Bulwark Takes
Tim Miller, JVL and Katie Couric on Iran, Airport Lines, CBS and More
This episode dissects the Trump administration's Iran war strategy, its economic ripple effects, allegations of insider trading on government actions, and the political fallout of the DHS funding standoff, alongside a critical public health message on colorectal cancer.
Trump’s Plan: War Abroad, Chaos at Home
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz and its controversial domestic move to deploy ICE agents to alleviate airport bottlenecks, highlighting internal contradictions and political motivations.
Tariffs Blocked. ICE Held in Contempt. Courts Are Fighting Back. (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
This episode dissects the legal battles challenging executive power, from Trump's tariff attempts and agency independence to ICE's defiance of court orders and the politically charged FCC equal time rule.
Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast
Political strategists Rick Wilson and Tim Miller dissect the current political landscape, exposing GOP hypocrisy, Democratic strategic missteps, and the alarming erosion of free speech and public health under MAGA influence.
Colbert Calls Out FCC and His Own Network Over Talarico Censorship
This episode dissects recent political controversies, from media censorship of a Texas Senate candidate to shifting conservative ideologies and federal immigration enforcement tactics, revealing underlying power struggles and citizen resistance.
BREAKING: After Our Story, ICE Freed a Mom With Possible Cancer
A mother with suspected breast cancer and her three children were released from a Texas ICE detention center just hours after a Bulwark story highlighted her plight, exposing systemic issues within immigration detention.
Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group
Focus group data reveals a growing segment of Trump's 2024 voters express regret and disappointment, driven by economic concerns, unfulfilled promises, and the handling of the Epstein files, while Democrats show surprising shifts in views on personal safety and institutional trust.
Is 2026 Turning Into a Blue Wave? (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
Bill Kristol and Tim Miller analyze recent political shifts, arguing that Democrats are gaining momentum by aggressively challenging MAGA's 'grievance culture' and framing Trump's policies as a betrayal of the working class.
The Administration Is STILL Stonewalling on Epstein (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts dissect the administration's stonewalling on the Epstein case, the problematic deployment of federal agencies, and the blatant financial corruption surrounding Trump, arguing these issues reveal a deep erosion of democratic norms and public trust.
Law Enforcement Reckons With ICE Fallout
A unique focus group of Trump and Harris-voting law enforcement officers reveals deep divisions and surprising common ground on ICE tactics, police shootings, and the erosion of professional standards.
Retired General: Minneapolis Exposes Leadership Crisis Among ICE and CBP
Retired General Mark Hertling dissects the critical legal distinctions between military and law enforcement roles, arguing that the deployment of untrained ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis exposed severe leadership failures and risked escalating civil unrest.
Federal Judge Threatens ICE With Contempt (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
A former DOJ attorney and CNN legal analyst breaks down how ICE and DHS are aggressively challenging established legal norms, from defying federal court orders to asserting unprecedented powers for home entry, sparking judicial outrage and a shift in public opinion.
The Next Level LIVE: Lil’ Greg Bovino Sent Home; Tom Homan In
The hosts dissect the political fallout from recent ICE actions, including Gregory Bovino's demotion, the debate over impeaching Christy Gnome, and the shifting public opinion on immigration enforcement, highlighting the hypocrisy of conservative Second Amendment arguments.
BREAKING: Gov. Walz To Meet With Homan, Doesn’t Know Who Killed Pretti | The Bulwark Podcast
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz details the federal government's 'assault' on his state, the lack of transparency surrounding protester deaths, and his resolve to hold federal agents accountable despite political pressures.
Portraits of Minneapolis Pushed to the Brink
Minneapolis residents and local businesses faced extreme fear and economic collapse due to aggressive ICE operations, prompting a fierce community-led resistance and support network.
Watch the Video. Then Listen to Kristi Noem.
The host exposes Secretary Kristi Noem's repeated alleged fabrications regarding two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, directly contrasting her official statements with clear video evidence.
BREAKING: MN Shooting Victim IDed, New Video of Incident
A new, graphic video angle of a federal agent shooting in Minnesota directly contradicts official government narratives, revealing the victim, Alex Prey, was shot while attempting to shield a woman, not brandishing a weapon.
JD Vance Calls Police Chiefs Liars to Defend ICE (w/ Jon Favreau)
Tim Miller and Jon Favreau dissect JD Vance's calculated deception, where he publicly dismisses evidence from local police chiefs and twists facts to defend controversial ICE actions, including the detention of a 5-year-old and alleged racial profiling.
What Invoking the Insurrection Act Would Really Mean
A former Lieutenant General explains the Insurrection Act, detailing its historical uses and the dangerous implications of its potential invocation in a context where federal agents are perceived as causing, not quelling, domestic disorder.
ICE Shot a 21-Year-Old in the Face and Blinded Him
The host exposes a series of aggressive ICE and CBP actions, including a protester blinded by a 'non-lethal' round and agents threatening citizens, arguing these tactics are politically motivated and eroding public trust.
THIS Is What a Strong Democrat Looks Like | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts dissect the escalating authoritarian tactics of the Trump administration, from ICE actions in Minneapolis to foreign policy aggression, and analyze effective political responses.
Trump Gave the White House a Tramp Stamp (w/ Susan Glasser & Jacob Soboroff) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode exposes how Donald Trump's unchecked power, enabled by a broad network of individuals and institutions, threatens democratic norms both domestically and internationally, exemplified by his pursuit of Greenland and the militarization of federal agencies.
Disturbing New Videos Show ICE Harassing Minneapolis Residents
Federal ICE and CBP agents are escalating confrontations and harassing Minneapolis residents, including US citizens, with military-style tactics following a controversial shooting.
Tapper Stops Noem Mid-Lie (w/ Jack Cocchiarella)
This episode dissects Kristi Noem's defense of an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good, highlighting Noem's perceived dishonesty and the broader implications for law enforcement accountability and conservative political strategy.
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