Never Imagined a President This Corrupt, Weak and Stupid
Donald Trump's proposed $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded 'slush fund' to compensate allies and January 6th participants reveals a profound breakdown of democratic norms and highlights the challenge of accountability in a polarized political landscape.
Every Lawyer in America is Laughing at Todd Blanche (w/ Kate Shaw) | Illegal News
The Supreme Court's latest ruling effectively dismantles the Voting Rights Act, while the Department of Justice under the current administration exhibits unprecedented politicization through controversial legal filings and actions.
What the Hell Is Going On With Melania? (w/ Sarah Matthews) | Bulwark on Sunday
A former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary reveals the inner workings of the Trump administration, from Melania's strategic self-preservation to the 'sycophant' culture and Trump's information bubble.
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.
Tom Nichols: There Are 500 Ways This War Goes Wrong | Mona Charen Show
Tom Nichols and Mona Charen dissect the Trump administration's war strategy in Iran, concluding it's a high-stakes gamble lacking planning, allies, and a realistic path to success.
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