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Trump & Hegseth Ignored Experts—Then Tried to Run a War (w/ Tom Nichols) | Command Post
Foreign PolicyMilitary StrategyNational Security
Apr 8, 2026

Trump & Hegseth Ignored Experts—Then Tried to Run a War (w/ Tom Nichols) | Command Post

Experts dissect the Trump administration's disastrous handling of the US-Iran conflict, revealing a 'one-sided ceasefire' and strategic incompetence driven by a disregard for expertise and a 'Pentagon purge' of experienced officers.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
🚨Emergency UPDATE: LARGEST DAY OF WAR YET
Iran conflictDonald Trump's foreign policyGeopolitics
Apr 7, 2026

🚨Emergency UPDATE: LARGEST DAY OF WAR YET

Hosts Adam Mockler and Ahmed Baba critically analyze Trump's chaotic Iran strategy, his genocidal rhetoric, and the resulting fracturing of his political base, highlighting the severe economic and geopolitical consequences.

The Adam Mockler Show
The Adam Mockler Show
Col. Jacques Baud: Iran HAMMERS Israel AND GCC Countries After US-Israel Attacks on Key Facilities
GeopoliticsIran-US relationsIran-Israel conflict
Apr 6, 2026

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran HAMMERS Israel AND GCC Countries After US-Israel Attacks on Key Facilities

Colonel Jacques Baud dissects a recent US-Israeli operation in Iran, revealing a critical asymmetry in conflict perception and a Western leadership resorting to escalation and 'mafia-style' negotiations due to a lack of strategic foresight.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Financial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!
GeopoliticsGlobal EconomyEnergy Security
Apr 6, 2026

Financial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!

An economist warns of an impending global famine and semiconductor crisis within months due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the Middle East conflict, attributing current geopolitical instability to narcissistic leadership and systemic fragility.

The Diary Of A CEO
The Diary Of A CEO
U.S. F-15 DOWNED Over Iran, Rescue Mission ONGOING. Trump GLOATS Over Bombed Iranian Bridge!!
US-Iran ConflictMilitary SpendingDefense Budget
Apr 4, 2026

U.S. F-15 DOWNED Over Iran, Rescue Mission ONGOING. Trump GLOATS Over Bombed Iranian Bridge!!

The Young Turks hosts dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, Trump's controversial military budget, and the internal political turmoil, highlighting a critical disconnect between government actions and public sentiment.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 4/2/26
Iran WarDonald TrumpForeign Policy
Apr 3, 2026

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 4/2/26

The hosts dissect Donald Trump's 'disastrous' address and escalating Iran war, detailing his 'incoherent' actions, the economic fallout, and the erosion of US alliances, while highlighting Iran's effective counter-propaganda.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Doctor WARNS of Trump-RFK Jr. Health EMERGENCY | PoliticsGirl
US Healthcare SystemHealthcare PolicyPolitical Leadership
Apr 1, 2026

Doctor WARNS of Trump-RFK Jr. Health EMERGENCY | PoliticsGirl

A leading surgeon and healthcare advocate warns that the US healthcare system is in a 'sewer' due to political mismanagement, unqualified leadership, and a profit-first model, urging citizens to elect informed representatives to avert a national health crisis.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Lindsey Graham DEMANDS 'IWO JIMA' Level Sacrifice
US Foreign PolicyMilitary InterventionLindsey Graham
Mar 23, 2026

Lindsey Graham DEMANDS 'IWO JIMA' Level Sacrifice

Lindsey Graham advocates for a military operation on Iran's Kharg Island, comparing it to the brutal Battle of Iwo Jima, while hosts critique this stance as reckless and driven by an 'old men's' legacy obsession.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
The Easy Part of the Iran War Is Over | The Bulwark Podcast
US Foreign PolicyIran-US RelationsNational Security
Mar 20, 2026

The Easy Part of the Iran War Is Over | The Bulwark Podcast

The escalating US-Iran conflict has exposed critical vulnerabilities in American homeland security, strained key alliances, and revealed a profound lack of strategic planning for its long-term geopolitical and economic fallout.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Second F-35 Down - Iran War Spirals Into DEVASTATING New Phase
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsMilitary Strategy
Mar 20, 2026

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Second F-35 Down - Iran War Spirals Into DEVASTATING New Phase

Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, exposing critical military miscalculations, economic vulnerabilities, and the profound disconnect between political rhetoric and battlefield realities.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Private Equity's Favorite Democrat w/ David Dayen | MR Live
Housing PolicyPrivate EquityDemocratic Party Strategy
Mar 16, 2026

Private Equity's Favorite Democrat w/ David Dayen | MR Live

The Majority Report dissects a bipartisan housing bill, exposing how a rising Democratic leader signals allegiance to private equity, and critiques the party's emerging 'anti-tax' strategy.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
JD Vance Knows the Iran War Is a Disaster—But Can’t Say It (w/ Tom Nichols) | The Bulwark Podcast
Iran WarTrump AdministrationForeign Policy
Mar 13, 2026

JD Vance Knows the Iran War Is a Disaster—But Can’t Say It (w/ Tom Nichols) | The Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic and ill-conceived Iran war, highlighting its strategic blunders, economic fallout, and the dangerous lack of competent leadership and internal dissent.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
Voter SuppressionSave America ActVoter ID
Mar 12, 2026

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians

Roland Martin and guests expose the multi-faceted Republican strategy to suppress votes and dismantle cultural institutions, highlighting the critical role of experienced leadership and the urgent need for voter mobilization.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday
Political CommunicationVoter BehaviorCommunity Building
Mar 8, 2026

Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday

Sarah Longwell unveils her new book, 'How to Eat an Elephant One Voter at a Time,' detailing critical shifts in political communication, the power of community, and strategic insights for Democrats to effectively counter Trumpism.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran STRIKES Again! US “Eye” Destroyed as Missiles OBLITERATE Israel & Gulf
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy
Mar 8, 2026

Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran STRIKES Again! US “Eye” Destroyed as Missiles OBLITERATE Israel & Gulf

Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik dissects the escalating Middle East conflict, alleging US and Israeli aggression, the destruction of critical defense systems, and the potential for mass casualties from water infrastructure attacks.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
LIVE: Iraq and Afghanistan Vets BREAK SILENCE on TRUMP WAR
Veteran AffairsMilitary PolicyWar Powers
Mar 7, 2026

LIVE: Iraq and Afghanistan Vets BREAK SILENCE on TRUMP WAR

Combat veterans Fred Wellman and Dr. Kiyan Hunter deliver a scathing critique of current political leadership's cavalier approach to military conflict and the systemic neglect of veteran welfare, contrasting it with the solemnity of past administrations.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Police REVOLT Against Zohran Mamdani FOR REJECTING Charges Against Thugs SNOWBALL AMBUSHING Police!
Police brutalityDefund the policeLaw enforcement
Feb 26, 2026

Police REVOLT Against Zohran Mamdani FOR REJECTING Charges Against Thugs SNOWBALL AMBUSHING Police!

New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani faces severe backlash for downplaying an incident where police officers were assaulted with ice and rocks, framing it as a mere 'snowball fight' and refusing to press charges, which critics argue undermines law enforcement and endangers public safety.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
'I'm Gonna Have To Live With It..." Brian Tyler Cohen's Obama Interview + Trans Shooters Debate
Political InterviewsMedia BiasMass Shootings
Feb 16, 2026

'I'm Gonna Have To Live With It..." Brian Tyler Cohen's Obama Interview + Trans Shooters Debate

Piers Morgan debates the media's selective outrage, the complexities of mass shootings, and the perceived decline in Democratic political leadership, drawing on a controversial Obama interview and a discussion on trans shooters.

Piers Morgan Uncensored
Piers Morgan Uncensored
AOC's DISASTROUS Foreign Policy Debut In Munich
US Foreign PolicyPolitical LeadershipPresidential Candidacy
Feb 16, 2026

AOC's DISASTROUS Foreign Policy Debut In Munich

AOC's foreign policy debut in Munich revealed a lack of depth and confidence, drawing sharp criticism from hosts who contrasted her performance with other rising political figures.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
🚨 BREAKING: Labour MPs To Force Starmer To RESIGN Over Epstein Scandal
UK PoliticsLabour PartyKeir Starmer
Feb 5, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Labour MPs To Force Starmer To RESIGN Over Epstein Scandal

Labour MPs and opposition parties are reportedly moving to force Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation following his apology over the Peter Mandelson-Epstein scandal, with the host asserting Starmer's dishonesty and the government's compromised security.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
FURIOUS Sheriff BREAKS SILENCE After Trump’s ICE Murder | On Democracy
Law Enforcement MisconductFederal AgenciesPublic Trust
Jan 31, 2026

FURIOUS Sheriff BREAKS SILENCE After Trump’s ICE Murder | On Democracy

A Michigan Sheriff and gubernatorial candidate critiques the Trump administration's blurring of 'law enforcement' with military actions and the erosion of public trust through federal agent misconduct and political spin.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Putin Won Davos Without Even Showing Up (w/ Caolan Robertson)
Ukraine WarGeopoliticsEuropean Security
Jan 21, 2026

Putin Won Davos Without Even Showing Up (w/ Caolan Robertson)

While Kyiv faces a catastrophic winter and European leaders gather in Davos, the focus has shifted from Ukraine to Trump's potential actions, inadvertently benefiting Russia and weakening NATO.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights MovementRacismDiscrimination
Jan 20, 2026

Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Xernona Clayton recounts her defining moments fighting racism, her intimate work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and her unexpected role in changing a KKK Grand Dragon's heart.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: MLK Memorial Foundation wreath laying ceremony
Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementSocial Justice
Jan 19, 2026

LIVE: MLK Memorial Foundation wreath laying ceremony

This wreath-laying ceremony at the MLK Memorial serves as a powerful call to action, reminding attendees that Dr. King's fight for justice, democracy, hope, and love remains an ongoing responsibility for all generations.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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