Best JR DeLaney Podcasts (2025)

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Tim Miller: JD Vance Can’t Keep His Story Straight 11:02

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Tim Miller takes on JD Vance’s latest lie, the immigrant scapegoating cycle, and why Trump’s economic crew keeps bending reality on prices, tariffs, and the state of the economy. He also joins Nicolle Wallace to dig into it. Watch Deadline: White House on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house…

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Adam Kinzinger Teases a Run Against Ted Cruz? 1:01:38

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NOTE: There are a few moments when the video cuts out. We apologize for these issues with the recording. Sam Stein sits down with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger at the Texas Tribune Festival to talk about “The Last Republican,” how the GOP became a personality cult, what January 6 did to his family, McCarthy’s surrender in Mar-a-Lago, the DOJ’s …

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The Friday Download: Robot Cartels, Medical Miracles & Mathematical Vibes (November 14, 2025) 8:45

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In this week’s Friday Download, Dr. JR dives into a chaotic mix of AI mischief and genuine scientific magic. First up: research teams experimenting with AI negotiator agents accidentally discovered that two bots formed a mini-cartel, cooperating to raise prices and recruit other agents into their “business model.” Emergent collusion is now official…

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Trump Promotes Guy Who Was Too Racist for GOP Senators 10:06

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Tim Miller gives his take on Donald Trump promoting Paul Ingrassia, the racist Twitter troll whose private texts about having a "Nazi streak" were so vile that even MAGA group chats were telling him to dial it back. The Senate refused to confirm him for a previous job and now he's going to be deputy general counsel at the General Services Administr…

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Megyn Kelly is a Deeply Broken Person 21:40

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Tim Miller takes on Megyn Kelly and Batya Ungar-Sargon’s appalling attempt to spin Jefferey Epstein’s 15 and 16-year-old victims as nearly-adults, as they try to manipulate the well-documented accusations in effort to rewrite the story to protect Trump. Watch Tim’s conversation with Stacey WilliamsBy The Bulwark

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Fox News Practically BEGS Trump To Admit Prices Are Up 19:35

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Donald Trump has a new message for Americans worried about the economy: you’re wrong. Andrew Egger and Will Saletan share their take on Trump's message, breaking down his bizarre insistence that prices are “way down,” that gas is $2, that groceries are cheaper, and that any reporting to the contrary is just a “manufactured” media conspiracy.…

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MAGA Media Turns on Kash Patel—And His Girlfriend 11:41

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Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on Kash Patel’s government jet scandal, the MAGA pile-on targeting his girlfriend, the absurd “Mossad honeypot” conspiracy, and the escalating lawsuits shaking up the right. Read more in Will Sommer's latest False Flag newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-driving-maga-nuts…

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Trump Panics as House Takes Step to Release Epstein Files 17:34

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The House just hit 218 votes to force a floor vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files — a rare bipartisan revolt that Donald Trump tried, and failed, to stop. Sam Stein and Andrew Egger share their take on what's next before the files could be released, why MAGA world is panicking, and what the newly released Epstein emails reveal about Tr…

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BREAKING: New Emails Suggest Epstein Had Major Leverage Over Trump 27:58

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Sarah Longwell and Andrew Egger take on the explosive new Epstein emails that suggest direct links between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein—including messages showing Epstein and Michael Wolff scheming to help Trump, and evidence that Trump knew about “the girls.” Get 40% off your subscription to Calm’s entire library at https://Calm.com/BULWARKTAK…

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Trump Tore Down JFK’s USAID Program (w/ Atul Gawande) 26:30

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Atul Gawande joins Jonathan to expose the deadly consequences of Trump’s foreign aid cuts—hundreds of thousands of lives lost, programs dismantled, and America’s moral leadership destroyed. Learn more about the documentary "Rovina's Choice": https://rovinaschoice.com/ Check out the PEPFAR Impact Tracker: https://pepfar.impactcounter.com/ Get 40% of…

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Tim Miller: Trump’s “Anti-Establishment” Act Is Over 15:01

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Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House to discuss Trump’s economic mess and why his “man of the people” act is collapsing under the weight of gold-plated excess and billionaire buddies. Tim explains how Trump lost touch—and why Democrats are finally gaining the upper hand. Watch Nicolle’s on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-…

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The Redistricting Twist No One Saw Coming (w/ Dave Wasserman) 22:19

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Tim Miller talks with Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman about how Democrats are quietly racking up wins in the redistricting wars—from Utah’s shock court ruling to key shifts in Virginia and California—and what it all means for control of the House in 2026.By The Bulwark

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Leaked Emails Expose Ghislaine Maxwell’s Prison Privileges (w/ Julie K. Brown) 17:09

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Tim Miller takes on Ghislaine Maxwell’s outrageous “Club Fed” treatment with investigative reporter Julie K. Brown. They discuss the newest leaked emails, political cover-ups, and why powerful people keep escaping justice in the Epstein saga.By The Bulwark

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NEW POLL: Independent Voters are Rejecting Trump (w/ Alyssa Cass) 9:57

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Sam Stein is joined by Blueprint's chief strategist Alyssa Cass for her take on Blueprint's new poll, unpacking the data behind Trump's actions and what policies voters consider "authoritarian." Blueprint: Authoritarian, Just Unpopular, or Both? Trump’s Actions Under a Microscope: https://blueprint-research.com/polling/authoritarian-test/…

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Trump’s Own AI Knows He’s Wrong! 9:02

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Tim Miller takes on the Truth Social AI that accidentally tells the truth. From tariffs to Ivanka to Venezuela, Trump’s own chatbot keeps debunking Trump's lies.By The Bulwark

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AI in 5: The AI Reality Check: Why Lawyers Are Lying, Investors Are Selling, & Digital Friends Are Dangerous (November 11, 2025) 5:26

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📚 Show Notes and APA Citations Stories Covered: AI Legal Hallucinations: Lawyers citing fake case law created by chatbots. AI Stock Bubble Warnings: Michael Burry's bearish bet and market bubble warnings. Ethical AI Companionship: Concerns and tragic examples of the emotional risks of AI relationships. APA 7th Edition References American Bar Associ…

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Trump Can’t Pardon State Crimes. He’s Trying Anyway. (w/ Liz Oyer) 17:41

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Sam Stein speaks with Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer for her take on Trump's latest round of pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis and several other top officials who tried to overturn the 2020 election. Liz warns about how Trump's pardons are "blatantly corrupt" and could test how far presidential pardon power can go. You can follow Liz's w…

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Nancy Mace is STILL Complaining About Airport Security 19:21

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Sam Stein, Tim Miller, and Will Sommer share their takes on Nancy Mace’s bizarre feud with Charleston airport security. It started with a tantrum at the Charleston airport before Mace accused her opponent of protecting pedophiles and somehow dragged Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham into it.By The Bulwark

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Alzheimer's Awareness with Tia Delaney-Stewart 45:44

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In this inspiring episode of Urban Family Focus, host Rev. Jerrold Smith sits down with Tia Delaney-Stewart, MSN, RN, PHN, CCM, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Alzheimer’s Association, for an eye-opening discussion on Alzheimer’s Awareness. With more than 30 years of nursing and leadership experience, Tia sheds light on the early s…

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AI Through the Years: Episode 1 - The Wonder Years of AI and Toddlers: How to Set Boundaries for Voice Assistants and Smart Toys (Ages 2-5) 25:37

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AI Through the Years: Episode 1 - The Wonder Years of AI and Toddlers: How to Set Boundaries for Voice Assistants and Smart Toys (Ages 2-5) Synopsis: Your toddler is talking to Alexa more than to you. Is this merely a convenience, or is it actually shaping their brain? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford delve into the crucial…

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Will the Shutdown Deal Actually Hold? 14:22

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Sam Stein and Joe Perticone discuss the breaking news that it appears the Senate has enough votes to approve a budget and end the government shutdown, moving the pressure over to Mike Johnson and the House of Representatives.By The Bulwark

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Trump Posts, His Staff Panics—Again 14:51

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Sam Stein and Jack Cocchiarella take on Scott Bessent’s walk-back of Trump’s bleated announcement of “$2,000 checks” amid the government shutdown that continues to rock the economy.By The Bulwark

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The Emperor Without Empathy (Live Chat w/ Steven Beschloss) 54:06

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Recorded live on Friday, November 8, 2025, this Substack conversation between Steven Beschloss (America, America) and Jonathan V. Last takes on the 2025 election results, Trump’s growing authoritarianism, and America’s slide toward economic kleptocracy.By The Bulwark

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James Talarico's "Scandal" Makes Me Like Him More! 14:17

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Tim Miller takes on James Talarico's spicy Instagram follows, Candace Owens leaking texts with Charlie Kirk, and Tim's heated panel at Crooked Con.By The Bulwark

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Consumers Absolutely HATE Trump's Economy 23:22

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Sarah Longwell and Catherine Rampell take on consumer sentiment reaching its lowest levels ever, the impending Supreme Court rulings on tariffs, and rising job losses creating even more uncertainty amid a shaken economy.By The Bulwark

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Tim Falls For New Dutch PM? (w/ Stan Veuger) 15:04

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Tim Miller brings on Dutch economist Stan Veuger for some good news. The Netherlands just elected a young, upbeat, openly gay prime minister who’s talking optimism, growth, and even building new cities, and somehow, it’s working.By The Bulwark

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Tom Nichols: America Lost Its Nuclear Anxiety. That Was a Mistake. 52:40

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Sonny Bunch talks with Atlantic writer and national security expert Tom Nichols about the new Netflix thriller A House of Dynamite—the most realistic nuclear movie in decades. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/joinBy The Bulwark

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THE FRIDAY DOWNLOAD: AI Companions, Brain-Scanning Breakthroughs, and Smarter Models (November 7, 2025) 4:40

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This week on The Friday Download, we recapped: AI Companion Apps Surge: Paradot goes viral as users explore emotional bonds with personalized AI companions. Healthcare Breakthrough: New AI models detect early signs of Alzheimer’s using retinal scans, enabling earlier intervention. Tech Snack: OpenAI releases o3-mini, a compact reasoning model suppo…

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RFK Jr. Is the Biggest Public-Health Threat in U.S. History (w/ Sam Kass) 23:38

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Jonathan Cohn talks with former White House chef and Obama nutrition advisor Sam Kass about RFK Jr.’s phony “health revolution.” Kass explains how the administration’s obsession with seed oils and food dyes is a smokescreen for dismantling the CDC, FDA, and USDA—and why RFK Jr. has become the biggest threat to public health in modern U.S. history. …

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Jason Crow: Voters Want Normal Government, Not Trump’s Circus 23:11

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Sam Stein and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-06) take on the growing backlash to Trump’s chaos politics—and why voters are sending a clear message that they’ve had enough. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/BULWARKTAKES to find and instantly book a doctor today.By The Bulwark

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NOT GUILTY! Why the “Sandwich Guy” Verdict Matters 10:08

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JVL and Sarah Longwell take on the absurd “Sandwich Guy” trial—where prosecutors literally made a federal case out of a thrown sandwich.By The Bulwark

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The Jobs Report Trump Doesn’t Want You to See 15:31

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Sarah Longwell and JVL take on Donald Trump’s hidden unemployment crisis—the million jobs lost, the vanishing economic data, and the chaos of his tariff-driven “businessman” presidency.By The Bulwark

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What It Was Like To Face Off Against Nancy Pelosi (w/ Barbara Comstock) 25:49

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Sam Stein, Jonathan Cohn, and former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock take on Nancy Pelosi’s retirement—her unmatched record as Speaker, her behind-the-scenes power, and what her exit means for the Democratic Party.By The Bulwark

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Pat Ryan’s Plan to END Sports Blackouts 20:12

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Rep. Pat Ryan joins Tim to talk takeaways from big wins in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, the path to the House, and why costs still dominate. They also look at sports streaming chaos and why blackouts need fixing.By The Bulwark

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Sam Stein: Voters Chose Reality Over Trump’s Lies 8:02

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Democrats notch big wins from New Jersey to Virginia, including a historic first woman governor. Sam Stein joins Nicole Wallace to explain how affordability, real-world prices, and a fading culture war reshaped the map.By The Bulwark

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The Dilbert Guy, Cancer, and MAGA's Tribal Compassion 9:38

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Jonathan Cohn and Will Sommer take on Trumpworld’s sudden rush to help Dilbert creator Scott Adams get cancer treatment—while millions lose health coverage under Trump’s own cuts. A look at MAGA’s “healthcare by loyalty” system.By The Bulwark

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Democrats Are Winning… Now What? (w/ Josh Shapiro) 21:40

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Sarah Longwell talks with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro about what Democrats’ big election wins really mean, how Trump’s tariffs and shutdowns hurt his own voters, why voters are rejecting chaos, and how Democrats can win by simply making people’s lives better. They also discuss the divide over Israel and Gaza, the future of the party, and wha…

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Kaine: Trump’s Shutdown Is Pure Neglect 11:55

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Sam Stein takes on Tuesday's stunning election results with Senator Tim Kaine, why the Virginia Senator believes putting the economy front and center is key to Democratic victories, and how Trump’s chaos still looms over everything from shutdown talks to foreign policy.By The Bulwark

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Democrats Just Had Their Best Night in YEARS 19:51

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Sam Stein and John Avlon take on the Democrats’ major wins this election — from New York’s historic mayoral race to big centrist victories in Virginia and New Jersey. They break down how Democrats turned affordability and authenticity into a winning message while Trump’s GOP keeps alienating voters.By The Bulwark

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Tim Miller: I Still Have Election Night PTSD! 11:34

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Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC to break down Election Night—from Trump’s intimidation tactics via “election monitors” to the high-stakes battles in Virginia, New Jersey, California and more. He also shares what he’s watching most closely: the Hispanic vote, democracy’s stress test, and whether Democrats can win by enough to make the resu…

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MTG on The View: Truth-Teller, Grifter or... Something Else? 21:37

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Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest stop on her makeover tour—The View. She played the victim, dodged her past conspiracies, and even got some applause.By The Bulwark

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Bill Kristol and JVL on Dick Cheney’s Legacy 22:04

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JVL and Bill Kristol reflect on the life and legacy of Dick Cheney—a man who defined a certain strain of Republican politics for half a century, from Ford’s White House to the Trump resistance. They discuss how Cheney went from “Darth Vader” to one of the last serious conservatives, and what his death says about the end of the old GOP.…

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Trump’s “Peace” Presidency Keeps Threatening New Wars 14:48

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JVL and Andrew Egger take on Trump’s threat to attack Nigeria over Christian persecution, and how genuine policy gets warped by his “guns blazing” posturing making it unclear what will happen next.By The Bulwark

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AI in 5: Bestseller Bots & Beekeeping: Why AI is Lying to You (and Saving the Bees) (November 4, 2025) 5:45

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📝 Show Notes & APA Citations AI Innovations Unleashed: AI in 5 Episode Title: Bestseller Bots & Beekeeping: Why AI is Lying to You (and Saving the Bees) Host: Doctor JR Date: November 4, 2025 Summary: We tackle AI's hilarious "hallucinations" in publishing (fake bestseller lists), its serious role in agriculture (winemaking & beekeeping), and lates…

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Holy Cow! Trump’s Approval Sinks BELOW Biden’s Post-Debate Nadir 17:36

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Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell take on Trump’s brutal new polling—approval ratings in the 30s, independents abandoning him, and voters saying he’s making the economy worse.By The Bulwark

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61-Year-Old Man Jailed For 5 Weeks Over a Trump Meme 17:28

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Tim Miller takes on the MAGA meltdown after the Charlie Kirk assassination—where right-wing influencers and even Senator Mike Lee went after teachers over an innocent Halloween costume, and a Tennessee man was jailed for posting a meme.By The Bulwark

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Equity Options for Seniors with Walter D. Richards, SRES 43:42

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Are you a senior homeowner looking to unlock the value in your home, protect your income, and preserve your legacy? In this episode, Walter D. Richards, Broker and Managing Partner at My Reverse Options, Inc., shares insights on equity options for seniors, including reverse mortgages, retirement income strategies, Medicare plans, and estate plannin…

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We Watched Trump’s 60 Minutes Interview. It’s Nuts. 18:08

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Sam Stein and Will Saletan recap Donald Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview, both the edited television version and full transcript, discussing the shutdown, tariffs, inflation, Vladimir Putin, concepts of plans, and of course, Joe Biden.By The Bulwark

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Kash Patel’s Mile-High Meltdown 14:53

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Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer take on Kash Patel's use of his FBI plane to watch his girlfriend sing the National Anthem at a wrestling match before flying her home to Nashville, with critics, including an ex-FBI agent tracking his flights, pointing out his using the plane for personal reasons amid the shutdown.…

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Trump’s World Tour of Insecurity (w/ Jack Cocchiarella) 14:41

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Jack Cocchiarella takes on the aftermath of Donald Trump's international trip amid the government shutdown and SNAP benefits halting, returning with no apparent advantages for the US and unclear messaging around China closing in on Taiwan.By The Bulwark