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- Today39 min
Trump Loses War Against Reflecting Pool Algae (and Iran) | Morning Shots Live
Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol are going live to cover the week's biggest news.Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/bulwarktakes to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
- Today19 min
Trump’s DOJ Has A New Target: Gavin Newsom (w/ Chris Cadelago)
Sam Stein and POLITICO’s Chris Cadelago take on reports that the Trump Justice Department is investigating Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. They discuss what's actually known about the probe, the long-running Trump-Newsom rivalry, and whether the investigation is a legitimate corruption case or the latest example of Trump targeting his political opponents.Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at https://BollAndBranch.com/bulwarktakes with code bulwarktakes. Exclusions apply.
- Today20 min
I Watched Kyiv Burn Last Night (w/ Caolan Robertson)
Tim Miller is joined by journalist and YouTuber Caolan Robertson, reporting from Kyiv after one of Russia's most devastating attacks on Ukraine in months. Caolan witnessed the aftermath firsthand as Russian missiles and drones struck the Dormition Cathedral, a historic monastery and church complex more than 1,000 years old and one of the most significant sites in Christian history. They discuss Putin's escalating campaign against Ukrainian civilians, the hypocrisy of Russia's self-proclaimed defense of "Christian values," and what life is like in Ukraine as Russia intensifies its terror attacks despite mounting setbacks on the battlefield. Caolan also shares his reporting from Ireland, where critical materials continue flowing into Russia's war machine despite public support for Ukraine.Watch more from Caolan: https://www.youtube.com/@CaolanReportsSleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at https://BollAndBranch.com/bulwarktakes with code bulwarktakes. Exclusions apply.
- Yesterday50 min
UFC Fighter Calls Michelle Obama a Man at Trump’s Birthday Party | MAGA Mondays
Will Sommer and Sam Stein went live to unpack last night's gross UFC fight at the White House, Eric Trump's alleged betting scandal, MAGA allies unhappy about a proposed Iran deal, James Fishback calling his opponent Byron Donalds a "slave," and Spencer Pratt now becoming the Joker after losing the LA mayor's race.Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollAndBranch.com/bulwarktakes with code bulwarktakes. Exclusions apply.
- Yesterday28 min
BREAKING: Trump Announces Deal With Iran, To Be Signed Friday
Tim Miller and JVL give their takes on Trump's announcement that he's reached a deal with Iran. Pakistan says the deal will be signed on Friday.
- Yesterday9 min
Trump’s “New Iran Deal” Sounds A Lot Like Obama’s
Will Saletan gives his take on the Trump administration’s victory lap over a potential Iran agreement and explains why the supposed deal sounds remarkably similar to the nuclear deal Trump spent years attacking. After Pete Hegseth and Mike Waltz hit the Sunday shows to sell Trump’s foreign policy “win,” Will examines the White House's contradictions and what the administration may not be telling you.
- 2 days ago47 min
Is Trump's Iran War Legal? (w/ Ryan Goodman)
Bill Kristol and Ryan Goodman discuss Bill Pulte, FISA, Todd Blanche, and the legality of the Iran War.
- 2 days ago3 min
The Congresswoman Who Forced Trump's Name Off the Kennedy Center
The Bulwark's Brendan Hartnett reported live from the Kennedy Center at 2:30 AM on Saturday morning, where Rep. Joyce Beatty—who sued Trump in December after being silenced during the board vote to add his name to the building—joins him to watch it finally come back down, following a federal judge's ruling that only Congress has the authority to rename the memorial.
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