Trump’s Lies Exposed by His Own Administration
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to discuss Donald Trump’s abuse of the Alien Enemies Act, his targeting of critics like Miles Taylor, and his administration’s purge of military leaders.
17m May 07, 2025
17m
Right-Wing Militia’s Wild Plot to Destroy the Weather System
Andrew Egger and Will Sommer discuss the right-wing militia conspiracy group threatening federal weather radar sites, believing they're being used to control the weather.
12m May 07, 2025
12m
Canada PM Carney Visits Trump’s Oval Office of Insanity
Tim Miller and Sam Stein react to Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Oval Office visit shortly after winning his election, with mixed signals coming from Trump on trade policies, criticism of his own advisors, and US-Canada relations.
11m May 06, 2025
11m
The Fox-Trump White House Merger Is Complete
Sam Stein and Tim Miller talk about how Fox News has become an extension of the Trump White House, with cabinet members flooding the network to win Trump's approval or to spread propaganda? The lines are blurring between media and government.
11m May 06, 2025
11m
MAGA's New Icon? The Racist Playground Mom
Tim Miller and Will Sommer break down a disturbing viral video of a woman yelling a racial slur at a child and how MAGA influencers turned her into a cause worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Check out False Flag here: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/false-flag
10m May 06, 2025
10m
Did Whitmer Kill Her 2028 Chances With This?
Sam Stein, Lauren Egan, and Jonathan Cohn explore how top Democrats are dealing with Trump. Some go hard, some play nice, and others are stuck in the middle. It’s not going great.
14m May 06, 2025
14m
The Comprehensive Guide to Trump’s Putin Fetish
Donald Trump’s obsession with Vladimir Putin is deeper—and creepier—than you think. From openly praising Putin’s strength, excusing Russian aggression, to shockingly siding with Russia over American intelligence, Trump’s bizarre fixation raises alarming questions. Will Saletan breaks down the full, disturbing timeline of Trump’s infatuation with Putin and how it continues to endanger Ukraine, A...
15m May 06, 2025
15m
Trump’s Insane New Tariffs on… Movies?
JVL, Sonny Bunch, and Andrew Egger break down Donald Trump's recent Truth Social bleat proposing 100% tariffs on all films "produced in Foreign Lands." The announcement has confused the industry by what it means, how it would work, and why Trump thinks creating more obstacles in an industry still recovering from strikes and COVID would help Hollywood. Read More in The Bulwark's Morning Shots (...
18m May 05, 2025
18m
Cover Up!? The Truth About Fetterman’s Health
Lauren Egan talks to Ben Terris about his article in New York Magazine where he talks about a former top aide to Senator John Fetterman raised serious concerns in a detailed memo, describing erratic behavior, paranoia, and signs of megalomania during Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke and mental health crisis. The article reveals mounting internal fears about his well-being, especially after a ...
16m May 05, 2025
16m
Signalgate Just Got WAY WORSE! White House Secrets HACKED!?
Andrew Egger and Joseph Cox dig into the Signal clone breach that exposed sensitive White House communications and how a photo under the table helped blow the story up.
14m May 05, 2025
14m
Trump’s Sunday Night Brain Dump Will Leave Your Jaw on the Floor
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger talk about Trumps Sunday tweets. Whether it’s tweeting about NFL draft picks, making up coal policies mid-speech, or ranting about tariffs on foreign films, Trump’s ideas often begin as bizarre off-the-cuff thoughts and are instantly turned into policy by those around him. His feed reflects this chaos: a mix of dumb sports takes, weird culture war grievances, and impu...
11m May 05, 2025
11m
The Worst Cabinet Secretary! | Bulwark on Sunday
This week on Bulwark on Sunday, Jonathan Cohn joins Bill Kristol to discuss why RFK Jr. is the worst cabinet secretary and what he's doing to America's public health.
43m May 04, 2025
43m
Trump’s Latest Interview Should Freak You Out
In his Meet the Press interview, Trump claimed credit for lowering the trade deficit with China through massive tariffs, downplayed rising costs by saying kids don’t need 30 dolls, and shrugged off due process concerns as nothing new. He hinted he’s not seriously pursuing a third term but made clear he no longer cares about public opinion. On foreign policy, he bizarrely refused to rule out mil...
19m May 04, 2025
19m
MAJOR Trump Loss! Judge Rules Order on Law Firms UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Bulwark Managing Editor Sam Stein breaks down a major legal ruling from Judge Beryl Howell that delivered a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump’s attempts to punish law firms critical of his administration. With a 102-page ruling, Judge Howell permanently blocked a Trump-era executive order that targeted prominent firms like Perkins Coie and Paul Weiss—accusing the order of violating First and Fifth A...
11m May 03, 2025
11m
The $10M Scandal That Could Bring Down DeSantis!
Sam Stein talks to reporter Alex Glorioso from the Miami Herald about her article Former federal prosecutors lay out possible crimes in Hope Florida saga (https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article305225371.html) Ron DeSantis is facing a growing scandal over “Hope Florida,” a welfare-style initiative spearheaded by his wife Casey. The program rerouted $10 milli...
33m May 02, 2025
33m
Is Abu Dhabi Bribing the Trump Family?
Tim Miller takes on the massive crypto corruption scandal involving Donald Trump, billions in foreign bribes, and shady deals using the Trump family’s own cryptocurrency. Bloomberg: US Weighs Easing Nvidia Chip Curbs on UAE as Trump Plans Visit (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-01/us-weighs-easing-nvidia-chip-curbs-on-uae-as-trump-plans-visit?embedded-checkout=true) The New Yor...
7m May 02, 2025
7m
Female Heroes vs. Trump’s War on “Woke”
Ben Parker sits down with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling to talk about the real-world impact of the Women, Peace, and Security program and why gutting it could be a dangerous mistake.
20m May 02, 2025
20m
Cap, Gown, Chaos
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan talk through Trump’s chaotic Alabama speech, from trans athlete rants to a bizarre story about a real estate developer.
10m May 02, 2025
10m
Trump's Tariffs Are Crushing His Voters
Sarah Longwell joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to discuss how Donald Trump’s chaotic economic and immigration policies are backfiring, sending grocery prices soaring, devastating small business owners, and triggering deep anxiety even among his own supporters. They explore how the political fallout is eroding Trump’s approval r...
9m May 02, 2025
9m
How Dems Can Stop Being Boring and WIN
Lauren Egan chats with Rob Flaherty, former Biden/Harris Deputy Campaign Manager, to break down the White House's media blind spots, missed chances, and why Democrats still struggle to connect.
24m May 01, 2025
24m
RFK Jr’s War on Vaccines Just Got Worse
RFK Jr., now in a powerful health role, is pushing anti-vax rhetoric, undermining science, and promoting fringe vaccine policies—fueling exactly the fears critics warned about. The link for tonight's AMA at 8pm ET (https://open.substack.com/live-stream/25730?utm_source=post-publish) HHS to require placebo testing of ‘all new vaccines,’ raising questions about approval of updated Covid-19 shot...
16m May 01, 2025
16m
Trump Fires Adviser Mike Waltz in Wake of Signalgate
Sam Stein is joined by Sarah Longwell and Will Sommer to break down a stunning development inside Trump’s national security team: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is out—after accidentally including Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg on a Signal thread discussing classified information.
10m May 01, 2025
10m
The DOJ Is Burning Down—and She’s Tweeting Through It
Sam Stein and Will Sommer break down the chaos inside the DOJ’s civil rights division, where Harmeet Dhillon’s Twitter habits and leadership style are raising eyebrows and prompting resignations.
9m May 01, 2025
9m
Mike Flynn Devoured by the MAGA Conspiracies He Created
Will Sommer talks with Sam Stein about the latest edition of his newsletter, False Flag (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-premiere-conspiracy-theorist-mike-flynn-target-qanon-influencers) They discuss how Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security advisor, went from the premier peddler of MAGA conspiracy theories to being the target of one
9m May 01, 2025
9m
Sen. Van Hollen Isn't Afraid To Fight Trump’s Shadow Gulags
Senator Chris Van Hollen blasts Trump’s first 100 days as a nonstop assault on the Constitution, citing due process violations, First Amendment crackdowns, illegal tariffs, and blatant lawbreaking.
20m Apr 30, 2025
20m
Trump’s Understanding Of The Economy Is Like A Toddler
Donald Trump is scrambling to spin the latest round of bad economic news—negative GDP growth, a sinking stock market, and growing trade war fallout. On this episode, Andrew Egger is joined by Will Saletan to break down Trump’s erratic responses, his blame-shifting tactics, and the increasingly surreal attempts to convince voters that tariffs have nothing to do with the downturn.
28m Apr 30, 2025
28m
Elon Musk: Power, Paranoia, and Political Obsession
Lauren Egan is joined by Faiz Siddiqui to talk about his book about Elon Musk called Hubris Maximus. They discuss how he bends rules, dodges accountability, and bankrolls politics—all while building a cult of personality.
16m Apr 30, 2025
16m
Leaked Billionaire Group Chats Show The Real Power Behind Trump
Sam Stein speaks with Semafor’s Ben Smith and Max Tani about Ben’s new piece: “The Group Chats That Changed America. (https://www.semafor.com/article/04/27/2025/the-group-chats-that-changed-america) ” They discuss how a handful of private Signal threads populated by powerful Silicon Valley elites with direct lines to Trump became underground hubs for shaping media narratives, policy agendas, a...
18m Apr 30, 2025
18m
Trump Melts Down in His Most Humiliating Interview Ever
Donald Trump humiliates himself in a disastrous interview, falling for his own team’s obviously fake propaganda.
12m Apr 30, 2025
12m
Trump’s 100 Day Rally Goes Off the Rails
Jonathan Cohn, Tim Miller, and Sam Stein break down Trump’s 100 day Michigan rally.
14m Apr 30, 2025
14m
Trump Goons' Masked Ambush Goes WRONG As Bystanders Are THREATENED
Andrew Egger and JVL break down the chaotic ICE courthouse raid in Virginia and why it’s a dangerous move for both law enforcement and civilians.
19m Apr 29, 2025
19m
Bezos Didn’t Just Bend The Knee To Trump. It’s Worse.
Tim Miller and Sam Stein share their takes on how Jeff Bezos appeared to cave to Trump after a Punchbowl report triggered a MAGA meltdown, and why this episode reflects the broader pattern of influential figures bending to Trump's intimidation.
12m Apr 29, 2025
12m
Van Jones Tears Apart Elon Musk And The Black Hat MAGAs | WTF 2 0
This week on WTF 2.0, Van Jones joins JVL to talk Trump’s first 100 days. Van Jones breaks down how Trump, tech billionaires, and a broken left created a crisis deeper than anyone imagined. This is war, top-down, bottom-up, and way off the rails. Van Jones on Substack (https://vanjones.substack.com)
29m Apr 29, 2025
29m
Trump’s Idiocy Backfires Spectacularly in Canada (w/ Justin Ling)
Andrew Egger speaks with Canadian journalist Justin Ling on Mark Carney victory in yesterday's elections and the influence hatred for President Trump had on the results.
17m Apr 29, 2025
17m
Tim Miller Causes MAGA Nut To Have A Full On Breakdown
Tim Miller joins a panel on Piers Morgan Uncensored to share his takes on the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner, Trump's cruel immigration policies, and trans women in sports.
18m Apr 29, 2025
18m
Canada’s Liberals and Mark Carney Win Huge in Backlash to Trump
Tim Miller is joined by J.J. McCullough to discuss Canada's election, where Mark Carney and the Liberals scored a major win while Trump’s influence dragged down the Conservatives. Subscribe to J.J.’s YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@JJMcCullough)
18m Apr 29, 2025
18m
Super Bowl MVP SNUBS Trump
Not everyone showed up when Trump welcomed the Eagles to the White House. Tim Miller and Pablo Torre talk about Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the deeper political drama behind the scenes.
16m Apr 28, 2025
16m
Is the Trump Spell Finally Breaking? Crashing Polls Could Show Crack in His Support.
Andrew Egger talks with Sarah Longwell and Lauren Egan about voter frustration, Democratic challenges, and why Trump’s usual excuses might not work this time.
19m Apr 28, 2025
19m
Worst in 80 YEARS?! Trump Polling Is a DISASTER at 100-Day Mark
Donald Trump just hit an embarrassing new milestone: he’s officially the least popular president at the 100-day mark in modern American history. Tim Miller takes on new polling data revealing just how bad things are looking for Trump—from widespread fears of an economic disaster to deep voter backlash against some of his controversial policies.
9m Apr 28, 2025
9m
Scott Bessent Is a Pathetic and Incompetent MORON
Scott Bessent embarrassed himself on national TV, clueless about China negotiations and fumbling through obvious lies. Total disaster.
10m Apr 27, 2025
10m
Trump DOJ Arrests a Judge. It Might Backfire Big Time. | Bulwark on Sunday
This week on Bulwark on Sunday, Bill Kristol talks to Just Security's Ryan Goodman to talk about Trump's war on the courts and the arrest of a judge in Wisconsin by the FBI.
49m Apr 27, 2025
49m
Trump’s Attack On Canada Did Something SHOCKING
Ben Parker and journalist Justin Ling explore the election turnaround in Canada and the sharp decline in U.S.-Canada relations. They look at how Trudeau’s departure reshaped the race and why the relationship with America is hitting new lows.
21m Apr 27, 2025
21m
Trump’s Cruel Policies Are Tanking His Poll Numbers
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to discuss how Donald Trump’s reckless immigration and economic policies are driving his approval ratings into freefall, hurting small businesses, and causing political damage even among his own supporters.
19m Apr 26, 2025
19m
Trump Goes Off the Rails in Wild New Interview
Sarah Longwell and Sam Stein share their takes on Donald Trump's wild interview with Time Magazine, which exposes his incoherent plans for immigration, tariffs, and the economy. Read the full transcript here (https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/) .
13m Apr 25, 2025
13m
Fox Host Says Putin Embarrassing Trump! Charlie Kirk Doubting Trump Too?!
Tim Miller breaks down a rare moment of honesty on Fox & Friends where Brian Kilmeade says Trump is getting embarrassed by Vladimir Putin. From awkward co-host reactions to cracks in the MAGA coalition, even Trump’s allies are starting to squirm.
7m Apr 25, 2025
7m
BREAKING: Trump's FBI Arrests Judge In Milwaukee
FBI agents arrested a Milwaukee judge for allegedly obstructing an immigration arrest in her courtroom. Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down what this shocking move means, how it fits into Trump’s broader strategy of intimidation, and why it could have a chilling effect on the justice system. The Bulwark Tips (http://thebulwark.com/tips) Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested, ch...
10m Apr 25, 2025
10m
GOP Election Tactic Coming for You!
Republicans in North Carolina are testing a dangerous new election tactic, throwing out votes and delaying results in close races. Lauren Egan talks to North Carolina DNC Chair Anderson Clayton, who warns what the GOP are doing in her state, and how it sets a dangerous precedent for the rest of the country. The Griffin List (https://thegriffinlist.com/)
20m Apr 24, 2025
20m
Trump Put His Bribes on a Leaderboard!
Tim Miller and Andrew Egger share their take on Donald Trump's latest crypto scam. They break down how Trump is profiting from a gala dinner invitation offered exclusively to top holders of his meme coin, raising serious ethical concerns.
11m Apr 24, 2025
11m
MAGA Media Is Having A BREAKDOWN Over Pete Hegseth
Andrew Egger and Will Sommer break down the chaos surrounding Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon drama. From firings to leak accusations, conservative media is scrambling to control the narrative and turning on each other in the process.
16m Apr 24, 2025
16m
Why Russia Is Bombing Ukraine Again — and What Trump Has to Do With It
Russia launches devastating missile attacks on Ukraine, emboldened by Trump's pro-Kremlin rhetoric. Reporter Caolan Robertson reveals the scary reality on the ground, explains why Putin feels rewarded by Trump’s policies, and warns of a dangerous escalation as Trump sides openly with Russia. Caolan Robertson YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CaolanRobertsonReport/)
14m Apr 24, 2025
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