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All MAGA Media Can Talk About Now is Trans Sports

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Miller, T. (2026, August 26). All MAGA Media Can Talk About Now is Trans Sports. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/all-maga-media-can-talk-about-now

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The article reports on the latest episode of "The Next Level" podcast, discussing various topics including the US trade war with Canada, the South Carolina primary runoff, and the first US measles deaths of the year in Pennsylvania. However, the majority of the article is focused on a single topic: why MAGA media is suddenly talking about trans sports issues. The hosts speculate that this is a deliberate attempt to distract from other news and issues.
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The hosts of the podcast "The Next Level" discuss various current events, including Dolly Parton's passing and legacy, the US trade war with Canada, the first U.S. measles deaths of the year in Pennsylvania, and a potential change to the Kennedy Center by the Trump administration. They also touch on the topic of trans sports, which they note is being heavily discussed by MAGA media outlets.

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American Bulwark+ Canada Iran JVL

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JVL ORG · 4× Bulwark+ ORG · 2× Sarah PERSON · 2× Tim PERSON · 2× -Dolly Parton's PERSON · 1× American NORP · 1× Canada GPE · 1× Democrats NORP · 1× Focus Group ORG · 1× Iran GPE · 1×

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They discuss: -Dolly Parton's passing and her legacy. -America's war (not the Iran war, our trade war with Canada), and why the rest of the world can't count on American anymore--even if Democrats win in 2028. -Sarah's Focus Group Podcast episode from Georgia--which Tim found pleasant (for once). -The South Carolina primary runoff, and whether having Donald Trump's endorsement is enough to put a political novice in the Senate. -The first U.S. measles deaths of the year in Pennsylvania. -Does the Trump administration want to demolish the Kennedy Center? Do WE want them to?
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2026-08-26 · The Bulwark
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They discuss: -Dolly Parton's passing and her legacy. -America's war (not the Iran war, our trade war with Canada), and why the rest of the world can't count on American anymore--even if Democrats win in 2028. -Sarah's Focus Group Podcast episode from Georgia--which Tim found pleasant (for once). -The South Carolina primary runoff, and whether having Donald Trump's endorsement is enough to put a political novice in the Senate. -The first U.S. measles deaths of the year in Pennsylvania. -Does the Trump administration want to demolish the Kennedy Center? Do WE want them to? asserted
them → discuss → Center
-Why MAGA media is talking about the WNBA and trans issues so much. -Finally: They discuss JVL's Monday Triad about Trump's completely crazy relationship with Natalie Harp. asserted
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