Bulwark Takes
Did Political Ads Just Stop Working? (w/ Megan McArdle) | Focus Group
AI is rapidly transforming industries and public trust, creating both unprecedented opportunities for productivity and significant challenges for information integrity and infrastructure, demanding new strategies for adaptation and regulation.
Karoline Leavitt Thinks We’re All Idiots
The hosts dissect Karoline Leavitt's press conference, exposing the Trump administration's disingenuous messaging on the Iran war, TSA lines, and economic issues, revealing a strategy of contempt for the press and public.
Trump’s DOJ Made an Embarrassing Legal U-Turn (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the Trump DOJ's chaotic legal maneuvers, including a retracted dismissal of lawsuits against law firms, a controversial proposed rule to shield DOJ attorneys from state ethics probes, and a federal judge's finding of racial profiling by ICE in Minnesota.
Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts argue that Trump's nihilism and isolation from reality are driving a poorly conceived war with Iran, leading to economic pain and eroding public trust, while also reshaping voter perceptions of US foreign policy and Israel.
Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday
Sarah Longwell unveils her new book, 'How to Eat an Elephant One Voter at a Time,' detailing critical shifts in political communication, the power of community, and strategic insights for Democrats to effectively counter Trumpism.
Hegseth’s Press Conference Felt Like an SNL Sketch (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
The Bulwark hosts and guest Bill Kristol dissect the US-Iran conflict, highlighting the Trump administration's incoherent war objectives, chaotic communication, and the significant domestic political risks involved.
82-Year-Old Democrat NUKES Ted Cruz Online
An 82-year-old Virginia state senator, Louise Lucas, is redefining Democratic social media strategy by aggressively trolling Republicans and employing internet memes, prompting a debate within the party about adopting a more combative online persona.
The Oldest Elected President Is Acting His Age
Donald Trump's health is under scrutiny, with a Wall Street Journal report detailing his unusual health beliefs, questionable diet, and the White House's opaque communication around his medical evaluations.
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