Juliette Kayyem: Living in an Age of Disasters
Don't let your last words be, "I'm such an idiot." Plus, the Biden administration should better explain how we got to this Covid recovery period. Juliette Kayyem joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today over on the site at https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/. Try a Bulwark+ membership F...
43m Apr 21, 2022
43m
Yascha Mounk: The Most Dangerous Idea in American Politics
Both Democrats and Republicans agree on only one thing, but it isn't even true: that whites and people of color are splitting into two opposing voting blocs. It's driving panic on the right, and triumphalism on the left. Yascha Mounk joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today over on the sit...
40m Apr 20, 2022
40m
Yuval Levin: Trump's Strategic Error
By making so many endorsements, Donald Trump is turning himself into a factional leader rather a leader of his party; Plus: Why do both party's pursue losing strategies? American Enterprise Institute's Yuval Levin joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Want to listen without ads? Bulwark+ members get access to an exclusive, ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast. Learn more here: https://plus....
44m Apr 19, 2022
44m
Will Saletan: Tucker’s Twisted Notions of Manliness
Tucker Carlson's hyper-masculinity flex, Mike Lee's coup scheming texts, and the Biden administration's chill on Covid. Plus, Will Saletan and Charlie Sykes have a radical disagreement about how much we're arming Ukraine. Today's edition of Charlie and Will Monday. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today over on the site at htt...
52m Apr 18, 2022
52m
Robert Tracinski: The Birchers Are Back - And Winning
There's a secret cabal that's trying to control us — they're lying to you, and they're communists. Sound familiar? No, it's not QAnon. It's the John Birch Society. Our culture wars aren't new — they just get recycled. Robert Tracinski joins Charlie Sykes on this weekend's podcast. Want to listen without ads? Bulwark+ members get exclusive access to an ad-free version of the podcast. Learn more ...
50m Apr 15, 2022
50m
Amanda Carpenter: The Senate Is the World's Greatest Retirement Home
Some of Dianne Feinstein's colleagues say she's no longer fit to serve. Meanwhile, McConnell's backing a candidate in Georgia who's not prepared to take a major vote in the Senate. Plus: Ukraine, Biden, and the PA governors' race. Amanda Carpenter joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today o...
36m Apr 14, 2022
36m
Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Fascism 2.0
Like Hitler and Mussolini before him, Putin's acting with hubris and arrogance because he's been in power for too long. And to save face, he'll likely escalate his terror tactics in Ukraine. Today, the amorality of strongmen — including Trump. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Charlie Sykes. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today over on t...
43m Apr 13, 2022
43m
Jonathan Chait: More MAGA than MAGA
The parts of the Republican Party that see Trump as a political liability are setting Ron DeSantis up as a MAGA alternative. And that includes the Murdoch empire, which is cranking out DeSantis propaganda night and day. Jonathan Chait joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today over on the si...
44m Apr 12, 2022
44m
Will Saletan: Who Will Get Lindseyed Next?
Trump couldn't resist endorsing fellow TV huckster Dr. Oz, despite PA Senate candidate David McCormick pulling a Lindsey Graham knee-bend. Plus, the potential danger of political clowns, and the two kinds of war crimes in Ukraine. Will Saletan's back for Charlie and Will Mondays. Bulwark+ members can access an ad-free version of this show and carry on the conservation we started today over on t...
47m Apr 11, 2022
47m
Tim Miller: Mitch McConnell Has No Moral Red Lines
McConnell calling out Trump for January 6 had nothing to do with morals. Also on the weekend podcast: Republicans are corruptly aiding Trump's latest failed business, and widening their campaign to demonize gay people. Plus, Tim Miller and Charlie Sykes have book recs! An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpod...
53m Apr 08, 2022
53m
Tom Nichols: Where Putin Might Use Nukes
When one-third of the House GOP is voting against NATO, McCarthy's lost control. Meanwhile CPAC will meet in Budapest, in an SNL skit come-to-life. Plus, how to stop Putin — and "globo-homo' lands in the lexicon. Tom Nichols joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpodcast....
52m Apr 07, 2022
52m
Josh Kraushaar: Democrats Are Bracing for a Republican Wave
The Democrats are the more sane party, but their self-inflicted wounds have created the most favorable Republican environment since 2010. National Journal's Josh Kraushaar joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/account/add-podcast Learn more about y...
51m Apr 06, 2022
51m
Lis Smith: Why Democrats Should Go on Fox News
Polls show independents think Democrats are condescending and out of touch. The best way to blow up the caricature? Go on Fox News and talk to them. Pete Buttigieg campaign alum Lis Smith joins Charlie Sykes today with some advice for the midterms. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/a...
51m Apr 05, 2022
51m
Bill Kristol: Biden Was Right — Putin Must Be Removed from Power
After Bucha, Russia has to be defeated, and Putin's removal from power has to be a part of it. Plus, paleo-cons on Orbán, the return of Palin, and the war on Disney. Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/account/add-podcast Learn more ...
48m Apr 04, 2022
48m
Tim Miller: I'd Like to Smack DeSantis ... But I Won't
"Don't Say Gay" is giving panhandle Karens permission to spout anti-gay and anti-transgender rhetoric, and kids are feeling afraid. Plus, the media's fail on Hunter's laptop and Trump's aid and comfort to a military foe. Tim Miller's back with Charlie Sykes on this weekend's podcast. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: htt...
54m Apr 01, 2022
54m
Greg Bluestein: Was Georgia's Flip to Purple Firm — Or a Fluke?
Georgia is the new epicenter of American politics after flipping the Senate and helping give Biden the White House. Have Georgia Democrats figured out a winning formula? Greg Bluestein joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/account/add-podcast Learn...
43m Mar 31, 2022
43m
Adam White: The Court Needs to Maintain Its Legitimacy
The Supreme Court's recusal standard isn't just for a concrete conflict of interest. It's also for the appearance of a conflict, and Justice Thomas is clearly in that zone. Plus, the never-ending story of the people who won't tell Trump "No." Adam White joins Charlie Sykes today. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https:/...
37m Mar 30, 2022
37m
Francis Fukuyama: The End of Complacency
The West had begun to take liberal democracy for granted. Then came the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Is it a turning point? Francis Fukuyama joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. An ad-free version of The Bulwark Podcast is available exclusively to members of Bulwark+. Learn more here: https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/account/add-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
42m Mar 29, 2022
42m
Will Saletan: Putin Is a Terrorist
The world's bloodiest terrorist is angling for concessions in exchange for not killing more Ukrainians civilians, Biden's real and honest moment was undercut by his own advisers, and Elise Stefanik's lack of principle is her biggest asset. Will Saletan is back for Charlie and Will Mondays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m Mar 28, 2022
46m
Mona Charen: A Time to Recuse, a Time to Testify
Ginni Thomas was all-in for a coup and locking Biden up at Gitmo. And after Trump’s back-stabbing, Mo Brooks now sounds like he’s ready to talk to the January 6 committee. It was a week of jackassery and jerkitude — Mona Charen joins Charlie Sykes on the weekend podcast to break it all down. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more ...
45m Mar 25, 2022
45m
Josh Rogin: Xi and Putin Are in This Together
Not only is China a co-conspirator in the Russian scheme to blame the war in Ukraine on the US and the West, it's also underwriting it economically. The Washington Post's Josh Rogin joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
41m Mar 24, 2022
41m
David Corn: Tucker Carlson, Useful Idiot
Why is Tucker Carlson siding with Putin? Is he just trolling Biden, or is it more ideological? Plus, it's hard to have a democracy when you can't agree on basic facts. David Corn joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
46m Mar 23, 2022
46m
A.B. Stoddard: The Pipeline of Crazy Is Clogged
Melania prefers Dr. Oz, Greitens may have just enough shamelessness to win Trump's blessing, and Ohio GOP Senate candidates are on the cusp of a fistfight. A.B. Stoddard joins Charlie Sykes today to give an update on the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45m Mar 22, 2022
45m
Will Saletan: What Is the Red Line?
The Russians have become the largest terrorist organization in the world. How will NATO respond if Putin resorts to chemical weapons? Plus, Charlie Sykes says Josh Hawley deserves to be canceled. Will Saletan is back for Charlie and Will Mondays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54m Mar 21, 2022
54m
Bill Kristol: Maybe War Crimes Are a Bridge Too Far for Pro-Putin GOP
Most elected Republicans and the base are moving in a different direction from the pro-Putin and anti-anti-Putin crowd. How far can Marjorie Taylor Greene and Madison Cawthorn go without breaking the silo? Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes for this weekend's podcast. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. L...
45m Mar 18, 2022
45m
Michael Weiss: Who Should You Believe about the War?
Kyiv is not encircled, its air force is largely intact, and Russians soldiers keep abandoning their equipment. While Ukraine may have the momentum, Russian elites may be hunkering down in underground bunkers far from Moscow. Michael Weiss joins Charlie Sykes today to update the state of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45m Mar 17, 2022
45m
David Priess: What Zelensky Needs
In a taste of what's to come, Lawfare's David Priess and Charlie Sykes have different takes on Zelensky's request for a no-fly zone. Also on the podcast, the Biden administration's use of intelligence to play with Putin's head. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
44m Mar 16, 2022
44m
Susan Glasser: Russia's New Iron Curtain
Putin has blown up Russia's 30-year relationship with the West, and his country has taken a North Korea-style turn. And those are good things in Putin's eyes. The New Yorker's Susan Glasser joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
47m Mar 15, 2022
47m
Is Biden Deterring Putin?
We have made ourselves more nervous about what Putin might do than he is about what we might do. Will Saletan and Charlie Sykes have a disagreement on today's Charlie and Will Monday. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m Mar 14, 2022
46m
Tim Miller: Trump Is the Leader of the Putin Wing
From Putin-phelia to homophobia to Trump's Zelensky-envy, Tim Miller's back with Charlie Sykes on this weekend's pod. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53m Mar 11, 2022
53m
Amb. Eric Edelman: Why Are We Deterring Ourselves?
In addition to his other miscalculations, Putin has fathered modern Ukrainian nationalism, and made NATO stronger and more unified than it's been in years. Former Ambassador Eric Edelman joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice. Learn more at Bulwark+ Podcast FAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
44m Mar 10, 2022
44m
General Mark Hertling: Why the Russians Will Lose
Russia won't be able to take large Ukrainian cities. But that won't stop them from bombing them into rubble. Americans say 'make it end,' but it won't until Putin accepts defeat in a war he can't win. Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling, the former commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army, joins Charlie Sykes today. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to ...
39m Mar 09, 2022
39m
Kim Wehle: We Need To Learn How To Think
Whether it's the disinformation that's dividing Americans, or a hard problem in your own life, thinking more like a lawyer can actually help you sleep at night. Plus, Bill Barr's one and only breaking point. Kim Wehle explains on today's podcast with Charlie Sykes. Bulwark+ members can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast to your player of choice: https://bulwarkpodcast.thebulwark.com/a...
44m Mar 08, 2022
44m
Will Saletan: A Failed Invasion
Putin can’t occupy Ukraine – an insurgency will bleed his forces. And Biden needs to use his bully pulpit to prepare the country for sacrifice if we embargo Russian oil. Will Saletan's back for Charlie and Will Mondays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m Mar 07, 2022
46m
Tim Miller: Don't Buy Bill Barr's Book
So much to cover on this weekend's podcast: A former president giving aid and comfort to our enemies, Tucker working through his Putin love, Bill Barr's cover-ups, NIMBY hippy-crits in Berkeley, and the ISIS bride. Tim Miller's back on with Charlie Sykes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54m Mar 04, 2022
54m
Rachel Vindman: The GOP Enablers Brought Us to This Moment
Zelensky has inspired the world and led a continent to change its foreign policy. But don't forget that the GOP enablers who are now wearing Ukrainian flag pins were praising Vladimir Putin just eight days ago. Rachel Vindman joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44m Mar 03, 2022
44m
Michael Steele: Biden Restores the Alliance
Biden has stitched NATO back together after Trump and Putin tried to tear it apart. The alliance still matters. Meanwhile, Trump-backed candidates won all their races in Tuesday's primaries — the crazy's making the crazy crazier. Michael Steele joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40m Mar 02, 2022
40m
Clint Watts: What Is Putin's Offramp?
Putin lost the disinformation war in the West over Ukraine, but the man who laid waste to cities in Syria and Chechnya has a massive convoy heading to Kyiv. He doesn't want to just win — he wants to be remembered. Clint Watts joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41m Mar 01, 2022
41m
Will Saletan: Courage Is Contagious
Democracy and freedom have seemed to be on the decline. But Ukraine's pushback against authoritarianism has lit a spark around the world. Will Saletan is back for Charlie and Will Mondays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47m Feb 28, 2022
47m
Heath Mayo: Reimagining American Conservatism
While CPAC is mocking, meme-ing and owning the libs, a different summit —one for principled conservatives — is convening this weekend to reconceptualize the movement. Principles First's Heath Mayo joins Charlie Sykes on the podcast. Principles First Summit Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40m Feb 25, 2022
40m
Tom Nichols: Putin, Unhinged and in a Bubble
How serious is Putin's nuke threat? How should the world react to the invasion of Ukraine? And thoughts on the GOP's entertainment wing. Tom Nichols joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40m Feb 24, 2022
40m
Bill Kristol: MAGA Turns Anti Anti-Putin
In the middle of an international crisis, Trump is fawning over Putin, and the entertainment wing of the GOP loves it. But how will the elected wing respond? Is a pro-Putin party a bridge too far? Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44m Feb 23, 2022
44m
Tim O'Brien: Trump Was Giving Putin Everything He Wanted
Trump's child-like fascination with "tough guys" like Putin is part of the reason why we are where we are today. Many Republicans are now following his lead — allying themselves with a foreign power that sows dissent and division here. Tim O'Brien joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39m Feb 22, 2022
39m
Will Saletan: Surprise, Trump Was in It for the Money
Voters said they wanted a businessman for president. Now, he's making clear he treated our country as a vehicle for his own profit. Will Saletan is back for 'Charlie and Will Mondays.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48m Feb 21, 2022
48m
David Frum: O Canada!
With two Arctic powers in crisis, David Frum joins Charlie Sykes to cover the waterfront: Canada, Ukraine, the meme-ification of politics, the uncoolness of Facebook, and the need for more historical analogies beyond WWII. Plus, Trump: self-aware or self-deluded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m Feb 18, 2022
46m
Karen Tumulty: At Least One Party Kicked the Extremists Out
Progressives revolted against progressives in San Francisco — and that could have national implications. Meanwhile, Republicans stand for only one thing, and they're shrinking their base. The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43m Feb 17, 2022
43m
Garry Kasparov: Putin Is a Merchant of Doubt
With Biden in the White House, Putin thought this was the time to deliver the final blow to NATO. But he has been surprised by the West's response to Ukraine. His game isn't chess, it's poker — and he may have overplayed his hand. Garry Kasparov joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40m Feb 16, 2022
40m
John Avlon: An Unconditional Surrender and a Magnanimous Peace
In the last six weeks of his life, Abraham Lincoln sketched out a vision to win the peace after winning the war, principles that inspired future generations. CNN's John Avlon joins Charlie Sykes to share the story of Lincoln, the peacemaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42m Feb 15, 2022
42m
Charlie and Will Monday
Sexual anarchy, trucker protests, rumors of war, and Trump’s feral ego. Will Saletan and Charlie Sykes hash it out on today's @BulwarkOnline podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45m Feb 14, 2022
45m
Tim Miller: The Worst and the Dumbest
Now that the Republican base is following the gazpacho soup lady, consider this Bulwark prediction for your Super Bowl weekend: Secession will be the next big thing in the MAGA-verse. Tim Miller joins Charlie Sykes on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m Feb 11, 2022
46m