Unbelievable Trump Trial Testimony! Rubio's Pathetic Veep Audition! RFK Hurts Trump? | Next Level

David Pecker’s testimony in Trump's trial highlights how his lies and misinformation dominated his 2016 campaign. And Marco Rubio's pathetic attempt to become Trump's veep has led him to vote against funding for Ukraine, but the gang is pretty sure conservative "normies" will eat the selection up.
Plus, the potential for RFK Jr. to hurt Trump, rather than Biden, the reason why foreign aid finally got done, and protests at Columbia University.
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0:00 Intro
0:53 What is up with JVL's voice?
2:21 David Pecker testifies
12:13 Ted Cruz conspiracy origin
17:08 The Trump mafia
21:26 Conservative think tanks' transformation
25:43 Rhone Apparel!
28:49 RFK polls & effect on Trump
38:06 Foreign aid legislation signed
45:22 Marco Rubio for VP?
48:39 Columbia protests
59:09 Our Philly live show!
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[@andreaperry938]

I'm always shocked people don't know how really bad trump has always been.

[@merriferrell2818]

Esp the press. I knew it from reading Spy!

[@andreaperry938]

@@merriferrell2818 In 2015 during the republican debates he spoke and a shudder went through me. I researched him in no time. My instincts proved true.

[@gcro9206texanforever]

We haven’t seen how bad a Trump second term could be; no one to stop his plans and his retribution, no respect for the Constitution and the rule of law. Everyday, there is more information from his first administration about his personal grudges: not wanting to provide FEMA support to blue states, wanting to reroute funds intended for the VA to building the wall. That will be the tip of the iceberg

[@ggbythesea9231]

​@@merriferrell2818.. the *"VULGARIAN"* .. so appropriate.

[@elainedaprano9130]

​@@merriferrell2818I BADLY miss Graydon Carter 😢

[@JR-pr8jb]

Rubio is still in the Senate for one reason: In 2022 only HALF of Florida's registered Dems bothered to vote. We lazy Dems also reelected fascist Desantis and gave MAGA/GOP the U.S. House. The MAGA tragedy is OUR FAULT.

[@kassistwisted]

On my campus, Jewish and Muslim students protested together peacefully by blocking the main doors to the Humanities building and handing out flyers and talking to anyone who would listen about their grievances. Their grievances are that our University is investing in Israeli companies linked to the violence in Gaza. As students who pay the administration's salaries, they have every right to tell the admin that they reject what they're spending students' money on AND to make the facts known to the rest of the student body. Lovely people. Doing the right thing. When I was at uni in the 1980s, we did the same thing to protest our university's investment in South Africa during apartheid. We got the administration to divest. Students aren't some random people on the street. Their tuition fees pay the university. Where the university spends its money IS the students' concern. And when they're not listened to in board meetings (because there are no students on the board), they must protest outside the buildings. When they blocked my way into the Humanities building, they also kindly showed me to the side door I could use. Lovely kids. I hope they achieve their ends.

[@viewer12319]

Thank you. I am so glad to see someone speak to this vital point. Students I read about are doing everything possible to show that Jewish and Muslim students and those of other faiths are together opposed to Netanyahu's gleeful murderous antics in Gaza. Whatever one's tance on Palestine/Israel, the demonization and caricaturing of these students is so depressing- they are idealists and they are vulnerable. Routine fact-checking and healthy scepticism have vanished from the media. The adamant conflation of peaceful protestors with anti-semitism, of a criticism of Israel with Anti-semitism, etc is presented as a premise - that doesn't need any proving. Campus peaceful protestors are out there because they have read history and have questioned the servile embrace of any and all excesses in Israel by our politicians. I made the exact same connection to the Divest Now movement re South Africa- which arose at a time when people thought the then generation of students was all about self-interest, greed and Wall Street aspirations. The divest now movement- opposed by Reagan and those on the right- put the lie to that. I can't speak to the anti-Vietnam protests from personal experience but there again young idealists took principled stances against murderous regimes and imperlialism. In all these instances the university and the political leadership were on the wrong side of history. It worries me to see the gleeful mockery and spite being directed at these students all over the media, and, yes, by some hosts on the Bulwark as well. These kids are vulnerable. The National Guard, Abbot's police thugs, and other the repressive guard in general has been turned on them. Their academic standing is suspended, they are being expelled, they are not being allowed to graduate- for daring to speak against the powerful interests on the other side. The scale and speed of the repression stunned me. I find it disturbingly fascistic in itself.

[@ggbythesea9231]

BeautiFULL. Thank YOU for sharing this. 🌎🕊🤲🏼

[@NoahPadi-ij3rf]

This is why I stopped my subscription of the Bulwark. I like these guys, but they seem to have a blind spot when it comes to Israel, conflating anti Zionism with anti Semitism and being pro Palestinian with being pro Hamas. And what's with the idea that college kids should just focus on their studies and not protest, but they should come out and vote for Biden?

[@kehenry1]

Two thoughts: 1) I am reminded of a speech that Hitler gave early on having overtaken the entire German government. He mocked all of his opposition. They called him a clown and laughed at their ideas. He asked, Who was laughing now? Everyday since 2016, I have thought about that speech and how many of Hitler's adversaries ended up dead, co-opted or at the Eastern Front. 2) I think it is still very clear, anyone still part of the Republican Party and voting for it are now MAGA. Bill Barr, Ted Cruz, etc

[@gcro9206texanforever]

I believe there are non-MAGA Republicans who are afraid to take positions consistent with their principles out of fear. I do not agree with the obsequiousness

[@janeelliott999]

@@gcro9206texanforever…. Fear will not fight Evil..

[@kehenry1]

@@gcro9206texanforever I read a book once. Voices from the Third Reich. They interviewed a mid level city clerk. He talked about being afraid of reprisals, being a social outcast or even simply disappearing. So he did nothing. He said, "We were not all Nazis in the beginning, but we were all Nazis in the end." He was right. I never forgot that. Which is why I left the Republican Party in 2016.

[@gcro9206texanforever]

@@kehenry1 I need to track down that book! It would be great to read right now given where we are as a country. I can understand how that clerk felt paralyzed to speak up; just look at the House and Senate: those we elect to work in our best interest are paralyzed with the fear of not being elected again and/or being threatened. It takes a lot of bravery to speak up for what we know is right and wrong. Sadly. it is rare to find. I suspect that most of believe we would be among the strong ones- but we haven’t been in the situation to test our resolve

[@soularddave2]

Remember: voting is private. You can vote your conscience.

[@dfuher968]

I still cant get over, how many of the Republicans, who held their noses for Trump, or MAGA voters, who are pro choice and think, that abortion is a deal breaker, are looking to RFK Jr. rather than Biden. If abortion is their single issue, then instead of the guy, Biden, who wants to make Roe the law of the land, they want to vote for the guy, RFK Jr., who is for a total abortion ban??? But I guess, it explains, why they were Trump voters in the first place.

[@peybak]

He's normalized criminal behavior in only a few years. It's amazing.

[@judithbradford9130]

anybody else notice the two men who stood up to Trump this week he was too scared to come after were named JOHNSON and PECKER??

[@JP-JustSayin]

Good point... If he isn't making nicknames out of THAT raw material there has to be a reason.

[@checksandbalances6714]

😂interesting observation - makes you wonder

[@judithbradford9130]

@@checksandbalances6714 i do not imagine there is any deeper meaning. It's just funny

[@radiofreeearth]

I'm 67 & when I heard you talking about kids having too much time to protest, need more homework, etc. I felt like I was listening to my parents peers. They said the same thing about us (not my parents or grandparents, though). The times you live through, who you are surrounded by & whether you're allowed to think freely, is really important.

[@user-hm2xc7cb5z]

Agree with most of this However, remembering MY college protests in late 60s early 70s, I have to wonder if I REALLY believed it or just jumped on a bandwagon. On the other other hand, if we hadn't protested, maybe we'd STILL be in VN. I honestly wonder

[@kassistwisted]

If kids on college campuses aren't protesting, then there's something wrong with the education system. Come on, guys! If there were no protests on college campuses, you'd be complaining that Gen Z are complacent, apathetic, or addicted to their phones! Protest is a healthy thing. And if they are being educated properly, their long-held views are being challenged every day. Protest is what we should expect on college campuses. The anti-semetic slurs are loud but very much in the minority. And I do wonder if the media is calling "Free Gaza" or "Depose Netanyahu" as "anti-semetic". I have heard people claim that anything said against Israel is "anti-semetic". That for sure is not the case. You can be pro-Israel and anti- the current regime. You can even be pro-Jews and anti-Israel. Many people are.

[@bethb5915]

The problem is they aren't thinking freely - they're getting fed all sorts of crap on TikTok, Instagram, etc and are forming their ideas from that "info". It seems like social media has made it even easier to radicalize people of all ages (on both sides).

[@margaretmcnamee6411]

I remember Kent state. I don't favor any excuses for Hamas but students have a right to protest. Sending in the National Guard is not OK.

[@silverstem2964]

I doubt that most who are not our age have any idea what the Kent State tragedy was. "Tin soldiers and Nixon coming".😢

[@atticusandwinifred3274]

I’m a millennial/gen x cusp-er and I learned about Kent State in high school. It blew my mind. Totally shocking to me that they would shoot at college kids. There’s one particular photo that never left me.

[@satori2890]

No the Guns against Unarmed Protesters is never okay. It's facists the same as Tainment Square

[@truthcounts94]

NO NATIONAL GUARD...And what the hell is mike johnson think hes doing. Matter a election move ....

[@lisalivingston6473]

@margaretmcnamee6411 I agree. Nothing good can result from calling in the National Guard and dredging up Kent State optics. I am concerned, however, that Columbia University's president allowed an encampment to be erected on campus. Students should have been dispersed at the end of each day and allowed to commence protests the following day. There should also have been designated areas to keep the ugly chanters of "From the River to the Sea" segregated from Jewish students who obviously felt threatened by this sentiment. I think the president of Columbia University will and should be fired for her dereliction of duty in managing these protests. I also wish the colleges and universities would encourage a better dialogue between Jewish and Muslim students to foster a better understanding of the issues which may lead to more tolerance and peace.

[@urkiddingme6254]

Marco Rubio hit a new low this week. He voted against Ukraine aid. And he's on the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

[@dfuher968]

And hes doing it all for nothing. Hes never going to be Trumps VP. But I wouldnt put it past Trump to string him along far enough to demand, that Rubio must resign from the Senate and move to another state, coz president and vicepresident have to be from different states. And if Rubio was dumb enough to it, Trump would laugh in his face and pick some1 else. LOL, and I wrote that while listening, b4 I got to the part, where Tim said the exact same thing!

[@cmt635]

I'm crossing my fingers we get rid of Rick Scott, but if we can dump both of them that would be even better.

[@maryhalverson5713]

Sending aid to Ukraine is inevitably going to backfire.

[@RaptorV1USA]

And is anyone surprised....? Nyet said Marjorie.

[@adrianfoca865]

He lost it

[@bevkilpatrick7448]

Every time Trump talks to a crowd, e only talks about himself, Never About What He's goingTo do For the COUNTRY. ONLY ME , ME, ME .

[@susanhoward9710]

That was such a good podcast. Tim made me laugh so hard when he cracked up over JVL talking about Pecker and I needed that laugh. You three are smart, sensible, have great senses of humor and I enjoy your insights.

[@redgree1645]

Rubio’s stupidity never ends.🤮😢

[@user-cr9kj7cn4d]

Perhaps little Marco Rubio is hoping to be favored by Trump because Rubio proposed Aileen stalling-Mercedes Cannon for federal judgeship.

[@kimberlychodur3508]

I remember the stories of how Hillary was dying or had serious health problems.

[@user-gj1pq5zm4l]

And had gained over 100 pounds.

[@encoresbar]

Remember when he was on “STAMINA, STAMINA”, “she has no STAMINA!” While the NatlEnq ran headlines HRC’s health? 🤬

[@ggbythesea9231]

The past 2 weeks I keep remembering that debate, when that freak attempted to humiliate Hillary, bringing in a parade of women who had supposedly been "involved" with bill clinton.. had them sit in the front rows of the debate.. & Sec. Clinton maintained Her dignified COMPOSURE, then & throughout Her campaign & career. I wasn't a fan of Sec. Clinton, until that debate.. though I *always* KNEW She was the *ONLY* choice in 2016. ✌🏼💙✊🏼

[@LS-ij4ml]

I giggle like a 14yo school kid every time someone says “Pecker” 😂😂😂

[@tamarrafisher9648]

💙💙💙😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@tamaramartin4015]

It's been a grand test for all of us 😛 In fact, it took me a bit to accept that that was his real name, but then i realized that it had to be, because who would voluntarily take that on 😂😂

[@christinaheater2500]

Thats why I love my job, middle school teacher. Surrounded by crazy, giggling as we go.

[@tamaramartin4015]

@@christinaheater2500 i bet your classroom is a lot of fun 😂

[@californiadreamer5968]

The only thing that would make it better is if his first name was Peter instead of David.

[@rickknight1810]

I've always maintained that the best indicators of who voted for trump were: (1) people who regularly read the tabloids, and (2) people who regularly watched The Apprentice. Those people are still out there.

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

I would add regular viewers of professional wrestling

[@lunaci1103]

​@@expfcwintergreenv2.02As a wrestling fan, I'll tell you now, we also hate the guy

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

@@lunaci1103 but you tune in to hate

[@pnaomiw]

😂😂Oh no, JVL! I shouldn’t laugh but that Barry White, smooth, slow jazz radio voice caught me off guard 😂😂

[@barrywhite1770]

Cheers!

[@Tony-dk1bp]

This is America at it's best. I love these people.

[@Retsie]

I especially love Tim Miller's neuroticism

[@hollandanish5557]

Not only the National Enquirer but very importantly the Apprentice. That vehicle brings him into the home of every American. The financial genius who knows how to make you rich. Also very important is Russian propagandists realizing that Trump is the perfect rube.

[@gailflanagan1214]

The Apprentice was obviously fake, but the truth to Trump's success is lie, cheat, throw your opposition under the bus and do not feel guilty whatsoever. His lack of remorse is astounding and most humans could never pull it off.

[@hadawson72268]

Re: 'the loyalty squad ' Didn't 45 have a shadow government in the State Department ... Guliani running around Europe engaging in 'diplomacy' outside the Pompeo State Dept ?

[@caseyleedom6771]

Regarding Trump's work with The National Enquirer and then on to Fox News, One America, News Nation, etc.: This is a classic Autocratic Media Capture move ...

[@donnac2420]

The only problem with Marco coming behind Trump as establishment again is ‘everything Trump touches dies’

[@checksandbalances6714]

How is that a problem

[@ronjackson3]

You got it, Sara! A Tabloid President. Perfect!

[@vibist]

JVL is right in regard to the National Enquirer and fascism.

[@katrincao860]

I have a headline for ya, the only difference between tRump and Jim Jones is tRump would charge for the koolaid.

[@gamtngirl3655]

I love these three together. I learn so much.

[@lornahuddleston1453]

RFK. God! Bobby would be so disappointed in his nutty name sake.🤦🏻 . They say Every family has 1.

[@alisalavine1052]

Omg!!!!! Tears!!!! Major tearage!!!! Thanks, Sarah, Tim and JVL, for the laughs.

[@RocktheApocalypse976]

JVL's sick voice is actually bad ass. 😂

[@joanfregapane8683]

He has referred to it as his Barry White voice, and he has a point!

[@northcountryboy808]

It’s Will Arnett!

[@jacobvaldez8794]

Yeah, if I was just listening, I'd think they had Bojack Horseman on as a guest for some reason...

[@zoeydeu2261]

He sounds like he's been drinking rum and coke everyday since he was born 😂

[@Kllnmesmllz]

All of them are treasures in their own right. But Tim holds a special place in my heart because he laughs at all the things that I laughed about during this episode. Fingers indeed, JVL. Fingers indeed. 😂❤#VOTEBLUE!!!💙💙

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

Oh

[@patriciaheflin4518]

Love Sarah's point...universities should make the protests into a teachable moment.

[@theelderskatesman4417]

The Alex Jones version of JVL is profoundly disturbing

[@RasAlHaq]

I was waiting for him to do a riff on Alex! 😆

[@gailflanagan1214]

Alex Jones's podcast is the new version of the National Enquirer. He's pure evil.

[@vllukens7265]

JVL's raspy voice "David Pecker" Had me on the floor LOLing

[@stephanieunderland5999]

Thank you, Sarah. We need to teach more critical thinking. Good points, all. Rest the voice, JVL.

[@smallvillefan72]

Feel better JVL ❤

[@vaNessaaBlack]

The Bulwark videos usually end up being the most interesting and 'bigger picture' content in the sea of the Trump Trauma news cycle. I appreciate all y'all!

[@petesamaniego5953]

Mike Johnson is giving all of you the okie doke. It's really that simple. He's still 100% a heel.

[@viekent]

The only thing I love more than Sarah's uncontrollable laughter is JVL's sick voice

[@user-fi7ju4nj9b]

"...endorsed by Bane." LOL! I'm sorry JVL - I feel bad for you - but your voice is hilarious.

[@amiensarabellis8391]

The tobacco industry used to buy newspapers to say smoking doesn't cause cancer. Yeah, be the change you want to see, not just protest.

[@kassistwisted]

So students should buy a newspaper?

[@amiensarabellis8391]

@@kassistwisted maybe.

[@bethm1522]

Heard your Pecker point, but as a veteran and human I remember Max Cleland and the swift boating of Kerry. I am old enough to remember Willie Horton and Newt. Rs have always been nasty. Which is why I have never been one, despite mixed political views. Been Indy since 1995 for obvious D flaws reasons. I think most people have watched the antics over the decades and just thrown up their hands. Trump for sure is outside the bounds and hideous, but it’s been ugly for a long time.

[@debc2237]

Yes, but the Dems. are the only possibility for cleaning up some messy laws and election loopholes. Once that is done, it will be better for every decent person.

[@curtisevans4100]

Working hand in hand with the gutter press like National Enquirer (and now FOX News commentators) is a new low now though. There is no division at all. There's no way to get any sleazier.

[@JoTracy]

Anyone who cares about what matters should appreciate this current Biden Administration Best President in generations

[@arlenewipfler5475]

@@JoTracyI am 78 years old and Joe Biden is the best President of my lifetime.

[@PKellyTeacher]

I *just* pointed this out, how they treated Vietnam vet & triple amputee.

[@nancybeaman428]

😆 Sorry JVL! Feel better Big Guy.

[@kizuwandawest]

I know JV isn't feeling well but I like his voice.

[@louisquatorze9280]

Rubio would be the most convenient VP because he wouldn't have to kneel to, well, you know...

[@markistheone947]

And we know how thirsty he gets

[@patriciagazey4693]

🎉😂

[@curtisevans4100]

Save money on knee pads.

[@michaelhernandez3041]

It'll be Nikki Haley...she's a flip flopper.

[@tpiety]

Remember, The National Enquirer broke the John Edwards story.

[@HRHDMKYT]

That was a different time: When infidelity tanked any presidential hopes. MAGA cultists don’t care when it’s true of their cult leader.

[@iheartdiscgolf]

It is like MIB, all the real news is in the Enquirer 😫😫😬😬

[@brendanoehl5018]

Who broke the Gary Hart story? Or the Dukakis tank ride or the Willy Horton story? Those stories got pushed hard.

[@LindaAKeller]

So sorry JVL. I can't seem to stop laughing with that voice of yours. It's actually a blessing right now when we need opportunities for laughter. I love all three of you guys.

[@johnzinter]

I’ve never laughed so hard while simultaneously feeling bad for someone, heal up JVL!

[@perryparsons8144]

The contempt for student protesters in genereral is rubbing me the wrong way. Am I alone?

[@arcticgoddess]

No, if it were just protest, but there have been outside groups that haven't been part of the schools who are agitating against, and there have been violent incidents against Jewish students, and Muslim students. That, as well as noisy encampments at Columbia, and it's been really hard for students to study. It's an expensive education. Protest is healthy-Occupy Wallstreet not so much...

[@HRHDMKYT]

You’re not alone. Students are extremely well informed these days, they know a crime when they see it (on social media in this case). The COO of Columbia University calling in the NYPD is some seriously fascist sh*# - even the NYPD Chief of Police said the students they arrested were calm, cooperative and not combative. The students should never have been arrested. Nor should the University have the power to expel and evict them from their dormitories with a mere 15-minutes’ notice, and for what crime? What happened to their Constitutional Rights? The USA has become a fascist state, it’s outrageous!

[@rh7814]

JvL, I had a cough for a month. I was swigging couph suppressant (ignoring bottle dosage warnings) especially at night because I couldn't sleep. One morning, I woke up with my tongue so swollen it filled my whole mouth. Scariest shit ever. I ended up in the hospital for surgery for a collapsed lung from pneumonia. They told me I could never take that couph suppressant again. Please be careful. It catches up to you in horrible ways.❤

[@carlosbond5062]

The Bulwark Podcast starring JVL as James Earl Jones!

[@howardmoore-ok6yh]

In my neighborhood, the guy who had a sign for Tulsi Gabbard now has a sign for RFK Jr.

[@jamesbaxter222]

😂😂😂

[@virginiascovill]

Good for him, I will be voting for our current president, Joe Biden and his vp, Kamela Harris this coming November!

[@victorzarenin9286]

Oh God, the voice! I'm with Tim on this it is just so out of nowhere I can't stop laughing.

[@andyoli75]

I'm was waiting for, "Paging, Mr Herman. Mr Herman, you have a telephone call at the front desk ."

[@KatySueWho]

How can these people _who actually get to work inside our Capitol Building _*_JUST NOT CARE_*_ ‘_ *IF WE GET TO CONTINUE TO VOTE FOR OUR REPRESENTATION?!?* 😣😢

[@loribukoski9866]

Did anyone else get a pop-up with Donald Trump asking for a donation? That was super-weird to have that happen in the middle of my watching this!

[@CaliforniaBushman]

With the low gruff voice, he should have broken into this impression: "At Men's Warehouse. Your gonna love the way you look. I guarantee it" ☺️.

[@efowlermail]

DOC, BOP and NYs finest have gotten together. He is out on condition he breaks no new laws. Criminal Contempt qualifies…

[@SeaMark782]

I saw there were pro Hamas demonstrations at my small N. Cal university and being an alumni and a Jew, it disgusts me. Redwood forests, beautiful beachs and anti-semites. Who knew such a beautiful place could be so infested with ignorance. I guess there's enough to go around.

[@letXeqX]

It's shocking.

[@lunaci1103]

Were they really "pro-hamas" or did you just not like what they had to say?

[@suemccord2633]

❤Tim. That's exactly my response to Pecker and I'm almost 70🎉😂😂

[@RasAlHaq]

The 13 year-old in us never really goes away. 😆

[@cheretodd9949]

The Jewish Voices For Peace members were arrested, along with other students. Is it possible that this is being overblown? Who might want us to focus on college campus protesters?

[@crawlingcrabs8306]

Hearing Tim's uncontrollable chuckles at the word "Pecker" make this video soooo worth it.

[@gwenharris3679]

I just love you guys.....😊 Another great podcast.

[@edw8889]

Little Marco. Yuck. Love Tim’s plan of Rubio stepping down for no reason lol

[@janetybarra2692]

At about 2:25 I'm afraid you lost the half of the audience who has no idea who Ethel Merman was 😂

[@curtisevans4100]

God Bless America.

[@terryarmstrong8598]

Tim probably among them. Charlie had to educate him about Annette Funicello. 😅

[@-Gramps]

“There’s NOOO business, like SHOOW business…”

[@joanfregapane8683]

Didn’t they ever watch “Airplane”?

[@christinebenson518]

​@@terryarmstrong8598I knew Annette from Full House. Ethel Merman because I watched a ton of old movies. I'm 35 1/2.

[@victorportes6876]

Thanks JVL for educating the team and your audience on the Nazi roots of this subject. Keep it guys and please come Amsterdam soon!

[@kathyballes4360]

My daughter says JVL sounds like Michael Keaton - probably Batman Michael Keaton.

[@user-jz3oq4vw7j]

Every media headline may consider running with the headline “you’ve been conned by the Don”

[@jowen3627]

The bulwark needs to give poor jvl some sick days. Lol

[@rickrhoduscarolefrazier-rh565]

I remembered Roger Stone - known as original dirty trickster - clear back to Nixon

[@noraelliott7304]

Hey, everyone! Thanks for your insights. JVL get well soon but don't OD on the meds. A friend of mine' s son went to sleep and never woke up after ODing on over the counter meds.

[@Snardbafulator]

Ben Carson leaves a sponge in a patient's brain !

[@sanrom77]

You guys are too funny😂 but very insightful at the same time.

[@donnac2420]

I’ve really missed the trio! ❤🎉

[@kittendiotima4212]

There were reports that once he was president, Trump would talk to Sean Hannity on the phone every night. Sean Hannity appeared on stage with Trump at rally during this time. Hannity was helping Trump strategize how to weather the Russia investigation and other scandals.

[@lavender_coffee]

The three of you have the best chemistry! Get better soon JVL ❤.

[@sdrosea]

Watching now. I love these guys so much. All three continually top each other. Uber-smart commentary. I am here for all of it. Sarah’s crackly laugh is infectious. Long-lapsed Catholic here and some of the things Tim says resonate so hard. He was educated by Jebbies. Also Bush, that was destiny, Tim. JVL, if you’re coughing, we have the same disease. 😷

[@heynowls3058]

Right Tim, drumpy gets little Marco to resign & then simply throws him aside. Oh joy! So delicious & perfect. Yum.

[@MrMorokiatt]

Don't know why Cruz's dad doesn't sue the Enquirer.

[@hederahelix622]

"The Humiliation of the Marco" I would pay to watch that

[@eastbaystreet1242]

You have a lot of fans out here who care about you because you have earned our respect, JVL. Get well soon. 🙂

[@tpiety]

Sarah, we NEED people willing to protest. One of the things that got us here is the unwillingness to speak up. Protest is not equal to violence necessarily.

[@cpa2132]

JVL is Batman, and I can't be convinced otherwise 😂

[@hadawson72268]

Can JVL come back later and song some Lou Rawls ?? ' You'll never find' would be perfect ... ❤.

[@cynthiagair6359]

You three got me going with a good laugh (thanks & hope you feel better soon, JVL). But yeahhhhh...their low-life-trash- National-Enquirer-Fascism!!! is scary, disgusting, appalling.

[@pumpkiono6330]

New fairytale name for Donald Trump - Rip Van Stinkle😂

[@mrjercan2]

I don’t know if I’ve laughed so hard watching a KZbin video

[@jonathanrees8288]

BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE!

[@ronaldwilliams2456]

I really like your historical perspective, JVL. The parallels are scary.

[@user-il8ip1kv4q]

Absolutely fantastic episode. You guys are great 😊 Thank you all 💙💙💙👍👍👍💙💙💙

[@-Gramps]

JVL- retired physician here. I’m sorry you feel so poorly! Your skin color is a bit green tinted, you look dehydrated, your sclera appear injected…and the throat sounds painful. On the positive side, unlikeJFK Jr, your voice will eventually return to normal, *and* you will have managed to preserve your sanity. Seriously- you need to be drinking 3+ quarts of fluids daily….

[@junerussell6972]

Gilbert syndrome or bad lighting?

[@christinebenson518]

​@@junerussell6972it looks like he has the soft light bulbs as opposed to the daylight ones.

[@shoshanahalle9259]

And gargling with salt water

[@junerussell6972]

@@christinebenson518 That was my thinking. I doubt he actually has Gilbert Syndrome (which, for those who are not medical people, is a benign condition where people when they are ill even from mild colds turn jaundiced from the liver not processing bilirubin appropriately). It's far more likely that the lighting is off.

[@sempressfi]

​@@junerussell6972 yeah it seems to be mostly the lighting, his color is def a bit off but the warmth of the lights is emphasizing it. Def agree about needing more fluids and hopefully after recording he got his butt in bed!

[@tedtamada]

May they all end up like Sadam, Uday and Qusay.

[@dianaphelps6970]

Best episode ever😂😂😂😂

[@stevenwallace1010]

FYI, I enjoy you guys. Good Job. Thanks.

[@kevykevRI401]

I never wanna be in a saloon w/ JVL and that rustler voice. No high noon duels, sir!

[@hhopper8121]

I watch a lot of podcasts. This one is one of the best I've ever seen. Brave, honest, deep.

[@terryarmstrong8598]

I remember the Cruz five mistresses story. As if. It was ridiculously absurd. Now it makes sense why Pecker published it.

[@christinebenson518]

How would he manage 1 mistress, let alone 5?

[@thesimulation9651]

I can't believe he even talked one woman into sleeping with him

[@eh3000]

Why is YT serving me up Trump and Charlie Kirk ads when I watch Bulwark videos? Must be those fancy AI algorithms that are dumber than a bag of hammers.

[@voiceofamericast]

Would pay to see deep voiced JVL go head-to-head with the guys on The Dispatch Podcast

[@melissawatkins7332]

oh man, comedians all just threw up their hands as JVL says Pecker in the voice of a 1970"s flasher

[@lunazamoraart]

You 3 are very good together

[@marycullen2275]

Feel better, JVL!

[@hilarycohen1470]

Thank you, Tim, for the chortles.