BREAKING: Senate Questions Todd Blanche on Epstein, Slush Fund During Confirmation Hearing
Join Sam Stein, Bill Kristol and Will Saletan as they cover the Todd Blanche confirmation hearing live.
46m Jul 15
46m
Some Democrats Want Ben Wikler to Run the DNC. Listen to His Answer.
Sam Stein speaks with Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, about why Trump is not the main character for many voters, how groceries, gas prices, roads, and local relationships shape elections, and his plan for rebuilding Democratic power from the ground up. Buy Ben's book, "This Is The Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy" - https://www.amazon.com/This-...
32m Jul 15
32m
Mike Lawler Bent the Knee to Trump. Now I’m Coming for His Seat. (w/ Cait Conley)
Lauren Egan speaks with Democratic congressional candidate Cait Conley about taking on Mike Lawler, Trump’s broken promise to avoid new wars, and Lawler’s four votes against reining in the administration’s Iran conflict. Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://Quince.com/bulwarktakes for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.
19m Jul 15
19m
Trump’s Insane Strait of Hormuz Shakedown Lasted ONE DAY
Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on Trump's rare triple L: his 20% Strait of Hormuz toll dies within 24 hours, E. Jean Carroll finally collects $5.62 million after his lawyers claimed presidential immunity, and ICE halts vehicle stops after multiple fatal shootings. Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://Quince.com/bulwarktakes for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now a...
21m Jul 14
21m
Epstein Survivors and the Blanche Hearing | Morning Shots
Join Bill Kristol and Ben Parker (filling in for Andrew Egger) as they cover the week's biggest stories. Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://Quince.com/bulwarktakes for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.
32m Jul 14
32m
Epidemiologist’s Warning: STOP Buying Bagged Salad for Now
Jonathan Cohn talks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina about the record-breaking cyclospora outbreak, which foods to avoid, why officials still haven’t found the source, and how cuts to public health could make outbreaks like this more common.
14m Jul 13
14m
MAGA Right is Consumed by Conspiracy Theories About Lindsey Graham's Death | MAGA Mondays
Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on the conspiracy theories surrounding Lindsey Graham’s death and Mitch McConnell’s hospital “proof of life” photo, Jared and Ivanka Kushner’s scandal-plagued Albanian excursion, Libs of TikTok embedding with ICE, and the latest drama from the online looksmaxxers. Read Will's False Flag newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/false-flag
42m Jul 13
42m
Lindsey Graham Died. Trump Used It To Attack Nikki Haley.
Sam Stein and Will Saletan reflect on Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71, tracing his shift from Trump's fiercest critic to loyal ally, and critiquing Trump's self-centered, tone-deaf response to the news. See Will Saletan's series on Lindsey Graham here: https://specialto.thebulwark.com/ Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpP...
25m Jul 13
25m
Nobody Asked. Trump Brought Up His 3 Cognitive Tests Anyway
Sam Stein takes on Trump's escalating war on the press: subpoenas targeting NYT reporters over Air Force One security reporting, a rambling 450-word attack on Maggie Haberman, and the irony of Trump attending the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner—while Mark Zuckerberg stays conspicuously silent on Trump's attacks on free speech.
13m Jul 12
13m
Could Todd Blanche’s Epstein Exposure Doom His Nomination? (w/ Sarah Longwell) | Bulwark on Sunday
Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell take on Todd Blanche’s role in the Epstein cover-up, the Republican senators who could derail his attorney general nomination, and Lindsey Graham’s complicated political legacy. Watch Home of the Brave's ad about the Todd Blanche confirmation hearing: https://newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/todd-blanche-is-a-predator-protector
41m Jul 12
41m
Republicans Just Bucked Trump by Accident...and Nothing Happened
Tim Miller joined the Deadline: White House panel to discuss Trump’s failed attempt to stop the bipartisan housing bill, the Republican cowardice it exposed, Trump's Qatar jet fiasco, and Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race. Watch Deadline White House on MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/deadline-white-house
12m Jul 11
12m
You Will Not Believe How Often Trump Defended Sex Criminals
Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller take on Donald Trump’s decades-long habit of defending men accused of sexual assault and misconduct. From Roy Moore and Roger Ailes to Mike Tyson and Ghislaine Maxwell, they roll the archival tape and expose the staggering depth of the GOP’s hypocrisy.
22m Jul 10
22m
BREAKING: Trump Shivs GOP Congress, Refuses to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill | Receipts Live
Catherine Rampell is joined by special guests from Yale's Budget Lab, Natasha Sarin and Martha Gimbel, to break down Trump's refusal to sign a housing bill he once championed, the bipartisan push for tax breaks for seniors, and what happens when the across-the-board 10% tariffs Trump imposed expire later this month.
30m Jul 10
30m
MAGA Influencer Blames Antifa for His Own Alleged Sex Crime | The Trio
Sam Stein, Tim Miller and Will Sommer take on the week's weirdest stories: MAGA Manny changes his story on tape—to a puppet. Colorado GOP frontrunner Victor Marx's confessions keep getting darker, and he's still winning. Meghan McCain posts photographic proof that nobody came to her State Fair broadcast. Students for Trump founder Ryan Fournier is arraigned in shackles on new felony charges—wit...
37m Jul 10
37m
JD Vance Sucks. So How Did He Get This Far? | The Trio
Sam Stein and Tim Miller take on JD Vance's rough day in Wisconsin: playing Fraud Czar while his Iran deal implodes, and telling a cookie story that accidentally describes Trump. Plus: Patrick Dempsey passes on a Maine Senate run, and Riley Gaines isn't sure Helen Keller existed. (Will Sommer will be back soon. Pray for his wifi.) This episode is sponsored by The New York Times.
28m Jul 09
28m
BREAKING: Graham Platner Ends Campaign for U.S. Senate
Join Sam Stein and Catherine Rampell as they cover the breaking news that Graham Platner has chosen to end his campaign for Senate. For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to https://3DayBlinds.com/BULWARKTAKES.
43m Jul 09
43m
ICE Shot and Killed a Man in Houston
Sam Stein and Adrian Carrasquillo take on the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot dead by ICE in the North Houston suburbs. Lorenzo lived in the U.S. for 35 years, built a construction business, and put three sons in college. DHS released a statement nearly identical to the one it issued after Renee Goode's killing—and ICE won't say where the three witnesses in his car are. Read Adrian's f...
16m Jul 08
16m
Trump Takes Credit for a Walmart Sale. Again.
Catherine Rampell gives her take on Donald Trump's latest attempt to claim credit for Walmart's routine discounts, treating a standard retail promotion like a White House policy victory. From Walmart sales to corporate investment announcements, Trump has repeatedly portrayed business decisions that were already in motion as personal wins for his administration. For their buy 1 get 1 50% off de...
7m Jul 08
7m
BREAKING: Confused Trump Stumbles Through Bizarre NATO Event | Command Post
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker went live to cover Trump's press conference at the NATO Summit where called Iran "scum," said negotiations were over, warned of "a big attack" on Iran, and said a U.S. aircraft carrier was struck by "the Islamic Republic of Japan.” Plus, Mark and Ben break down Trump's comments to Ukrainian President Zelensky about the war in Ukraine. Read more from...
54m Jul 08
54m
BREAKING: Trump Is Bombing Iran Again
Trump's Versailles peace deal feels truly dead. Iran fired missiles at tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. answered with strikes promised to be "more intense" than last month's—and Tim asks the question nobody in the administration can answer: why? Plus: JD Vance's Iran victory lap ages badly, Trump trolls Meloni then insists he likes her, Belgium dunks on the "Trump curse," and the Whit...
21m Jul 08
21m
Morning Shots: Trump Embarrasses America at NATO Summit; Platner Mess Continues
Bill Kristol and Ben Parker (filling in for Andrew Egger) went live to cover Trump's trip to the NATO summit, where he said the war in Ukraine "doesn't affect us," announced he would remove sanctions from Turkey, and renewed his calls for the U.S. to control Greenland. Plus, the continued fallout in Maine following POLITICO's reporting on Graham Platner. Larineco is offering listeners up to 50...
33m Jul 07
33m
Trump Thinks He Belongs on Mount Rushmore
Donald Trump spent America's 250th birthday celebrating one person: himself. Will Saletan breaks down Trump's July 4th speeches, his bizarre Mount Rushmore post, his obsession with foreign leaders praising him, and why Trump's version of patriotism always revolves around Donald Trump. From claiming America was "dead" before his return to joking about a third term, Trump reveals a vision of the...
17m Jul 07
17m
BREAKING: Horrific Allegations Against Graham Platner Put Campaign in Doubt
Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller went live to cover POLITICO's bombshell story on Graham Platner, Platner's response, and the future of the campaign. Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/BULWARKTAKES (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU1UcUllalJBNHBEU1NqY1pVNDM3bzV4Ykx2UXxBQ3Jtc0tsTU02RWdKa05OSUhHdklJak...
51m Jul 06
51m
MAGA Mondays: MAGA Blames Liberals For July 4th Weather
Will Sommer and Sam Stein went live to cover the week's craziest stories from the right wing fever swamp, including MAGA blaming liberals for the rain on Trump's fireworks show, the conspiracy involving rap music and USAID, Trump asking FIFA's president to investigate the red card call, and the latest charges filed against Students for Trump founder. Taking care of your health just got easier ...
51m Jul 06
51m
BREAKING: McMorrow Drops Out of Michigan Senate Race
Will Saletan and Jonathan Cohn take on the shakeup in Michigan's Senate race: Mallory McMorrow has dropped out, leaving a two-way Democratic primary between establishment favorite Haley Stevens and Bernie-backed progressive Abdul El-Sayed. Was McMorrow pushed? Where do her voters go? And is the man who would be America's first Muslim senator the party's biggest risk—or its best shot at holding ...
21m Jul 06
21m
Trump Forces Fans to Wait 4 Hours in Storm for His Ego Trip
Trump's massive America 250 celebration was supposed to be a patriotic showcase, but it quickly descended into chaos. Sam Stein and Bill Kristol give their takes on the biggest failures of the day, from Patriot Front's march through Washington, D.C. and Republicans' attempts to blame the left, to Doug Burgum's refusal to clearly condemn neo-Nazis, hours-long security delays, thunderstorms, and ...
22m Jul 05
22m
How America’s 250th Looked From Europe (w/Jay Nordlinger) | Bulwark on Sunday
Jay Nordlinger joins Bill Kristol for Bulwark on Sunday. Read Jay's Substack, "Onward and Upward" https://www.jaynordlinger.com/
38m Jul 05
38m
TMZ Sent Paparazzi After Congress—and DC Loves It
Tim Miller is joined by TMZ DC's Charlie Cotton and Jacob Wasserman to talk about their unlikely rise on Capitol Hill and why lawmakers keep stopping to talk to them. From Lindsey Graham's infamous Disney bubble wand to chasing members of Congress through the Capitol, the pair discuss how they're bringing a fresh approach to political reporting, what surprised them most about Washington, and wh...
27m Jul 04
27m
Why Tim Miller Loved Mamdani's July 4th Speech
Tim Miller takes on Trump's 327 unreported stock trades made the day before his surprise tariff pause—and why Tim has come around on impeachment. He also breaks down the July 4th speech from Mayor Mamdani that even this ex-Republican appreciated. Plus, Tim appears on Deadline: White House to discuss a new congressional report on how the White House hijacked America's 250th, from the shadow char...
16m Jul 04
16m
Iowa Is Suddenly Competitive
Sarah Longwell and Andrew Egger give their takes on the surprisingly competitive political race in Iowa, where Democratic nominee Rob Sand is trying to build a new kind of populist message: less culture-war confrontation, more competence, accountability, and structural reform. Andrew went to Iowa to attend Sand’s campaign events in rural Iowa, where Rob is blending local concerns like affordabi...
19m Jul 03
19m
Tim’s Theory: Trump Doesn’t Even Care About the Midterms
Tim Miller recaps his appearance with Katy Tur: Trump's vow to give a "really long" July 4th speech in extreme heat, the "threesome" medal moment in North Dakota, and Tim's theory of why Trump has stopped trying to win the midterms—he's chasing statues, arches, and grotesque wealth instead. Plus, an ugly June jobs report.
17m Jul 03
17m
Trump’s America 250 Event Is LITERALLY Falling Apart
Tim Miller is joined Jared Poland and Brendan Hartnett after they spent time at Trump's "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall. What was billed as a patriotic celebration to celebrate America's 250th anniversary felt more like an underwhelming county fair, complete with sparse crowds, overpriced food, empty podcast tapings, Michael Knowles debating the Salem witch trials and a lumberj...
22m Jul 03
22m
JD Vance Tried a Few Jokes in Front of the Troops. It Went Badly. | MAGA Thursday
Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on the lewd "Uncle Sam" court battle to get back on the National Mall, Stephen Miller's deranged pregnancy-test proposal for women entering the country, Scott Presler getting blocked from the South Dakota GOP convention, Trump's $700 million Qatari Air Force One, James Fishback's residency lawsuit and his cringeworthy iShowSpeed stream-snipe, MAGA's blackmail-deba...
45m Jul 02
45m
Stephen Miller Goes on Unhinged Rant After Supreme Court Loss
The Supreme Court left birthright citizenship intact, but the bigger story may be everything else it handed the Trump administration. Ben Parker and Adrian Carrasquillo are joined by the American Immigration Council's Michelle LaPointe and Todd Schulte from FWD.us to break down the Court's immigration rulings, what they mean for Temporary Protected Status asylum, and Trump's mass deportation ag...
34m Jul 02
34m
Dog the Bounty Hunter Is Now a MAGA Keynote Speaker
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and Will Sommer take on the Great American State Fair fiasco, MAGA's rival Freedom Fest lineup (starring Dog the Bounty Hunter), and Colorado's stranger-than-fiction GOP frontrunner Victor Marx—live from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Plus: an audience Q&A on hate, hope, and why authoritarians want you exhausted.
27m Jul 01
27m
Command Post: Why Are Trump’s Top Officials Still Using Signal?
Join Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker as they cover the latest on negotiations with Iran, why Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio are still using Signal despite the blatant security risks, and why American allies are losing trust in the United States. This week, The Bulwark is running our July 4th sale—a full year of membership for our email newsletters, articles, and everything else that...
45m Jul 01
45m
This Texas Poll Has Tim Miller Feeling Hopeful
Tim Miller recaps his appearance on Deadline: White House with Nicole Wallace—discussing new polls for the Texas Senate race, the Supreme Court's liberal justices sounding the alarm in recent rulings, and new reporting on Trump's East Wing ballroom, which broke ground under no-bid contracts despite Trump's repeated promises that it would cost taxpayers "not 10 cents."
15m Jul 01
15m
Sam Stein and Brian Tyler Cohen
Join Sam Stein and Brian Tyler Cohen as they go live to cover the day's news and discuss BTC's new book, "The Day After." Pre-order the book: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter
49m Jun 30
49m
BREAKING: SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Releases Other Major Decisions | Morning Shots
Sam Stein, Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol went live to cover the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship in a major blow to Trump's agenda. They break down the decision and the political impact it could have for Republicans ahead of the midterms. This week, The Bulwark is running our July 4th sale—a full year of membership for everything we offer on our website for $86. Becaus...
47m Jun 30
47m
GOP Senator Cassidy NUKES Trump, RFK Jr, and Pulte
Will Saletan gives his take on Sen. Bill Cassidy's remarkable CBS interview, where the outgoing Louisiana Republican criticizes Trump on everything from Iran and affordability to executive power, RFK Jr., vaccines, and the Constitution. Cassidy says RFK Jr. is building public health on "a foundation of lies," warns against putting any president above the law, and reflects on why standing up to ...
14m Jun 30
14m
Republicans Could Have Stopped Trump. They Didn’t. (w/ Jeff Flake)
Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake joins Sarah Longwell for his take on the moment Republicans could have stopped Donald Trump and why they didn't. Flake reflects on his famous 2017 speech, the GOP's surrender of congressional power, why so few Republicans stood up to Trump, and whether the party can ever return to its conservative roots. Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul gum...
21m Jun 29
21m
BREAKING: SCOTUS Hands Trump Two Major Losses, One Win (w/ Kyle Cheney)
Sam Stein, Andrew Egger, and Politico's Kyle Cheney go live to break down the Supreme Court's latest rulings, including decisions upholding mail-in voting, blocking President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and allowing him to remove independent regulators. Read more from Kyle: https://www.politico.com/staff/kyle-cheney Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul g...
40m Jun 29
40m
Iran Threatens Nukes. Trump Posts About Statues and Fountains.
Will Saletan takes on Trump's unraveling Iran war—drone strikes on U.S. allies, Iran's claim to control the Strait of Hormuz, and a new threat to build nuclear weapons. He breaks down the actual text of the agreement Trump signed, fact-checks a week of contradictory claims about oil prices and military control, and explains why Iran knows Trump's threats are empty.
19m Jun 28
19m
Liz Oyer on Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Former Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer joins Bill Kristol to discuss Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Read Liz Oyer's Substack (https://www.lawyeroyer.com/)
38m Jun 28
38m
Mel Brooks Did Literally Everything
Sonny Bunch and Catherine Rampell take on Mel Brooks' 100th birthday and AFI's new ranking of Blazing Saddles as the funniest movie ever made. They dig into his EGOT-winning career, his fearless mockery of Hitler, why his comedy still holds up — plus the upcoming Spaceballs sequel and Catherine's middle-school Spaceballs obsession.
21m Jun 28
21m
MAGA Influencer Accused of Doing the Unthinkable at Trump’s State Fair
Tim Miller and Will Sommer to give their takes on one of the strangest weeks in MAGA world. They unpack the arrest of a pro-Trump streamer accused of committing lewd acts at Trump's Great American State Fair, the latest legal troubles facing Students for Trump founder Ryan Fournier, and the new report raising questions about Rep. Abe Hamadeh's live-in senior staffer. Read more from Sources Say...
16m Jun 27
16m
BREAKING: Trump’s Ceasefire May Already Be Dead
Tim Miller takes on the collapsing Iran ceasefire—Iranian drones hitting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. counterstrikes, Iran retaliating against U.S. targets in Bahrain, and JD Vance's tough-guy statement that's landing nowhere. Plus: Trump's new self-portrait passport, and whether he understands what a passport is.
13m Jun 27
13m
Someone Did an Awful Thing to Pete Buttigieg's Family
Tim Miller went on MS Now to talk to Nicolle Wallace to give his take on one of the most disturbing political stories of the year after Pete Buttigieg revealed that a false report led child protective services to investigate his family. Tim explains why weaponizing the government against political opponents should alarm every American. Plus, Tim reacts to Megyn Kelly's comments about Haitian im...
15m Jun 27
15m
Receipts Live: Trump Melts Down Over His Own Gas Price Mess
Join Catherine Rampell and JVL as they cover the week's financial and economics stories. Read more from Catherine's newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-americans-trump-would-rather
55m Jun 26
55m
Trump Isn’t Policing the World—He’s Looting It
Will Saletan takes on Donald Trump’s vision of American power, arguing that military force is increasingly being used as a tool for profit—through oil, minerals, trade concessions, and economic leverage rather than the defense of allies or democratic values. Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/bulwarktakes to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
15m Jun 26
15m