Bill Kristol: The Weak Bully Keeps Flailing
Summary
Host Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the collapse of US-Canada trade talks, condemning Trump’s tariffs as economically damaging and politically foolish. They analyze the strategic failure of the Iran conflict, noting rising casualties and Iran’s growing regional dominance. The episode also covers the Jeffries-Kushner meeting, midterm wave potential in farm states, and the South Carolina Senate runoff.
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Canada-US trade tensions and Mark Carney's tariffs
Critique of GOP rhetoric on Canada and military
Beef tariffs, rancher backlash, and inflation
Midterm election outlook and Midwest shifts
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Jeffries-Kushner meeting and Democratic strategy
Iran war consequences and US military weakness
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Darleen Graham campaign and Republican Senate
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Enes Kanter's anti-trans WNBA comments
Trump car race and Natalie Harper controversy
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