The Darkest State of the Union in Years (w/ Susan Glasser) | The Bulwark Podcast
US PoliticsState of the UnionDonald Trump

The Darkest State of the Union in Years (w/ Susan Glasser) | The Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects Donald Trump's State of the Union address as a performative, policy-empty spectacle, highlighting his administration's escalating attacks on free speech, democratic norms, and media independence, while pursuing contradictory foreign policies.

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Todd Blanche Broke His Promise to the Senate
Political CommentaryJustice DepartmentDonald Trump

Todd Blanche Broke His Promise to the Senate

The host argues that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche systematically contradicted his own Senate confirmation promises and legal principles to defend Donald Trump's politically motivated actions across immigration, judicial oversight, and targeted prosecutions.

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Minnesota Solidarity is Beating Trump's Goon Squad (w/ Ta-Nehisi Coates) | The Bulwark Podcast
Political RhetoricHomeland SecurityNationalism

Minnesota Solidarity is Beating Trump's Goon Squad (w/ Ta-Nehisi Coates) | The Bulwark Podcast

Ta-Nehisi Coates and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's weaponization of 'homeland' rhetoric, the erosion of truth in politics, and the alarming shift from journalism to 'takes,' while highlighting the power of collective action against systemic oppression.

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Trump Is Now Deeply Unpopular | Secret Podcast Preview
Donald TrumpPolitical PollingUS Politics

Trump Is Now Deeply Unpopular | Secret Podcast Preview

Despite media 'sanewashing,' recent polling reveals Trump's deep unpopularity across key issues, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the opposition.

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BREAKING: New Footage in Minneapolis Killing
Police BrutalityLaw Enforcement AccountabilityLeaked Footage Analysis

BREAKING: New Footage in Minneapolis Killing

New body cam footage, leaked to a right-wing site, is presented by the host as definitive proof that the federal agent's killing of Renee Good was an intentional murder, not an act of self-defense.

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