Bulwark Takes
Trump Wants to Invent a Fake Reality (w/ Anne Applebaum) | The Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how Hungary's Viktor Orban employs 'post-reality' politics and disinformation to maintain power, a model increasingly adopted by the American far-right, while critiquing Trump's chaotic foreign policy and the breakdown of international relations.
No Kings: What We—and You—Saw at the Rallies (w/ Jim Swift) | Bulwark on Sunday
The hosts share their firsthand observations from the recent 'No Kings' rallies, revealing a surprisingly sober, community-driven, and strategically organized public pushback against authoritarianism.
Exclusive: Al Gore On Trump’s Historic Mistake | Bulwark Podcast
Al Gore details the escalating climate crisis with stark data, critiques Trump's 'historic mistakes' on both climate and Iran, and advocates for a future built on 'affordable abundance' through renewable energy.
Newsom: Trump ‘Knows He’s Gonna Get Shellacked’ | How to Fix It
California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticizes Donald Trump's foreign policy, economic decisions, and alleged corruption, while detailing California's progressive policy successes and lessons learned in governance.
MAGA Isn’t a Majority—So Why Is It Winning? (w/ Dan Cantor) | How to Fix It
Explore how fusion voting, a historical electoral system, could depolarize American politics by empowering minor parties and incentivizing compromise, directly challenging the current two-party duopoly.
Kavanaugh’s Embarrassing Tariff Dissent (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, reaffirming congressional power over taxation and sparking a critical debate on executive overreach and judicial methodology.
Trump’s Blueprint for Breaking Elections (w/ Ian Bassin) | Mona Charen Show
Ian Bassin, founder of Protect Democracy, details how Trump's predictable playbook to subvert elections and undermine democratic institutions can be countered through strategic litigation, state-level reforms, and robust citizen engagement.
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.
Sen. Gallego: Republicans Know the Venezuela Invasion Is Nuts
Senator Ruben Gallego, an Iraq War veteran, offers a scathing critique of US foreign policy, arguing that interventions in Venezuela and the pursuit of Greenland are driven by presidential ego and oil interests, while warning of ongoing, subtle threats to democracy at home.
Bill and Sarah Ask: How Bad Can It Get? | Bulwark on Sunday
Bill Crystal and Sarah Longwell dissect the Trump administration's impulsive foreign policy in Venezuela, revealing profound concerns about its lack of planning, potential for domestic authoritarianism, and the critical need for a long-term 'offense mentality' from pro-democracy forces.
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