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Holy Smokes: The FBI Just Came for Will Sommer | The Trio
Right-Wing MediaPolitical CommentaryFBI

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.

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America Is Running an Experiment on Itself (w/ Derek Thompson) | Bulwark Podcast
PoliticsCorruptionJudiciary

America Is Running an Experiment on Itself (w/ Derek Thompson) | Bulwark Podcast

Derek Thompson joins Tim Miller to discuss the alarming rise of 'vice maxing' in politics, the evolving economic and moral implications of AI, and the puzzling decline in happiness across the Anglosphere.

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Tim Miller Reads Mean Reddit Posts | Tim's a Streamer Now
US PoliticsDonald TrumpEconomic Policy

Tim Miller Reads Mean Reddit Posts | Tim's a Streamer Now

Tim Miller offers sharp political commentary, critiques Trump's economic and war rhetoric, defends the 'get stuff done' approach to policy, and addresses personal criticisms while advocating for pragmatic Democratic strategies and youth engagement.

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Trump’s Truth Social Account Is a Cry for Help | Tim's a Streamer Now!
US PoliticsElectionsDemocratic Party

Trump’s Truth Social Account Is a Cry for Help | Tim's a Streamer Now!

Tim Miller offers sharp political analysis on Democratic Senate fundraising, dissects Donald Trump's erratic Truth Social posts, and defends engaging with controversial figures like Hassan Piker, all while sharing personal 'bad takes' on cultural issues.

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Trump’s Frightening Late-Night Posting Spree (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast
US PoliticsForeign PolicyIran

Trump’s Frightening Late-Night Posting Spree (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Michael Weiss dissect Trump's erratic late-night social media activity, the complex US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, and the surprising political upset in Hungary, highlighting shifts in global alliances and domestic political vulnerabilities.

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Why is Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Posting Insane Gibberish?
Conservative MediaConspiracy TheoriesAI-Generated Content

Why is Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Posting Insane Gibberish?

The Bulwark trio dissects the bizarre social media activities of Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, and Candace Owens, highlighting the escalating absurdity and conspiracy theories within conservative media.

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Trump’s Iran War Narrative Doesn’t Match Reality (w/ Laura Rozen & Sonny Bunch) | Bulwark Podcast
Trump administrationIran policyForeign policy

Trump’s Iran War Narrative Doesn’t Match Reality (w/ Laura Rozen & Sonny Bunch) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy, highlighting a lack of expertise and conflicting interests, then pivots to a critical examination of AI's dystopian impact on society and media consolidation.

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Gavin Newsom Just NUKED Benny Johnson on Twitter
Political CommentarySocial MediaInfluencer Culture

Gavin Newsom Just NUKED Benny Johnson on Twitter

This episode dissects the chaotic world of political influencers, from Gavin Newsom's viral tweet targeting Benny Johnson to the internal feuds and rebranding efforts shaping the MAGA media landscape.

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