Bulwark Takes

When CBS News Stopped Fighting (w/ John Dickerson) | Bulwark Podcast
John Dickerson and Tim Miller dissect the erosion of trust in media and government, the escalating US-Iran conflict, and the alarming scale of political corruption, arguing that a president's power to wage war and reshape verifiable information poses an existential threat to democracy.

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.

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.

Trump Has NEVER Faced a Mess Like Iran | The Next Level
The hosts dissect recent political appointments, media shakeups, and international incidents, framing them as symptoms of a broader erosion of institutional norms and the rise of unqualified, politically motivated actors.

The GOP Will Pay for Trump's Corruption (w/ Isaac Saul) | Bulwark Podcast
Isaac Saul of Tangle News details the extensive and blatant corruption within the Trump administration and family, arguing that mainstream media and political opponents are failing to effectively communicate its scale to the public.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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