Bulwark Takes
I Thought Republicans Were Against Censorship (w/ Alex Bronzini-Vender)
Campus speech policing has shifted from 'peak woke' social pressure to government-mandated censorship, with the American right repurposing the left's tactics, creating an even more stifling environment.
Rioters Return to the Scene and Face Angry Counter-Protesters
A Bulwark reporter covers the stark contrast between pro-January 6th protesters, who claim the event was a 'fedsurrection' and a setup, and impassioned counter-protesters who view January 6th as a direct attack on American democracy.
January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal For Trump, Not a Finale (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
Five years after January 6th, the guest, Tom Joscelyn, argues that the event was a dress rehearsal for a 'post-constitutional' movement, marked by a lack of accountability for Trump and a systematic effort to undermine democratic institutions.
RFK Jr. Cuts America’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule
RFK Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services has significantly reduced the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, sparking concerns about public health, access, and the erosion of trust in scientific institutions.
Trump Built a Party That Can’t Survive Him (w/ Conor Kilgore) | The Focus Group
This episode traces the evolution of Republican voter sentiment towards Donald Trump, revealing how initial reluctance transformed into tribal loyalty and the implications for the party's post-Trump future.
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