The Trump administration stole our tax dollars to run a campaign ad during NFL games on Sunday. They're also breaking the law on congressional funding appropriations—and enjoying rubbing the public's face in all the illegality they're getting away with. In Dayton, The Bulwark had its largest live show ever, and the community came through in a huge way with donations for Haitian immigrants in Springfield. For a taste of the event, we're sharing Tim's interview with Democratic strategist Patrick Gaspard. Plus: Tim and Bill launch a new segment on longshot picks to back in the midterms, Trump is being unbelievably irresponsible on AI, the media is still not talking about the Iranian green card-holding family being held at the Dilley detention center, and Americans need a reminder of the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Bill Kristol and Patrick Gaspard join Tim Miller.
show notes:
Monday's "Morning Shots," with Bill on Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington
Bill’s longshot in Idaho, Todd Achilles
Tim’s longshot in Colorado, Jessica Killin
The Trio on Victor Marx, running for governor in Colorado
A sampling of Jim’s newsletters on Springfield
Ohio’s Don Leonard for Congress campaign site
Dan Scavino’s AI image Tim referenced
Closing Song: MJ Lenderman - She’s Leaving You
The Bulwark’s campaign to help the Haitian community of Springfield
The Bulwark store
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