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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.
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Focus Group Suggests TX Trump Voters Could Flip to Talarico | Focus Group Podcast
Focus groups in Texas and Maine reveal a complex voter landscape where Trump-disapproving Republicans consider flipping to Democrats despite candidate baggage, driven by a desire for change and a perceived need to check Trump.
Secret Podcast Preview: Even Susie Wiles Thinks JD Vance is a Crank
This episode dissects the political maneuvering behind a potential Iran deal and the Trump administration's chaotic response to the Epstein files, highlighting internal conflicts and the performative nature of political decisions.
The Most Insane White House Meeting Ever? (w/ Jon Favreau)
Jon Favreau and Tim Miller dissect Trump's chaotic approach to the Iran deal, the shocking details of a White House Situation Room meeting on the Epstein files, and the strategic dilemmas facing Democrats for the 2028 election.
Trump is Drowning Us in Lies—On Purpose (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how the Trump administration employs a 'firehose of falsehoods' strategy to obscure reality in foreign policy and domestic issues, prioritizing online engagement over real-world outcomes or human impact.
Trump's Tough-Guy Act Is Finally Falling Apart (w/ Will Saletan) | Mona Charen Show
Mona Charen and Will Saletan dissect the Texas Senate race, the decline of Trump's 'alpha male' image, and the belated courage of 'YOLO Republicans' who criticize Trump only after their political careers end.
Trump’s Collapse Is Doing Democrats’ Job for Them (w/ JVL & Katherine Pompilio) | Bulwark Podcast
A deep dive into the hidden costs of political pardons, market manipulation by tech giants, and the future of autonomous warfare, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in democracy and finance.
Newsom's Biggest Asset Isn't His Record in Cali. It's His Mouth. (w/ Peter Hamby) | Focus Group
This episode dissects the complex political landscape of California, examining Gavin Newsom's presidential prospects, the state's gubernatorial race dynamics, and the surprising rise of 'influencer candidates' like Spencer Pratt in local elections.
There’s FINALLY A Trump Scandal that Voters Understand (w/ Lis Smith) | Bulwark Podcast
Democratic strategist Lis Smith and host Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, arguing that Trump's overt corruption and failed foreign policy in Iran present a clear, understandable vulnerability for Democrats to exploit, while also critiquing internal Democratic messaging and candidate selection.
Wait, did TRUMP Show Democrats How to Win? (w/ Adam Jentleson) | Focus Group
This episode argues that Democrats can build a 'supermajority' by embracing 'heterodoxy' and focusing on voters' material concerns, drawing lessons from figures like Donald Trump and Zoron Mumdani.
Is Tim Miller’s 2028 Strategy a Little TOO Evil? | The Next Level
This episode dives into a controversial political strategy: letting Donald Trump's unpopularity 'touch the stove' to discredit Trumpism for future elections, alongside a heated debate on the efficacy of impeaching him again.
Senate Republicans Are Finally Sick of Trump’s Insanity (w/ Mike Murphy) | Bulwark Podcast
Veteran political strategist Mike Murphy details how Senate Republicans are finally pushing back against Trump's influence, Democratic party dysfunction, and the alarming US lag behind China in EV manufacturing.
He Went on Fox News—and Turned Hannity's Script Against Him (w/ Justin Jones) | Bulwark Podcast
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones exposes how the state's gerrymandering and legislative actions are dismantling Black political power, while also discussing the broader national implications of Trump's influence and the strategy of engaging with Fox News audiences.
$5 Gas Is Just the Beginning. It Gets MUCH Worse. | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the escalating political 'winner-take-all' mentality, from partisan redistricting to the potentially catastrophic global economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing for aggressive, persuasive political action.
Trump’s Humiliation in Iran Changes Everything (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode details how Trump's foreign policy failures in Iran and Europe, coupled with domestic political maneuvers like gerrymandering and cabinet incompetence, are fundamentally reshaping the global order and American political landscape.
We Have Six Months to Crush Trump. Here's the Playbook. | Bulwark on Sunday
Despite recent political setbacks, Democrats have a six-month window to leverage voter anger over economic issues and Trump's perceived self-interest to secure a decisive victory in the upcoming midterms and lay the groundwork for future political power.
Tim Miller: Sen. Cassidy Chose to Lose Like a Coward | Focus Group
Louisiana Republican voters are abandoning Senator Bill Cassidy for his perceived disloyalty to Trump and wishy-washy post-impeachment actions, while expressing a contradictory desire for both aggressive and calm leadership in future candidates like JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
Trump’s War Is Becoming a Political Extinction Event | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, its economic fallout, and the political implications for the Republican party, highlighting a disconnect between public perception and the administration's self-serving narratives.
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