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Trump’s Iran talks implode, Vance gets grounded, and Tucker Carlson says backing Trump was a mistake. Alex Wagner is joined by Mark Leibovich of  @TheAtlantic  to break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a surreal collision of pop culture and national security, Alex Wagner sits down with Nancy Youssef to unpack one of the stranger moments out of the Pentagon this week: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presenting a line from Pulp Fiction as scripture during a prayer service. Then, turning to far more serious questions on breaking news in Iran, the country has now declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping while Trump's naval blockade remains firmly in place, raising the stakes over whether this signals real de-escalation or just a temporary shift in a much larger and still unresolved geopolitical standoff. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and what this means for Donald Trump and the future of Iran. CHECK OUR SPONSORS ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Trump's Iran deal 7:15 - Ad break 8:06 - Iran deal cont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s war with the Pope spirals after his “Jesus” post triggers backlash from Republicans and church leaders alike. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED 0:00 - Trump Is The Antichrist? 6:39 - Pope Leo Drags Trump 10:11 - Ad Break 11:02 - Pete Hegseth Calls Media “Pharisees” 15:31 - Hegseth Quotes Pulp Fiction Bible Verse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump admits Republicans are in deep trouble during a bizarre Fox News interview. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump falls silent as MAGA turns on him. Rep. Ilhan Omar joins Tommy Vietor in-studio to break down the growing split between Trump and the Republican Party. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s Epstein problems just got WORSE after Melania held a BIZARRE Press Conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/rank. Trump is shocked by Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein announcement. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen  @briantylercohen  react to the strangest news out of Trump World this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss Donald Trump's failing Iran ceasefire deal. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR:ACTBLUE: https://actblue.com/CROOKED 0:00 - A Tenuous Ceasefire Agreement3:49 - Israel Bombs Lebanon Despite Ceasefire11:03 - Hormuz Strait Not Fully Open15:17 - Iran’s 10 Point Peace Plan20:29 - Ad Break21:20 - MAGA Attacks Trump Over War23:19 - Trump Punishing NATO For War Abstention31:02 - Lego Memes: Iran Winning The Narrative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down Trump’s unhinged Iran press conference, GOP backlash, and how Democrats are framing the war in their political ads. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Sarah's NEW Book 👇 http://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/how-to-eat-an-elephant-9781250464170/ Dan's Newsletter 👇 http://crooked.com/yeswedan 00:00 - Trump’s INSANE Press Conference 6:00 - Democrats Messaging About Iran War 15:15 - Ad Break 16:07 - Graham Platner New Ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s team struggles to explain the Iran War ceasefire in a disastrous press conference. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - The Insane Market Response to Iran1:18 - Subscribe To Friends of the Pod!1:52 - Trump TACOs Again6:25 - Ad Break7:17 - Hegseth’s Press Conference Makes No Sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of SPEECHCENTER Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Tim Miller to discuss Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire announcement, Todd Blanche on Pam Bondi’s firing, Megyn Kelly’s absurd defense of Trump and JD Vance’s Viktor Orbán praise. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - NYT article 9:55 - JD Vance 15:33 - Markwayne Mullin 21:08 - Todd Blanche 26:03 - Megyn Kelly 32:14 - Trump declares ceasefire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calls to impeach Trump grow as MAGA figures revolt over the War with Iran. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the backlash and what it means for Trump. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro0:40 - Tucker Carlson is Making Sense?7:10 - Alex Jones Calls for Impeachment9:24 - Ad Break10:17 - Megyn Kelly is Insane15:00 - The Weak Dem Response to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein files drama intensifies after Trump fires Pam Bondi. Alex Wagner is joined by Erin Ryan, host of Hysteria, to break down the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump dumps Pam Bondi in a sudden shakeup that raises major questions. Jon Lovett and Dan Pfeiffer break down the fallout. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: ACT BLUE - http://actblue.com/CROOKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices