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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.
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.
Even a Barrister’s Wig Can’t Save This Garbage Affidavit (w/ Ben Wittes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Wittes reports from Ukraine on a dire humanitarian crisis and unwavering national resolve, contrasting it with America's self-inflicted political 'decadence' and a struggling legal system.
Epstein Connections Could Bring Down the UK Government. Why Does Lutnick Get a Free Pass?
Howard Lutnick, a key figure in the Trump administration, blatantly lied about his extensive connections to Jeffrey Epstein, yet faces no professional repercussions in the US, a stark contrast to the immediate resignations seen in other governments.
Is 2026 Turning Into a Blue Wave? (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
Bill Kristol and Tim Miller analyze recent political shifts, arguing that Democrats are gaining momentum by aggressively challenging MAGA's 'grievance culture' and framing Trump's policies as a betrayal of the working class.
If National Review Will Cover This, It’s Bad
A traditional conservative outlet, National Review, is now publishing a series by Andy McCarthy detailing alleged Trump family corruption on a scale far exceeding anything attributed to the Bidens or Clintons, signaling a significant shift in conservative media.
Yes, Democrats Could Win the Senate in 2026 (w/ Ron Brownstein)
Despite a historically challenging Senate map, Democrats have a clear pathway to winning the Senate in 2026, primarily dependent on sustained high disapproval of Donald Trump, especially among working-class white voters.
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 Treating Elections Like Crimes (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
This episode unpacks how Donald Trump's actions, from the Don Lemon arrest to the Kennedy Center's renaming, consistently challenge legal norms and institutional independence, often by exploiting 'kernels of truth' to undermine democratic processes.
Tim Miller: Bannon’s Bluff Will Backfire
Tim Miller asserts that Steve Bannon's threats of voter intimidation for the 2026 midterm elections are fake bluster designed to backfire by motivating opposition.
GOP Scrambles After MASSIVE Minneapolis Blowback
Democrats achieved a strategic victory by isolating DHS funding for a two-week negotiation, forcing Republicans to confront unpopular ICE practices and potentially secure significant reforms.
Trump’s “Smile, Woman” Meltdown in the Oval Office
This episode dissects Trump's demeaning interaction with a female reporter and House Speaker Mike Johnson's alarming comments on election integrity, highlighting a perceived collective failure of the press and political allies to challenge such behavior.
Tim Miller: Trump Country Just Snapped in Texas
Tim Miller analyzes the dramatic political shift where Republicans are losing ground on immigration, leading to alarming comments from Trump and significant voter swings in conservative areas.
Will There Be ANY Consequences for New Epstein Revelations? | Bulwark on Sunday
The latest Epstein file revelations expose a vast network of powerful men who knowingly associated with a convicted sex offender, while Trump's administration faces new allegations of selling national security for personal financial gain, highlighting a systemic breakdown of accountability.
BREAKING: Don Lemon Arrested, Kevin Warsh Trump's Fed Chair Pick
The Bulwark hosts condemn the Trump administration's weaponization of law enforcement against journalists like Don Lemon, while analyzing the politically motivated nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair, highlighting threats to institutional independence.
The Next Level LIVE: Lil’ Greg Bovino Sent Home; Tom Homan In
The hosts dissect the political fallout from recent ICE actions, including Gregory Bovino's demotion, the debate over impeaching Christy Gnome, and the shifting public opinion on immigration enforcement, highlighting the hypocrisy of conservative Second Amendment arguments.
Trump Is Now Deeply Unpopular | Secret Podcast Preview
Despite media 'sanewashing,' recent polling reveals Trump's deep unpopularity across key issues, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the opposition.
Trump’s New Voters Are Already Bailing
A recent New York Times/Siena poll indicates that the demographic coalition Donald Trump assembled in 2024 has largely disintegrated, with young and non-white voters abandoning his support.
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.
Markets Are Panicking Over Trump’s Stupidity (w/ David Plouffe) | Bulwark Podcast
David Plouffe details how Trump's erratic foreign policy, exemplified by the Greenland proposal, directly harms the US economy and alliances, while also outlining a critical strategy for Democrats to regain sustained political power by fundamentally reshaping their public image and holding Republicans accountable.
Trump’s Polls Are Slipping—So Why Does He Feel More Dangerous Than Ever?
Despite consistently low approval ratings, Donald Trump's administration is accelerating its authoritarian and isolationist policies, alienating allies and potentially solidifying an 'iron wall of opposition' among swing voters.
Democrats Think They Can Flip the Senate in 2026 (w/ Sen. Adam Schiff)
Senator Adam Schiff outlines the Democratic Party's state-by-state strategy and key issues for flipping the Senate in the upcoming election cycle, emphasizing strong candidate recruitment and economic messaging.
Tim Miller: Trump Can’t Stop What He Started
Tim Miller dissects Donald Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy, his sensitivity to negative media optics on immigration, and the shifting political landscape favoring Democrats in midterm elections.
Republicans Should Be Nervous About Trump's Approval | Secret Podcast Preview
New polling data reveals significant public disapproval of Donald Trump's performance and immigration policies, signaling potential electoral challenges for Republicans.
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