Bulwark Takes

Montana’s GOP Leaders Suddenly Bailed (w/ Ryan Busse)

Montana's political landscape is experiencing a significant shakeup, with GOP retirements and a shift in voter priorities from national culture wars to local economic concerns, offering a potential blueprint for Democrats in red states.

Tucker Says Trump Believes the Iran War Polls at 90%

Tim Miller dissects Donald Trump's perceived rationale for military action in Iran, arguing it's driven by personal financial interests and a misinformed belief in overwhelming public support.

Trump Started a War. Congress Just Watched. (w/ Tess Bridgeman) | Illegal News

An expert in international law and national security policy dissects the legal and constitutional violations of the Trump administration's unilateral military actions against Iran, highlighting Congress's failure to assert its war-making authority.

Trump’s Crypto Scam Burned Young Men | The Focus Group

This episode dissects Gen Z's precarious financial landscape, revealing how structural economic disadvantages push young men into risky crypto and sports betting, often leading to significant losses from schemes like Trumpcoin.

The GOP Scandal So Twisted They Can’t Spin It

Congressman Tony Gonzalez's career ended not just due to a staffer affair and suicide, but because political and financial pressures made his re-election too risky for the GOP, paving the way for a controversial replacement.

Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)

A former CIA officer dissects the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, revealing a dangerous lack of planning, divergence from Israeli goals, and a 'brain drain' within US intelligence agencies.

Rand Paul Could Wreck Trump’s DHS Plan (w/ Neera Tanden) | The Bulwark Podcast

Neera Tanden and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's chaotic DHS appointment, the self-inflicted economic downturn, and the escalating, unplanned war in Iran, highlighting a systemic lack of accountability and strategic foresight.

BREAKING: Jobs Report Shows MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy

A new jobs report reveals significant losses and a slowing economy, exacerbated by the administration's Middle East war and trade policies, creating a 'handcuffed' Federal Reserve scenario with looming inflation and political fallout.

Did Stephen Miller Just Pull Off a Palace Coup? | Secret Podcast Preview

This episode unpacks the dramatic firing of Kristi Noem, a 'palace coup' theory involving Stephen Miller, and a critical analysis of the US's strategic missteps in the war with Iran, contrasting it with Iran's more sophisticated approach.

Oh God, ANOTHER Racist GOP Group Chat Leaked

Explore the bizarre internal feuds and leaked racist group chats plaguing the right-wing media landscape, from Tucker Carlson's nicotine empire to Candace Owens' outlandish conspiracy theories.

Trump Made an Insane Bet on a Risky War (w/ Derek Thompson) | The Bulwark Podcast

Derek Thompson and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy and domestic governance, revealing a pattern of executive overreach, transactional decision-making, and the weaponization of obscure legal statutes.

BOMBSHELL: Trump Fires DHS Sec. Noem; Sen. Mullin Tapped as Replacement

Donald Trump publicly fired DHS Secretary Christy Gnome via social media while she was on stage, appointing Senator Mark Wayne Mullen as her replacement, a move driven by Gnome's self-promotional spending and perceived disloyalty.

Trump's Iran Gamble | Shield of the Republic

This episode critically analyzes the Trump administration's strategy and execution in the US-Iran conflict, highlighting the significant, often overlooked, role of Israel as a peer military partner and the potential for miscalculation on all sides.

The Party of “Freedom” Now Wants to Police Your Coffee Order

RFK Jr.'s challenge to Dunkin' Donuts over high sugar content ignites a 'culture war' debate, framed by hosts as an attack on New England identity and individual consumer freedom.

Trump Made a Mess in Iran—And Democrats are Blowing It (w/ Morris Katz) | The Bulwark Podcast

Morris Katz, a Democratic strategist, discusses the pragmatic political strategy behind Zoran's engagement with Donald Trump, critiques the Democratic party's muddled messaging on foreign policy, and analyzes the viability of left populism in diverse political landscapes.

LIVE REACTION: Hegseth Press Event, Iran War Updates (w/ Tom Nichols)

Tim Miller: “America First” Suddenly Doesn’t Know What to Say

Tim Miller argues that the Trump administration's actions in Iran expose a deep incoherence in its foreign policy and are causing a significant fracture within the 'America First' MAGA base.

Sen. Kaine Forces Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution

Senator Tim Kaine details his persistent, decade-long fight to compel Congress to vote on acts of war, specifically highlighting his current War Powers Resolution concerning Iran and the historical reluctance of legislators to take a definitive stance on military engagements.

Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will Texas Go?

Texas primary results reveal a pragmatic Democratic electorate favoring electability and a fractured Republican base, setting the stage for a potentially competitive Senate race and highlighting the perils of 'accommodating' MAGA.

Thom Tillis Just WENT OFF on Kristi Noem!

Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Kennedy unexpectedly grilled Kristi Noem during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, sparking a heated debate among hosts about political accountability and the nature of Trump-era governance.

Mark Hertling and Ruben Gallego: A Rush to War | The Bulwark Podcast

Retired General Mark Hertling and Senator Ruben Gallego critically analyze the US and Israeli military actions against Iran, exposing a lack of clear objectives, inadequate planning, and the high human and financial costs of a rushed intervention.

TNL Live! Iran War Nukes MAGA

The Bulwark hosts dissect the chaotic and contradictory justifications for Trump's war in Iran, highlighting its political vulnerabilities and the administration's lack of a coherent strategy.

Tulsi Gabbard Believes in Nothing

The host meticulously details how Tulsi Gabbard abandoned her anti-war principles to endorse and serve in the Trump administration, despite his actions directly contradicting her past criticisms.

Did Israel Drag Us Into the Iran War?

The US administration's rationale for its large-scale military action against Iran is critiqued as incoherent and potentially influenced by Israel's independent actions, while a major conflict between the Pentagon and leading AI firm Anthropic highlights the urgent need for congressional regulation on AI's military and surveillance applications.