Bulwark Takes
The Real Conflict is Between Decent and Indecent (w/ David French) | Mona Charen Show
David French and Mona Charen analyze how extreme political polarization, tribalism, and a disregard for the rule of law are eroding American democracy and its international standing, advocating for a focus on liberalism over partisan divides.
JD Vance Just Got BOOED at the Olympics!
JD Vance faced widespread booing at the Winter Olympics, signaling a broader public and institutional pushback against the current political climate and figures like him, contrasting sharply with MAGA media's 'snowflake' outrage over global superstar Bad Bunny.
Trump is Leading America’s Global Collapse (w/ Robert Kagan) | The Bulwark Podcast
Robert Kagan argues that Trump's 'America First' policies are dismantling the post-WWII global order, pushing the world towards a dangerous multipolar environment where US allies become adversaries and democratic institutions face deliberate subversion.
America's New Defense Strategy is Nonsense | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the US's 'unserious' National Defense Strategy, Trump's 'tacoing' on Greenland, and the implications of China's military purge and potential action against Iran, highlighting a world increasingly defined by disorder and US fatigue.
What Foreign Allies Really Say About Trump in Private (w/ Sen. Chris Coons)
Senator Chris Coons details how Democratic legislative strategy forced a rare Trump concession on DHS oversight and reveals the private, scathing reactions of foreign leaders to Trump's foreign policy bluster.
Global Investors Are Quietly Dumping U.S. Assets
The US economy, while not a 'hellscape,' is underperforming, marked by low consumer confidence, significant layoffs across diverse sectors, and a growing 'sell America' trend among global investors due to political instability and an unpredictable trade policy.
How Evil Regimes Cling to Power (w/ Stephen Kotkin) | Shield of the Republic
Historian Stephen Kotkin dissects the inherent vulnerabilities of authoritarian regimes, arguing that their perceived strength is often a facade for deep internal divisions and structural weaknesses that can be strategically exploited.
Trump Looks Unwell on the World Stage (w/ Mike Murphy) | The Bulwark Podcast
Veteran political strategist Mike Murphy and host Tim Miller dissect Donald Trump's erratic international behavior, the Republican Party's complicity, and the dangerous 'short-termism' driving current economic and political decisions.
Europe Is Planning for a Post-America World (w/ Fiona Hill) | The Bulwark Podcast
Fiona Hill details how Europe is actively preparing for a post-America world, driven by US unreliability and Trump's disruptive foreign policy, leading to a "rupture" in global alliances and potential nuclear proliferation.
Retired General Breaks Down Trump’s Davos Speech | Command Post
Retired General Mark Hertling and Ben Parker dissect former President Trump's Davos speech, revealing critical misinterpretations of military strategy, international relations, and domestic troop deployment.
BREAKING: Trump Melts Down at Davos, Confuses Iceland and Greenland
Donald Trump's chaotic Davos speech, marked by confusing Iceland for Greenland and threatening allies, exposed the US's eroding global standing and introduced significant economic and geopolitical instability.
TNL LIVE: Sundowning Trump Stumbles Through Press Event | The Next Level
The hosts dissect a chaotic, hours-long Trump press conference, revealing it as a desperate attempt to boost declining poll numbers and a dangerous display of unseriousness that accelerates the unraveling of the U.S.-led world order.
The Worst Interview of the Trump Administration So Far
The host dissects Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's 'embarrassing' attempts to justify former President Trump's threats against Europe over Greenland, highlighting the administration's aggressive and illogical foreign policy stance.
Trump's Greenland Text Is Publicly Embarrassing America
President Trump's bizarre text to Norway's Prime Minister, demanding Greenland and linking it to his unreceived Nobel Peace Prize, exposed a 'mob boss' approach to international relations that is driving Europe towards China and dismantling the American-led world order.
BREAKING: Trump Threatens Europe Over Greenland; Europe Responds
President Trump issued an ultimatum to Europe and Denmark over Greenland, threatening tariffs if Denmark does not agree to sell the territory to the United States, escalating a geopolitical standoff.
Trump Just Accepted Someone Else’s Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, a move the hosts frame as a 'Gollum precious situation' driven by Trump's 'Obama fixation' and ego.
Trump Gave the White House a Tramp Stamp (w/ Susan Glasser & Jacob Soboroff) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode exposes how Donald Trump's unchecked power, enabled by a broad network of individuals and institutions, threatens democratic norms both domestically and internationally, exemplified by his pursuit of Greenland and the militarization of federal agencies.
A Dangerous Start to 2026 | Shield of the Republic
The hosts dissect a volatile global landscape, from aggressive US foreign policy actions and European alienation to internal political shifts in Ukraine and escalating protests in Iran, warning of a perilous 2026.
Trump Doesn’t Have a Strategy. He’s Just Dumb. | The Next Level
This episode dissects Trump's foreign policy actions in Venezuela and his rhetoric on Greenland, arguing they stem from personal impulse rather than strategic doctrine, exposing deep rifts within the Republican party and eroding America's global standing.
A Stupid and Insane Foreign Intervention
The hosts critically dissect the US intervention in Venezuela, framing it as an 'insane' and 'stupid' operation driven by Donald Trump's ego, lacking a coherent plan, and set to yield negative consequences for the region and US foreign policy.
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