1074: Tucker Carlson’s “Regret” Is Just Another Scam
The Next Level
The Bulwark
4.8 • 3.2K Ratings
🗓️ 21 April 2026
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL celebrate JVL’s Webby win (sort of), and cover Tucker Carlson’s sudden “regret” turn and what it means about MAGA, Donald Trump Jr. as a 2028 front-runner, and the continued disaster in Iran. Plus: the ongoing dysfunction inside the administration, including the latest turmoil surrounding Kash Patel.
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