Bulwark Takes
America’s at War—and Trump’s Dancing to YMCA (w/ Sam Stein) | The Bulwark Podcast
The Bulwark hosts dissect the Trump administration's chaotic Iran war, disastrous immigration policies, and pervasive political idiocy, highlighting a leadership more concerned with personal image than national consequence.
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.
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.
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 There's No Point in Having Midterm Elections
Donald Trump and key Republicans are systematically constructing a narrative that Democrats can only win elections through fraud, aiming to delegitimize any future Democratic victories and justify rejecting election results.
Tim Miller: Yes, the GOP Has a Nazi Problem.
Tim Miller argues that the Republican Party actively tolerates and even integrates white nationalist and Nazi ideologies into its base and policy, while also critiquing Marjorie Taylor Green's call for political civility as disingenuous.
Trump’s Latest Enemies Are His Own People
Donald Trump consistently frames independent actions by his appointees and party members—from Supreme Court justices to state governors—as personal betrayals, expecting absolute loyalty over constitutional duty or independent judgment.
Is This Republican Senator Too Normal for Republicans? (w/ Eric Benson)
Texas's Republican Senate primary reveals a profound shift in voter priorities, where legislative effectiveness is a liability and scandal-plagued 'fighters' are preferred over traditional politicians.
Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast
Political strategists Rick Wilson and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, exposing GOP hypocrisy, Democratic strategic missteps, and the alarming erosion of free speech and public health under MAGA influence.
Trump's Polls Are Awful—and the Real Pain Hasn’t Started Yet (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect Marco Rubio's shift to 'blood and soil' nationalism and his endorsement of Viktor Orban, contrasting it with Democratic responses to a changing global order and examining domestic issues like Trump's struggling approval and government agency misconduct.
Making Sense of MAGA’s Freak Show: Carrie Prejean, Candace Owens, Clavicular
This episode exposes how extreme conspiracy theories, anti-Semitism, and fringe figures have infiltrated and gained mainstream credibility within the modern Republican party, largely due to a lack of internal resistance and the normalizing influence of Donald Trump.
Tim Miller: This Is the Moment That Will End Mike Johnson
Tim Miller asserts that Speaker Mike Johnson's support for jailing Democratic colleagues marks the beginning of the end for his speakership, criticizing Republican cowardice and the misdirection of law enforcement resources.
Pam Bondi’s Hearing Meltdown Was a Disaster for Trump (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | The Bulwark Podcast
Adam Kinzinger and Tim Miller dissect Pam Bondi's disastrous congressional testimony, the disturbing pattern of Trump-pardoned individuals committing child sex abuse, and the right's evolution into a 'whiny victim' culture.
Trump is Crashing Out And We're LOVING It | The Next Level
The hosts dissect recent polling data and unfolding controversies, including the Epstein files and cultural missteps, to argue that Donald Trump is experiencing a significant decline in public and party support.
Republicans in Congress CHOSE to Be Weak (w/ Heath Mayo) | How to Fix It
Heath Mayo, founder of Principles First, discusses how Republicans in Congress have abandoned constitutional principles, enabled executive overreach, and failed to protect democratic institutions, advocating for specific reforms to restore balance and accountability.
The GOP Retirement Wave Is Here
A significant wave of Republican retirements from Congress is underway, driven by anticipated minority status, Trump's absolute control over the House agenda, and a resulting inability for members to pursue their policy priorities.
The Moment the GOP Finally Squirmed | Secret Podcast
A deep dive into the GOP's uncomfortable reaction to Trump's overtly racist social media post and the broader implications for political tolerance and voter priorities.
Let’s Play a Little Game, David (w/ David French) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and David French dissect the moral compromises within conservative politics, Trump's escalating rhetoric, and the systemic degradation of federal institutions, proposing concrete legal reforms to restore accountability.
Republicans Own What Happens Next (w/ Michael Steele) | The Bulwark Podcast
Michael Steele and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, arguing that the Republican Party's unwavering allegiance to Donald Trump has led to a cascade of government overreach, financial corruption, and a direct assault on constitutional liberties, making them fully accountable for the nation's chaotic state.
Swing Voters Are Creeped Out by JD Vance (w/ Will Sommer) | The Focus Group
Swing voters express unease with JD Vance while showing 'strange new respect' for Marco Rubio, signaling a complex and evolving landscape for the post-Trump Republican party, heavily influenced by online personalities and niche cultural grievances.
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.
These Swing Voters Can’t Afford Trump Anymore (with Jonathan Chait) | The Focus Group
Swing voters, including former Trump supporters, are increasingly disillusioned with his second administration due to economic struggles, healthcare cuts, and a foreign policy perceived as self-serving and contrary to 'America First' promises.
Trump Is Bleeding Support From Young Men
Donald Trump's support is eroding among key demographics like young men and Hispanics, despite his base remaining fiercely loyal even to unpopular policies.
George Conway Wants To Confront Trump’s Madness | The Bulwark Podcast
George Conway, a former Republican and lawyer, explains his congressional run as a direct fight against Donald Trump, advocating for aggressive oversight, impeachment, and legislative reforms to prevent future presidential abuses of power.
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