Best AWS Bites Podcasts (2025)

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144. Lambda Billing Changes, Cold Start Costs, and Log Savings: What You Need to Know 13:22

22d ago13:22

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Cost is always top of mind when building in the cloud, and recently AWS has introduced some changes worth paying attention to. In this episode of AWS Bites, we explore a shift that caught many by surprise: the “free” INIT phase for Lambda’s managed runtimes is going away. That cold start time that used to fly under the billing radar? It's now part …

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Sen. Padilla Shoots Back at Critics, Calls on Dems to Fight. 11:37

6m ago11:37

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Adrian catches up with Senator Padilla after he was manhandled and cuffed by Homeland Security security officials as he tried to ask Sec. Kristi Noem at at press conference in LA on Thursday.By The Bulwark

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Will Israel Attacking Iran Tear MAGA Apart? 9:25

1h ago9:25

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Tim Miller and Will Sommer analyze how the MAGA movement is reacting to Israel’s strike on Iran and what it could mean for Trump’s coalition moving forward. As tensions rise overseas, deep divisions are surfacing within the far-right. From Jack Posobiec’s warnings about a fractured movement, to Nick Fuentes accusing Trump of betrayal, to Tucker Car…

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Tim and Sarah React To Disturbing Video Of Sen. Padilla 16:12

13h ago16:12

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Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller join Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House to break down the disturbing footage of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla being forcibly removed, handcuffed, and thrown to the ground at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.By The Bulwark

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Marine Vet RIPS Trump’s Parade: Fuel on the Fire! 16:58

13h ago16:58

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Andrew Egger interviews Nathan Sage, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Iowa and former Marine, about ICE enforcement, domestic military use, and national unrest. Sage criticizes President Trump’s rhetoric, addresses immigration and economic inequality, and outlines his strategy to win back working-class voters in a Republican-trending state.…

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Charlie Kirk’s Alt-Right Pivot is a Bad Omen 12:40

15h ago12:40

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Will Sommer and Sonny Bunch break down Charlie Kirk’s sharp turn on immigration, how far-right figures like Nick Fuentes are driving the conversation, and what it says about the radicalization of the conservative movement. Read "How the Groypers Won" in The BulwarkBy The Bulwark

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Trump’s New Poll Numbers are AWFUL 16:40

16h ago16:40

16:40

Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell dive into a wave of troubling polling data for Donald Trump, including dismal approval numbers and declining support on key issues like immigration and the economy. We break down what the data reveals about voter sentiment and how Trump’s return to center stage is impacting his numbers.…

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BREAKING: Sen. Padilla Thrown to Floor, HANDCUFFED at Kristi Noem Presser 14:31

19h ago14:31

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Senator Alex Padilla was tackled and handcuffed at a DHS press conference in Los Angeles after attempting to ask Secretary Kristi Noem a question. Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down the unprecedented and shocking event.By The Bulwark

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Trump’s Immigration Chaos Is Blowing Up in His Face 14:39

20h ago14:39

14:39

Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down Trump’s latest unhinged “bleat” on immigration—where he’s suddenly worried about losing hotel and farm workers due to… his own policies. They dissect the political whiplash, Stephen Miller’s likely meltdown, and MAGA voters realizing too late what they signed up for. It’s legal chaos, GOP backroom panic, and plen…

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ICE Patrols at FIFA Club World Cup? Trump’s Fear Agenda Keeps Getting Worse 13:02

22h ago13:02

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Tim Miller and Pablo Torre discuss Donald Trump’s unprecedented call for ICE and DHS agents to patrol the FIFA Club World Cup in Miami, and how his escalating fear tactics impact both players and fans. Subscribe to Pablo Torre Finds Out on YoutubeBy The Bulwark

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Secret Air Force One Deal? Is The DOD HIDING SOMETHING From Congress?! 12:49

1d ago12:49

12:49

Tim Miller and Sam Stein talk about the Defense Department’s shady behavior, the absurd lack of transparency, and what it means when even top-line budgets are kept secret.By The Bulwark

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Newsom Steps Into the Fire! Shows Dems How to Torch Trump! 15:13

2d ago15:13

15:13

California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a fiery and urgent speech last night in response to Donald Trump's crackdown on protests in Los Angeles—and the growing threat of federal overreach. Sam Stein is joined by Lauren Egan, author of The Opposition newsletter, to break down why this speech matters, how it signals a shift in Democratic messaging…

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Elon’s 3AM Walk of Shame Over Trump 11:23

2d ago11:23

11:23

Andrew Egger and Will Sommer break down Elon Musk’s 3AM apology to Donald Trump after pushing Epstein conspiracy theories. What started as a slapfight turned into a loyalty test and the MAGA influencers are scrambling.By The Bulwark

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074: AI and the State of Financial Services 20:11

2d ago20:11

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Send us a text VP of Product Marketing Brian Thompson joins Nikola to discuss the current state and future prospects of AI in financial services, including banking and insurance. The chat covers the importance of human oversight in AI deployments, the evolving landscape in banking and FinTech, optimization of back-office processes, and how financia…

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Hegseth Disaster! Trump’s Big Parade! Rep. Jason Crow Talks All 15:33

2d ago15:33

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Rep. Jason Crow joins Sam Stein to discuss Trump’s upcoming military birthday parade and the massive cost of the spectacle. They also discuss the administration’s use of force against protesters in Los Angeles and how Democrats can respond in this charged moment.By The Bulwark

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Tim Miller: They Want This To Happen 8:02

3d ago8:02

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Tim Miller joins Alex Witt on MSNBC's Katy Tur Reports to unpack Trump's controversial deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles, exposing why Republicans see political advantage in escalating unrest rather than solving it. He also discusses RFK Jr.’s alarming CDC shakeup.By The Bulwark

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GOP Senators Embarrassed AGAIN 13:08

3d ago13:08

13:08

RFK Jr. fired the entire CDC vaccine committee, breaking his promise to GOP senators. Andrew Egger and Joe Perticone discuss how senators like Bill Cassidy and Joni Ernst traded integrity for empty assurances, exposing their desperation to avoid Trump-driven primary challenges.By The Bulwark

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Trump’s Nightmare Poll as Budget Bill is Big Loser 6:27

3d ago6:27

6:27

Tim Miller breaks down the new polling from Economist/YouGov revealing widespread opposition to Trump’s proposed “big beautiful” budget, including among key Republican groups. See the full polling data hereBy The Bulwark

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Tulsi’s Bizarre and Creepy Nuclear War PSA 15:26

3d ago15:26

15:26

Tim Miller and Sam Stein deep dive into Director of National Intelligence Tusli Gabbard’s wild and ominous social video on nuclear annihilation following a trip to Hiroshima, Japan.By The Bulwark

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Military In The Streets?! This Is MARTIAL LAW by Another Name 18:12

3d ago18:12

18:12

Ryan Goodman and Sam Stein walk through the little-noticed memo that could allow military force on American streets, even without a governor’s request. They unpack the legal implications, the use of federal troops against civilians, and what it signals about 2025.By The Bulwark

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Can I Take This? Supplements, creatine, recreational drugs and Kidney Health 25:29

4d ago25:29

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS). Welcome to For Kidneys’ Sake! The new name for our podcast series is previously known as The Rest Is Kidneys. In this first episode of our new 20-part series, Prof Jeremy Levy and Dr An…

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RFK Jr. Lied to Congress. Does ANYONE Care? 17:45

3d ago17:45

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Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn take on RFK Jr's Wall Street Journal op-ed, his lies to Sen. Cassidy, the administration's thinly veiled crusade against science, and what it means for public health in America.By The Bulwark

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Could The Rage after LA Defeat Trump or Embolden Him? 21:06

4d ago21:06

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Trump's administration ramps up mass deportations in Los Angeles, triggering intense protests and clashes. Against California’s wishes, Trump deploys the National Guard, raising tensions over immigration enforcement and the role of protests in political resistance. JVL and Sarah Longwell question whether demonstrations effectively challenge policie…

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“Arrest Me, Tough Guy!” Gov Newsom Punches Back on Trump Admin’s Threats 17:33

4d ago17:33

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein talk California Governor Gavin Newsom’s forceful response to Donald Trump and Tom Homan’s threats and deployment of the National Guard on anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles, and how Democratic lawmakers can learn from his leadership at this defining moment.By The Bulwark

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The Crisis They Wanted 37:23

5d ago37:23

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Bill Kristol and JVL discuss Trump’s latest moves to expand executive power, including deploying the National Guard, staging a military parade, and laying the groundwork for mass deportations.By The Bulwark

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Trump Wants Riots to Unleash His Authoritarian Playbook 17:17

5d ago17:17

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Bill Kristol and Sam Stein look at the growing authoritarian impulse behind Trump’s immigration policy, the targeting of journalists, and the political fight with California. The tactics may vary but the strategy is clear and it is accelerating.By The Bulwark

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FREE ANDRY: A Big Gay Live Show With Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Jon Lovett (Full Show) 1:37:19

5d ago1:37:19

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Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett, Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell join together for a big, beautiful, gay-as-hell fundraiser at World Pride to support Andry José Hérnandez Romero and other individuals wrongfully deported to El Salvador without due process. Jon, Tim and Sarah open the floor to two people doing the hard, important work for justice: Andry …

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Stephen Miller's Real And Insane Agenda (w/ Adrian Carrasquillo) | Bulwark on Sunday 37:41

5d ago37:41

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Bill Kristol talks with Adrian Carrasquillo about the mass arrests in Southern California, the communities fighting back, and the dangerous precedent of military force in American cities. They also explore how Trump and Stephen Miller are using chaos to energize their base and reshape immigration policy.…

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Is This GOP “Electoral Genius” Actually a Fraud? 13:06

6d ago13:06

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Will Sommer joins Sonny Bunch to discuss the latest edition of False Flag. Will breaks down the messy, petty feud between MAGA influencers Scott Presler and Brandon Straka. From bogus Amish voter drives and Elon Musk’s $1 million donation to sex scandals, cosplay jail cells, and January 6 fallout, they dive into the clout battles and chaos fracturi…

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Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Jon Lovett Demand Andry Be Freed Now At Supreme Court 10:08

7d ago10:08

10:08

Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett and many more joined together to demand that Andry is freed now on the steps of the Supreme CourtBy The Bulwark

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Trump Backs Down? Abrego Garcia Back in US After Legal Pressure 13:35

7d ago13:35

13:35

Sam Stein, Andrew Egger and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at American Immigration Council, discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. after being sent to El Salvadoran prison without due process, and what this case means for the many others wrongly deported to El Salvador.By The Bulwark

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The Senator Who Isn't Afraid To Punch Trump In The Face 16:18

7d ago16:18

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Senator Chris Murphy joins Lauren Egan to talk his new political action committee, the American Mobilization Project’s $400,000 effort not to fund campaigns, but to fuel grassroots protest and organize resistance to what he calls a looming threat to American democracy.By The Bulwark

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Trump’s Idiotic Government Spending $2M on Another Conspiracy? 8:51

8d ago8:51

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein discuss the $2M being spent to determine if DEI causes plane crashes, and Trump’s latest travel ban on 12 countries, including Afghanistan while contradictorily lifting protections for refugees.By The Bulwark

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Trump on the Epstein list? Elon Drops a Bomb on Trump. 23:18

8d ago23:18

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Elon Musk has gone full scorched earth—and Donald Trump is in the blast zone. Sam, Tim, and Sarah break down Musk's furious Twitter rampage, including the shocking claim that Trump is named in the unreleased Epstein files.By The Bulwark

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Trump Goes Nuclear on Elon Musk in Oval Office Freakout! 18:54

8d ago18:54

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Trump publicly attacks Elon Musk during a White House press conference, accusing him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and blaming him for turning hostile. Musk fires back online, claiming Trump owes him credit for GOP victories. The feud exposes personal grudges, ego clashes, and policy tensions, especially over electric vehicle subsidies and a cont…

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ICE Tore Their Family Apart. But It Didn't Kill Their Love. 12:20

8d ago12:20

12:20

Andrew Egger and Adrian Carrasquillo discuss Adrian’s story on a real family caught in the immigration system, where a sudden ICE raid tore their lives apart, leaving a wife behind to navigate fear, lawyers, and an uncertain future. See the full report and what happened to the family here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/love-in-the-time-of-self-depor…

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This Is A TOTAL DISASTER For Kristi Noem! 8:28

9d ago8:28

8:28

Sam Stein joins Tim Miller to discuss a growing scandal involving a fake assassination threat, a DHS press release that was never corrected, and a system built to punish first and ask questions later.By The Bulwark

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Tucker, Don Jr. or Vance?! Who Will Take The GOP Throne From Trump? 39:06

9d ago39:06

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JVL joins Chris Cillizza to break down the wild Republican race shaping up for 2028—from JD Vance as the Honky Tonk Man, to the dynastic ambitions of Don Jr., and the charisma of Tucker Carlson. They dig into the MAGA base, why traditional Republicans are toast, and whether Trump might just run again. Watch the full conversation on Chris Cillizza’s…

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So Awkward! Elon Humiliates Johnson Over Trump’s Bill! 10:39

9d ago10:39

10:39

Elon Musk humiliates Speaker Mike Johnson over a GOP bill. Once allies, the two are now locked in a public feud, with Musk using his platform to torch Johnson—and ignore his calls.By The Bulwark

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$5,000 “DOGE Checks" Scam Revealed! 10:44

9d ago10:44

10:44

A shady pro-Trump PAC is scamming supporters with fake “Doge Checks,” claiming people can receive $5,000 payouts. In reality, it’s a scam backed by some big names to trick vulnerable donors out of their money. Morning Shots - A Gross and Brazen ‘DOGE Check’ ScamBy The Bulwark

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Introducing For Kidneys Sake Podcast - New name, Same Kidney Chat (Just More of It) 2:04

9d ago2:04

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Send us a text The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS) Following the success of The Rest Is Kidneys, our podcast returns with a new name and a fresh series of conversations that get to the heart of kidney care. Hosted by Professor Jeremy Lev…

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Elon Musk Trashes Trump’s Budget! 12:50

10d ago12:50

12:50

Sarah Longwell breaks down the dramatic breakup between Elon Musk and Donald Trump and how this clash could fracture the MAGA coalition and reshape Republican politics.By The Bulwark

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Tim Miller: Trump’s FEMA Boss Just Learned About Hurricane Season?! 6:58

10d ago6:58

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Tim Miller joins MSNBC’s Chris Jansing Reports to break down the looming chaos at FEMA under Trump's latest hire and the Trump administration's concerning pattern of appointing inexperienced and incompetent leaders to crucial roles.By The Bulwark

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BREAKING: Elon Goes Scorched Earth Over Trump’s Big Bill 12:39

10d ago12:39

12:39

Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Joe Perticone discuss Elon Musk’s explosive reaction to Trump’s big beautiful bill as Donald and Elon’s very public breakup intensifies after Elon’s departure from the administration.By The Bulwark

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Bannon Can’t Spin This! Calls For Lindsey Graham To Be Arrested! 12:39

10d ago12:39

12:39

As Russian bombs rained down on Ukraine, Senator Lindsey Graham was on the ground, delivering tough talk and photo ops. His visit, timed with one of the war’s heaviest bombardments, raised eyebrows for Bannon, who wants him to stay out of the US. Is THIS the man behind world’s most daring military op? Ex-DJ ‘secret agent’ to go down in history for …

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EXCLUSIVE: MyPillow Guy Won’t Stop Texting Me! 12:33

10d ago12:33

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Will Sommer and Sonny Bunch discuss the texts Mike Lindell has been sending Will from the courtroom amid his ongoing defamation trial. Also, the right-wing's struggle to re-brand the Trump assassination attempt during the election as “J13.” Read Will's False Flag, “Mike Lindell Is Texting Me From His Defamation Trial”…

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Tech Bros Worship This Weirdo 14:29

11d ago14:29

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Tim Miller chats with Will Sommer about the New Yorker’s wild profile of Curtis Yarvin, the bizarre internet philosopher influencing MAGA elites, tech billionaires, and the next generation of GOP leaders.By The Bulwark

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Sarah Longwell: Joni Ernst Handed The Dems a Huge Advantage 13:31

11d ago13:31

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Sarah Longwell joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House to break down Senator Joni Ernst’s viral “we’re all gonna die” moment—and why her callous defense of Medicaid cuts could haunt Republicans. They also discuss the growing conservative backlash to Trump’s tariff chaos, the cowardice in Congress, and the looming political consequenc…

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Elon and Trump’s Messy Breakup Keeps Getting Crazier 16:11

11d ago16:11

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein deep dive into the drama in the Trump–Elon bromance being officially over. From black eyes to ketamine rumors, cabinet meltdowns and physical altercations, it's getting weird.By The Bulwark

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The GOP’s Healthcare Flimflammery Is The New Big Lie 14:28

12d ago14:28

14:28

Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn discuss the truth behind GOP Medicaid messaging, the real impact of the proposed cuts, and why this isn’t about fraud, it’s about gutting coverage. Check out Jonathan's piece here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/rkf-jr-kennedy-hhs-may-have-just-ruined-our-best-weapon-against-bird-flu-moderna-mrna-covid-booste…

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