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BREAKING: Trump Celebrates as Virginia Court Throws House Maps Into CHAOS May 08, 2026

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Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer react to the breaking Virginia Supreme Court ruling that could reshape the battle for control of Congress.

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Kash Patel’s Personalized Booze Stash REVEALED May 07, 2026

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New reporting reveals Kash Patel’s bizarre personalized bourbon stash and raises new questions about conduct at the FBI. Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau break down the latest scandal.

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Trump FURIOUS After NEW Supreme Court Ruling May 04, 2026

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Alex Wagner is joined by Molly Jong-Fast to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling that temporarily restores access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, and how the decision places Trump in a precarious position with his vocal anti-abortion supporters.

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Trump WHINES About NEW Indictment in AWKWARD Press Moment Apr 29, 2026

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Trump spirals over a new indictment, plus Kash Patel, Voting Rights, and the latest “cancel culture” fight. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest.

You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. 00:00 - Trump Whines About Comey 3:20 - Is Kash Patel Being Serious? 6:50 - Ad Break 7:56 - Voting Rights Act 17:33 - Update on Cancel Culture

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The Latest Trump Assassination Conspiracies Are INSANE Apr 29, 2026

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The Atlantic's Charlie Warzel joins Alex Wagner to discuss conspiracies of the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting and Donald Trump's reaction. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Charlie Warzel & Alex Wagner 7:59 - Ad break 8:51 - Charlie Warzel & Alex Wagner cont.

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MUST WATCH: DNC Chair Answers TOUGH Questions in HEATED Interview Apr 28, 2026

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Jon Favreau interviews DNC Chair Ken Martin in a heated exchange over Democratic strategy. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Ken Martin 24:20 - Ad break 25:14 - Ken Martin cont.

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Tucker Carlson Says He REGRETS Supporting Trump Apr 21, 2026

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Trump’s Iran talks implode, Vance gets grounded, and Tucker Carlson says backing Trump was a mistake. Alex Wagner is joined by Mark Leibovich of @TheAtlantic to break down the latest.

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Hegseth CAUGHT in EMBARRASSING Lie Apr 18, 2026

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In a surreal collision of pop culture and national security, Alex Wagner sits down with Nancy Youssef to unpack one of the stranger moments out of the Pentagon this week: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presenting a line from Pulp Fiction as scripture during a prayer service. Then, turning to far more serious questions on breaking news in Iran, the country has now declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping while Trump's naval blockade remains firmly in place, raising the stakes over whether this signals real de-escalation or just a temporary shift in a much larger and still unresolved geopolitical standoff.

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Trump Claims Strait Open in MAJOR Update on War with Iran Apr 17, 2026

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Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and what this means for Donald Trump and the future of Iran. CHECK OUR SPONSORS ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump's Iran deal 7:15 - Ad break 8:06 - Iran deal cont.

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Republicans LOSE FAITH in Trump as War Against Church BACKFIRES Apr 16, 2026

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Trump’s war with the Pope spirals after his “Jesus” post triggers backlash from Republicans and church leaders alike. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout.

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