Gov. Beshear: "The Goal of This Bill Is to Kick People Off Medicaid"
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joins Jonathan Cohn to discuss the impact of the Republican healthcare bill moving through Congress, including proposed Medicaid cuts, rural hospital closures, and job losses. Read More in The Bulwark, "Trump’s About to Slash Medicaid. TV News Has Barely Noticed." (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-about-to-slash-medicaid-tv)
22m Jun 27, 2025
22m
SCOTUS Just Blew Up Nationwide Injunctions
Leah Litman, law professor and author of "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes" joins Sam Stein to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting nationwide injunctions and its implications for Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship. Also, the potential consequences for civil rights enforcement, and how this decision could ...
23m Jun 27, 2025
23m
Bezos REALLY Wants to be Trump’s New BFF
Tim Miller just got off MSNBC and has more to say about Jeff Bezos’s shameless attempts to cozy up to Donald Trump, all in the name of winning more government contracts for Blue Origin. Bezos is proving that even billionaires will debase themselves to serve power, from inviting Trump to his lavish Venice wedding to producing a pro-Melania documentary for Amazon.
6m Jun 27, 2025
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Racist Republicans Want to DEPORT Zohran?!
Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down the grotesque and dangerous rhetoric from GOP Reps. Andy Ogles and Nancy Mace, who suggested deporting New York mayoral candidate and naturalized U.S. citizen Zohran Mamdani. We go beyond the outrage to explain how trolling rhetoric like this is often a precursor to actual policy, and why ignoring it is not an option.
9m Jun 26, 2025
9m
GOP FLIPS OUT As Trump’s Healthcare Cuts GUTTED
Jonathan Cohn joins Sam Stein to go inside the GOP’s latest healthcare debacle, after the Senate parliamentarian blocks up to $400 billion in Medicaid cuts. Can Republicans recover—or are they out of options?
19m Jun 26, 2025
19m
Sarah and Tim: Voters Reject Trump’s Cuts
Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller join Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to discuss the political fallout from Trump’s healthcare cuts, growing voter backlash, and GOP infighting. Sarah also spotlights Home of the Brave (https://ofthebrave.org/) , a new campaign sharing stories of Americans harmed by Trump’s agenda.
23m Jun 26, 2025
23m
Trump's Evil Immigration Plan Just Got More Diabolical
Tim Miller talks to Aaron Reichlin-Melnick about how the Trump administration is aggressively deporting immigrants not to their home countries, but to unfamiliar third countries—often places facing severe unrest. This alarming tactic leaves people stranded, without resources or support, raising urgent human rights concerns.
18m Jun 25, 2025
18m
Mamdani's Victory In NYC Sparks IDENTITY CRISIS for Dems
Sam Stein, John Avlon, and Lauren Egan break down Zohran Mamdani’s stunning win in the NYC mayoral primary, Andrew Cuomo’s abrupt concession, and why moderates are panicking about what comes next.
19m Jun 25, 2025
19m
LIVE REACTION: Bill and Tim on the New York Mayoral Primary and ZOHRAN-MENTUM
Bill Kristol and Tim Miller break down the NYC mayoral race as Cuomo concedes to Mamdani.
43m Jun 25, 2025
43m
MTG Just Blamed The Jews For Killing JFK!?
Tim and Sam dissect Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest deranged fever dream, featuring Jesus, JFK, conspiracies, and a whole lot of unhinged energy. Yes, it’s a real tweet.
9m Jun 25, 2025
9m
Putin Hit a Passenger Train with a North Korean Missile (w/ Caolan Robertson)
Tim Miller connects with Caolan Robertson, reporting live from Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Broadcasting from an active train station near a recent missile strike, Robertson describes Ukraine’s unshakable resilience—embodied by its rail workers, the “Iron People.” Watch Caolan's report on Russian Soldiers' Cannibalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr0w...
13m Jun 25, 2025
13m
McConnell Goes FULL VILLAIN With Heartless Medicaid Remark
Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down the Senate’s rush to jam through cuts to Medicaid, Mitch McConnell’s brutal quote, and why Republicans keep targeting their own voters.
10m Jun 24, 2025
10m
Trump Freaking Out, Cusses at Reporters Over Failed Ceasefire
Tim Miller and Sam Stein deep dive into Trump’s explicit comments at reports as frustration gets the best of him due to the unraveling ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Go to https://GetSoul.com and use the code BULWARKTAKES for 30% off your order.
9m Jun 24, 2025
9m
“Abject Humiliation” Judge Shreds Trump’s DOJ; Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Ordered
Sam Stein and Adam Klasfeld break down the judge’s decision to order Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release after he was wrongfully detained and sent to prison in El Salvador, delivering a strong and scathing rebuke to Trump’s DOJ. Read More from Adam in All Rise News, "Kilmar Abrego must be freed, judge rules — but ICE might grab him anyway" (https://www.allrisenews.com/p/abrego-release-ruling) Brin...
15m Jun 24, 2025
15m
Trump’s Truth Social Meltdown Rant Keeps Coming
Trump spent the morning posting to Truth Social about oil prices and nuclear threats. Tim and Sam discuss why the chaotic bleats could be incredibly dangerous. Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Go to GetSoul.com (https://getsoul.com/) and use the code BULWARKTAKES for 30% off your order.
10m Jun 23, 2025
10m
Tim, Sarah and JVL React to Iran Firing Missiles at U.S. Bases
Iran officially retaliated today after the U.S. bombed nuclear sites in the country over the weekend. Tim, Sarah and JVL reacted to it live and chatted further about Lisa Murkowski and the NYC mayoral race.
36m Jun 23, 2025
36m
Masked Agents Violently Beat Father of US Marines, Shove Into Unmarked Vehicle
Tim Miller discusses disturbing footage of the brutal beating, pepper spraying and detainment of father of three Marines by masked men in U.S. Border Patrol vests while working his landscaping job in Santa Ana, CA. Footage from @santaanaproblems on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLLIdkuyexi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
10m Jun 23, 2025
10m
HUMILIATING: JD’s Iran Spin Obliterated by Trump
Tim Miller unpacks how JD Vance, Rubio, and Hegseth got undercut in real time after defending Trump’s Iran strike.
9m Jun 23, 2025
9m
Was Trump Right About Striking Iran? (w/ Eric Edelman) | Bulwark on Sunday
This week on Bulwark on Sunday, Bill Kristol and Eric Edelman break down the Iran strike, the decision to bypass Congress, and what it reveals about America's foreign policy and future.
52m Jun 22, 2025
52m
“I Found Out on Twitter”: Trump Kept Congress In The Dark on Iran Strikes
Sam Stein and Rep. Jim Himes break down the administration’s decision to bypass Congress before striking Iran. They explore the constitutional concerns, the risk to U.S. troops, and what might come next.
19m Jun 22, 2025
19m
Trump Demands Special Counsel, Still Not Over 2020 Election
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger discuss Trump’s latest bleat demanding a special council to investigate the 2020 election, and why this old conspiracy push is as pointless as ever.
11m Jun 20, 2025
11m
Trump’s Bizarre Obsession with “Two Weeks”
Trump says everything is two weeks away: infrastructure, tariffs, peace in the Middle East, nukes in Iran, and even wiretaps. Sam Stein and Andrew Egger break down the president’s bizarre obsession with a 14-day timeline, tracing it from 2017 to the present day. It’s a running gag with real consequences.
9m Jun 19, 2025
9m
Trump Wants This Bill and It’s a DISASTER For His Supporters
JVL and Jonathan Cohn talk about the GOP’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill and what it could mean for healthcare access across the country. They discuss the political strategy behind it, the real-world impact on rural hospitals, and why this version might be even worse than what came before.
24m Jun 19, 2025
24m
Yes, Car Headlights Are Too Damn Bright!
Lauren Egan talks with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez about one of the most annoying and overlooked problems on the road today. They discuss where these overly bright headlights came from, how they impact drivers, and why it is more than just a rural complaint.
14m Jun 19, 2025
14m
WTF? JD Vance MELTS DOWN on Twitter During Situation Room Meeting on Iran
Tim Miller tears into Vice President JD Vance for obsessing over social media drama while ignoring a major national security crisis in the Situation Room.
10m Jun 19, 2025
10m
Tim Miller: Trump Can't Fix This—Obama, Talk to the Bros
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to discuss the need for Barack Obama to step off the sidelines and speak directly to younger male voters on popular podcasts. Tim also argues Trump can’t solve the real pain Americans are feeling and says Democrats need to meet people where they are to counter his message.
15m Jun 19, 2025
15m
Breaking: Trump APPROVED US Attack Plan On Iran
Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward joins Sam Stein to break down his bombshell report: Donald Trump privately approved plans to attack Iran but paused before issuing the final order. They dig into the implications of Trump's public messaging and how it serves as a tool for negotiation, while also reflecting on historical precedents that may influence current decisions.
14m Jun 18, 2025
14m
Ryan Garcia Already Regrets Voting for Trump (w/ Van Lathan)
Tim Miller is joined by Van Lathan for a convo about boxing star Ryan Garcia, once a Trump supporter, speaking out against ICE raids in L.A., a move that raises bigger questions about whether some high-profile “vibes voters” are waking up to the real impact of their political choices. Is this a sign of change among the Manosphere/MMA right-wing crowd? Or just a one-off?
20m Jun 18, 2025
20m
Trump Keeps Posting CRAZY Stuff About The Iran-Israel War
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger break down a surreal and alarming day in American foreign policy, as President Trump seemingly live-blogged potential military action against Iran on Truth Social, calling for “unconditional surrender,” and urging 10 million people in Tehran to evacuate. We unpack what this means for U.S. policy, global stability, and the ever-blurring line between social media and wa...
11m Jun 17, 2025
11m
Masked ICE Thugs Manhandle And Arrest ANOTHER Dem
Tim Miller and Sam Stein talk the shocking footage of NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander being handcuffed by masked ICE agents for trying to help a migrant in court, less than a week after Senator Alex Padilla was similarly handcuffed in LA.
11m Jun 17, 2025
11m
Congressman on MN Shooter’s Hit List Speaks Out
Sam Stein talks with Representative Greg Landsman about being named on a shooter’s target list, what it was like waiting for the suspect to be caught, and why political violence feels closer than ever.
15m Jun 17, 2025
15m
Trump’s Reckless Bleat Sparks Global Chaos
Sam Stein and Tim Miller react in real time to the chaos surrounding Trump’s late-night “bleat” about Iran, escalating confusion over potential U.S. military involvement, and Pete Hegseth’s baffling public role amid a potential international crisis. From MAGA influencers melting down to the fog of disinformation and media theatrics, the guys unpack the absurdity and the stakes.
13m Jun 17, 2025
13m
Tim Miller: This Is an EXTRAORDINARY Moment in Politics
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House to take on America’s slide into political violence, Trump’s immigration agenda, and the disturbing Republican response to recent assassinations in Minnesota. Tim also discusses Terry Moran’s truth-telling moment and the media’s struggle against pressure to put neutrality over reporting the news.
10m Jun 17, 2025
10m
The RESISTANCE Is BACK! Will The DNC Listen?
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan take a closer look at the No Kings protests and how organizers are rethinking resistance. They explore why the movement feels different this time and why Democrats still seem stuck.
16m Jun 17, 2025
16m
Trump Bashes Allies, Defends Putin at G7 Summit
JVL and Will Saletan discuss Donald Trump’s bizarre G7 comments where he defended Putin, blamed Obama and Trudeau for Russia’s aggression, and insulted America’s closest allies, all while ignoring why Russia was kicked out of the summit in the first place.
22m Jun 16, 2025
22m
Terry Moran Breaks His Silence: Trump Is Not As Tough As He Seems!
Journalist Terry Moran was fired from ABC after a tweet criticizing Stephen Miller sparked an overblown backlash from the Trump administration. But Moran isn’t done. He joins Tim Miller to talk about Trump’s attacks on the free press, his Trump interview and what comes next.
43m Jun 16, 2025
43m
Firing Generals for Loyalty?! (w/ Rep. Seth Moulton) | Bulwark on Sunday
This week on Bulwark on Sunday, Bill Kristol and Rep. Seth Moulton explore Trump’s latest efforts to politicize the armed forces. From sidelining respected generals to ignoring court orders, Moulton explains why this moment is a breaking point for the military’s nonpartisan tradition.
40m Jun 15, 2025
40m
MAGA Push Lies As Minnesota Shooter Revealed To Be Trump Supporter
Tim Miller returns with a disturbing update on the targeted political assassination of Minnesota Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and the attempted assassination of another Democratic lawmaker. The suspect, Vance Boulter, impersonated a police officer, arrived in a fake cop vehicle, and executed a horrifying plan that appears clearly politically motivated—targeting Democrats including Gove...
13m Jun 15, 2025
13m
Trump’s Parade FLOPS as MILLIONS Protest Nationwide
JVL, Sarah Longwell, Will Sommer, and Andrew Egger talk Trump’s sad, sparsely attended military/birthday parade in Washington DC while ‘No Kings’ protests across the country draw unprecedentedly massive crowds.
17m Jun 15, 2025
17m
Tim Reacts To Horrific Shooting of Two Minnesota Lawmakers
Tim Miller returns from the No Kings protests in New Orleans to deliver heartbreaking and shocking news from Minnesota: what appears to be a politically motivated assassination of Democratic leaders. Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette remain hospitalized after surviving multiple gunshots. The attacks occurred i...
10m Jun 14, 2025
10m
Sen. Padilla Shoots Back at Critics, Calls on Dems to Fight.
Adrian catches up with Senator Padilla after he was manhandled and cuffed by Homeland Security security officials as he tried to ask Sec. Kristi Noem at at press conference in LA on Thursday.
12m Jun 13, 2025
12m
Will Israel Attacking Iran Tear MAGA Apart?
Tim Miller and Will Sommer analyze how the MAGA movement is reacting to Israel’s strike on Iran and what it could mean for Trump’s coalition moving forward. As tensions rise overseas, deep divisions are surfacing within the far-right. From Jack Posobiec’s warnings about a fractured movement, to Nick Fuentes accusing Trump of betrayal, to Tucker Carlson openly opposing any U.S. involvement. We’...
9m Jun 13, 2025
9m
Tim and Sarah React To Disturbing Video Of Sen. Padilla
Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller join Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to break down the disturbing footage of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla being forcibly removed, handcuffed, and thrown to the ground at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
16m Jun 13, 2025
16m
Marine Vet RIPS Trump’s Parade: Fuel on the Fire!
Andrew Egger interviews Nathan Sage, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Iowa and former Marine, about ICE enforcement, domestic military use, and national unrest. Sage criticizes President Trump’s rhetoric, addresses immigration and economic inequality, and outlines his strategy to win back working-class voters in a Republican-trending state.
17m Jun 13, 2025
17m
Charlie Kirk’s Alt-Right Pivot is a Bad Omen
Will Sommer and Sonny Bunch break down Charlie Kirk’s sharp turn on immigration, how far-right figures like Nick Fuentes are driving the conversation, and what it says about the radicalization of the conservative movement. Read "How the Groypers Won" in The Bulwark (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-groypers-won-charlie-kirk-nick-fuentes-immigration)
13m Jun 13, 2025
13m
Trump’s New Poll Numbers are AWFUL
Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell dive into a wave of troubling polling data for Donald Trump, including dismal approval numbers and declining support on key issues like immigration and the economy. We break down what the data reveals about voter sentiment and how Trump’s return to center stage is impacting his numbers.
17m Jun 12, 2025
17m
BREAKING: Sen. Padilla Thrown to Floor, HANDCUFFED at Kristi Noem Presser
Senator Alex Padilla was tackled and handcuffed at a DHS press conference in Los Angeles after attempting to ask Secretary Kristi Noem a question. Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down the unprecedented and shocking event.
15m Jun 12, 2025
15m
Trump’s Immigration Chaos Is Blowing Up in His Face
Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down Trump’s latest unhinged “bleat” on immigration—where he’s suddenly worried about losing hotel and farm workers due to… his own policies. They dissect the political whiplash, Stephen Miller’s likely meltdown, and MAGA voters realizing too late what they signed up for. It’s legal chaos, GOP backroom panic, and plenty of schadenfreude.
15m Jun 12, 2025
15m
ICE Patrols at FIFA Club World Cup? Trump’s Fear Agenda Keeps Getting Worse
Tim Miller and Pablo Torre discuss Donald Trump’s unprecedented call for ICE and DHS agents to patrol the FIFA Club World Cup in Miami, and how his escalating fear tactics impact both players and fans. Subscribe to Pablo Torre Finds Out on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PabloTorreFindsOut)
13m Jun 12, 2025
13m
Secret Air Force One Deal? Is The DOD HIDING SOMETHING From Congress?!
Tim Miller and Sam Stein talk about the Defense Department’s shady behavior, the absurd lack of transparency, and what it means when even top-line budgets are kept secret.
13m Jun 11, 2025
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