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The Economy is in Trouble—and Trump Still Won’t Admit It | The Bulwark Podcast

2025-11-07 News & Politics
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Political Analysis: Election Aftermath, Economic Headwinds, and Moderate Recruitment Failures

Analyze the political fallout from recent elections and the ongoing government shutdown while exploring why the Democratic Party is struggling to capitalize on perceived weaknesses in the opposition's communication strategy.

Short Summary

  • Republicans struggle with public messaging, notably regarding the economy after recent election losses where historical voting patterns shifted.
  • The recent government shutdown appears to have been a political victory for Democrats, though substantive legislative goals (like ACA subsidy fixes) remain unmet.
  • The retirement of Rep. Jared Golden highlights a concerning trend: the successful moderate archetype is allegedly being bullied out of Democratic ranks.
  • This discussion provides insight into tactical political maneuvering versus substantive policymaking challenges, especially concerning economic hardship.

The conversation features Tim Miller and Jessica Tarlov dissecting the implications of recent electoral results, particularly in states that typically favor Democrats. They contrast Republican coping mechanisms with necessary Democratic strategies, focusing heavily on the economic distress (stagflation indicators) that the opposition refuses to acknowledge publicly. The urgency of securing moderate victories is framed against internal party purity tests.

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Our economy may be in the early days of stagflation, Democrats are winning the shutdown fight, and Republicans aren't getting help from the tariff king—who is just sticking his fingers in his ears and lying about the price of Thanksgiving dinner going down. Maybe it's time for the Dems to declare victory and let them reopen the government. Plus, Jeanine Pirro's complete humiliation over the sandwich guy case, and Rep. Jared Golden's retirement is a bracing reminder that Democrats must keep recruiting moderate candidates who can win in red districts. Jessica Tarlov joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Show Notes: - Jessica's "Raging Moderates" podcast with Scott Galloway: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raging-moderates-with-scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov/id1774505095 - Catherine's newsletter on stagflation, tariffs and how SCOTUS may save Christmas: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-supreme-court-could-save-christmas-trump-tariffs? - Tim's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch - Go to https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code BULWARK. Thanks to American Giant for sponsoring the show! - Get started free, plus get 20% off of your first 6 months at https://Quo.com/THEBULWARK Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@billwilson6826 2025-11-07

It’s weird to see her without 4 people yelling at her.

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@cynthia584 2025-11-07

Love her … and she deserves some sort of medal to provide the voice or reason on FOX and put up with some of the ridiculousness there

248 15 replies
@brigettecrossland1221 2025-11-07

Subway should have a new combo sandwich and call it the Dunn deal 😂🎉

146 6 replies
@SailBale007 2025-11-07

Absolute respect for Jessica Tarlov. Even having to be in proximity to such hateful, disrespectful ghouls makes me sick. Stay strong Jessica!💙

142 3 replies
@elizabethguzman6024 2025-11-07

Jessica Tarlov is an inspiration, she can keep her cool even while working next to deranged, crazies MAGAs.

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@vanessaespinoza3442 2025-11-07

You guys rock. Thanks for bringing the real news to everyone!!

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@packosmokes 2025-11-07

Anyone else notice Judge Jeanine Pirro talks like Sheriff John Burnell? 😏

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@lqpbq 2025-11-08

I want to know how much Sandwich Man trial cost the American taxpayers. Disgusting

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@knittiotsavant 2025-11-08

Correction to Ms. Tarlov… HEALTH INSURANCE is too expensive. I’m fortunate to work in local government, which means I receive an allowance to cover my health insurance. Nonetheless, my health insurance went from $500/month last year to $800/ month this year, for the exact same insurance, and for only me. And I have nothing to do with the ACA exchanges. Stop saying “Obamacare is too expensive.” Health insurance is too expensive, and it’s the fact that health insurance companies are for-profit entities that makes it that way.

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@delta5297 2025-11-07

When we say the GOP is an authoritarian movement, we mean they are an _authoritarian movement._ They will not give up power. They are going to lie, and they are going to cheat. Republicans are like the monster in a horror movie, every time you think it's dead, it gets back up and comes at you again. We must be vigilant for all time.

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