Best Thing As A Dumb Question Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Can’t Stop Dodging The Epstein Question 16:02

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Trump stays silent on Epstein while Mike Johnson pushes the bizarre idea he was an FBI informant. Sarah Longwell and Will Sommer look at the fight over the files in Congress, the backlash in focus groups, and the pressure survivors are putting on Washington to act.By The Bulwark

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Florida Surgeon General’s Dangerous Vaccine Move 12:12

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about 6 hours ago12:12

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Florida’s top doctor is pushing anti-vaccine politics while DeSantis bets big on a move most voters never asked for. Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down the dangerous gamble, the polling, and the growing backlash.By The Bulwark

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LIVE: Did Trump Just Order A Murder at Sea? | Bulwark on Sunday 42:37

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NOTE: The guest had some technical issues with his audio. Join Bill Kristol and Ryan Goodman live as they discuss the U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean, the fallout, and whether it violates international law.By The Bulwark

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Even MEGYN KELLY Admits Trump's Chicago Threats Are Illegal! 11:22

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about 8 hours ago11:22

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Trump posted a meme declaring "war" on Chicago, raising questions about whether he’s joking. Tim and Sam take on what this means, why Megyn Kelly of all people is pushing back, and how blue state governors are preparing for Trump’s authoritarian instincts.By The Bulwark

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38. What Does It Mean to Be a “Good” Man? 34:27

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Also: how can you stop ruminating? This episode originally aired on February 7, 2021.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Idiocracy: Did This "Dumb" Comedy Predict Our Politics? 49:34

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Sarah Longwell, JVL, and Sonny Bunch revisit Mike Judge’s Idiocracy — the 2006 comedy that was supposed to be satire but now feels uncomfortably close to reality. Plus: why Sarah never watched it until now, and why JVL ended the movie feeling depressed instead of entertained.By The Bulwark

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Tim Miller: Comedians Are Popping Trump’s MAGA Bubble 12:44

2 days ago12:44

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Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House to take on Trump’s ‘Department of War’ rebrand, the collapse of his anti-war image, and how comedians from South Park to MAGA comics are skewering his tough-guy act. Watch Deadline: White House — https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house…

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Trump’s WORST Jobs Report Yet, Stagflation Incoming? 13:48

2 days ago13:48

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Tim Miller and Jonathan V. Last break down the latest disastrous jobs report and what it reveals about the state of the U.S. economy under Trump. From manufacturing losses to collapsing construction starts, they explain why the numbers are worse than they look, and how policy choices like tariffs, mass deportations, and federal cuts are fueling the…

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MAGA Media Is Cutting Trump Loose 18:02

3 days ago18:02

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Sam Stein, Will Sommer and Andrew Egger discuss the implosion of MAGA media as several top influencers appear to be turning on Trump. Plus, Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe has a new sting operation targeting Republicans. Read More in Will Sommer's False Flag, "Right-Wing Media Starts Treating Trump Like a Lame Duck"…

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Tim Miller: Congress Is DEAD—Trump Killed It, Republicans Let Him 9:48

3 days ago9:48

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Tim Miller joins Katy Tur to take on the pitiful state of Congress. Why are Republican senators too scared of Trump to use their own power? And how did Laura Loomer — a fringe conspiracy troll — manage to cancel a classified intelligence meeting? Watch Katy Tur Reports on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-live-katy-tur…

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America’s Dark Era Could End in 2029 (w/ Brian Beutler) 56:47

3 days ago56:47

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JVL talks with Brian Beutler about whether liberal democracy can actually be rebuilt after Trump’s attacks on American institutions. They get into Biden’s poor choices, the courts’ failures, and what Democrats need to do before it is too late.By The Bulwark

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GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt Went Full NatCon Crazy 16:31

3 days ago16:31

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Tim Miller talks to Andrew Egger about his day at the National Conservatism Conference. It is on the rise, and it’s getting darker. At their latest conference, GOP figures pushed a “heritage American” caste system, openly embraced authoritarian power grabs, and even flirted with overturning gay marriage. The movement is fractured between Christian …

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JVL & Chris Cillizza on What Happens When Trump Dies 53:24

3 days ago53:24

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JVL sat down with Chris Cillizza for a conversation on Trump’s future, authoritarian politics, JD Vance’s ambitions, Don Jr.’s role, and why pro wrestling explains Trump better than anything else.By The Bulwark

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LIVE REACTION: RFK JR. Faces HEATED Questioning in Senate Hearing 51:19

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate on Thursday—and, well, it was rocky. Under siege already for scaling back government support for vaccines, and for pushing out top leadership at his and other health agencies, Kennedy received a skeptical welcome from members of both parties. At times, it seemed to bother him, as he ac…

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Measles Outbreaks Loom as Florida Scraps Vaccine Mandates 14:22

4 days ago14:22

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Florida could become the first state to scrap vaccine mandates, and experts warn the fallout would be calamitous. Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn examine the health risks and the politics driving this crisis.By The Bulwark

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Epstein Victims Hold Presser; Trump Shrugs It Off as ‘Hoax’ 11:40

4 days ago11:40

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Sam Stein and Joe Perticone talk the battle over releasing the Epstein files, as survivors demand full disclosure and a bipartisan push seeks a vote. Marjorie Taylor Greene turns the Trump Administration's words against them, the Republicans try to stall through the Oversight Committee, and Trump continues to call it a hoax.…

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Tim Miller: Trump’s Health Questions Won’t Go Away 5:41

5 days ago5:41

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Tim Miller joined Chris Hayes to discuss how Donald Trump’s long absence sparked wild online rumors about his health — even claims he was dead. Watch All In With Chris Hayes: https://www.msnbc.com/allBy The Bulwark

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Trump’s Deadline for Putin Was a Joke (w. Caolan Robertson) 12:54

5 days ago12:54

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Tim Miller is joined by Caolan Robertson to give us an update from Ukraine. Putin just blew past Trump’s “50-day deadline” and nothing changed. While Russia escalates strikes on EU and NATO-linked targets, Ukrainian kids are starting the school year in bunkers under drone fire. In Moscow, classrooms hand out rifles instead of flowers. On the frontl…

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BREAKING: White House Using Threats to Bury Epstein Files 11:05

5 days ago11:05

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Tim Miller and Joe Perticone break down new twists in the Epstein files cover-up. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) are leading a bipartisan push to force a vote to release the Epstein files, but the White House is allegedly pressuring Republicans to block it, calling support for transparency a “hostile act.” With accusers set to …

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Holy Smokes! THIS Is How You Do an Ad 12:28

5 days ago12:28

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Tim Miller throws a lot of praise to Paige Gebhardt Cognetti on her new campaign ad, throwing some serious punches to Rob Bresnahan.By The Bulwark

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The Strange World of Sen. Mike Lee’s Twitter Feed 10:58

5 days ago10:58

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Sam Stein talks with Joe Perticone about Mike Lee’s wild weekend on Twitter. More than 70 tweets, 200 replies, and a handful of AI-generated images later, the Utah senator is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.By The Bulwark

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Tim & Sam Try To Make Sense of Trump’s Bizarre Interview 17:28

5 days ago17:28

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on another weird interview with Donald Trump. From talk of “stage nine cancer”, to a Rose Garden portrait tour, to ending with a rant about AI robots and “so much electric,” the Daily Caller interview is packed with bizarre moments.By The Bulwark

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Ep 203: Don't fuc!@#* pet dogs with out asking the owner first you dumb a**...5 year old's learn this 44:39

6 days ago44:39

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Ep 203: Don't fuc!@#* pet dogs with out asking the owner first you dumb a**...5 year old's learn this. Chris joins Eric.By Eric Straetmans

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Tim Miller: GOP Lawmakers DESERVE to be Torched at Town Halls! 10:35

6 days ago10:35

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Tim Miller joined Stephanie Ruhle to take on the anger at GOP town halls, Joni Ernst’s exit from the Senate race, and why Republicans still cling to Trump despite his sinking approval. He also warns about a possible “Stop the Steal 2.0” after the next election. Watch MSNBC's Deadline: White House - https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house…

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"The Death of Stalin" and Trump’s Throne-Sniffers 1:07:53

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Sarah, JVL and Sonny take on Armando Iannucci’s 2017 movie, The Death of Stalin—a brutal, hilarious satire about paranoia, sycophancy, and the scramble for power in the aftermath of a dictator’s death.By The Bulwark

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England’s War on the Poor 56:57

7 days ago56:57

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King Edward III made it illegal to not be poor in 1300s England. At least, illegal if you were already poor. Negotiating for higher wages? Straight to jail. Wearing clothes that made you look wealthy? Straight to jail. Trying to get a better job? Jail. All because the upper classes were annoyed with having to negotiate wages with workers after the …

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Noem Calls Biden a Tyrant, Trump a Savior—For the Same Thing 9:39

7 days ago9:39

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Kristi Noem insists Los Angeles was spared from destruction only because of Trump. Sam Stein shows why this is absurd and has the receipts of when Noem ignored the same logic in her own state.By The Bulwark

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Trump Disappears for Days, Returns With Deranged Truth Post 13:27

8 days ago13:27

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Tim Miller takes on the swirl of Trump health rumors and the bizarre Truth Social post about the Rose Garden patio. After days out of sight, Trump reemerged looking frail—and obsessing over limestone instead of policy. What does it say about his stamina, his priorities, and whether he’s even fit for the job?…

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37. How Do You Know if People Don’t Like You? 39:38

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Also: do self-help books really help? This episode originally aired on January 31, 2021.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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The One Trait That Predicts Trump Support (w. Matthew MacWilliams) 21:10

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Sam Stein is joined by Matthew MacWilliams to discuss his foreshadowing 2016 article in Politico Magazine linking support for Donald Trump to authoritarian tendencies. They discuss how fear activates authoritarian dispositions, the role of social media in amplifying Trump’s message, the dangers of America’s current drift toward authoritarianism, an…

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BREAKING: Sen. Ernst OUT as GOP Struggles With Trump’s Grip on Party 11:58

9 days ago11:58

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JVL and Sarah take on the breaking news that Senator Joni Ernst may not run for reelection in 2026 — and why her exit signals much deeper problems inside the GOP. From retirements to Trump’s stranglehold on the party, they discuss what this means for Iowa, the Senate map, and the future of the Republican Party after Trump.…

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Capitol Police Betrayed AGAIN (w. Michael Fanone) 14:12

9 days ago14:12

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Michael Fanone nearly lost his life defending the Capitol on January 6. Now, he’s watching in disbelief as Trump pardons rioters, grants Ashley Babbitt full military honors, and even parades the military through DC like a strongman. Fanone calls it what it is: a betrayal of the oath he swore to defend the Constitution. The Michael Fanone Show…

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Wes Moore Calls Out Trump’s Lies (w/ John Avlon) 10:34

10 days ago10:34

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Maryland’s Democratic governor Wes Moore is not known, exactly, as a brass knuckles guy. And when Donald Trump won office in the fall of 2024, he didn’t plan to become one, even as he recognized that life would become much harder for Democrats like himself. But recent events have tested Moore’s approach. It’s not just that Trump is now threatening …

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Could Iowa Be The Democrats’ Next Pickup? (w. Josh Turek) 20:22

10 days ago20:22

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Iowa is cracking: Democrats are winning surprise races, Trump’s faux populism is backfiring, and health care cuts are fueling backlash. Candidate Josh Turek, a prairie populist with firsthand experience of social safety nets, is taking the fight to Joni Ernst and billionaire-driven politics. Josh Turek for Iowa…

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Why Donors Are Giving Up on Democrats (w/ Tom Steyer) 17:14

11 days ago17:14

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Tom Steyer joins Lauren Egan to talk about the rise of populism on the left, why short-term fixes like rent control can backfire, and what Democrats need to do to counter Trump.By The Bulwark

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MAGA Becomes the Cancel Culture Mob 14:22

11 days ago14:22

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JVL and Sarah Longwell take on Trump’s latest culture war skirmish over the Cracker Barrel logo — and how these distractions fuel his bigger authoritarian power plays.By The Bulwark

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BREAKING: CDC in Turmoil, Mass Resignations Under RFK 37:47

11 days ago37:47

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Sam Stein, Jonathan Cohn and Dan Diamond (Washington Post) are going to to live to cover the chaos at the CDC. From Dr. Demetre Daskalakis’s blistering letter slamming RFK Jr. to a wave of departures that put America’s health security at risk, they’ll cover the breaking fallout and what it means going forward.…

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BREAKING: Two Children Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting 9:46

11 days ago9:46

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A gunman opened fire at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring seventeen others. Sam Stein takes on what happened, the response from city officials, and what this tragedy says about America’s ongoing struggle with gun violence.By The Bulwark

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Sarah & JVL Roast MAGA’s Weird “Trad” Fixation 14:53

11 days ago14:53

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Taylor and Travis were a bright spot until Charlie Kirk made it weird. JVL and Sarah Longwell show how his shift into "submit to your husband" politics reveals the insecurity behind the MAGA movement's obsession with "trad."By The Bulwark

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We Suffer Through Trump’s Ritual Humiliation of His Cabinet 31:04

12 days ago31:04

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein react to Donald Trump’s marathon three-hour cabinet meeting where he made several references to himself being a dictator, cabinet members sucked up to comical levels, and RFK talked about windmills and whales.By The Bulwark

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OOPS! GOP Hypocrites Caught on Tape 18:29

12 days ago18:29

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Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House to take on Donald Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the rise of Bill Pulte as a MAGA enforcer inside government, Trump’s mounting autocratic incentives, the hypocrisy of GOP leaders on election control, and new revelations around Alex Acosta and the Epst…

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Inside the Sloppiest Brawl in TPUSA History 16:37

12 days ago16:37

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Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer go play-by-play, blow-by-blow, grab-by-grab in the MAGA fight between Bryson Gray and Misfit Patriot at the Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix.By The Bulwark

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Trump Claims $4 Trillion Victory — It’s All Fake 9:50

12 days ago9:50

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Trump is bragging that his tariffs “saved $4 trillion” but it’s pure fake math. The CBO report he cites was twisted beyond recognition, while the reality is tariffs are taxes on us the consumers, inflation is rising, and the deficit is still exploding.By The Bulwark

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Trump’s Outrageous and Illegal “Flag Burning” Order 15:02

12 days ago15:02

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Tim Miller and JVL take on Trump’s flag-burning executive order, the absurd “one year in jail” claim, and how even Barstool hosts are against it.By The Bulwark

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Terry Virts: Paxton is Evil & Corrupt...And He'll Win 17:09

13 days ago17:09

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Lauren Egan talks with Terry Virts, the former astronaut and fighter pilot running for Senate in Texas. Virts says he won’t back Chuck Schumer, calls Donald Trump a fascist, and argues Democrats need to refocus on middle class issues to win.By The Bulwark

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Ep 202: Classical conditioning vs Operant Conditioning and how we use BOTH in dog training 43:29

13 days ago43:29

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Ep 202: Classical conditioning vs Operant Conditioning and how we use BOTH in dog training. Jessie and Bri join EricBy Eric Straetmans

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Dollar DROPS After Trump’s Fed Power Play (w/ Ben Walsh) (w/ Ben Walsh) 13:37

13 days ago13:37

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Donald Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. He claims that she falsified mortgage records, though she’s never been charged with wrongdoing and was confirmed by the Senate. Tim Miller and economics reporter Ben Walsh break down what this move means, whether Trump even has the legal authority to do it, and why gold is soaring an…

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Kids Watched Their Mom Taken Away at the Airport 19:36

13 days ago19:36

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Sam Stein and Andrew Egger take on new developments in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and the heartbreaking story of a Massachusetts mom with four kids both devastating cases that left families broken and afraid. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BULWARKTAKES at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodBy The Bulwark

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Trump Soft-Launches His Dictatorship 19:36

13 days ago19:36

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Tim Miller and JVL take on Trump once again floating the idea of a “dictatorship” while his allies cheer him on. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BULWARKTAKES at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodBy The Bulwark

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Sam's Vacation RUINED by Trump's Wes Moore Freakout 19:32

14 days ago19:32

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Sam Stein and Andrew Egger take on Trump’s latest meltdown after Maryland Governor Wes Moore invited him to walk the streets of Baltimore and see the city’s progress on crime. Trump threatened to “take back” federal bridge funds and even floated sending troops into Baltimore. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BULWARKTAKES at https://www.oneskin.co/…

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