Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy

Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy

From The Bulwark Daily by The Bulwark

June 3, 2026 · 1h 11m

About this episode

The episode discusses media manipulation, political races, and features an interview with Iowa Senate nominee Josh Turek.

After "60 Minutes" veteran Scott Pelley was fired, he said that the new management at CBS News had instructed him to put false information in his political stories. Coupled with the decimation at The Washington Post, it feels like there is a vast rightwing conspiracy to take over the media. Plus, the much-promised ceasefire with Iran is nowhere in sight, Megyn Kelly feels duped by Trump, California's marquee races look like they'll be Dem v. MAGA, and Steve King gets revenge. Also, newly minted Democratic Senate nominee in Iowa, Josh Turek, talks about his prairie populism, how he'll win over Trump voters, the state's farmaggedon, and its growing cancer rate. And three NBA super-fans give their picks for the finals. Josh Turek and Luke Russert join Tim Miller. show notes Turek's campaign website Luke will be a new co-anchor on MS NOW's "The Weeknight" on June 15 For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/THEBULWARK .

People in this episode

Host: Tim Miller

Guests: Luke Russert, Josh Turek

Topics covered

  • media conspiracy
  • political commentary
  • Iowa Senate race
  • Trump voters
  • NBA predictions

Keywords

  • rightwing conspiracy
  • media takeover
  • Iowa politics
  • Trump
  • NBA finals

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, The Washington Post

Places: Iowa, California

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