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Netanyahu Bet Everything on Trump—And Lost (w/ Andrew Fox) | Mona Charen Show
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Netanyahu Bet Everything on Trump—And Lost (w/ Andrew Fox) | Mona Charen Show

Andrew Fox and Mona Charen dissect the geopolitical missteps of Netanyahu's reliance on Trump, the ineffectiveness of the recent Iran deal, and the distorted global narrative surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Trump is Drowning Us in Lies—On Purpose (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast
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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.

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The Dumbest President in U.S. History: The Highlight Reel
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The Dumbest President in U.S. History: The Highlight Reel

This episode compiles a 'highlight reel' of Donald Trump's most criticized gaffes, contradictions, and perceived lies, framed by the host as evidence of his 'stupidity' and 'demagoguery' across various political and economic issues.

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For the First Time Since WWII, Moscow Is Under Attack (w/ Marc Bennetts) | Shield of the Republic
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For the First Time Since WWII, Moscow Is Under Attack (w/ Marc Bennetts) | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects the unpredictable nature of US foreign policy under Trump, the hollowing out of American diplomacy, and offers a grim, first-hand account of Russia's descent into authoritarianism and the pervasive impact of state propaganda.

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Lindsey Graham Berated Denmark’s Prime Minister (w/ Frank Dikötter) | Shield of the Republic
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Lindsey Graham Berated Denmark’s Prime Minister (w/ Frank Dikötter) | Shield of the Republic

This episode exposes the fragility of US alliances under populist pressures and re-evaluates the true origins of the Chinese Communist Party's rise, challenging long-held Western narratives.

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Tim Miller: Bannon’s Bluff Will Backfire
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Tim Miller: Bannon’s Bluff Will Backfire

Tim Miller asserts that Steve Bannon's threats of voter intimidation for the 2026 midterm elections are fake bluster designed to backfire by motivating opposition.

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Law Enforcement Reckons With ICE Fallout
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Law Enforcement Reckons With ICE Fallout

A unique focus group of Trump and Harris-voting law enforcement officers reveals deep divisions and surprising common ground on ICE tactics, police shootings, and the erosion of professional standards.

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The Worst Interview of the Trump Administration So Far
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The Worst Interview of the Trump Administration So Far

The host dissects Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's 'embarrassing' attempts to justify former President Trump's threats against Europe over Greenland, highlighting the administration's aggressive and illogical foreign policy stance.

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