Bulwark Takes
Sen. Kennedy Tried to Dunk… And Got Schooled Instead (w/ David Bier)
David Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute, details how Senator John Kennedy's attempt to discredit him with out-of-context social media posts backfired, while highlighting the significant economic benefits of immigration and the extreme nature of current anti-immigrant policies.
Tim, JVL, and Katie Couric: Trump, Iran and Manosphere Drama
Katie Couric joins Tim Miller and JVL to dissect the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, its domestic political fallout, and the 'manosphere's' surprising reaction to the conflict.
Rand Paul Could Wreck Trump’s DHS Plan (w/ Neera Tanden) | The Bulwark Podcast
Neera Tanden and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's chaotic DHS appointment, the self-inflicted economic downturn, and the escalating, unplanned war in Iran, highlighting a systemic lack of accountability and strategic foresight.
Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group
Focus group data reveals a growing segment of Trump's 2024 voters express regret and disappointment, driven by economic concerns, unfulfilled promises, and the handling of the Epstein files, while Democrats show surprising shifts in views on personal safety and institutional trust.
Is Tim Cook the Worst of All Tech CEOs? (w/ Scott Galloway) | The Bulwark Podcast
Scott Galloway argues that economic activism through unsubscribing from major tech services is the most impactful way to influence corporate behavior and political outcomes, while also dissecting the precarious state of the US economy and the true social risks of AI.
BREAKING: Massive Jobs Revision Clouds Jan. Gains (w/ Paul Krugman)
Despite strong January job numbers, a significant downward revision of last year's job growth, coupled with political interference in the Federal Reserve and economically damaging immigration policies, paints a concerning picture for the US economy.
Global Investors Are Quietly Dumping U.S. Assets
The US economy, while not a 'hellscape,' is underperforming, marked by low consumer confidence, significant layoffs across diverse sectors, and a growing 'sell America' trend among global investors due to political instability and an unpredictable trade policy.
Trump Looks Unwell on the World Stage (w/ Mike Murphy) | The Bulwark Podcast
Veteran political strategist Mike Murphy and host Tim Miller dissect Donald Trump's erratic international behavior, the Republican Party's complicity, and the dangerous 'short-termism' driving current economic and political decisions.
Trump’s “Economy” Speech Went off the Rails
An economist dissects Donald Trump's Detroit Economic Club speech, revealing how his economic claims are misleading and his proposed policies are either illegal, ineffective, or counterproductive to affordability.
Debunking MAGA Myths about the Economy (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Mona Charen Show
This episode dissects common MAGA economic claims, revealing how policies like tariffs and political interference in the Federal Reserve actively harm US manufacturing, agriculture, and overall economic stability, often exacerbating the very problems they claim to solve.
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