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Tim Miller Has Some BRUTAL Advice for Democrats (w/ Lib & Learn) Apr 29, 2026

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Tim Miller joins the Lib & Learn podcast to discuss the WHCD incident, the media spin that followed, and why both parties keep getting the moment wrong. He explains the real problem inside the Democratic coalition, how the GOP’s viral messaging machine works, and what it would actually take for Democrats to win again.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face On YOUR Passport Apr 29, 2026

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Sam Stein and Ben Parker break down a Bulwark exclusive that the State Department is putting Trump's face on U.S. passports, as part of "America 250." Sam and Ben walk through what the redesign would actually include, why it’s unprecedented, and how it fits into a broader pattern of Trump branding across federal symbols and institutions. Plus, they break down how we reached out to the White House and State Department for comment and gave them time to respond. Instead, the White House sent the story to Fox News.

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Melania Joins Trump’s War on Jimmy Kimmel | Morning Shots Apr 28, 2026

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Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol are going live at 10am ET to discuss the week's biggest news items.

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Could the Florida Gerrymander Blow Up on the GOP? (w/ Marc Caputo) Apr 28, 2026

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Sam Stein welcomes Axios' Marc Caputo to discuss Florida’s new redistricting map—and the legal storm it’s about to trigger. Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a plan that could shift Florida’s congressional delegation from 20–8 to as much as 24–4 in favor of Republicans. But there’s a major problem: Florida’s constitution explicitly bans partisan gerrymandering. So how is this happening?

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MAGA Turns Shooting Into Ballroom Pitch | MAGA Mondays Apr 27, 2026

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Sam Stein and Will Sommer are going live to discuss how Trump's allies are relentlessly using the WHCD shooting to push the new ballroom, the fascinating details of the individual reactions from Trump cabinet members to the shooting, and the absurd fight at the Substack party.

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White Supremacy on the Right (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on Sunday Apr 26, 2026

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Bill Kristol and Tom Joscelyn went live to discuss white supremacy in the online Right and why they're obsessed with attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center.

LIVE: WHCD Shooting—What We Know Now, What’s Next Apr 26, 2026

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Bill Kristol and Sam Stein are going live to discuss the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting.

LIVE: Gunfire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump Holds Press Event Apr 26, 2026

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Sam Stein reacts live to the shooting at the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and Trump's press event afterward.

Explaining "Never Trump" to David Pakman Apr 25, 2026

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Tim Miller joins David Pakman for a wide-ranging conversation on Trump’s unraveling, the “MAGA betrayal” moment among anti-war influencers, and what comes next for the right. They discuss why some of Trump’s loudest supporters feel misled, who actually drives conservative media, and how Never Trump has evolved into something broader. Plus: how to talk to voters who are starting to reconsider—and what a post-Trump GOP might look like.

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Trump Botched The Easiest Photo Op Ever Apr 25, 2026

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Catherine Rampell and Sarah Matthews take on the botched White House photo op that went viral. Donald Trump hosted the 2025 NCAA champion Georgia Bulldogs women’s tennis team—but puts them in the background and skips their handshake. They break down the optics, the politics, and what it reveals about the “women’s sports” talking point.

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