Bulwark Takes
Trump Started a War With No Allies, No Vote, and No Exit Strategy (w/ Seth Moulton) | How to Fix It
Congressman Seth Moulton critiques the current state of US politics and foreign policy, particularly Trump's handling of Iran and China, while proposing a progressive Democratic agenda focused on age limits, term limits, and core human rights like housing, healthcare, and education.
Trump's Tariffs Trashed the Economy. Why Won't We Say That? (w/ Matt Bennett) | Mona Charen Show
Matt Bennett of Third Way dissects the Democratic Party's brand crisis, arguing that extreme progressive positions alienate crucial moderate voters and hinder electoral success, while advocating for a return to pragmatic, centrist policies on issues like immigration, crime, and trade.
Tim Miller: Sen. Cassidy Chose to Lose Like a Coward | Focus Group
Louisiana Republican voters are abandoning Senator Bill Cassidy for his perceived disloyalty to Trump and wishy-washy post-impeachment actions, while expressing a contradictory desire for both aggressive and calm leadership in future candidates like JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
Polls Say Trump Is Tanking. Adam Serwer Doesn’t Believe Them. | Bulwark Podcast
Adam Serwer argues that the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act, fueled by a 'reactionary colorblindness' and Trump's normalization of overt racism, is dismantling decades of civil rights progress and creating a dangerous vulnerability for minority communities, mirroring post-Reconstruction disenfranchisement.
The GOP Will Pay for Trump's Corruption (w/ Isaac Saul) | Bulwark Podcast
Isaac Saul of Tangle News details the extensive and blatant corruption within the Trump administration and family, arguing that mainstream media and political opponents are failing to effectively communicate its scale to the public.
Trump's "Project Freedom" Was Scrapped in 24 Hours (w/ Arash Azizi & Jodi Kantor) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode delivers a dual deep-dive into Iran's complex geopolitical landscape and the internal workings of the US Supreme Court, alongside practical advice for navigating a challenging modern job market.
Trump’s War Is Becoming a Political Extinction Event | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, its economic fallout, and the political implications for the Republican party, highlighting a disconnect between public perception and the administration's self-serving narratives.
A Quarter of DOJ’s Lawyers Left. What Comes Next Is Worse. (w/ Melissa Murray) | Bulwark Podcast
NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray dissects the Supreme Court's 'evisceration' of the Voting Rights Act, the weaponization of the shadow docket, and the alarming exodus of lawyers from the Department of Justice, arguing these actions undermine American democracy and the rule of law.
Trump Wants $1 BILLION in Taxpayer Money for His Ballroom | Morning Shots Live
The Bulwark hosts dissect how Republicans are pushing a $1 billion taxpayer-funded 'East Wing modernization' for Trump's vanity ballroom, while simultaneously navigating a tense standoff with Iran and Ukraine's surprising resilience.
MAGA’s Iran War Is Cracking Apart | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the Trump administration's Iran strategy, revealing internal power struggles, geopolitical realignments, and the evolving nature of modern warfare, while questioning the long-term viability of current approaches.
Bulwark on Sunday: Nobody Believed Orbán Could Lose. Then It Happened. (w/ H. David Baer)
H. David Baer, a scholar of Hungarian politics, details how Peter Maguiar's unexpected landslide victory against Viktor Orban offers critical lessons for democracies facing authoritarian challenges, particularly regarding systemic change and popular engagement.
AI Isn’t the Problem—Big Tech Is (w /Josh Tyrangiel) | How to Fix It
Journalist Josh Tyrangiel argues that AI holds immense potential for government efficiency and public service, but its beneficial deployment is often stifled by bureaucratic inertia and the self-serving agendas of major tech companies.
Marc Elias: Reagan Called the VRA the "Crown Jewel of American Liberty." His Party Destroyed It.
Marc Elias, head of Democracy Docket, details how a recent Supreme Court decision effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act, enabling Republican governors to unilaterally cancel ongoing elections and redraw maps to diminish minority voting power.
These Trump Voters Think He Staged His Own Assassination Attempt (w/ David Frum) | Focus Group
Even disaffected Trump voters and Democrats are convinced that recent alleged assassination attempts on Trump were staged, highlighting a profound crisis of trust fueled by the former president's own rhetoric.
Secret Podcast Preview: JVL Wants Every Trump Voter to Know One Thing...
JVL and Sarah Longwell dissect the evolving political landscape, from Trump voter regret and the gerrymandering 'arms race' to the rise of populist candidates and the core mission of preserving liberal democracy.
Stop Being Scared of Trump. He's Pathetic. MOCK HIM! (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Adam Kinzinger critically dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy failures in Iran, the escalating national debt, and the brazen corruption of the Trump family, advocating for mockery as a potent political weapon.
Receipts Live: Catherine Rampell & JVL on Oil Price Spikes, Awful Inflation, Record Debt
As gas prices soar and inflation persists, the hosts dissect how the ongoing war with Iran and the administration's economic policies are directly fueling a looming economic crisis, challenging the traditional view of presidential economic influence.
Are Democrats Blowing an Easy Way to Win? (w/ Rotimi Adeoye) | The Focus Group
Rotimi Adeoye proposes a 'House by 30' federal housing plan to address youth economic anxiety and re-engage young voters with concrete, visible promises.
Every Lawyer in America is Laughing at Todd Blanche (w/ Kate Shaw) | Illegal News
The Supreme Court's latest ruling effectively dismantles the Voting Rights Act, while the Department of Justice under the current administration exhibits unprecedented politicization through controversial legal filings and actions.
Jon Ossoff: Trump's Son-in-Law Is On the Saudi Payroll (Plus: Luke Thomas) | Bulwark Podcast
Senator Jon Ossoff and combat sports analyst Luke Thomas dissect the systemic political corruption in the US, the politicization of the Justice Department, the disastrous Iran war, and the transactional alliance between Donald Trump and the UFC.
Crazy Eyes Kash Patel is Utterly Screwed | Tim's a Streamer Now
The host dissects the absurdity of James Comey's 'seashell' indictment and Trump's economic policies, while offering sharp critiques on Democratic Party strategy and the 'doomerism' among young progressives.
Trump Is Drowning—And There’s Nothing the GOP Can Do About It (w/ John Heilemann) | Bulwark Podcast
John Heilemann and Tim Miller argue that Donald Trump's political standing is irrevocably damaged, with nothing the GOP can do to reverse his declining approval, while media companies continue to self-censor out of fear of retribution.
Watch the GOP Media Machine Flip the Switch (w/ Lib & Learn)
Tim Miller and the Lib and Learn hosts dissect the Republican media's coordinated response to political events, the Democratic Party's strategic missteps, and the evolving role of performance in modern politics.
Laura Loomer’s Feud with Candace Owens is BANANAS (w/ Carol Leonnig & Will Sommer) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode exposes the politicization of the Justice Department and Secret Service under the Trump administration, alongside the escalating, bizarre feuds and criminal entanglements within the right-wing media ecosystem.
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