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Even Megyn Kelly Calls Trump’s Presidency a “Five-Alarm Fire” (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
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Even Megyn Kelly Calls Trump’s Presidency a “Five-Alarm Fire” (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the escalating Iran conflict, the DHS shutdown, and the severe economic repercussions, framing the Trump administration's actions as a 'five-alarm fire' due to congressional inaction and presidential disengagement.

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The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Bulwark on Sunday
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The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Bulwark on Sunday

This episode dissects the severe economic fallout of a hypothetical Trump-initiated war with Iran, revealing how pre-existing fragilities like inflation and stagnant job growth are exacerbated by disrupted oil supplies and destroyed infrastructure.

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A Monthlong Closure of Hormuz Will Bankrupt Countries (w/ Sal Mercogliano)
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A Monthlong Closure of Hormuz Will Bankrupt Countries (w/ Sal Mercogliano)

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade choke point, is now under de facto Iranian control, leading to economic disruption, humanitarian crises for seafarers, and a potential restructuring of global trade patterns if the closure persists.

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BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases
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BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases

Hosts Tim Miller and Jonathan Vlass discuss the immediate and severe global economic fallout from the escalating Iran war, driven by a massive spike in crude oil prices and Trump's unexpected doubling down on the conflict.

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BREAKING: Jobs Report Shows MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy
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BREAKING: Jobs Report Shows MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy

A new jobs report reveals significant losses and a slowing economy, exacerbated by the administration's Middle East war and trade policies, creating a 'handcuffed' Federal Reserve scenario with looming inflation and political fallout.

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