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Trump Nominee Is SO RACIST That Even MAGA Is Shocked Into Silence (w/ The Bulwark's Tim Miller) Oct 21, 2025

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The Bulwark's Tim Miller joins Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau to discuss Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia's leaked racist texts.

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Zelensky Vs. MAGA Idiots in the Oval Office Oct 18, 2025

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Tommy and Ben react to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s White House visit and explain how a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin the day before might have kept Trump from providing new weapons to Ukraine. They also cover reports that Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert, lethal action in Venezuela, and other signals that the United States is preparing for war with Venezuela, explain why former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton could be in deep legal trouble for mishandling classified information, and break down Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s attack on the Pentagon press corps and press freedom.

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New South Park Is BRUTAL For Trump And Vance Oct 16, 2025

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Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett react to the latest South Park. The episode lampoons Donald Trump, JD Vance, Peter Thiel, the 6 7 meme, and much more.

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Top Dem RIPS Trump, Vance and Republicans Over Shutdown and Racist Texts Oct 15, 2025

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Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) joins Tommy Vietor to talk about the government shutdown — and how Trump and Republicans are quietly freaking out over this weekend’s “No Kings” protest.

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Legal Expert SLAMS Trump's Authoritarian Moves Oct 15, 2025

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Jon Lovett is joined by Leah Litman, co-host of Strict Scrutiny and legal expert, to explain Trump's authoritarian moves including gutting of the FBI and DOJ, indicting his enemies, going after universities, and how we can make the conservative Supreme Court own their hypocrisy. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Leah Litman 10:15 - Ad break 10:47 - Leah Litman cont.

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Obama Speaks Out Against Trump and MAGA in Urgent Message to Voters Oct 15, 2025

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In this episode of Political Experts React, Alex Wagner joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest political ads and viral clips — featuring Obama on Marc Maron, Janet Mills, and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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This Trump Cabinet Meeting Is So Embarrassing That It's Painful Oct 09, 2025

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Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor react to Donald Trump's bizarre and cringe worthy cabinet meeting.

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BREAKING: Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Oct 09, 2025

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Tommy & Ben break down the news that a deal between Israel and Hamas have signed off on the “first phase” of a Gaza ceasefire deal. They dig into what we know so far, the many things we don’t, how we got here and why it took so long, and why it’s important to temper relief with caution.

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Horrifying: Trump Cracks Down On Free Speech As ICE Violence Ramps Up Oct 08, 2025

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Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor discuss Trump's roundtable on Antifa where he promises to crack down on free speech, ICE violence and Trump's Truth Social calling for Chicago Dems to be arrested.

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Top Trump Official GRILLED About Epstein and Bribery Scandal Oct 07, 2025

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Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Attorney General Pam Bondi’s contentious Senate hearing on the Epstein files, National Guard deployments, Tom Homan allegations and Ted Cruz's back tattoo.

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