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Tim Miller, JVL and Katie Couric on Iran, Airport Lines, CBS and More
Iran WarGeopoliticsEconomic Impact

Tim Miller, JVL and Katie Couric on Iran, Airport Lines, CBS and More

This episode dissects the Trump administration's Iran war strategy, its economic ripple effects, allegations of insider trading on government actions, and the political fallout of the DHS funding standoff, alongside a critical public health message on colorectal cancer.

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Measles Outbreaks Are Changing Minds—Fast (w/ Therese Vogel)
Measles outbreaksVaccine hesitancyPublic health

Measles Outbreaks Are Changing Minds—Fast (w/ Therese Vogel)

As measles outbreaks resurface, a nurse and 'Grandparents for Vaccines' advocate shares her sister's lifelong struggle with measles-induced disability, revealing how personal stories are now critical to overcoming collective amnesia and vaccine misinformation.

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Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast
US politicsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party

Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast

Political strategists Rick Wilson and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, exposing GOP hypocrisy, Democratic strategic missteps, and the alarming erosion of free speech and public health under MAGA influence.

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RFK Jr. Is Letting Measles Come Back
Public HealthVaccine HesitancyMeasles Outbreak

RFK Jr. Is Letting Measles Come Back

Measles, once nearly eradicated, is making a dangerous comeback in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates and a politically charged environment that undermines public health efforts.

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Trump Cuts Cabinet Meeting Short, Dodges Questions
Political StrategyEconomic PolicyHousing Market

Trump Cuts Cabinet Meeting Short, Dodges Questions

Donald Trump's recent cabinet meeting was unusually short, lacked press questions, and featured controversial statements on housing, interest rates, and public health, signaling potential political anxiety and a shift in policy messaging.

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