Bulwark Takes
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.
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.
They Cut Cancer Research to ZERO (w/ Annabelle Gurwitch) | How to Fix It
Author Annabelle Gurwitch shares her personal battle with stage 4 lung cancer as a non-smoker, exposing systemic failures in U.S. healthcare, from environmental policy to insurance 'double-dipping' and advocating for European-style cross-state care.
RFK Jr. & Kid Rock’s Bizarre HHS Gym Video
This episode dissects a bizarre HHS video featuring RFK Jr. and Kid Rock working out, revealing it as a political messaging stunt to distract from unpopular healthcare policies and appeal to a 'Maha' health agenda.
Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show
Dave Wasserman, an editor at the Cook Political Report, analyzes why the 2026 midterm elections will not replicate the 'blue wave' of 2018, citing shifts in the political landscape, economic factors, and strategic differences.
These Swing Voters Can’t Afford Trump Anymore (with Jonathan Chait) | The Focus Group
Swing voters, including former Trump supporters, are increasingly disillusioned with his second administration due to economic struggles, healthcare cuts, and a foreign policy perceived as self-serving and contrary to 'America First' promises.
Dark Horse Predictions for 2026! Is Kash Patel on Borrowed Time?
Bulwark hosts lay out their bold, often cynical, predictions for 2026, from Trump's health and foreign policy to MAGA infighting, House dysfunction, and the unexpected return of Liz Cheney.
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