Best Podcast Episodes About Bill Kristol
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Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 16 episodes
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“… unfortunately, do have responsibilities. And I'm curious what the right thing to do is both across this DHS shutdown and the war. I was talking to Bill Kristol about this yesterday, but you being a Democrat in good standing and, you know, lifelong Democrat, I think your wisdom is probably better suited for this. But I don't know. I feel like I want more. And I don't know if this is about my hierarchy of needs personally or whether this is political strategy but shouldn't they be having fake hearings about the war shouldn't they be you know chaining themselves to the white house fence shouldn't there …”
“… with Woody. Meet some of the evil queens. Anyway, so that's what Lindsey's going to do. No agency. We can mock him. We can criticize him. but there was no expectations that Republicans will ever do the right thing. The Democrats, though, you know, unfortunately, do have responsibilities. And I'm curious what the right thing to do is both across this DHS shutdown and the war. I was talking to Bill Kristol about this yesterday, but you being a Democrat in good standing and, you know, lifelong Democrat, I think your wisdom is probably better suited for this. But I don't know. I feel like I want more. And I don't know if this is about my hierarchy of needs personally or whether this is political strategy but shouldn't they be having fake hearings about the war shouldn't they be you know chaining themselves to the white house fence shouldn't there be screaming people outside of the outside of the airports advertisements i don't you know and there's some people that are satisfying my needs ruben guy goes been really good there are others i don't want to be out but like i have a little bit of feeling of an emptiness and the vigor of the response given the scale of the destruction. I wonder what …”
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Democrats seem to lack the outrage needed to confront the Trump administration's reckless actions, particularly regarding the war with Iran. While Republicans like Lindsey Graham enjoy leisure time, Democrats have a responsibility to show their anger and take a stand, even if it means staging protests or refusing to leave Congress. This emotional disconnect raises questions about their political strategy and effectiveness in representing the public's frustration.
“… impressed with any of them. No, I agree. If you want to see, by the way, if you want to see, if you've never watched, man, Scott Horton debating Bill Kristol at the Soho Forum. Well, that's unfair. It was, you really exposed just how much. Bill Kristol has nothing. No knowledge, no argument, nothing. He literally, I've never seen it happen before. he threw in the towel in the debate essentially he literally at one point scott makes some argument there was like a back and forth section and scott makes some argument and he goes well we just have fundamentally different worldviews and you're like yeah …”
“… hours talking to him and I knew his wife. And I really liked him as a man, but his views were impossible to defend if you cared about the United States. Yeah, that right. But anyway, I guess with all of them, I was never particularly intellectually impressed with any of them. No, I agree. If you want to see, by the way, if you want to see, if you've never watched, man, Scott Horton debating Bill Kristol at the Soho Forum. Well, that's unfair. It was, you really exposed just how much. Bill Kristol has nothing. No knowledge, no argument, nothing. He literally, I've never seen it happen before. he threw in the towel in the debate essentially he literally at one point scott makes some argument there was like a back and forth section and scott makes some argument and he goes well we just have fundamentally different worldviews and you're like yeah that's why you're debating but you have to make an argument and then he will never explain what his world well right and then it is in his closing there was still like three minutes on the clock and he just stopped anyway i say all of this to say i've i've seen some dumb arguments from neocons over the years i have never seen anyone go full-blown …”
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Neoconservative commentary has devolved into senseless rants that repel rather than persuade. Dave Smith critiques figures like Mark Levin, arguing their approach increases hatred and fails to articulate any coherent arguments. This alarming trend raises questions about the effectiveness of their messaging and its implications for U.S. foreign policy.
“… this this very muscular, macho, you know, our soldiers won't let us get into a quagmire like the soldiers who were in Iraq and Afghanistan. I saw Bill Kristol talking about this, which was so insulting to the military who served honorably and bravely. It's not their fault that the mission was was not, you know, didn't lead to what they wanted it to lead to and was in many ways for nothing or for not. But I just feel like it's just part of this, to your point, Tim, this rah-rah manly, let's kick the shit out of the enemy. And, you know, isn't this fun? And kind of the same vibe as the Trump video of …”
“… Jingo is And I think that that who it for That my I think that interesting because there is sort of this you know if you listen to Pete Hexeth and his slam poetry and you listen to sort of the way they are portraying this whole conflict Like there's this this very muscular, macho, you know, our soldiers won't let us get into a quagmire like the soldiers who were in Iraq and Afghanistan. I saw Bill Kristol talking about this, which was so insulting to the military who served honorably and bravely. It's not their fault that the mission was was not, you know, didn't lead to what they wanted it to lead to and was in many ways for nothing or for not. But I just feel like it's just part of this, to your point, Tim, this rah-rah manly, let's kick the shit out of the enemy. And, you know, isn't this fun? And kind of the same vibe as the Trump video of releasing excrement on the protesters for the No Kings Day. This kind of, I can't even, I don't even know how I would describe it.”
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MAGA Republicans overwhelmingly support military action, with 95% in favor, contrasting sharply with non-MAGA Republicans. This support stems from a need for nationalist justification after years of anti-intervention rhetoric. The media's portrayal of the conflict taps into a 'rah-rah America' sentiment, aiming to rally this demographic behind military efforts.
“… Yeah, yeah. If anybody happens just to be tuning in, I'll say one more time. I'm Andrew Egger, White House correspondent with The Bulwark. This is Bill Kristol, our editor at large. We write the Morning Shots newsletter. We come to you live on Tuesday mornings at 10 Eastern to talk about what's going on. This is Morning Chaser. There's one other interesting contrast here that I wanted to bring up because I do think it just really illustrates the fact that there is no like single path to sort of the way things get done with this administration. All of the lines of kind of argument are so snarled. I …”
“… leverage disappears. So I think actually Democrats are also smart just to kick everything down the road as much as possible. I do think after July 4th, let's say, Trump has much less leverage over his own party members in the House and the Senate. Yeah, yeah. If anybody happens just to be tuning in, I'll say one more time. I'm Andrew Egger, White House correspondent with The Bulwark. This is Bill Kristol, our editor at large. We write the Morning Shots newsletter. We come to you live on Tuesday mornings at 10 Eastern to talk about what's going on. This is Morning Chaser. There's one other interesting contrast here that I wanted to bring up because I do think it just really illustrates the fact that there is no like single path to sort of the way things get done with this administration. All of the lines of kind of argument are so snarled. I mean, Donald Trump himself has always obviously been an extremely impulsive and kind of erratic thinker. And, you know, trying to shove the Save America Act into a DHS funding bill is a pretty striking example of that. But that is not the only policy pipeline. It's not just sort of brainstorms from the mind of Donald Trump that are getting translated …”
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Donald Trump's abrupt decision to deploy ICE agents at airports has ignited public concern and confusion. This unexpected move, which caught even ICE off guard, exemplifies Trump's impulsive leadership style and raises questions about the administration's policy-making process. As incidents unfold, the implications for travelers and immigration enforcement are becoming increasingly unsettling.
“… for Israel, I'm not really sure. But really, many prominent Jews have also come out against the killing of Khomeini, including Chuck Schumer and Bill Kristol, who were strongly in favor of killing Khomeini until Donald Trump actually helped do it, whereupon they changed their minds so fast that their brains ricocheted off the inside of their heads and flew out their ears, leaving them so brainless that they were reduced to being Chuck Schumer and Bill Kristol. But you know, maybe these people have a point. As good Christians, we should restrain our celebratory guffaws at the admittedly hilarious …”
“… close to Candace Owen's imagination, revealed for the first time that the intelligence proving the Shiite Pope had tried to kill our president was unreliable because it had come from Israel. If by Israel you mean the FBI, where maybe the I stands for Israel, I'm not really sure. But really, many prominent Jews have also come out against the killing of Khomeini, including Chuck Schumer and Bill Kristol, who were strongly in favor of killing Khomeini until Donald Trump actually helped do it, whereupon they changed their minds so fast that their brains ricocheted off the inside of their heads and flew out their ears, leaving them so brainless that they were reduced to being Chuck Schumer and Bill Kristol. But you know, maybe these people have a point. As good Christians, we should restrain our celebratory guffaws at the admittedly hilarious image of the Ayatollah being particleized by his Israeli enemies, and only emit those occasional snorts or snickers that we find impossible to suppress as we wag our fingers at the Israeli Air Force and sternly say to them, Booyah, you friends of humankind!”
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The Washington Post's obituary for the Ayatollah Khomeini bizarrely highlighted his 'avuncular smile' and love for literature, despite his history of mass murder. This satirical commentary exposes the media's tendency to romanticize tyrants, as political figures like Tucker Carlson outrageously lament the Ayatollah's death. In the face of such absurdity, one must question the ethics of celebrating the demise of a dictator who oppressed countless lives.
“… I'm watching develop is in the establishment bracket and it is not the round of 32 it's the potential sweet 16 face-off between Stephen Colbert and Bill Kristol who is the biggest clown who can actually win that i dude i think that there is such a bias in our audience toward the contestants for king of the hill that i think crystal has a shot against colbert however colbert upset colbert has played this season not dissimilar to how margaret brennan played in 2025 with you and so i think that that is the matchup of this next round to put an adaptation that is not dissimilar from the observation that you …”
“… yeah right I mean it's what you see here is a constant thematic of like people with long runs in in television careers and then people who actually put out and say no stuff all the time but just are not that well known yeah you know one of the things I'm watching develop is in the establishment bracket and it is not the round of 32 it's the potential sweet 16 face-off between Stephen Colbert and Bill Kristol who is the biggest clown who can actually win that i dude i think that there is such a bias in our audience toward the contestants for king of the hill that i think crystal has a shot against colbert however colbert upset colbert has played this season not dissimilar to how margaret brennan played in 2025 with you and so i think that that is the matchup of this next round to put an adaptation that is not dissimilar from the observation that you were making, Duncan, is the one that I'm looking at is Abby Phillip and Jim Acosta right Where there not necessarily a huge discrepancy in overall notoriety but OGs have a special reverence for Jim Acosta And he is now doing nothing He's doing nothing. And I think it's so much of our media landscape now isn't actually watching these failed shows …”
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In a surprising twist, Bill Kristol may have a shot against Stephen Colbert in a media showdown, despite Colbert's household name status. The ongoing competition highlights the biases in audience preferences, as lesser-known figures like Abby Phillip gain traction over established names like Jim Acosta. This reflects the changing dynamics of media influence, where clips often overshadow traditional ratings.
“… the bracket, Caitlin Collins of CNN earns a five seed this year. I believe it's her highest seed. She's facing off against King of the Hill champion Bill Kristol. Fellas? Yeah, I mean, I don't think this is any surprise, but I think Caitlin Collins has it here. I mean, Bill has a body of work on being a neocon who's now against the Iran war, but he's really a one note sort of player in hack madness. And she's got a much wider repertoire, someone who could work it on the inside or hit it from deep range. Another newcomer to the bracket, Ed O'Keefe of CBS. Surprised to see him show up this year, but he's …”
“… JD roll up and dunk on her and we going to have clips all over the internet and Marco show up and dunk on her and we going to have clips all over the internet And that why she has fallen to an eight seed Yeah no that a fair point If you move down the bracket, Caitlin Collins of CNN earns a five seed this year. I believe it's her highest seed. She's facing off against King of the Hill champion Bill Kristol. Fellas? Yeah, I mean, I don't think this is any surprise, but I think Caitlin Collins has it here. I mean, Bill has a body of work on being a neocon who's now against the Iran war, but he's really a one note sort of player in hack madness. And she's got a much wider repertoire, someone who could work it on the inside or hit it from deep range. Another newcomer to the bracket, Ed O'Keefe of CBS. Surprised to see him show up this year, but he's facing off against Edward Klein in a 413 matchup. What's your read on this hash, Brooke? I'm looking for Klein to win here. I think he's more of a no name. You don't think Ed O'Keefe's the bigger hack here? I think that'll keep a bit of a troublemaker. I think more people know Ezra Klein's name, and therefore that's who they're going to pick. …”
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Caitlin Collins is favored to defeat veteran commentator Bill Kristol in a surprising matchup of political pundits. While Kristol has a long history in neoconservative politics, Collins' versatility and fresh perspective give her the edge. This clash highlights the evolving landscape of political commentary as new voices emerge.
“… out that 40% of them, more than 40%, want Trump to be killed. So what do we talk about? When you say right of center, are you talking about like Bill Kristol right of center? That's probably what they mean. But anyway, the survey also found a strong correlation between justifying Trump's murder and Mamdani's murder, indicating a broader trend towards political violence in this country, one that's noticeably stronger on the left, particularly among women who spend a lot of time on social media and who perceive that America is on the decline. And it's mostly what you'd expect, except perhaps for the …”
“… justification for killing Trump. Which should tell you something by the way about who qualifies as a right of center because they give the data on well apparently a majority of people on the right of center also support political murder But then we find out that 40% of them, more than 40%, want Trump to be killed. So what do we talk about? When you say right of center, are you talking about like Bill Kristol right of center? That's probably what they mean. But anyway, the survey also found a strong correlation between justifying Trump's murder and Mamdani's murder, indicating a broader trend towards political violence in this country, one that's noticeably stronger on the left, particularly among women who spend a lot of time on social media and who perceive that America is on the decline. And it's mostly what you'd expect, except perhaps for the fact that women are more likely than men to call for political violence. I mean, for all the talk we're hearing about the dangers of the so-called manosphere and toxic masculinity. Well, it turns out that women are bigger fans of political violence than men are. And this is a finding that, if true, would obviously represent a major victory for the …”
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A recent survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of respondents justify the murder of political figures like Donald Trump, indicating a disturbing trend towards political violence in the U.S. This surge is particularly pronounced among women on social media, challenging traditional perceptions of gender and aggression. The findings suggest a correlation between beliefs in American decline and the endorsement of violent actions against political opponents.
“… North Vietnam. You know, I mean, it was. But weren't we there to defend South Vietnam? You know, so. I love this conversation because you can tell Bill Kristol doesn't quite know what to make of it. But Bob Kagan's great. And actually, Bob Kagan's father was a professor of mine, truly a giant among historians, Donald Kagan, the historian of ancient Greece. However, all of this to say, the real political import of this conversation. when you have two of the most prominent neoconservatives in the united states not quite the ogs because neoconservatism started in the middle of the 20th century but the …”
“… a much greater threat to Israel than it is to the United States. So when they say that people and when people say that Israel is a great ally in the fight against Iran, it's kind of like saying that South Vietnam was a great ally in the fight against North Vietnam. You know, I mean, it was. But weren't we there to defend South Vietnam? You know, so. I love this conversation because you can tell Bill Kristol doesn't quite know what to make of it. But Bob Kagan's great. And actually, Bob Kagan's father was a professor of mine, truly a giant among historians, Donald Kagan, the historian of ancient Greece. However, all of this to say, the real political import of this conversation. when you have two of the most prominent neoconservatives in the united states not quite the ogs because neoconservatism started in the middle of the 20th century but the ogs of the second wave founders of project for new american century having a conversation about how israel is only a great ally in as much as it helps israel and bob kagan mocking this notion to people who cannot be criticized as anti-semitic or anything like that both of them you know definitely members of the ancient nomadic tribe this is a five …”
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The alliance between the U.S. and Israel is under scrutiny, with many questioning its value as Iran poses a greater threat to Israel than to the United States. Prominent neoconservatives Bill Kristol and Bob Kagan highlight this shift, suggesting that Israel's role is primarily self-serving. This evolving perspective could signal a significant change in American political discourse regarding Israel's importance.
“… also wrong constantly. And so, you know, to the point you made, Sam, how does she respond? Usually she ignores it. I mean, as you said, she said Bill Kristol is a deep state agent. She's made a lot of errors, you know, with Doe. She said we should cut this contract. It's a contract that doesn't exist. or she's misunderstanding what it is. But, you know, I think to Andrew's point, it kind of gets to that. What's revealing here is how so much of it, I think the actions of the Trump administration or the Republican Party are just based on like a shred of a shred of evidence, often one that's …”
“… I think that people love this idea of kind of like, you know, we could really right size the government if only they would let the common folk in and use common sense to make these cuts. And that's, I think, what she represents to people. However, she's also wrong constantly. And so, you know, to the point you made, Sam, how does she respond? Usually she ignores it. I mean, as you said, she said Bill Kristol is a deep state agent. She's made a lot of errors, you know, with Doe. She said we should cut this contract. It's a contract that doesn't exist. or she's misunderstanding what it is. But, you know, I think to Andrew's point, it kind of gets to that. What's revealing here is how so much of it, I think the actions of the Trump administration or the Republican Party are just based on like a shred of a shred of evidence, often one that's misconstrued. All right, well, this is inherently dumb, but also inherently important. And I appreciate you following her for us, Will.”
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A single Twitter user's influence led to the cancellation of significant humanitarian aid programs worldwide, showcasing the power of social media in shaping policy. This individual, initially a software engineer, gained prominence by criticizing government spending and misrepresenting data, ultimately impacting agencies like USAID. The consequences of her actions highlight the dangerous intersection of misinformation and political influence.
“Originally, this was around – which, again, your – I don't know, Bob's co-founder, Bill Kristol, supported. He was like, oh, we must go. What did he say? This is January 2026. He's like, oh, we have to go in free and liberate, you know, the great Iranian people, which, again, I think is a disastrous idea. And as we have all seen, isn't even going to work. What are they going to thank you as you rain down acid rain on their children? Yeah, that's definitely a very natural impulse. So that element of it was genuinely neoconservative. Now …”
“Originally, this was around – which, again, your – I don't know, Bob's co-founder, Bill Kristol, supported. He was like, oh, we must go. What did he say? This is January 2026. He's like, oh, we have to go in free and liberate, you know, the great Iranian people, which, again, I think is a disastrous idea. And as we have all seen, isn't even going to work. What are they going to thank you as you rain down acid rain on their children? Yeah, that's definitely a very natural impulse. So that element of it was genuinely neoconservative. Now let's get to what you're talking about. And this is fair. You know, terms matter. There is a robust hawkish. nationalists, I would call it John Bolton. So John Bolton is not a neocon. He is somebody who is robustly hawkish. Now, this is a hawk neocon, whatever you want to call it. Hawkish and jingoism. This is a hawk jingoism. Actually, jingoism is …”
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The MAGA movement's unwavering support for military action in Iran is a misguided allegiance to Trump, ignoring the disastrous outcomes of past interventions.
“… of run-ins with MAGA people in Texas. So if you're John Cornyn, you know this guy's actually relatively high profile, never Trumper. I mean, he had Bill Kristol on his podcast. He had Chris Matthews on his podcast. He had the guy Mona Charron from the bulwark, all these never Trump organizations on his podcast. You'd think if you're Cornyn or you're Cornyn's staff was like, hey, maybe we don't have this guy being our frontline of attack on social media and in the press every day. But this is the kind of people that we're dealing with. It's not the deep state. It's the in your face state, if you …”
“… Beach. I mean, this is the worst. of the Rhino Brigade. I was going to say here in Washington, D.C., but he's not here in Washington, D.C. He's in Austin, Texas. And he's been in Austin, Texas politics for a very long time. And he's had a fair share of run-ins with MAGA people in Texas. So if you're John Cornyn, you know this guy's actually relatively high profile, never Trumper. I mean, he had Bill Kristol on his podcast. He had Chris Matthews on his podcast. He had the guy Mona Charron from the bulwark, all these never Trump organizations on his podcast. You'd think if you're Cornyn or you're Cornyn's staff was like, hey, maybe we don't have this guy being our frontline of attack on social media and in the press every day. But this is the kind of people that we're dealing with. It's not the deep state. It's the in your face state, if you remember. He talked about Trump being given enough rope to hang himself at the debates. He peddled the Russia hoax. He said it outrageous and dangerous and ridiculous for an American president to take Vladimir Putin's word over that of the US intelligence community. That was over the Russia hoax, remember. He said every single person who said that Trump …”
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John Cornyn's political maneuvering reveals a troubling pattern of supporting anyone but Trump, only to flip when necessary. His long history of attacks against Trump and his association with never-Trump figures highlight the internal rifts within the GOP, particularly in Texas. This ongoing conflict raises questions about loyalty and the future direction of the Republican Party.
“… what they were doing that that was going to become worse over a period of time okay okay um well Well, so last week we played two tweets from Bill Kristol that were diametrically opposed to Donald Trump's attack on Iran. There was one about, you know, he shouldn't be doing this. There's another about is he going far enough in doing regime change? He's sort of having a schizophrenic moment on the thing where he can't decide how to oppose Donald Trump because actually he believes in this war as well. He just can't do that now because he's paid by Democrats. He's now found a third angle on the war …”
“… price of oil to spike don't start a major war with iran what what is he what's a summary of what he's quote tweeting there it's donald trump and he's has a tweet basically talking about the strait of her moves and uh oil and how if they didn't do basically what they were doing that that was going to become worse over a period of time okay okay um well Well, so last week we played two tweets from Bill Kristol that were diametrically opposed to Donald Trump's attack on Iran. There was one about, you know, he shouldn't be doing this. There's another about is he going far enough in doing regime change? He's sort of having a schizophrenic moment on the thing where he can't decide how to oppose Donald Trump because actually he believes in this war as well. He just can't do that now because he's paid by Democrats. He's now found a third angle on the war in Iran.”
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Max Boot, a prominent pro-war commentator, has made a surprising shift in his stance on military action against Iran. Once advocating for regime change, he now warns that starting a major war could spike oil prices, showcasing a confusing inconsistency in his views. This shift highlights the challenges of maintaining a coherent position in the complex landscape of U.S. foreign policy.
“… with and break them down so that people can think about how to tackle them. So anyway, and it also has a lot in there about the early days of Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell when all this started. No, I would never skip it. I would never skip it. One day, Sarah gets in an argument with Bill Kristol in a little room and then they start having coffee and then everything from there. Amazing. It was less than 10 years ago, right? It's been a rough 10 years for the country, but it's been a fun 10 years. I've enjoyed the 10 years personally. So Sarah, thanks for taking time out of your Sunday”
“… like, here is the communications piece and a bunch of of elements. And there's obviously a fair amount of policy in there as it relates to like what voters say they want about policy. But it tries to take all of these different things that we're grappling with and break them down so that people can think about how to tackle them. So anyway, and it also has a lot in there about the early days of Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell when all this started. No, I would never skip it. I would never skip it. One day, Sarah gets in an argument with Bill Kristol in a little room and then they start having coffee and then everything from there. Amazing. It was less than 10 years ago, right? It's been a rough 10 years for the country, but it's been a fun 10 years. I've enjoyed the 10 years personally. So Sarah, thanks for taking time out of your Sunday”
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To tackle seemingly insurmountable issues, think of it like eating an elephant—one bite at a time. In the book 'How to Eat an Elephant,' the author explores breaking down complex problems into manageable pieces, drawing from real-life experiences of political figures like Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell. This approach not only makes daunting challenges feel achievable but also encourages everyone to take part in the solution.
“… day they going to come Remember at first there was going to come Remember the Iraq He had the same pitch Lindsey Graham was in Congress and he had Bill Kristol. Remember, they came on Fox News every night and said they're going to be throwing roses in the streets when we're on the march up to Baghdad. Remember that? The very beginning of that war, the whole because Fox does the same thing. The whole lead up to the to the, was it March of 2003? That, you know, weapons of mass destruction, it had to be, there was all lies. You were lied. They looked you in the eye and lied. And Dan Senior and Dana …”
“… of this. This is, you know, you look at Drudge, I'm putting out Drudge, I realize Drudge is a hater. But I just want to show that the center of gravity of this has shifted from the defanging and declawing of the Iranian regime And like he said one day they going to come Remember at first there was going to come Remember the Iraq He had the same pitch Lindsey Graham was in Congress and he had Bill Kristol. Remember, they came on Fox News every night and said they're going to be throwing roses in the streets when we're on the march up to Baghdad. Remember that? The very beginning of that war, the whole because Fox does the same thing. The whole lead up to the to the, was it March of 2003? That, you know, weapons of mass destruction, it had to be, there was all lies. You were lied. They looked you in the eye and lied. And Dan Senior and Dana Perina, she got a little thing, she's on the five, Dana Perina and Nicole Wallace, remember all of them? All sat there and looked you in the eye and they were all the comms department, they were Caroline Levinson, they looked you in the eye and they lied to you. Every day you were lied to. What happened? Who paid for that?”
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The October 7th events derailed significant progress towards normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, a move that could have ended the Arab-Israeli conflict. Senator Booker and a bipartisan team were close to achieving this breakthrough under President Biden's administration, but the escalation on that date was a calculated attempt to thwart their efforts. This pivotal moment shifted the focus from diplomatic solutions to military strategies against Iran.
“… say. And so I was close to him, but I don't recognize what's happened with his podcast now because I think he comes from a good place. So he felt Bill Kristol used him to prosecute the Iraq war, which he now realized afterwards was a huge mistake. He had a friend die there. And so I think Tucker comes from a good place, an honest place. But what's happened, I think, was at Fox, he had an incredible crew around him. And I think Tucker suffers from having lost those people. Obviously, when he left Fox, he couldn't keep them on. And he's pretty isolated. it. Okay, so that's just a small portion of what …”
“… us of this CIA situation. I mean, Tucker, who I was very friendly with when he was at Fox, I was on his show all the time. Actually, he asked me to write his biography. I was halfway through it when he left Fox in mysterious circumstances, let's say. And so I was close to him, but I don't recognize what's happened with his podcast now because I think he comes from a good place. So he felt Bill Kristol used him to prosecute the Iraq war, which he now realized afterwards was a huge mistake. He had a friend die there. And so I think Tucker comes from a good place, an honest place. But what's happened, I think, was at Fox, he had an incredible crew around him. And I think Tucker suffers from having lost those people. Obviously, when he left Fox, he couldn't keep them on. And he's pretty isolated. it. Okay, so that's just a small portion of what we discussed, even as it relates to Tucker. So I do recommend, can we get the full video in the description so people can find that quickly? You know, the line on he comes from a good place, an honest place. That's not for me to say, right? Like, I don't know what's in Tucker's head. And I don't know what's in his heart and where those places meet. …”
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Tucker Carlson reveals he's being targeted by the CIA over his communications regarding Iran, raising questions about the influence of media on political decisions. During a recent interview, journalist Miranda Divine discusses Carlson's shift since leaving Fox News and how isolation has affected his perspective. This insight highlights the complex dynamics of media, politics, and personal beliefs in today's climate.
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