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S2 Ep1000: David French: Trump Admits He's Violating the Constitution
Trump & company aren't even attempting to create a pretext for why they're punishing the free speech of political opponents. They are basically confessing in writing to violating the First Amendment. At the same time, the administration claims it's throwing a Hamas supporter out of the country in the name of fighting antisemitism—while giving jobs to the 'right kind' of antisemites. Plus, MAGA turns on Amy Coney Barrett, Trump sees Canada as 'our Ukraine,' and we're looking at a party that is governing like it will never give up power.
David French joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.
show notes
David's column on Trump's attack on the First Amendment (gifted)
Post that David referenced that was retweeted by Jessica Riedl
Tim's playlist
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1:06:01
S2 Ep999: Sam Stein: How Do You Negotiate with Nihilists?
Democrats are stuck with two terrible options: Either facilitating a government shutdown or allowing Republicans to pass a spending bill that would defund D.C.'s police and schools. Meanwhile, CEOs are getting rattled by Trump's tariff and trade-war chaos, a 'Hispanic Hibernation' is leading to job loss, and Marco Rubio is turning Hamas supporter Mahmoud Khalil into a martyr—as the campus free speech warriors go missing. Plus, California congressman Jimmy Gomez joins Tim to discuss how Dems need to finesse their 'relatable' skills, and man up against the billionaire establishment.
Sam Stein and Rep. Jimmy Gomez joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Morning Shots on Puma cutting jobs because of a 'Hispanic Hibernation'
The Bulwark's tip line
Mona on the Mahmoud Khalil case
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1:11:44
Mark Hertling: Aiding and Abetting a War Criminal
Putin has been named a war criminal because of the Russian way of war in Ukraine—bombing Kyiv and other cities, attacking civilians and first aid workers, and destroying infrastructure. The administration's pause on aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine made the US complicit in those crimes. Meanwhile, Trump does not have any leverage to force Russia to comply with the proposed cease-fire. Plus, the escalating trade war with the EU harms our national security, our allies' hesitancy to share intelligence because of Tulsi, and the South African DOGE bro's laughably absurd attack on Mark Kelly.
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Hertling's Bulwark piece on the damage of Trump's pause on aid and intel sharing with Ukraine
Hertling's Bulwark piece on a frozen conflict in Ukraine
Andrew's interview with Sen. Mark Kelly
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51:08
Will Sommer: Across the MAGA-Verse
To find out what's really going on in Trumpistan, the AP is out and random lifestyle Instagrammers and MAGA conspiracy posters are in. Meanwhile, hothead Dan Bongino couldn't join the FBI until he fulfills his commitments to his podcast advertisers, Seb Gorka—the new counterterrorism chief—is a prank caller, and RFK Jr. resurfaced to ordain beef tallow fries a healthy food choice. Plus, did Elon go to Trump with tears in his eyes, and ask, "Sir, will you buy one of my cars?"
The Bulwark's new Senior Reporter Will Sommer joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Ben Dreyfuss tribute to Kevin Drum
Tim's 2024 interview with Julie K. Brown about Jeffrey Epstein
Bloomberg story on Don Jr's plans to monetize MAGA (gifted)
New International Version of Proverbs 1:33
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1:01:47
S.E. Cupp: The Outrage Is the Point
This time around, Trump has dispensed with the ribbon-cutting side of being president—he's just not giving average Americans anything to feel good about. Instead, his administration is defunding the police, freeing criminals, and welcoming home the alleged sexual predator Tate brothers. Meanwhile, Trump is also shrugging off the economic news even as Maria Bartiromo is raising the threat of a recession. Plus, our allies and trading partners are infuriated, and we've officially become one of the bad guys in Ukraine.
S.E. Cupp joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Tim joined Bill for the "Bulwark on Sunday"
"Bulwark Takes" on Apple Podcasts
The Noah Smith piece Tim referenced
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