Bulwark Takes
The Trio’s Greatest Hits
The Bulwark Trio dissects the most outrageous and bizarre controversies involving right-wing figures, from Kash Patel's FBI jet misuse to Nancy Mace's airport meltdown and Candace Owens' baseless conspiracy theories.
Tim and Jane Go SCORCHED EARTH on “Rancid” Megyn Kelly (w/ Jane Coaston) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Jane Coaston deliver a scathing critique of conservative media figures like Megyn Kelly and JD Vance, exposing hypocrisy and double standards in their political rhetoric and personal narratives.
Trump’s Collapse Is Doing Democrats’ Job for Them (w/ JVL & Katherine Pompilio) | Bulwark Podcast
A deep dive into the hidden costs of political pardons, market manipulation by tech giants, and the future of autonomous warfare, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in democracy and finance.
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.
Secret Podcast Preview: The Founders Never Imagined a President This Corrupt, Weak and Stupid
Donald Trump's proposed $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded 'slush fund' to compensate allies and January 6th participants reveals a profound breakdown of democratic norms and highlights the challenge of accountability in a polarized political landscape.
Trump Planning Taxpayer-Funded, $1.7 Billion Slush Fund for Political Allies | Receipts Live
Donald Trump is reportedly planning a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded 'slush fund' for political allies and January 6th participants, alongside allegations of insider trading, raising serious concerns about the degradation of rule of law and economic efficiency.
The Case Is Weak—So Why Is Birthright Citizenship a Close Call? (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
A legal analyst breaks down why clear constitutional text on birthright citizenship faces a political challenge in the Supreme Court, alongside other contentious immigration policies and a 'Kafkaesque' Pentagon press access system.
Pam Bondi’s Hearing Meltdown Was a Disaster for Trump (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | The Bulwark Podcast
Adam Kinzinger and Tim Miller dissect Pam Bondi's disastrous congressional testimony, the disturbing pattern of Trump-pardoned individuals committing child sex abuse, and the right's evolution into a 'whiny victim' culture.
Pam Bondi LOSES IT In Congressional Hearing
Pam Bondi's congressional testimony on the Epstein documents revealed a Justice Department operating with open contempt for Congress, prioritizing political performance over accountability, and raising serious questions about transparency and competence.
Jack Smith Says He Had Trump Dead to Rights (w/ Asha Rangappa) | Illegal News
Legal experts dissect the Trump administration's controversial military actions in Venezuela, Jack Smith's definitive testimony on Trump's criminal intent, and the weaponization of the DOJ against perceived political enemies.
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.
January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal For Trump, Not a Finale (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
Five years after January 6th, the guest, Tom Joscelyn, argues that the event was a dress rehearsal for a 'post-constitutional' movement, marked by a lack of accountability for Trump and a systematic effort to undermine democratic institutions.
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