Bulwark Takes
This Could be Hegseth's Biggest Mistake Yet (w/ David French) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and David French dissect recent Supreme Court rulings, from birthright citizenship to executive power, and offer sharp political commentary on the state of American democracy and the challenges facing both major parties.
What History Says Comes Next (w/ Deborah Lipstadt) | Shield of the Republic
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, a leading historian of anti-Semitism, explains how rising anti-Semitism is not just a threat to Jews but a flashing amber light for the stability of global democracy and national security.
Trump is Drowning Us in Lies—On Purpose (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how the Trump administration employs a 'firehose of falsehoods' strategy to obscure reality in foreign policy and domestic issues, prioritizing online engagement over real-world outcomes or human impact.
Eddie Glaude Is Sounding the Alarm. Are We Listening? | Bulwark Podcast
Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. unpacks how America's milestone anniversaries consistently reveal the nation's "divided soul" regarding race and freedom, arguing that current political polarization echoes historical patterns of forgetting and white republicanism.
Trump is the Revenge of the Mediocre | The Bulwark Podcast
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissman and host Tim Miller expose alarming instances of political corruption, judicial overreach, and the weaponization of lies in American politics, from a potential $1.7 billion taxpayer slush fund for Trump allies to the gutting of voting rights.
Europe Is Preparing for Life Without America (w/ Richard Stengel) | How to Fix It
As American soft power declines and alliances fray, Europe is actively preparing for a future without consistent US leadership, while recent elections in Hungary offer a surprising blueprint for restoring democracy against authoritarianism.
War, High Prices… And Regret (w/ Amanda Carpenter) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the shifting political landscape, Trump's controversial religious imagery, and the escalating concerns over election integrity and corruption, including a bizarre anecdote about RFK Jr.'s roadkill encounter.
Trump’s Frightening Late-Night Posting Spree (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Michael Weiss dissect Trump's erratic late-night social media activity, the complex US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, and the surprising political upset in Hungary, highlighting shifts in global alliances and domestic political vulnerabilities.
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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