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Nobody Believed Orbán Could Lose. Then It Happened. (w/ H. David Baer)

William Kristol — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:11:45 GMT

H. David Baer joins Bill Kristol for Bulwark on Sunday to discuss the lessons of Hungary.

Read Baer's article in The Bulwark

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Marc Elias: This is the End of the Voting Rights Act

Tim Miller — Sat, 02 May 2026 22:38:29 GMT

Tim Miller talks with Democracy Docket's Marc Elias about the mess unfolding in Louisiana, where votes are already being cast—and now the election itself could be reset. Marc explains the Supreme Court decision reshaping the Voting Rights Act, the rush to redraw maps across multiple states, and why both parties are bracing for a full-on redistricting war ahead of 2026.

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You Must Watch Scott Jennings Get Humiliated on Live TV

Tim Miller — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:22:26 GMT

Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer discuss a chaotic CNN panel blowup, the strange rise of Scott Jennings as cable news’ go-to defender, and the surreal world of MAGA-themed cruises—from a “Gulf of America” getaway to a gay conservative cruise that left Tim stunned. They talk about the escalating Candace Owens feud and lawsuit drama, plus one of the weirdest political clips you’ll see all week—featuring Callista Gingrich.

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He Voted for Trump Twice. Now He’s Running for Senate as a Democrat. (w/ Kyle Sweetser)

Sarah Longwell — Sat, 02 May 2026 01:01:12 GMT

Sarah Longwell is joined by Kyle Sweetser, a former Trump voter and lifelong Republican who is now running for Senate in Alabama as a Democrat. Sweetser explains how Trump-era tariffs impacted his business, why January 6 pushed him into political activism, and why he believes Democrats can compete in deep red states by directly challenging MAGA politics instead of avoiding the fight. They also talk about the political realities of running in Alabama, Trump’s standing with voters, immigration rhetoric, working-class frustrations, and Sweetser’s strategy for winning over disaffected Republicans in a state Trump carried by more than 30 points.

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Receipts Live: Catherine Rampell & JVL on Oil Price Spikes, Awful Inflation, Record Debt

Jonathan V. Last — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:08:45 GMT

Catherine Rampell and JVL went live to discuss the week's economic and financial news.

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After 75 Days of Shutdown, They End It Like This? (w/ Jake Sherman)

Sam Stein — Fri, 01 May 2026 01:31:10 GMT

Sam Stein talks with Jake Sherman about a week of House chaos that somehow ended in a string of wins—key bills passed, a shutdown quietly ended, and hardliners once again backed down. They break down why the threats never stick, how Mike Johnson keeps his conference in line, and why Republicans are still sticking with Trump even as his numbers slide—plus what it all means for redistricting and the coming midterms.

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This Democrat Smells Blood in Deep Red Florida (w/ Bale Dalton)

Tim Miller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:01:31 GMT

Tim Miller talks with Navy veteran and former NASA Chief of Staff Bale Dalton, who’s running for Congress in a deep red Florida district Democrats usually ignore—but may now be in play. They dig into his opponent, Rep. Cory Mills' the mountain of scandals and lies, and why Trump-era chaos could open the door for an upset.

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BREAKING: Trump Ditches MAHA Surgeon General, Bashes GOP Senator, Nominates Fox Contributor

Sam Stein — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:36:04 GMT

Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn are going live to cover Trump's newest Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Fox News contributor and prominent MAHA figure. After pulling Casey Means' nomination, Trump bashed GOP Senator Bill Cassidy for opposing Means.

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The Joke Tim Couldn’t Say on Live TV

Tim Miller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:02:39 GMT

Tim Miller was all over MS NOW, talking about Trump’s $400 million “gold ballroom” obsession as his poll numbers slide and voters feel squeezed. He breaks down why the GOP’s usual message machine—coordinated distractions, echo chamber spin, and nonstop attacks—is suddenly falling flat, with backlash over Iran, rising gas prices, and broken promises piling up.

Watch All In with Chris Hayes on MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/all

Watch Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace on MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/deadline-white-house

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Tim's a Streamer Now: Crazy Eyes Kash Patel is Utterly Screwed

Tim Miller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:57:48 GMT

Tim went live to hang out, take questions and talk about some interesting subjects like: Kash Patel's nightmarish few weeks, the coming economic calamity, truly dire approval numbers for Trump, music stuff, and more.

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Trump Is Way Too Stupid To Pull Off a False Flag

Tim Miller — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:12:52 GMT

Tim Miller unloads on the wave of “false flag” theories spreading after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident, calling out how quickly people abandon basic facts when politics takes over.

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Hegseth Acts Like A Child In Front of Congress

Sam Stein — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:48 GMT

Sam Stein and Will Saletan give their takes on Pete Hegseth’s heated appearance on Capitol Hill, where questions about the $25 billion war with Iran quickly turned into personal attacks and repeated deflections. Hegseth spent much of his time avoiding accountability, focusing instead on blaming Democrats, raising questions about how he is approaching one of the most consequential national security roles in the world.

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Are Young People Trying to Escape the Internet?

Rachel Janfaza — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:35:48 GMT

Conor Kilgore and Rachel Janfaza discuss why Noah Kahan has become a defining voice for Gen Z—and what his music reveals about a generation shaped by COVID, social media overload, and constant comparison. They get into the mental health themes, the push to log off and reconnect with real life, and why so many young people feel nostalgic for a world they never actually lived in.

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Command Post: Hegseth’s Takeover of Military Newspaper (w/ Jacqueline Smith)

Benjamin Parker — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:44:06 GMT

The Pentagon is under fire after the Jacqueline Smith, ombudsman for Stars and Stripes, says she was dismissed for raising concerns about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. What does this mean for press independence inside the military?

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Tim Miller Steps Into Streamer Chaos

Tim Miller — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:01:10 GMT

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

Sam Stein — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:31:25 GMT

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.

Update, (April 30, 2026, 4:20 p.m. EDT): Since this video was published, it has been reported that the Trump-emblazoned passports will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C.

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Paramount Asks FCC To Approve Up to 100% Foreign Ownership of CBS, CNN

Catherine Rampell — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:50:52 GMT

Sonny Bunch and Catherine Rampell break down a wave of major FCC developments shaping the future of American media. Paramount is asking the FCC to approve up to 100% foreign ownership in a massive media deal that could impact CBS and CNN. Foreign money is flowing deeper into American news—and regulators may be on the verge of signing off. Meanwhile, the FCC is also reviewing Disney’s broadcast licenses following comments made by Jimmy Kimmel, raising new questions about free speech, media pressure, and political influence. All of this comes as critics argue the FCC under Brendan Carr is being used to target Trump’s political enemies.

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Melania Joins Trump’s War on Jimmy Kimmel | Morning Shots

Andrew Egger — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:48:43 GMT

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?

Sam Stein — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:11:22 GMT

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?

Read more from Marc Caputo: https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/desantis-florida-map-gerrymandering-redistricting-war

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MAGA Mondays: MAGA Turns Shooting Into Ballroom Pitch

Sam Stein — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:31:36 GMT

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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