Democratic Norms
Discover key takeaways from 9 podcast episodes about this topic.
$5 Gas Is Just the Beginning. It Gets MUCH Worse. | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the escalating political 'winner-take-all' mentality, from partisan redistricting to the potentially catastrophic global economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing for aggressive, persuasive political action.
Trump's Path of Destruction | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects how former President Trump's actions and rhetoric are systematically dismantling America's global alliances and democratic norms, from NATO to the Middle East, and the alarming rise of illiberalism both domestically and abroad.
The Darkest State of the Union in Years (w/ Susan Glasser) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects Donald Trump's State of the Union address as a performative, policy-empty spectacle, highlighting his administration's escalating attacks on free speech, democratic norms, and media independence, while pursuing contradictory foreign policies.
The Crime Was Horrific. The Cover-Up Is Shameful. | The Next Level
This episode dissects alleged government cover-ups, judicial partisanship, and the weaponization of political power, highlighting how these actions undermine democratic institutions and accountability.
Trump’s DHS Is Eating Itself Alive | Secret Podcast Preview
The Bulwark hosts dissect the internal chaos and public perception battle within Trump's DHS, highlighting the strategic blunders of political appointees versus career officials and the broader implications for American democracy.
BREAKING: MAJOR update on whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard
Senator Mark Warner details the suppression of a whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard and expresses alarm over her involvement in 2020 election ballot scrutiny, framing it as part of a broader effort to undermine election integrity.
LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump Officials TURN AGAINST Each Other
The podcast dissects internal conflicts within the Trump administration, its controversial immigration tactics, and Trump's inconsistent policy stances, arguing these actions undermine democratic norms and global standing.
World BOOS As Trump Goes INSANE In UNHINGED Move
Trump's second term descends into chaos with threats to invade Greenland, weaponized federal agents in Minneapolis, and corrupt pardons, while an interview reveals Tucker Carlson's calculated embrace of extremism to dominate conservative media.
Trump Says We “Shouldn’t Even Have an Election.”
Donald Trump's 'joke' about canceling elections is framed not as a casual remark, but as a deliberate tactic that normalizes authoritarian ideas and tests the boundaries of political acceptability, echoing a broader pattern of 'half-irony' on the political right.