Bulwark Takes Tim Miller, JVL and Katie Couric on Iran, Airport Lines, CBS and More
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Mar 26, 2026 
Katie Couric, veteran broadcast journalist and author, stops by to discuss big headlines and public-health reminders. Conversation covers Iran and the politics around possible negotiations. They dig into airport chaos, DHS funding and who’s shaping national security decisions. Katie closes with a personal plea about colorectal cancer screening and why it matters.
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Trump Responds To Visual Briefings And Market Pressure
- Donald Trump prefers short, visual briefings and reacts strongly to market signals rather than detailed intelligence.
- Tim Miller and JVL note Trump watches highlight reels of destruction and shifts tone when markets move, implying economic feedback drives his war posture.
Tactical Strikes May Strengthen Iran Strategically
- Military successes can look impressive tactically yet fail strategically when they strengthen an opponent's internal control.
- JVL argues strikes degrade Iranian forces short-term, but Iran can reconstitute quickly with external help, leaving regime stronger politically.
Market Bets Signal Possible Insider Knowledge Or Readability
- Large, well-timed bets on prediction markets and trades appear around presidential actions, suggesting possible insider advantage or accurate reading of Trump behavior.
- JVL and Tim Miller recount multimillion-dollar Polymarket and futures bets placed minutes before policy announcements.