Bulwark Takes
Sarah Gets Emotional Over the Pete Buttigieg Story | The Next Level
The hosts passionately debate the weaponization of child protective services against Pete Buttigieg, analyze recent SCOTUS rulings, and dissect the implications of DSA primary wins and Senate polling, all while expressing strong opinions on political character and strategy.
This Could be Hegseth's Biggest Mistake Yet (w/ David French) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and David French dissect recent Supreme Court rulings, from birthright citizenship to executive power, and offer sharp political commentary on the state of American democracy and the challenges facing both major parties.
Sam Stein and Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen, author of 'The Day After,' outlines a bold strategy for Democrats to effectively wield power in a post-Trump era, advocating for aggressive institutional reforms and a rejection of incrementalism.
BREAKING: SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Releases Other Major Decisions | Morning Shots
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, invalidating a key Trump executive order, while also ruling on campaign finance and transgender sports, revealing a complex and often unpredictable judicial landscape.
When CBS News Stopped Fighting (w/ John Dickerson) | Bulwark Podcast
John Dickerson and Tim Miller dissect the erosion of trust in media and government, the escalating US-Iran conflict, and the alarming scale of political corruption, arguing that a president's power to wage war and reshape verifiable information poses an existential threat to democracy.
The Trio’s Greatest Hits
The Bulwark Trio dissects the most outrageous and bizarre controversies involving right-wing figures, from Kash Patel's FBI jet misuse to Nancy Mace's airport meltdown and Candace Owens' baseless conspiracy theories.
Liz Oyer on Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell | Bulwark on Sunday
Liz Oyer, a former Justice Department lawyer, exposes how Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche allegedly orchestrated a corrupt prison transfer for Ghislaine Maxwell and systematically politicized the Bureau of Prisons, undermining the rule of law.
Trump's Nightmare Isn't Losing in Iran—It's Being Called Herbert Hoover (w/ Ed Luce) | Mona Charen
This episode dissects the catastrophic geopolitical fallout of the US-Iran conflict, revealing how Trump's 'victory' has empowered Iran, isolated Israel, and reshaped global alliances, alongside an analysis of UK political instability and a surprising shift in Italian leadership.
Why is Lauren Boebert Standing Up to Trump? (w/ Kyle Clark) | Focus Group
Colorado's political landscape reveals a complex interplay of anti-incumbent sentiment, evolving candidate strategies against Trump, and journalistic challenges in holding serial liars accountable, offering a microcosm of national political trends.
Secret Podcast Preview: The Last Temptation of Sarah Longwell
Sarah Longwell and JVL delve into Pete Buttigieg's evolving political philosophy and critically analyze a viral tweet about Democratic election lessons, revealing their differing views on institutional reform and voter sentiment.
Tim and Jane Go SCORCHED EARTH on “Rancid” Megyn Kelly (w/ Jane Coaston) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Jane Coaston deliver a scathing critique of conservative media figures like Megyn Kelly and JD Vance, exposing hypocrisy and double standards in their political rhetoric and personal narratives.
Trump Melts Down Over His Own Gas Price Mess | Receipts Live
This episode critiques Donald Trump's contradictory economic policies, from tariffs and gas prices to housing, alongside his administration's controversial stance on disability rights, framing them as self-serving and potentially eugenicist.
Tom Nichols: Trump’s Speech Was Pure TRASH | Bulwark Podcast
Tom Nichols and Tim Miller dissect Trump's 'trashy' speech, the politicization of the military, and the casual corruption eroding American institutions, contrasting it with the founding fathers' vision of patriotism.
Audience Members Leave Trump's Dull "Freedom 250" Rally Early
Donald Trump's 'America 250' celebration, intended as a unifying national event, quickly devolved into a recycled, dull campaign rally, prompting early departures and highlighting the politicization of national commemorations.
Trump’s Own Aides Are Whispering About His Declining Health (w/ Peter Hamby) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects Donald Trump's perceived physical and political decline, the surprising success of progressive DSA candidates in New York, and critical Republican primary missteps in key Southern states.
Republicans Rebuke Trump Over Iran, Vote to End War | Command Post
This episode dissects recent military and political events, from the symbolic War Powers Resolution vote and a high-profile general's 'forced' retirement to a flu outbreak at a major Air Force training base, revealing the complex interplay between policy, military culture, and leadership.
JD Vance Called His OWN Iran Policy “Complete Idiocy” | The Next Level
A bombshell report reveals Tulsi Gabbard's political career, including her public statements and legislative actions, was allegedly micromanaged by a secretive cult leader.
Does This Theory Explain the Entire Republican Party? (w/ John Ganz) | Bulwark Podcast
John Ganz unpacks the origins of Trump's unique political style, tracing its roots to early 90s right-wing populism and analyzing how figures like J.D. Vance leverage philosophical concepts for political ends.
Trump Just Hung Scott Jennings Out to Dry
Conservative commentators who initially championed a 'total victory' in a recent Iran conflict rapidly shifted their narratives and rationalized President Trump's eventual de-escalation and negotiation, exposing a pattern of intellectual dishonesty.
Tim Miller Can't Stop Talking About Giorgia Meloni (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the farcical and menacing aspects of current US politics, from the Reflecting Pool scandal and chaotic Iran negotiations to the performative phoniness of figures like JD Vance, while also exploring surprising shifts in global right-wing leadership like Italy's Giorgia Meloni.
BOMBSHELL WaPo Story on Tulsi Gabbard—Was She Controlled by a Cult? | MAGA Mondays
This episode unpacks the bizarre political dramas of the week, from Trump's furious reaction to the Reflecting Pool's algae bloom to a bombshell report alleging Tulsi Gabbard was controlled by a cult leader, and the strange saga of a Candace Owens death hoax.
What History Says Comes Next (w/ Deborah Lipstadt) | Shield of the Republic
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, a leading historian of anti-Semitism, explains how rising anti-Semitism is not just a threat to Jews but a flashing amber light for the stability of global democracy and national security.
Trump Is Hijacking America’s 250th Birthday (w/ Kevin Levin) | Bulwark on Sunday
Historian Kevin Levin details how the Trump administration is systematically attempting to redefine America's 250th anniversary, pushing a 'comforting narrative' that suppresses critical historical understanding and demonizes institutions like the National Park Service.
Netanyahu Bet Everything on Trump—And Lost (w/ Andrew Fox) | Mona Charen Show
Andrew Fox and Mona Charen dissect the geopolitical missteps of Netanyahu's reliance on Trump, the ineffectiveness of the recent Iran deal, and the distorted global narrative surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza.
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