Bulwark Takes

Tim, JVL, and Katie Couric: Trump, Iran and Manosphere Drama

Katie Couric joins Tim Miller and JVL to dissect the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, its domestic political fallout, and the 'manosphere's' surprising reaction to the conflict.

Trump's Swing Voters Don't Want Another Middle East War (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Focus Group

Swing voters who supported Trump in 2024 express deep skepticism about a new Middle East war with Iran and are increasingly influenced by mainstreamed conspiracy theories, particularly concerning the Epstein files and Israel.

Trump’s Own Fans Are Furious

Donald Trump's core base shows signs of fracturing over foreign policy and economic issues, with some loyalists expressing 'betrayal' and nostalgia for the 'Uncle Joe economy,' posing a significant challenge for the Republican party.

GOP Senator Tells Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices

Republicans, who previously blamed Biden for high gas prices, have abruptly shifted their messaging, now telling Americans to accept increased costs due to a 'war in Iran' initiated under Trump, while simultaneously blaming consumers for financial illiteracy.

Hanging with Tim Miller

Tim Miller hosts an unscripted live stream, offering candid reactions to political news, media figures, and personal anecdotes, while reflecting on the challenges of engaging diverse political viewpoints.

Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?

A self-proclaimed 'data republican' with a history of misinterpreting facts is pushing a convoluted conspiracy theory alleging Punchbowl News controls Senator John Thune, leading to real-world consequences despite its absurdity.

Saagar Enjeti on Trump: “Greatest professional disappointment in my life” | Bulwark Podcast

Saagar Enjeti, a prominent right-wing populist, expresses profound disappointment with Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly on Iran and Israel, framing them as a betrayal of 'America First' principles and a failure of the movement to influence policy.

Joe Rogan Says Trump “Betrayed” His Base Over Iran War

Joe Rogan's perceived betrayal by Trump's Iran policy sparks a discussion on the recurring 'betrayal' narrative among populist supporters and the psychological defenses against admitting misjudgment.

Andrew Weissmann: Trump Built a Kingdom of Lies | Illegal News

Former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann introduces his new book, 'Liars Kingdom,' proposing legal frameworks to hold politicians accountable for factual lies, drawing lessons from international laws and the failures of American norms.

Trump’s Iran War Narrative Doesn’t Match Reality (w/ Laura Rozen & Sonny Bunch) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy, highlighting a lack of expertise and conflicting interests, then pivots to a critical examination of AI's dystopian impact on society and media consolidation.

Trump Clearly Doesn’t Understand His Own War | The Next Level

The hosts dissect how the Trump administration deliberately obscures the realities of war and manipulates public perception, highlighting the dangerous implications of Jared Kushner's undisclosed role in negotiations and the media's complicity.

Is Trump Already Getting Tired of His Iran War? | Morning Chaser

The hosts dissect the Trump administration's approach to the Iran conflict, arguing Trump is seeking an exit despite maximalist objectives, and then pivot to the emerging political and regulatory challenges of rapidly advancing AI.

Tim Miller: Pete Hegseth Looks Completely Out of His Depth

Trump Blames Iran for Bombing School, Then Says “I Just Don’t Know”

Donald Trump's conflicting statements on a recent military operation in Iran, his proposed 'Venezuela model' for regime change, and his perceived lack of empathy for American military casualties and civilian deaths are critically analyzed.

Lindsey Graham Is Out of Control

Lindsey Graham is leveraging his influence with Donald Trump to aggressively push for military interventions across the globe, celebrating regime change and advocating for a broad 'cleaning out' of perceived 'bad guys' without apparent concern for consequences.

Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast

The hosts argue that Trump's nihilism and isolation from reality are driving a poorly conceived war with Iran, leading to economic pain and eroding public trust, while also reshaping voter perceptions of US foreign policy and Israel.

Primaries are Creating a Political Doom Loop (w/ Nick Troiano) | Mona Charen Show

Partisan primaries, decided by a small fraction of voters, are driving political polarization and preventing effective governance, but a solvable path exists through open all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting.

Iran War Causes Huge MAGA vs. MAGA Fight | MAGA Mondays

The Iran war exposes deep rifts within the MAGA movement, revealing internal 'civil wars' among right-wing media figures and raising questions about Trump's leadership and the Republican Party's embrace of controversial figures.

Iran's Regional War Strategy is Failing (w/ Norman Roule) | Shield of the Republic

Former intelligence official Norman Roule details why Iran's current leadership structure makes a US-backed 'Venezuela playbook' for regime change impossible and how Tehran's regional 'messaging attacks' are backfiring, solidifying Gulf state opposition.

Trump Threatens Congress in Typo-Ridden Truth Social Post

Donald Trump issued a public ultimatum to Congress, threatening to veto all other legislation until his 'Save America Act' is passed, a move framed by hosts as a direct assault on the legislative branch.

BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases

Hosts Tim Miller and Jonathan Vlass discuss the immediate and severe global economic fallout from the escalating Iran war, driven by a massive spike in crude oil prices and Trump's unexpected doubling down on the conflict.

Republicans Said Government Spending Was a Crisis

The host exposes the alleged fiscal hypocrisy of prominent Republican figures who promised massive spending cuts but oversaw significant increases, including a costly, undefined war.

Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday

Sarah Longwell unveils her new book, 'How to Eat an Elephant One Voter at a Time,' detailing critical shifts in political communication, the power of community, and strategic insights for Democrats to effectively counter Trumpism.

They Cut Cancer Research to ZERO (w/ Annabelle Gurwitch) | How to Fix It

Author Annabelle Gurwitch shares her personal battle with stage 4 lung cancer as a non-smoker, exposing systemic failures in U.S. healthcare, from environmental policy to insurance 'double-dipping' and advocating for European-style cross-state care.