Never Trumpers Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller on the Presidential Debate

[@QuiltLady]

I am a Democrat and check into Bulwark frequently. Sarah and Tim are never boring. I have learned a lot. Al Franken is alway great.

[@WW3_Historian]

...for a change. 😂

[@scientistforscience]

Thank you Senator. It was great to hear you talk to Sarah and Tim. I love the idea of liberals and never Trumpers working shoulder to shoulder to save democracy.

[@itsmommy100]

Me too! It's all hands on deck if we plan to save our democracy.

[@DustinHawke]

We don't have a choice.

[@KatyYoder-cq1kc]

HELP: I am a victim of military chemical warfare and malicious use of AI for supporting US DEMOCRACY, NATO AND IT'S ALLIES please report at the highest level of governance. I am under constant attack with physical and mental abuse, death threats, vandalism, poisoning from global supremacists and neo nazis

[@lauriecook8719]

Yes, I never miss Sarah and George Conway, and often listen to Tim’s podcast

[@johnryan3913]

Whats Tim's podcast called?

[@theresawilliams3341]

​@@johnryan3913 Tim's podcast is called The Bulwark. It's very informative.

[@theresawilliams3341]

​@@johnryan3913 The Bulwark

[@chezmoi42]

I like seeing him on Brian Tyler Cohen's show, too.

[@lubamordkovich4077]

@@chezmoi42 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@SaddleInTheRain]

This was a good one, Al, for a change. 😁 I am a progressive, but I do really enjoy The Bulwark and Sarah and Tim. They are rational, reasonable people with critical thinking skills.

[@susanschaffner4422]

Always enjoy Tim Miller's insight. Good show, Al.

[@happytraveller8953]

Ya know, not for anything, but I am so sick and tired of folks harping on about President Biden appearing old and the way he walks. I have heard or read somewhere that he has issues with back pain. I'm 60+ and have low back pain; there are days when I walk JUST LIKE HIM because my back hurts and I am stiff when I first get out of a chair. It does not make me incompetent. It means that I need to move more and do some yoga. For Christ's sake, the man is the president of the US--that job will age anyone in 4 years. Clinton went into office with dark hair and came out with grey hair, as did Mr. Obama. 45 was the same color because he has stock in orange dye. I'd vote for Joe Biden if he was a corpse in a heartbeat before ever voting for a republican--don't care who it is at this point because they are all a**holes. And if voters are more concerned about a president's age than they are with the other guy leading the US to fascism and dictatorship, then America has more serious problems to worry about...just sayin'...

[@JR-pr8jb]

Yes, and the irony is that poor Donald is indisputably suffering from senile dementia. That's not a partisan criticism; it's observable in every rally.

[@katydid2k]

45 came out the same color bc he has stock in orange dye AaaaND bc he didn't work. He slept late, watched TV, did some travel, and played golf. He had purdy much no interest in doing the job.

[@tstartrekdude]

Walking speed is a very predictive indicator of remaining life span, you and him probably just don't have much time left.

[@caroletomlinson5480]

@@katydid2k Yes, but happytraveller was being kind about orange dye. T’s hair is golden and fake fake fake…you can read somewhere about the $$$ -and time!!-he pays for hair weaves. Without that fake wig-ish daily hair-do he would look a lot older than Joe. Without my makeup, I do too!!! But I’m not trying to be president.

[@AM-fs1je]

​@davidrichman9779 Ignore the troll.

[@carolinemaybe]

For the first time I’ve just seen democracy as the top reason to vote.

[@jryecart8017]

KLANocracy - -- New Audit Finds 7.1 Million Visa Applicants Not Interviewed FAIR Take | July 2024 Last week, the Homeland Security Inspector General (IG) issued a formal alert to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), informing the agency of an “urgent issue” requiring immediate attention. In its alert, the IG reported that 7.1 million foreign nationals were granted visas, and presumably allowed entry, even though government officials had not interviewed the aliens, and in some cases, had not even collected fingerprints. The report highlighted information sharing gaps that are reminiscent of errors made leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

[@carolinemaybe]

Watch the weekends @MSNBC interview with the Heritage Foundation guy. It was terrifying.

[@LGalvin]

Also, John Oliver did a show on the 2025 plan last week called Trump's 2nd Term. Holy crap, y'all!! We have to do everything we can to keep them out of power.

[@Forthosethatcare]

Yeah the President of that "foundation" is really a piece of work. He really thinks he is the shit. His comment so boldly that abortion is not health care .....like he has a uterus....like he has been carrying and pushing out babies. Just made me sooooooooooooooooooooooooo unhappy and angry. We women are NOT VESSELS. NO ONE WILL MAKE MY DAUGHTERS CARRY AND BIRTH BABIES IF THEY DO NOT WANT TO. POINT BLANK PERIOD.

[@ehzimmer]

That was a great one, for a change.

[@James-hd4ms]

That’s a mean thing to say. Al has had a lot of good shows.

[@minderbean]

What is up with Tim’s pic? Needs an update. One with his pearls ❤️🇺🇸

[@ileneragland369]

Don't listen Tim. I like you if your hair is short long or you're bald. You make sense, that's all that counts!

[@joeberginc7415]

I didn't know that he was once handsome 🤣

[@s-c..]

I nearly didn’t click cos I thought it was from the last election! Both of the pics look really old.

[@pmzjj5]

"While you were sitting in court getting convicted of 34 felonies, I was responding to the natural disasters (extreme weather events) in Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennesee...."

[@BethBartholome]

Love Tim and Sarah…they work extremely hard to inform and enlighten. Thank you Al for promoting their exposure to your listeners…as always a great one❣️

[@jimmysolar6308]

Biden should come dressed as the Land Shark from SNL. Selling batteries!☮️

[@AM-fs1je]

He could swoop in like an eagle.

[@Roberta-q1q]

Big heavy batteries, on a cart.

[@novascheller5957]

If Biden would listen to this episode, he’d have all the debate prep he needed!!! great job….

[@oneandatwoanda]

Biden should outline his achievements, his vision and nothing else. Listing trump’s failures and faults would take a decade. Steady as she goes.

[@lubamordkovich4077]

What achievements?

[@littlejerryseinfeld4168]

@@lubamordkovich4077 the fact that you can't name one tells me this question is dishonest, but lets start with the fact that Trump stopped pretending he was President even though the vaccines were ready to be distributed, shortly after he lost the election. I say pretending he was President because while he was officially the President, he spent most of his time doing either nothing, or counter productive things. If you were against the vaccine, then oh well, I suppose you thought it was better when the country was under constant chaos in 2020 because Trump was so concerned with winning the next election, but not concerned with doing things that would have won him that election. Trump had a full 2 months to do something with the vaccines he actually had a hand in getting produced pretty quickly, the best thing he did as president, and he set up 0 distribution infrastructure, and to boot because his followers cant think for themselves, many of them are now dead because they refused to believe that the vaccine worked. That alone should be enough of an achievement, though there are many others, like finally ending our occupation of Afghanistan, keeping NATO united against Russia, presiding over the best recovery from the Pandemic in the world, by all the metrics that one would score any other candidate on. The economy is doing fine besides higher food prices and housing , which is a direct result of corporate malpheasance and easily verifiable. Economic metrics those two things not withstanding, are as good as they can be. What achievements did Trump have? Tangible achievements. I can name 3 for sure, adding trillions to the deficit through his tax cuts which were just a corporate bribe and set the stage for them to take over the housing market in 2021/2022 when we were still dealing with covid, mainly because stubborn fools listened to the liars who cast doubt on the vaccine. The other great achievements of his was conspiring to steal the election in a multi-faceted conspiracy that thankfully failed on all of the components, and appointing 3 supreme court justices who took away rights to normal healthcare for women. A C section is considered an abortion, and is a very common procedure to GIVE birth, not to abort the baby. But Republicans just lie about this because their base isn't smart enough to investigate their claims. He also traumatized migrants, who we actually rely on to do the jobs that no american wants to do, but Republicans who know this just keep using it as a political hammer. The Republican party is regressive, illogical, totally full of shit, and supportive of the worst traits of Americans.

[@James-hd4ms]

@@lubamordkovich4077 All of them.

[@JR-pr8jb]

How can it hurt Biden that he got us out of disastrous Afghanistan after 20 years? The military screwed up in leaving, but it's a blessing that we're no longer bogged down there.

[@tflg3257]

@JR-pr8jb Duh. President Trump specifically arranged our withdrawal from Afghanistan. Joe didn't want to leave.

[@brianmiller1077]

@@tflg3257 The Taliban promised they wouldn't do any of the crazy stuff they did before 9/11. Trump or his people took them for their word but of course they lied.

[@AM-fs1je]

​@@tflg3257 Putin & Fukump surrendered to the effing enemy & dropped it in biden's lap.

[@Roberta-q1q]

The fast pullout template was put in place by djt.

[@jessicacooper2705]

​@@tflg3257that is such bs. Btw Trump is NOT President. Trump left a shshow for PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!

[@mikereisswolff4662]

My memory on the Afghanistan exit is somewhat spotty, but wasn't it the Trump administration that forced the exit date that the Biden administration had to follow (for whatever reason)?

[@chezmoi42]

It was.

[@sharonharris9782]

Yes it was

[@jlw1684]

Exactly! Biden needs to combat his “negatives” with the reasons he was there in the first place… Afghanistan, inflation, economy in general, Israeli conflict, etc.

[@marylhere]

Because they knew from midterms that trump was a loser.

[@markfeland2285]

Yep, they drew down the forces to 2,500, negotiated directly with the Taliban without involving the Afghan government, and released 5,000 Taliban fighters from prison They deliberately set the Afghan government up to fail

[@dannmarceau]

I had forgotten the 'watch" debate.

[@dawnoleary4907]

Hi Dann we love our Franklin ❤️

[@efowlermail]

If Hunter is brought up. Ask about Jared and the 2 billion.

[@littlejerryseinfeld4168]

ask about it anyway. Hunter Biden has no influence on policy, and tbh the way Joe's treated the situation his son's in, proves that. Let's be real it was a bullshit charge that shouldnt have been brought, its rarely charged and there was no aggravating factor besides "Presidents son.Republican Prosecutor who spent years and wasted a ton of money investigating a guy with a mental health problem but not a serial crime problem" The story about Hunter Biden changed like 500 times since its original appearance in 2020, and none of it made it any more credible. I'm sure that jury didn't like the fact that they had to basically convict him on a crime that's essentially only damaging to Hunter himself, no one else was harmed, but I can understand why they would, and I'm fine with it regardless of my feelings. Jared on the other hand, secretary of everything and somehow also nothing during the Trump kleptocracy, has never once answered a single freaking question about that dubious payment. The rotten apple doesn't fall far from the rotten tree that his rotten apple wife fell from also.

[@manonfrance7427]

Or: Hunter is not running for President but you are, a convicted felon.

[@karenmiely8283]

Right, keep it short and simple before Trump can hit back, because you know he will.

[@diedrebenson5950]

I don’t think he’ll have the guts to show. If he does he will have no issue with yelling over Biden.

[@JWB671]

If he doesn’t show Biden should take the air time to lay out his plan and prove his alertness…. Although the state of the union already did that, but everyone seems to have forgotten that already.

[@jannichi6431]

He'll show. He wants to have trials gone and NOT die in jail.

[@wyrickchris]

For sure Trump will yell over Biden. Biden will hear him, and Biden’s mic will pick him up. Trump will probably walk over and use Biden’s mic if the network doesn’t stop him,

[@dreamcoyote]

He will have an issue yelling over Biden when his mic cuts and he looks like a fool with red face futile mouth spasms while literally silent on the TV. That would make him look even weaker. The mythos is that he can't be contained, eg "never surrender" while surrendering 😎

[@Soapandwater6]

No, he will find some graduation to go to or something.

[@jannichi6431]

Kamala VP debate(s).👍 Put her out there often and in Natuonwide mainstream media. 🗣️💖

[@wyrickchris]

On healthcare, not only did Trump try to appeal the ACA, he almost did, right? Didn’t Senator McCain cast the deciding vote, upon having to leave his cancer treatment to travel to DC so he could do so? Biden should hammer Trump on that point. Trump will say he has a beautiful replacement for ACA but then Biden should say that is a lie. Trump could have done that when he had the trifecta, but he didn’t.

[@pamlewis1183]

Joe's three prog mission: Contrast, contrast, contrast.

[@steveeuphrates-river7342]

Sarah and Tim are saving democracy!

[@basketballsteve54]

If Biden says I won the election Trump will be so triggered he'll lose it but that charge needs to be leveled at just the right time, like just before Trump's closing statement so that Trump has to respond and ditches his prepared closing.

[@tflg3257]

@basketballsteve54 Nobody actually believes Biden won the election.

[@tflg3257]

@basketballsteve54 Nobody actually believes Biden won the election.

[@poeiabird]

Shutting off his mic won't stop Trump from shouting nonsense that will get picked up on Biden's or the moderators' mics. I think that will work in Biden's favor.

[@marablemorgan8292]

I hope, if trump does, Biden will give him another withering "Oh, shut up..." like he did the 1st time! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@karenmiely8283]

Is there a wall between them so he can't lurk behind Biden the way he did Hilary.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

How do you think it worked out?

[@americantragedies]

Jesus the fact that we are children that have to be lulled into discussing climate action is gonna get us all killed.

[@karenhousley610]

FDR was in a wheelchair

[@scientistforscience]

Thank you! I've been reminding folks this.

[@GB-ez6ge]

Joe's on a bike and drives a Corvette

[@karenmiely8283]

I know, different media era. They kept a lot of secrets..

[@Trying911]

Biden is no Roosevelt

[@mshepard2264]

the world has changed since FDR. also they are both older than FDR. The problem isnt the walking. He has trouble getting his points across. This is what huge group of democrats were worried about. He should have not run a second term. How old does genx have to get before one can be on the ballot?

[@snosister]

Biden is THE adult in the room... THAT is the difference.

[@stephaniepaul6226]

When I was in college, I worked for RFK's campaign in Los Angeles. I would have been at the Sports Arena that night, but I had finals the next day. It broke my heart. When I see how his son turned out, I get the feeling he is rolling over in his grave.

[@Trying911]

His son polls better against Trump in head-to-head polls than Biden does. Biden should drop out and endorse his hero’s son.

[@ZeroOskul]

_Just say _*_"NO!"_*_ to Trump_

[@KanjiMadeEasy]

A great insight on what Trump will do is he will PROJECT. So we will anticipate what he will say.

[@snosister]

Biden models after Eisenhower and Roosevelt.... tRump models after Putin- THAT is the difference.

[@02bher1]

Hey I live in Canada and this week it has been extremely hot over here too. This winter we had less snow than ever before; I enjoyed that because less shoveling and it cost less to heat the house; but the summers are too hot now. What I saved on the heating; I am now paying with the air-conditioning.

[@ChadBlevins]

12:48 Better than "sore loser" hit him with "wanting a participation trophy"... that's the MAGA phrase they use all the time to make fun of "kids these days"... make fun of him with their words.

[@wcoasttigger]

Lol

[@Clydecito]

As a moderate, and former republican, one of the strongest facts for me is the nearly complete abandonment of Orange by his former cabinet. Then follow that fact by identifying his imprisoned acquaintances, including those who he has pardoned. You could then throw in such information as to oranges' listing as worst President in history...

[@BryantPP]

It IS hot as FUCK, I'm home listening to this now as I refuse to go out in the misery that is Florida summer. Only gonna get worse folks, only gonna get worse.

[@dawnhughes1622]

I wonder what would happen if Biden would say to Trump , “I’m President and YOURE NOT!!! I’d love to see rump deal with that.

[@joeberginc7415]

Rump is right in his name 😆

[@pamlewis1183]

Great idea

[@daviddickey4244]

Rump is more president than we'd like, his influence is alive in politics.

[@lubamordkovich4077]

He is a president in the name only but not for long

[@littlejerryseinfeld4168]

@@daviddickey4244 the word youre looking for is "influential" , he's definitively not the President of anything besides his own criminal corporation.

[@PaulTopping1]

I hope Biden's debate prep team listens to this. Hitting all the right points. And, before I forget, Al Franken needs to get back in office.

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Tim looks about 13 yrs old in that picture you have up😊 Lot's of love Al, from one of the states that isn't broiling yet! We are extremely grateful here in Oregon⛅️ 🇺🇲💙

[@maryeggers]

Why don’t we all talk about Pres Bidens ACCOMPLISHMENTS instead of his freaking age. My mom is in 90s and she’s fine mentally!!

[@dfuher968]

I love Sarah and Tim, but if Al wants a real challenge, he should have JVL on and see, if he can burst JVL's doom and gloom, or maybe JVL will simply wear down Al's optimism. Either way, it would be a glorious discussion!

[@jlw1684]

I second this!

[@AM-fs1je]

JVL is a realist.

[@Kllnmesmllz]

Lifelong Democrat but LOVE Sarah and Tim ###VOTEBLUE!!!!💙💙💙💙💙

[@efowlermail]

Codify Bodily Autonomy.

[@AM-fs1je]

That'd be great except we've seen christofascists just ignore laws.

[@krystleklearcentral]

My concern is the Trump will try to talk over Biden even with the mic cut, BUT the mic won't pick it up, But it will distract Biden. and then they will say that Biden can't speak or whatever.

[@jlw1684]

But one of Biden’s greatest debate moments was telling Trump to shut up

[@FemFlorida]

I hope his debate prep folks practice with someone shouting just a few feet away

[@krystleklearcentral]

@@jlw1684 I think that only works if we can hear Trump too

[@cruisinsusan8084]

If Trump brings up Hunter, Biden should bring up Freddie. Every family has a member who has struggled with addiction and removing the shame and stigma will be a positive step in addressing it.

[@cynthiamubiru8816]

Or Jared getting 2 billion from the Saudis

[@tflg3257]

@cruisinsusan8084 Trump is not interested in Hunter.

[@npbsstuff]

❤ Sarah & Tim (you too Al)...

[@chromewench1595]

Just found your podcast Mr Franklin! I've always admired and supported you. Isn't it wild how you were forced to resign over complete nonsense compared to our current political circus? Wanted to tell you many years ago I was traveling from Madeline Island to Minneapolis airport, speeding because I didn't take into account the time change. I got a ticket and told the officer I had no problem with getting one because I wanted to support the state that elected Al Franklin...haha...the officer laughed. Nice to hear you here!

[@moonmunster]

Pres Biden should bring Alvin Bragg to sit in the front row at the debate. Jack Smith too.

[@jryecart8017]

ya left this out - - - DEMOCRAT New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to host a “Drag Story Hour” for children in Manhattan this weekend - and the event is sparking outrage over the use of taxpayer money for the already controversial event. James and a string of fellow elected Democratic city and state leaders plan to attend Sunday’s event in the West Village where “families with children” are invited to watch drag performers read books over a four-hour stretch. The AG’s March 19 event is co-sponsored by Drag Story Hour NYC - a nonprofit that has been showered in taxpayers funds, which has enabled them to send drag performers into public schools and libraries to interact with children as young as 3. “My office is proud to host a Drag Story Hour read-a-thon,” James wrote on Instagram as she promoted the event. “We’re inviting families to join us at the @lgbtcenternyc with @dragstoryhour, drag storytellers, community leaders, and elected officials.” News of the event sparked immediate backlash on Twitter, with some claiming New Yorkers’ tax dollars were “hard at work grooming kids.”

[@matthewbrown6497]

Tim! I think it is so cool that you used to be the drummer for Nirvana!

[@tflg3257]

@matthewbrown6497 He wishes.

[@Roberta-q1q]

Dunno about drumming, but Tim hosted the show wisecracking at old SciFi movies: Mystery Science Theater 3000

[@matthewbrown6497]

That photo of Tim is the spitting image of a young Dave Grohl. 😂

[@lindagriffith9558]

Thanks Al, Sarah, and Tim, this was fun!!! I am hoping that Bidens "team" is coming up with a response to whatever Trump brings up about Hunter. Biden prepared, can turn it into, I love my son, I'm proud of my son and his progress in sobriety. Hunter is not running for Prez I AM!!!! Or something similar. 🙏✌💓

[@elizabethmcdonnell30]

Immigration, abortion rights, crime and the economy. Hit Trump’s talking points one by one over and over. When it comes to age, say I’m the President and you’re not. Done!

[@tflg3257]

elizabethmcdonnell30 Biden loses on all those issues.

[@zanagriffith7378]

​@@tflg3257trump loves the UNEDUCATED

[@johnstallings4049]

​@@tflg32571 year old troll account w no content and no subscribers! Ignore! BidenHarris2024 ❄️ 🌎 ❄️

[@lubamordkovich4077]

Your president can not put two words together and no teleprompter at the debate unless he already knows all questions which leftist cnn is going to ask

[@zanagriffith7378]

@@tflg3257 UNEDUCATED

[@johnford7847]

This really was a great one, Al. Thank you for sharing.

[@phiferhowe4235]

Great discussion! Hope Biden people are listening and taking notes.

[@patriciamartinez-lx8dy]

This was a great discussion about the upcoming debate. I agree with Sarah, Biden has to be aggressive like he was at the State of the Union Adress. Thanks, Al.

[@kristinsewell1441]

One of the things that annoys the shit out of me is when people say in reference to Trump's criminal cases that we should defeat him at the ballot box. I agree with that, which is what happened in 2020. We defeated him at the ballot box and he attempted a coup!!! That's what I'd like Biden to say. You think your indictments are about election interference. They are about prosecuting a man who was defeated at the ballot box who tried to ignore the voters will. That is election interference.

[@dyskover]

I do think it's incredible how much attention this one individual commands. Why that is?

[@1_MrFantasy]

I wish the Bulwark crew and friends were the people running the Biden campaign.

[@wcoasttigger]

Oe running for office

[@trueseattleite6958]

Young Tim Miller looks like young Dave Grohl

[@am2320LG]

Thanks Al, Sarah and Tim. Good watch and listen. Appreciate your perspectives and just telling like it is. Say it out loud, thank you! 👍😎😎

[@ManinaHarris]

I gave a question about Sarah’s focus groups. When they show they think we are in a recession, is that ever corrected after the focus group is over? Like, are they given information to learn more about the actual state of things?

[@tcam2352]

Great one, Al! I watch these two a lot.

[@jlw1684]

Take some of Jon Stewart’s talking points. Very intelligent man

[@jpeachy61]

Started with a great chuckle, thanks

[@caspergenaro1495]

Don't say people don't like either candidate, I love Joe. He's done so much for us and I think he's a wonderful guy. I may not agree with him on everything but I love Joe!💙🥰💙🥰💙🥰

[@bobconrad5632]

Thanks Al, that was a good video. Makes me think! Good topics!

[@lyleswanson7557]

If trump brings up Afghanistan, Biden should remind him that the withdrawal plan was trumps.

[@tflg3257]

@lyleswanson7557 Biden didn't follow the withdrawal plan as planned.

[@jryecart8017]

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHA -- - Testimony of IRS Employees Reveals Biden IRS, DOJ Interfered in Tax Investigation of Hunter Biden, Revealing Preferential Treatment for Wealthy and Politically Connected ^^^ The Department of Justice interfered in the investigation into Hunter Biden’s clear tax issues with a “Delay, Divulge, and Deny” campaign - that ultimately shielded him by allowing the statute of limitations to pass on his tax crimes. DELAY: Recurring unjustified delays pervaded the investigation, including in authenticating the message between Hunter Biden and Chinese officials. Investigators were told by U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf that “there is no way” a search warrant for evidence would get approved because the evidence of interest would be found in the guest house of Biden. DIVULGE: Investigators found out that attorneys for Hunter Biden were tipped off about actions relating to the investigation in advance. For example, even as investigators had probable cause to search a Northern Virginia storage unit in which Hunter Biden had stored files, attorneys for Biden were tipped off. DENY: U.S. Attorney of Delaware David Weiss tried to bring charges in District of Columbia around March 2022 and was denied. Weiss sought special counsel status from DOJ in the Spring of 2022 and was denied. Weiss sought to bring charges in the Central District of California in the Fall of 2022 and had that request denied in January 2023. ^^^ source, WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE

[@jryecart8017]

ya got no facts .... again - - - SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 BIDEN'S FAILURE IN AFGHANISTAN KEY TAKEAWAYS Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan left American citizens and allies behind while emboldening our enemies, diminishing our counterterrorism capabilities, and damaging trust with our allies around the globe. The administration has sought to blame the Afghans and President Trump for a failure that belongs to Biden. The Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan left behind American citizens and allies to face the wrath of the Taliban. The fiasco will embolden jihadi terrorists. America’s competitors and adversaries have also taken notice; in the past month, China has increased its threatening rhetoric toward Taiwan. Russia and Iran likely look at this botched withdrawal as a sign of America’s waning international influence. ABANDONING OUR CITIZENS AND PARTNERS Joe Biden said on August 18, “if there’s American citizens left, we’re gonna stay to get them all out.” Our armed forces and diplomatic community undertook a heroic effort to meet that commitment, and tragically 13 service members lost their lives during the president’s hasty retreat while many more were wounded. Despite their efforts, when the last U.S. plane took off from the Kabul airport on August 3o it left behind around 200 U.S. citizens trying to escape, including children. Many of those who were abandoned could not make it to the airport because the Taliban blocked their access. Biden’s evacuation also failed thousand Afghans who helped U.S. forces in our fight against terrorists and the Taliban. State Department officials admitted that we did not get the majority of special immigrant visa applicants out of the country. Those visa applicants now face reprisals and targeted killings from the Taliban. Failure to evacuate Afghans could make recruitment of local allies harder in the future, placing a larger burden on U.S. troops. The administration has yet to provide a clear plan to rescue the remaining American citizens in Afghanistan. U.S. WEAPONS IN TALIBAN HANDS The Biden administration also has not given a clear explanation to Congress about how it will account for the U.S. military gear the Taliban seized when it overran Afghan forces. This includes combat vehicles, aircraft, night vision and advance surveillance equipment, and advanced weapons. Taliban soldiers were photographed wearing modern western body armor and night-vision goggles, and carrying M4 carbines. Some observers believe these weapons will likely find their way into the hands of al-Qaida and other terrorists. The administration had previously taken the threat posed by these advanced products so seriously that the Justice Department recently arrested two Americans for allegedly trying to export night-vision goggles and scopes to Russia, the same technology now in the hands of the Taliban. U.S. PROVIDED EQUIPMENT TO AFGHANISTAN

[@jpeachy61]

Great show

[@efowlermail]

2000 Mules pulled for defamation.

[@jlw1684]

Fox News settled in Dominion defamation lawsuit - I am sure over half of Fox viewers still don’t know about this

[@dreamcoyote]

The tin foil hat types just call that censorship. The premise of that is so flawed I think a better approach would be to use the same types of data to "prove" obviously absurd things like that one of Trump's went to a drag library story hour ;) You just have to make sure you use the same data sources and logic. They won't be able to follow any deviation.

[@jlw1684]

@@tflg3257 100% fake. Do your research

[@AM-fs1je]

​@@jlw1684 Dont feed the putintroll.

[@spiritwoman503]

Please let Bidens team be watching this! All of you ❤

[@JeffreyHavenga]

Thank you Al, Sarah and Tim😊

[@carolstomberg9189]

Great show Al👏👏👏

[@Historian212]

Excellent episode! Wasn't sure I was going to watch the debate, but now I'm curious to know whether Biden's prep people will be using any of this good advice. I'm a lifelong Democrat but I love the never-Trumpers.

[@michelleisaacson6069]

It's been BRUTALLY hot AND humid here in Milw Wi! And it sucks. Also, as a skier I'd love to get snowfalls like 2 yrs ago, or in the 1990s 🤟

[@dbpvallejo]

"It's your fault that Ashley Babbitt was killed"

[@nancychandler3673]

Trumps fault? I agree. 👍

[@ChrisBeaman]

I love listening to Sarah and Tim when they’re not on The Bulwark. I like The Bulwark, but I don’t like when Sarah or Tim are interviewing others. Their wit and intellect shines when they’re the ones being interviewed.

[@sidemann8593]

Invisible Fencing around Shitler's podium and crank his collar to 10,000 volts when his mic is muted so he can't yell over President Biden.

[@teresaparnham9780]

It's a damn shame this is funny and perhaps a useful suggestion.

[@sidneyoverland6869]

If the economy was good, my husband would have a job. He was laid off & it took him three months to find a job. His job only lasted three months & he’s been looking almost four months! It normally takes him two months to find a job and jobs normally last at least two or three years… I talked to an acquaintance today who got laid off & decided to retire. Another person in my husband’s family has been unemployed for a year. We live 35 minutes from Silicon Valley & I’m hearing the job market is tough. A recruiter told my husband that the job market is tough for his specialty. We haven’t seen this kind of unemployment since 2009. Also, the EDD owes my husband almost four months of unemployment. He’s gone down there twice. They messed up with no explanation. Gavin Newsom’s EDD. They only take your money.

[@johnoberto2659]

Vote blue!!

[@rurutuM]

why doesn't any of the news media talk about how many days Trump spent on the golf course during his 4 years presidency and the amout of money the Secret Service had to pay his hotels enriching Trump?

[@IrishMike363]

I think Biden should make a point of how important listening is for a president.

[@cheriewolfsen2491]

Great Conversation!

[@krickenthekraken8844]

I love Sara! But I also love Tim. And Al but WTF? Why aren’t people understanding how important infrastructure is! ???

[@sharonsmith1822]

Great show!

[@MLNoff]

The pause over firing civil service was pure Ron Swanson.

[@FullmetalSP1]

That thumbnail is hilarious.

[@susanzemke6569]

trump will probably keep screaming even when his mic is off. Biden needs to stick to his accomplishments and goals for our future.

[@paulettedamato5681]

Great episode, for a change😊❤️

[@paulineartifacet1657]

Sarah’s making a lot of sense

[@daren9718]

If Biden was looking for a vice president and John McCain was still alive, that would be an awesome pic. I know he’s a Republican, but compromises need to be made.

[@witherbossbros1157]

I have no problem with Biden's walk or anything else - he'll be in office and surround himself with good people, and that's all I care about. Screw this nonsense about his walk and the small-minded people focused on it, continuing to give it life and importance. Wake tf up, people.

[@dlcs1406]

Tim? Is that really you? Sarah and Tim are brilliant. Thanks Al!

[@CarolEdmonds-pk7hr]

It’s not really going to matter if the debate moderator keeps the microphone off when tRump’s supposed to let Biden speak; he will just talk over Joe and he will complain about the “silent treatment “ he was subjected to at his rallies. Biden needs to have t-shirts and other merch that say “will you just SHUT UP,man ???”

[@TalentedLMT]

The number one issue on the ballot now is the preservation of our democracy. Biden needs to really hit on this during the debate.

[@ZagiBob]

Yeah Sarah encouraged me to say “Next!” On this podcast

[@joangravitz3280]

And E Jean Carroll

[@moxita91]

I'm stoked. I believe that President Biden is going to make great emphasis on his work for Americans AND pound Convicted Felon tRump into dust before our eyes. Thank you, Sarah, Tim and Al.

[@MonicaLea]

Why in holy hell are there Glenn Beck ads on the Al Franken podcast?!

[@SeattleGirlMakesGood]

😅

[@teresaparnham9780]

It's KZbin. I get djt ads on anti-djt shows.

[@AM-fs1je]

When joe is energetic, they accuse (project) him of being on drugs. Either way, it's just magat bullsht.

[@efowlermail]

Yeah, you left me a nightmare.