Trump’s Economy Implodes as MAGA World Spirals
Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down the economic news as Donald Trump's tariffs tumble the market, with fears of a recession on the horizon. Plus, Elon Musk's Tesla stock continues to nosedive, but Tommy Tuberville reassures the economic hardships will be "just a lil pain."
14m Mar 10, 2025
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Student Arrested by ICE For Protesting on Campus
Sam Stein and Adrian Carrasquillo discuss the arrest of Columbia student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by ICE for protesting on campus as Donald Trump demands deportation for pro-Gaza students.
14m Mar 10, 2025
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Social Media Strategy for Dems Needs a Major Upgrade
Lauren Egan is joined by Sam Stein to discuss her twice-weekly newsletter ‘The Opposition’ following the state of the Democratic Party, this week covering the Democrats cringe attempts at authenticity. Read Lauren’s The Opposition, ‘The Democrats’ Authenticity Trap’ (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-democrats-authenticity-trap-gavin-newsom-podcasts-influencers)
13m Mar 10, 2025
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FOX Presses Trump on Possible Recession
Tim Miller reacts to Maria Bartiromo's surprisingly asking President Donald Trump if he's preparing for a recession.
5m Mar 09, 2025
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JD Vance Lies About Protester Confrontation, Hides Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter
Tim Miller calls out JD Vance's lies about a confrontation with protesters, with JD claiming his daughter was 'anxious and scared' while video shows a different story, and the many tweets calling out his indifference to children in Ukraine.
6m Mar 09, 2025
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Trump’s War on Law Firm Is Another Shocking Abuse of Power
Tim Miller appeared on MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports to discuss the censure of Rep. Al Green, Trump's retribution agenda, and how the courts are handling Trump's abuse of power.
8m Mar 09, 2025
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The Center Left Needs Someone With Balls (w/ Tim Miller) | Bulwark On Sunday
Tim Miller joined Bill Kristol to chat what happened at Trump’s address to Congress, how the Dems should really respond to the insanity and more. Join us next Sunday for another edition of Bulwark on Sunday.
34m Mar 09, 2025
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The Miraculous Life of Shane DiGiovanna
The 26-year-old Ohioan has not let his rare genetic condition prevent him from having a rich life. But Trump’s second administration is creating new risks to his fragile health. Want to make a difference for those with Epidermolysis Bullosa? Visit Doggie’s Friends to support Shane’s charity. https://give.cincinnatichildrens.org/site/TR/GivingHope/General?team_id=6519&pg=team&fr_id=1170&fbclid...
27m Mar 08, 2025
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Death and Destruction in Ukraine After Trump Betrayal (w/ Caolan Robertson)
Tim Miller talks with Caolan Robertson about the latest wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine, the impact of the U.S. halting intelligence sharing, and what it is like on the ground in Kyiv as they endure relentless missile strikes. Caolan also shares his experience of being sanctioned by Russia and his insights into the broader strategy behind these attacks. Follow Caolan Robertson (https://link...
16m Mar 07, 2025
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Elon's Worst Day: Baby Mamas, Spaceship Crashes, Stock Tanks, DOGE Embarrassments & More!
Tim Miller and Sam Stein review Elon Musk's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, from being demoted, spaceship bursting to bits, Tesla stock continuing to plummet, and continued issues with his many baby mamas.
16m Mar 07, 2025
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Elon Demoted! Musk’s Government Takeover Finally Imploding?
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger talk Donald Trump's cabinet meeting telling top officials that they have control, NOT Musk, cutting back his overall power.
12m Mar 06, 2025
12m
France Goes Nuclear after Trump Betrayal: Macron Pledges To Protect Europe from Russia
Tim Miller and Claire Berlinski discuss the current situation in France after Trump has backed out of helping Ukraine. Macron and Malhuret have some strong words for Trump and will step up to defend Europe as a nuclear power.
15m Mar 06, 2025
15m
Stunning Reveal: Trump Biographer Details Secret Oval Office Meeting In 2020 On Comeback
Sam Stein sits down with Alex Isenstadt, veteran political reporter and author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power. They discuss details of a stunning Oval Office meeting in December 2020, where Trump signaled his plans for a 2024 comeback while shaping the narrative of election denial.
20m Mar 06, 2025
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Speaker Johnson’s Outrageously Hypocritical Censure of Rep. Al Green
Tim Miller breaks down the House vote to censure Rep Al Green for disrupting Donald Trump's address, including 10 Democrats voting for the censure, and why Mike Johnson's call for the censure is hypocritical given the GOP's similar interruptions in the past.
7m Mar 06, 2025
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Ukraine Betrayed as Trump Cuts Off Intel (w/ Rep. Jim Himes)
Sam Stein is joined by Congressman Jim Himes to discuss Ukraine no longer receiving US intelligence in their fight against Russia, Marco Rubio falling in line with Donald Trump’s international views, and how Democrats can push back in the House with the upcoming funding bill.
16m Mar 06, 2025
16m
Trump’s Unhinged And Lie Soaked Congress Address Was Insane For Even Him
Sam Stein, Lauren Egan and Sarah Longwell break down Trump’s lies in his address to Congress, and the strong Democratic response from Senator Elissa Slotkin.
38m Mar 05, 2025
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WTF 2.0: Everything is Terrible (w/ JVL and Judd Legum)
JVL talks with an OG Substacker, Judd Legum (https://open.substack.com/users/364398-judd-legum?utm_source=mentions) , of Popular Information about Trump’s new tariffs, the crypto grift and more. Follow Judd Legum (https://open.substack.com/users/364398-judd-legum?utm_source=mentions) at Popular Information on Substack. WTF 2.0 is a pop-up show on Substack during the first 100 days of second Tr...
43m Mar 04, 2025
43m
Canada to the U.S.: F-ing Bring It
Sam Stein and Martyn Wendell Jones break down Canada’s response to Trump’s tariffs, from government retaliation plans to Canadians ditching American products. Read More in The Bulwark, "What Fresh Hell Do We Have Today?" (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-putin-zelensky-veterans-hospital-eggs-tariffs-canada)
17m Mar 04, 2025
17m
Trump Crashes Stock Market With Tariff Announcement
Tim Miller and Jonathan V. Last talk the stock market tanking in real time as Donald Trump announces tariffs on Mexico and Canada, with both Nasdaq and Dow Jones tumbling significantly by end of day.
14m Mar 03, 2025
14m
Americans Are Furious And It’s Freaking Out GOP Reps At Their Town Halls
Americans are furious, and GOP reps are feeling the heat at their own town halls! Senator Roger Marshall faced a backlash in Kansas as voters grilled him on job cuts and veterans’ benefits.
14m Mar 03, 2025
14m
Even Crypto Bros Can’t Believe How Corrupt Trump’s Reserve Plan Is
Sam Stein is joined by business and finance journalist Ben Walsh to discuss Donald Trump’s bleat announcing his plans for a federal crypto reserve that has enraged crypto traders for obvious corruption.
20m Mar 03, 2025
20m
Rubio Regret Sets In After Insane Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan break down Democratic senators' regrets over confirming Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. They explore Trump’s influence, Rubio’s stance on Ukraine, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party. Plus, Bernie Sanders’ push for a tougher fight and Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell.
11m Mar 03, 2025
11m
Will Things Ever Go Back To Normal? | Bulwark on Sunday
Bulwark Managing Editor Sam Stein joined Bill Kristol to discuss Trump's meeting with Zelensky, the DOGE purge impact on global health and why incremental change might be better than radical moves.
31m Mar 03, 2025
31m
CHRISTIANITY IN CRISIS: Trump, Politics, and the Future of Faith
Has Christianity been co-opted by politics? Mona Charen sits down with David French of The New York Times and Russell Moore of The After Party for a compelling conversation on the rise of Christian Nationalism and its impact on faith and American politics. Join them for an eye-opening discussion on the evolving relationship between religion and power—you won’t want to miss it!
35m Mar 01, 2025
35m
National Weather Service Cuts Hundreds, Disaster Could Loom
Atmospheric scientist Matthew Cappucci joins Sam Stein to talk the hundreds of firings at NOAA, and how the cuts will affect weather forecasting, air travel, and natural disasters. Follow Matthew Cappucci on social media @MatthewCappucci
11m Feb 28, 2025
11m
Breaking: Trump & Vance Pick Nauseating Fight With Zelenskyy
Sam Stein, Jonathan V. Last and Will Saletan react to the shameful confrontation between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
24m Feb 28, 2025
24m
The Rage Is Real. Liberal Voters Could Oust Dem Incumbent in 2026
Sam Stein speaks with Lauren Egan about the potential for Democrats to face their own Tea Party movement that could oust their incumbents for not doing enough to stop Donald Trump. Morning Shots: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-are-about-to-eat-their
12m Feb 28, 2025
12m
Elon's Thugs Block Fired USAID Worker From Taking Photo of Dead Wife's Name
Tim Miller talks about Adam Tomasek and his ordeal being fired from USAID.
3m Feb 28, 2025
3m
Elon and Stephen Miller Are Combining Forces?!
Tim Miller and Jake Lahut discuss his Wired article about Stephen and Katie Miller being the liaisons between DOGE and the administration. Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple https://www.wired.com/story/katie-stephen-miller-elon-musk-takeover/
12m Feb 28, 2025
12m
Deadly Effects of USAID Cuts Are Already Happening
Sam Stein is joined by Jeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International, to discuss what USAID aid was cut and whom it will affect, why George W. Bush who supported many of these programs hasn’t spoken up, and how cuts at USAID is a test case for what will happen across all of government. Read more, “A Midnight Global Health Massacre” (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/a-midnight-global-health-...
21m Feb 28, 2025
21m
Trump's Lies Finally Catch Up to Him Over Epstein Files
Right-wing influencers were invited to the White House and handed binders labeled “Epstein Files,” sparking a wave of conspiracy-tinged speculation. But what was actually in them? Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Andrew Egger break down the bizarre stunt, the MAGA obsession with Epstein conspiracies, and why this latest spectacle quickly unraveled. Plus, what does it say about the priorities of Tru...
16m Feb 27, 2025
16m
Trump Announces Cruel Transgender Military Ban
Tim Miller goes over the memo from the Pentagon that goes over how they will implement the transgender ban: Kicking out hard working military members because their gender doesn't align with Trump, Hegseth, and the current administration.
9m Feb 27, 2025
9m
Accused Human Trafficker Andrew Tate Allowed Back In The US After Sucking Up To Trump
Tim Miller and JVL talk about how the Tate brothers have been let back in the US despite the allegations against them.
13m Feb 27, 2025
13m
The Backlash Is Here: Trump Supporters Beg Right-Wing Hosts To Stop DOGE Firings
Tim Miller is joined by Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, to discuss the public outcry to right-wing radio and tv hosts to help amid the Trump administration's cuts and policies impacting their lives. Read More in Media Matters (https://www.mediamatters.org/sean-hannity/people-are-calling-right-wing-radio-shows-voice-frustrations-trump-administration) Sam Stein, "He Took Musk’s Res...
14m Feb 26, 2025
14m
Michael Fanone Isn't SCARED Of Jan. 6 "F**kers" Like Enrique Tarrio
Tim Miller and Mike Fanone talk about events at Principles First over the weekend: Dealing with a bomb threat together, being threatened by Enrique Tarrio, and Mike's family all being harassed as well.
19m Feb 26, 2025
19m
Jeff Bezos Did What?!
Sam Stein and John Avlon discuss Jeff Bezos announcement of changes at The Washington Post opinions pages to only be "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets," and many Republicans are also bending the knee to Donald Trump. Read more John Avlon in The Bulwark, "Senate Republicans Perfect the Art of Appeasement" (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/senate-republicans...
19m Feb 26, 2025
19m
Star Wars Boss Out at Disney! Is There New Hope For LucasFilms?
Kathleen Kennedy, CEO at LucasFilms and influential figure at Disney, announced she is stepping down. JVL and Sonny Bunch discuss what this means for Disney and the Star Wars franchise going forward.
22m Feb 26, 2025
22m
Mike Johnson Barely Avoids Huge Embarrassment With Razor Thin Vote
It was a close call for Speaker Mike Johnson tonight, with the House GOP barely managing to pass a budget resolution. Is this a win or red flag for conservative leadership? Tim Miller, Sam Stein and Joe Perticone discuss.
13m Feb 26, 2025
13m
Canadian DOGE? How Canada Succeeded Where DOGE is Failing
Sam Stein is joined by Tony Altimore, a strategy consultant involved with Canada’s 2012 version of DOGE — an efficiency audit by Deloitte. They discussed how the current DOGE is failing to bring actual efficiencies while they could be learning from Canada’s many successes.
33m Feb 26, 2025
33m
BREAKING: Trump Uses Putin-Like Tactics on White House Press Corps
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan break down the crisis severity of Caroline Leavitt’s announcement the White House will dictate which news outlets will be able to cover Donald Trump in the press pool.
13m Feb 25, 2025
13m
GRENADES!? Jan. 6 Rioters PARDONED For INSANE Stuff Not Related To Insurrection
Tim Miller and Ryan Goodman talk about the most recent mayhem coming out of the DOJ. A J6'er receiving a pardon for non January 6 related charges, recent DOD firings, and USAID funding being blocked by DOGE.
15m Feb 25, 2025
15m
DOGE’s Latest Cut: Glenn Youngkin’s Balls
Tim Miller and Andrew Egger take on the backlash to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s attempt to appease both fired workers and conservative voters—offering job fairs and resume tips instead of fighting for his constituents. With Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race looming, could this misstep cost Republicans the state?
13m Feb 25, 2025
13m
Trump’s Building a New Axis of Evil—With America In It
Tim Miller and Andrew Egger take on the U.N. vote on Ukraine, where the U.S. found itself aligned with the worst of the worst — Russia, North Korea, and Belarus. They discuss the implications of this shift, Trump’s approach to international diplomacy, and Macron’s fact-checking moment during a meeting with Trump.
12m Feb 25, 2025
12m
This Democrat Knows How To WIN (W/ Gov. Jared Polis)
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is showing how to govern in the age of Trump. He’s normal and actually getting things done for his people. Polis joined Tim Miller on stage at Principles First to talk about his record and what comes next.
28m Feb 24, 2025
28m
Elon's DOGE Email Unleashes Chaos
Tim Miller, Sam Stein and Lauren Egan discuss the most recent Elon mayhem: The email that went out on a Saturday asking federal employees what they did last week.
14m Feb 24, 2025
14m
Elon and Trump's Goldfinger Plot For Fort Knox
Ben Parker is joined by Stan Veuger, senior fellow in economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s plans to check on the gold at Fort Knox, what it’s there for, and their calculated schemes to increase the value of BitCoin.
17m Feb 24, 2025
17m
CPAC 2025: MAGA’s Big Party Was a Festival of Grievance and Boredom
Andrew Egger reports back on his experience at CPAC, full of grievances and little euphoria.
13m Feb 24, 2025
13m
Trump Administration is SLIDING Toward DICTATORSHIP w: Robert Kagan | Bulwark On Sunday
Bill Kristol & Robert Kagan talk about Trump, his thirst for power, companies bending the knee, the situation in Ukraine, and the administration sliding towards dictatorship.
35m Feb 23, 2025
35m
Elon Musk’s Most Asinine Plan Yet
Sam Stein talks the ridiculous Saturday evening request from DOGE to federal employees to send bullet points of what they have done in order to keep their job. Tip Line: thebulwark.com/tips (https://thebulwark.com/tips)
11m Feb 23, 2025
11m
Trump FIRES Top Military Brass in Friday Night PURGE
Sam Stein and Bill Kristol talk about the wild military firings that went down Friday night!
15m Feb 22, 2025
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