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Sarah and JVL discuss various political topics on their podcast, including media coverage of Katie Zacharias, the rivalry between Alina Habba and Ric Grenell, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s stylist Ruby RhodFancy James, and recent inflation figures. They also mention that Senate polling is unfavorable for Republicans. Listeners can submit questions to be addressed in future episodes and are encouraged to become members of Bulwark+ to gain access to exclusive content like the Secret Podcast.

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As of October 16, 2026, Jonathan V. Last and Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark discussed various topics on their podcast, including media coverage of Katie Zacharias and the political tensions between Alina Habba and Ric Grenell. They also touched upon Kimberly Guilfoyle’s stylist Ruby RhodFancy James and recent inflation data showing a significant increase. Additionally, they noted that Senate polling numbers are unfavorable for Republicans, suggesting potential challenges in upcoming elections. The podcast offered analysis and commentary on these issues to provide listeners with insights into current political dynamics.

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