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The Bulwark Podcast

Ben Wittes: Who the F*** Are You?

Feb 25, 2025
Ben Wittes, Editor-in-chief of Lawfare and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, delves into the chaos of current legal politics. He discusses the Trump administration's questionable actions, including who’s really running the show behind DOGE. Wittes highlights the troubling changes within the FBI, pointing out how political appointments could affect agency morale and public safety. They also touch on the complexities of U.S.-Ukrainian relations, introducing a new podcast that explores these vital foreign policy dynamics.
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  • The podcast underscores the need for legal discourse to separate emotional reactions from analytical facts to foster understanding amidst political turmoil.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the legitimacy of executive decisions made by individuals without formal authority, highlighting the complexities of governance.

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