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From Unconditional Surrender to…Whatever This Is (David French & Rep. Subramanyam) | Bulwark Podcast
US-Iran ConflictForeign PolicyExecutive Power

From Unconditional Surrender to…Whatever This Is (David French & Rep. Subramanyam) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the chaotic and strategically flawed US-Iran conflict under Trump, highlighting the degradation of military integrity, the weaponization of the DOJ, and the broader erosion of democratic norms.

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Trump Loyalty Is Breaking Texas Republicans (w/ Rep. Lizzie Fletcher)
Texas politicsGerrymanderingRedistricting

Trump Loyalty Is Breaking Texas Republicans (w/ Rep. Lizzie Fletcher)

Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher details how Republican subservience to Donald Trump is fracturing the party's traditional brand and creating unprecedented opportunities for Democrats in Texas elections, despite aggressive gerrymandering efforts.

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82-Year-Old Democrat NUKES Ted Cruz Online
Political Social Media StrategyDemocratic Party PoliticsVirginia State Politics

82-Year-Old Democrat NUKES Ted Cruz Online

An 82-year-old Virginia state senator, Louise Lucas, is redefining Democratic social media strategy by aggressively trolling Republicans and employing internet memes, prompting a debate within the party about adopting a more combative online persona.

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Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show
2026 Midterm ElectionsPolitical ForecastingHouse of Representatives

Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show

Dave Wasserman, an editor at the Cook Political Report, analyzes why the 2026 midterm elections will not replicate the 'blue wave' of 2018, citing shifts in the political landscape, economic factors, and strategic differences.

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