Bulwark Takes
Trump Melts Down Over His Own Gas Price Mess | Receipts Live
This episode critiques Donald Trump's contradictory economic policies, from tariffs and gas prices to housing, alongside his administration's controversial stance on disability rights, framing them as self-serving and potentially eugenicist.
SCOTUS Is About to Drop 19 Decisions—Here’s What You Need to Know (w/ Leah Litman) | Illegal News
Legal expert Leah Litman unpacks the Supreme Court's recent decisions and upcoming rulings, revealing how the court has enabled executive overreach and undermined democratic safeguards, alongside discussing the weaponization of the DOJ against political rivals.
Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Is Even WORSE Than You Think (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Trump's nomination of Todd Blanch for Attorney General reveals a candidate with a history of incompetence and politically motivated actions, signaling a direct threat to the Department of Justice's independence and the rule of law.
The Bulwark's Primary Election Coverage for Maine, South Carolina, and More
The Bulwark hosts dissect primary election results and Trump's escalating influence, revealing how loyalty dictates Republican politics, election fraud claims become doctrine, and foreign policy is shaped by personal ego.
Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's erratic foreign policy, the controversial nominations of Todd Blanch and Bill Py, Pete Hegseth's D-Day gaffe, and the media's role in perpetuating political bubbles and conspiracy theories.
Will the Senate Confirm Thugs Like Bill Pulte & Todd Blanche? (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on Sunday
Trump's recent appointments to key federal agencies, including DNI and AG, are part of a deliberate strategy to install loyalists and consolidate authoritarian control, aiming to subvert future elections and implement extreme agendas like mass deportations.
Trump’s AG Pick May Not Have the Votes to Get Confirmed (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the legal and political landmines facing Donald Trump's potential Attorney General pick, Todd Blanch, from a controversial "slush fund" settlement to his handling of high-profile cases, questioning his competence and confirmability.
Broadview Six Case Ended in Total Disaster for Trump’s DOJ (w/ Mary McCord) | Illegal News
This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged Department of Justice misconduct, executive overreach, and questionable legal practices under the Trump administration, including a confidential $1.8 billion 'slush fund' and prosecutorial abuses in high-profile cases.
How in the World Does Kash Patel Still Have a Job? (w/ Ben Wittes) | Illegal News
This episode dissects the legal and political implications of the mifepristone ruling, Trump's proposed $1.7 billion 'weaponization' slush fund, and the egregious conduct of Kash Patel, highlighting a pattern of unprecedented corruption and disregard for the rule of law.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Keeps LOSING to Seashell Jim Comey | The Bulwark Podcast
Former FBI Director James Comey and host Tim Miller discuss the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice, detailing specific cases of political targeting and the resulting demoralization and operational risks within federal agencies.
Want more on department of justice?
Explore deep-dive summaries and actionable takeaways from the best minds across different podcasts discussing this topic.
View All Department Of Justice Episodes→Don't see the episode you're looking for?
We're constantly adding new episodes, but if you want to see a specific one from Bulwark Takes summarized, let us know!
Submit an Episode