Bulwark Takes
Trump's Path of Destruction | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects how former President Trump's actions and rhetoric are systematically dismantling America's global alliances and democratic norms, from NATO to the Middle East, and the alarming rise of illiberalism both domestically and abroad.
The Real Reason Hasan Piker Is Gaining Power
Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell debate whether Democrats should engage with or condemn far-left streamer Hasan Piker, whose controversial views are gaining traction amidst shifting public sentiment on US foreign policy and Israel.
The Easy Part of the Iran War Is Over | The Bulwark Podcast
The escalating US-Iran conflict has exposed critical vulnerabilities in American homeland security, strained key alliances, and revealed a profound lack of strategic planning for its long-term geopolitical and economic fallout.
Trump’s Base Isn’t As Unified As It Looks (w. Rep. Ro Khanna) |
Representative Ro Khanna discusses how bipartisan coalitions, exemplified by the Epstein files release, can challenge established political narratives and push for accountability, while also critiquing current US policy in Iran and proposing a progressive economic vision for the AI era.
Support for Israel Has Collapsed Among Young Americans
A new NBC poll and focus group data reveal a sharp decline in young Americans' support for Israel, coupled with a disturbing conflation of anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism, and a widespread desensitization to violence and hate rhetoric.
Trump May Be Trapped by His Own War (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The US's unilateral war in Iran has severely damaged global alliances, triggered significant economic disruption, and exposed deep rifts within the MAGA movement, leaving the Trump administration in a precarious political and strategic position.
Candace Owens Is Tearing MAGA Apart (w/ Will Sommer) | Mona Charen Show
Explore the alarming rise and unchecked influence of far-right MAGA influencers like Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and Steve Bannon, and how their extreme rhetoric and conspiracy theories are reshaping the conservative movement.
Predator Sting Takes Down a MAGA Star
A prominent MAGA hatemonger is exposed in a 'To Catch a Predator' style sting, while a major feud erupts between right-wing media personalities Megan Kelly and Ben Shapiro, revealing ideological fault lines within the conservative movement.
Tim, JVL, and Katie Couric: Trump, Iran and Manosphere Drama
Katie Couric joins Tim Miller and JVL to dissect the Trump administration's chaotic Iran strategy, its domestic political fallout, and the 'manosphere's' surprising reaction to the conflict.
Trump's Swing Voters Don't Want Another Middle East War (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Focus Group
Swing voters who supported Trump in 2024 express deep skepticism about a new Middle East war with Iran and are increasingly influenced by mainstreamed conspiracy theories, particularly concerning the Epstein files and Israel.
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.
Oh God, ANOTHER Racist GOP Group Chat Leaked
Explore the bizarre internal feuds and leaked racist group chats plaguing the right-wing media landscape, from Tucker Carlson's nicotine empire to Candace Owens' outlandish conspiracy theories.
Trump Made a Mess in Iran—And Democrats are Blowing It (w/ Morris Katz) | The Bulwark Podcast
Morris Katz, a Democratic strategist, discusses the pragmatic political strategy behind Zoran's engagement with Donald Trump, critiques the Democratic party's muddled messaging on foreign policy, and analyzes the viability of left populism in diverse political landscapes.
Candace Owens’s Erika Kirk Docuseries Is NUTS
The Bulwark Takes hosts dissect Candace Owens' docuseries on Erika Kirk, exposing its absurd 'evidence' and overt anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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.
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.
Nothing Says “Alpha” Like Singing "Heil Hitler" on a Party Bus
A gathering of prominent manosphere and alt-right figures, including Andrew Tate and Nick Fuentes, was documented singing 'Heil Hitler' on a party bus and in a Miami club, exposing the dangerous pipeline from online extremism to mainstream political influence.
THIS is How Backlash Against ICE Starts (w/ Sam Stein) | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's aggressive ICE tactics in Minneapolis, arguing they are a deliberate attempt to instigate chaos, erode civil liberties, and highlight the Democratic Party's internal struggles in mounting an effective response.
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.
Trump Freed a Cop-Beating, Hitler-Admiring Scumbag
Tim Miller exposes the actions of Jacob Lang, a January 6th pardonee, highlighting his subsequent extremist activities and questioning the political implications of his freedom.
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