Why Has the Media Stopped Fighting Trump’s Lies?
Will Saletan takes on Donald Trump’s latest assault on reality, this time targeting the nation’s job numbers. He explains how Trump's delusion about the 2020 election morphed into a movement, why so many Republicans are still playing along, and why the media has stopped pushing back. Get 30% off your first order from Soul at https://GetSoul.com with promo code BULWARKTAKES
10m Aug 06, 2025
10m
The Human Cost of Netanyahu’s Political Survival (w/ Dan Shapiro)
Sam Stein and former Ambassador Dan Shapiro discuss the deepening crisis in Gaza, Israel’s military strategy, and the growing humanitarian catastrophe. They examine Netanyahu’s leadership failures, the international backlash against Israel, and the erosion of global support. The conversation also explores U.S. policy dilemmas, Biden’s balancing act, and the geopolitical risks, including Trump a...
29m Aug 05, 2025
29m
Republicans Shield Trump from Epstein Investigation
Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on the GOP’s bizarre Epstein subpoenas targeting the Clintons, while leaving out Trump and Alex Acosta, the man who gave Epstein a sweetheart deal.
10m Aug 05, 2025
10m
MAGA’s Sad Attempt to Weaponize Sidney Sweeney
Megyn Kelly attacks Beyoncé over a Levi's jeans ad, echoing the right-wing manufactured outrage that pits women like Sydney Sweeney, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift against each other for political clout. Tim Miller rips apart the racist dog whistles, the MAGA obsession with culture war clickbait, and why Democrats shouldn't take the bait.
9m Aug 05, 2025
9m
This Republican’s Town Hall Was a Disaster
Sam Stein and Will Sommer unpack one of the worst GOP town halls in recent memory. From Medicaid cuts to Epstein questions, Mike Flood's night went off the rails fast.
11m Aug 05, 2025
11m
Dr. Mike’s Fight to Save Medicine from RFK Jr.
Dr. Mike (Mikhail Varshavski), a family medicine physician and viral YouTube creator, joins Jonathan Cohn to unpack the chaotic healthcare landscape of the last few years. Dr. Mike shares how he built a 14-million-strong audience by countering medical misinformation. They look into the pandemic’s communication failures, the politicization of public health, vaccine skepticism, and why the CDC st...
46m Aug 04, 2025
46m
Is MTG Breaking Up With the GOP?
Trump said he would release the Epstein files. He did not. He said he would protect IVF access. He will not. Now Marjorie Taylor Greene and manosphere influencers like Andrew Schultz are lashing out. Sam Stein and Will Saletan break it all down and ask if these are cracks in the coalition or just more performative rage. Go to https://quince.com/BULWARKTAKES for free shipping on your order and ...
17m Aug 04, 2025
17m
Facing Fines and Expulsion, TX Dems Plot Next Steps (w/ James Talarico)
Texas State Rep. James Talarico joins Sam Stein from an undisclosed location in Illinois—far from the statehouse floor, to explain why Democrats fled Texas. They discuss the Trump-backed redistricting plan, why Talarico thinks California Democrats need to move on their own redistricting plan NOW, and the GOP’s flood relief bait-and-switch. Go to https://quince.com/BULWARKTAKES for free shippin...
14m Aug 04, 2025
14m
Epstein Scandal May Destroy MAGA's Dreams (w/ Hawk)
Will Sommer teams up with Hawk to take on the right-wing conspiracy circus—from Candace Owens’ bizarre lawsuit involving the Macrons to MAGA’s QAnon obsession, and Trump’s escalating Epstein disaster. Check out Hawk! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcrmvbQbfwSZaTgBZPrjMQ
27m Aug 04, 2025
27m
Trump’s Outrageous Lies About Jobs Numbers Exposed
Will Saletan exposes Donald Trump’s authoritarian tactics after Trump fires the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics for reporting accurate—but politically inconvenient—job numbers. Even worse, Trump’s top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, steps in to shamelessly defend Trump’s lies about the data, proving himself the ultimate apparatchik.
11m Aug 03, 2025
11m
Sean Combs’ Fate Depends on Trump’s Ego
Sam Stein takes on Donald Trump’s wild Newsmax interview, where Trump openly toys with pardoning disgraced figures like Puff Daddy, George Santos, and even Ghislaine Maxwell.
10m Aug 02, 2025
10m
BREAKING: Trump Goes Full Banana Republic—Purges Jobs Expert
Trump just fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics—for telling the truth about his disastrous economy. Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell take on Trump’s latest authoritarian tantrum, the jaw-dropping new jobs report, and why this move may push America into banana republic territory.
18m Aug 01, 2025
18m
Donald Trump’s Big Dumb Ballroom
Tim Miller and Sam Stein react to the gaudy design choices Donald Trump is planning for a $200 million renovation of the White House East Wing, including a completely gold grand ballroom, and the long lasting imprint he’s trying to leave on the People’s House.
10m Aug 01, 2025
10m
A New Low? Trump Invites SEX OFFENDER to the White House (w/ Pablo Torre)
Donald Trump just revived the Presidential Fitness Council and the guest list is stranger than fiction: RFK Jr., Triple H, an NFL kicker, a sex offender, and Bryson DeChambeau. In this unhinged appearance, Trump fumbles basic NIL facts, rails against women’s sports progress, and blames capitalism while pretending to defend it. Tim Miller and Pablo Torre break down how the whole thing feels like...
16m Aug 01, 2025
16m
Why Can’t the DOJ Explain Epstein’s Final Day?
Will Sommer joined All In with Chris Hayes to get into the bizarre discrepancies in the DOJ’s “raw” Epstein jail footage. Missing minutes, hidden cell access routes, and questionable explanations from Pam Bondi raise fresh doubts about Epstein’s death. Is this incompetence, a deliberate cover-up, or both? Watch All In with Chris Hayes: https://www.msnbc.com/all
7m Jul 31, 2025
7m
MAGA World Dumps Candace Owens Over Macron Fantasy
Candace Owens faces a massive lawsuit from France’s President Macron after spreading a bizarre conspiracy theory claiming Macron’s wife is secretly transgender—and it gets even weirder from there. Trump begs her to stop, other MAGA influencers bail, but Candace keeps digging. Check out Will piece on this story: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/candace-owens-legal-trouble-brigitte-macron-lawsuit-la...
16m Jul 31, 2025
16m
Texas GOP Is Trying To TAKE 5 House Seats (w/ Ally Mutnick)
Sam Stein sits down with reporter Ally Mutnick to unpack Texas’ explosive mid-cycle redistricting plan. With Donald Trump pressuring the state GOP to aim for a five-seat House gain, this could be the start of a new era of aggressive map-making. They discuss whether Latino voters will keep drifting right, what Democrats can (and can't) do to fight back, and how redistricting might reshape 2024 a...
15m Jul 31, 2025
15m
Democrats Are Making August Absolute HELL for the GOP
Sarah Longwell is joined by Lauren Egan to break down how Democrats are using the August recess to go on the offensive. From the shadow of Biden’s rough summer in 2021 to the GOP’s current Epstein chaos, they discuss how public opinion is hardening earlier than ever, and why Dems are seizing the moment with coordinated attacks.
23m Jul 30, 2025
23m
These Epstein Polls Are Brutal for Trump
Sam Stein and Will Saletan talk the latest polling data surrounding the Epstein scandal and its astoundingly negative impact on Trump. Public opinion is shifting, and it’s clear Trump won’t be able to escape the controversy any time soon.
13m Jul 30, 2025
13m
LIVE With David Pakman: Forget the Lights, Just Hit Record!
Tim joined David Pakman today for a Substack Live conversation that touched on the 2024 election postmortems, the politics of the Epstein files and Trump, and so much more. Enjoy! Check out David Pakman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvixJtaXuNdMPUGdOPcY8Ag ...and on Substack: https://substack.davidpakman.com
28m Jul 30, 2025
28m
We Haven’t Seen Tariffs This High Since the 1930s (w/ Jason Furman)
Jonathan Cohn and economist Jason Furman discuss the impact of Trump’s tariffs, the shift to higher trade barriers, and their economic consequences for the U.S. Also, the potential long-term effects on U.S. growth with the recent trade deals with Japan and the EU.
17m Jul 30, 2025
17m
Trump Promised Justice. Why Is He Hiding? (w/ Rep. Ritchie Torres)
Congressman Ritchie Torres joins Tim Miller to take on Trump’s deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the FBI’s twisted priorities, how to stop Trump’s crypto grift, and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
22m Jul 30, 2025
22m
Trump’s Deranged “Spa” Defense
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger break down Trump’s disturbing new Epstein comments including calling Virginia Giuffre someone who was “stolen” from his spa. They also dig into Ghislaine Maxwell’s Supreme Court appeal, the MAGA rehab campaign, and the GOP’s shifting Epstein spin.
15m Jul 29, 2025
15m
America’s Humiliating New Air Force One
Tim Miller reacts to reports that Donald Trump is officially accepting a luxury jet from Qatar to use as his version of Air Force One, and eventually donate to his presidential library. He criticizes the move as corrupt, embarrassing, and possibly a national security risk, especially since the plane is being “gifted” unconditionally. He also digs into a New York Times report revealing a myster...
7m Jul 29, 2025
7m
Trump Screws Taiwan for a Deal with Xi
Tim Miller and Ben Parker discuss the Trump administration's decision to deny Taiwan’s president a stopover in New York—interpreted as a concession to China. They explore how this move fits a larger pattern of Trump appearing weak on China, despite tough talk from GOP China hawks. The conversation touches on how Trump’s desire for a “big deal” with Xi Jinping has led to policy reversals, strat...
11m Jul 29, 2025
11m
TikTok’s Most Dangerous Middle-Aged Man (w/ Hawk)
Tim Miller and Hawk talk about how the right is trying to rehab Ghislaine Maxwell, why “Blue MAGA” is embarrassing itself, and what it’s like to accidentally become a political influencer in your 50s. Check out Hawk on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct
45m Jul 29, 2025
45m
The New Trump Lie That Everyone’s Repeating
Will Saletan and Andrew Egger take on the absurd new lie that Trump and company are pushing about Russia and the 2016 election. He's even gotten to Lindsey Graham, who once warned about Russian interference. We break down the lies, the gaslighting, and the GOP’s collective memory wipe.
23m Jul 28, 2025
23m
Trump’s Golf Game Is a Lie
Trump claims he’s a golf legend. Sam Stein has the receipts and the footage to suggest otherwise. Check out how the former president turns cheating into a competitive edge.
12m Jul 28, 2025
12m
Trump’s Epstein Scandal Sparks Desperate Distraction
Trump lashed out at Beyoncé, Kamala Harris, and more in a late night post but it’s not just noise. Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down what Trump might really be trying to distract from and why it could backfire.
8m Jul 27, 2025
8m
GOP Senator Fact Checked On Live TV
Mike Johnson tries to clean up his Maxwell remarks while Trump floats a pardon and the GOP scrambles to explain it all. Sam Stein and Tim Miller unpack the damage, the contradictions, and the quiet panic in MAGA world setting in.
11m Jul 27, 2025
11m
Tim Miller: Epstein Outrage Is Breaking Through!
Tim Miller joins Jen Psaki and Ezra Levin to discuss how the Epstein files are shaking up politics—fracturing Trump’s base, angering disengaged voters, and creating a rare opportunity for Democrats if they don’t blow it.
9m Jul 27, 2025
9m
JFK’s Grandson CLAPS BACK at “Fake” Kennedy Politics (w/ Jack Schlossberg)
Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson and a rising political voice, joins Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller for a bold, funny, and fiery conversation. He explains why he went viral for calling out his cousin RFK Jr., defends President Biden, and lays out what it means to be a liberal in 2024. The trio talks family drama, internet clout, growing up Kennedy, and how Jack became the “cringe millennial lib i...
57m Jul 26, 2025
57m
Epstein Victim: He Said He Had Me on Video — Where’s the Transparency?
Former model Stacey Williams speaks out about being assaulted by Donald Trump in his office and Epstein’s disturbing role in enabling abuse. Epstein told Williams that he filmed her, and she's demanding transparency from the DOJ -- what exactly is in the Epstein files?
23m Jul 26, 2025
23m
Trump’s New Conspiracy Is So Dumb, He Must Think You Are Too
Will Saletan breaks down Donald Trump’s latest conspiracy theory claiming that Barack Obama time travelled in order to rig the 2016 election after it had already happened.
6m Jul 25, 2025
6m
Is Maxwell Making a Deal with Trump?
Will Sommer and Andrew Egger join Ben Parker to take on Trump, not ruling out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell—and the MAGA media’s bizarre efforts to rehabilitate her image. They dig into the mounting evidence of a slow-motion cover-up, the right-wing distractions around Obama and the Russia probe, and Trump’s increasingly absurd defenses, including his latest claim that someone may have forged ...
16m Jul 25, 2025
16m
Tesla CRASHING Hard, and Elon Blames Everyone but Himself!
JVL and Andrew Egger go over the disaster that was Tesla's latest earnings call. Cybertruck sales have tanked by 50%. The “affordable” Tesla is nowhere to be found. Profits are drying up. Carbon credit revenue is vanishing. And yet Elon Musk says he wants more control of the company. What could go wrong? We talk about the cult of Elon, the myth of the robo-taxi, the collapse of Tesla’s European...
17m Jul 25, 2025
17m
Powell Humiliates Trump With On-Camera Fact Check
Sam Stein and Ben Parker discuss a tense, awkward exchange between Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a staged visit about supposed cost overruns at the Fed's renovation project. Trump, clearly aiming to pressure Powell into resigning or create grounds to fire him, was directly fact-checked by Powell in real-time. They highlight this unusual public clash, criticizing T...
9m Jul 25, 2025
9m
Fox News Buries Epstein Scandal
While voters—left, right, and everything in between—demand transparency, Fox News is busy covering bear mayhem and wine carriers. Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol break down the growing scandal, Trump’s panic, and the right-wing influencers suddenly trying to rehab Ghislaine Maxwell.
26m Jul 24, 2025
26m
WOW! South Park Just NUKED Trump
South Park didn’t just go after Trump—they obliterated him. Tim Miller and Sonny Bunch break down the season premiere, from Trump’s cartoon lawsuit frenzy to his desert PSA with googly eyes. Yes, really.
17m Jul 24, 2025
17m
Inside Trump’s Bizarre Healthcare Call
Jonathan Cohn is joined by Dr. Zeke Emanuel to discuss the future of American healthcare. As Trump’s past and current efforts to dismantle Medicaid and the ACA continues to be a disaster, Dr. Emanuel has proposals for a more efficient, universal system. They also touch on medical research funding, the role of states, and the geopolitical risks of falling behind countries like China when it come...
40m Jul 24, 2025
40m
Candace Owens’ DISGUSTING Obsession May Cost Her Big
Sonny Bunch and Will Sommer dig into the chaos surrounding Candace Owens, the bizarre conspiracy about the French First Lady, and what happens when right-wing grift spills across international borders. Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/BULWARKTAKES (https://betterhelp.com/BULWARKTAKES) . #sponsored
12m Jul 24, 2025
12m
BOMBSHELL: WSJ Confirms Trump in Epstein Files "Multiple Times"
The Wall Street Journal just confirmed it: Donald Trump’s name appears multiple times in the Epstein files. Sarah Longwell and Will Sommer take on the explosive revelations—and why Trump fought so hard to hide them. Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/BULWARKTAKES (https://betterhelp.com/BULWARKTAKES) . #sponsored
19m Jul 23, 2025
19m
How Joe Rogan Found His New Favorite Democrat (w/ James Talarico)
Lauren Egan talks to James Talarico, a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives who’s been all over our algorithm—and even appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience. They discuss how Democrats in red states are using smart, moral messaging and digital tools to fight the GOP from the minority. Talarico’s success is a case study in how Gen Z, social media, and innovative strategies are ...
21m Jul 23, 2025
21m
Rep. Jared Moskowitz: “The Epstein Thing Is NOT a Conspiracy”
Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins Tim Miller to discuss the House GOP’s inaction on Epstein file disclosures, allegations of a cover-up involving DOJ officials, and MAGA's growing frustration. Also, FEMA’s slow disaster response under Kristi Noem is causing concerns about preparedness heading into hurricane season.
14m Jul 23, 2025
14m
Beto O’Rourke: Democrats Need to Get RUTHLESS!
Sam Stein sits down with Beto O’Rourke for a VERY blunt conversation about the state of American democracy. From gerrymandered districts in Texas to national political fights, Beto lays out how the next few months could decide everything — and why Democrats need to be willing to do anything to win.
25m Jul 23, 2025
25m
Mehdi Hasan: Jubilee “Debate” Left Me Speechless
Mehdi Hasan joins Tim Miller to unpack his shocking Jubilee debate experience, where he faced off against 20 young members of the far right—some whom were openly fascist—and was left speechless.
29m Jul 22, 2025
29m
SAD! Trump’s “Treason” Talk Is Pure Deflection
Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on Donald Trump's unhinged Oval Office performance, where he tries to distract from the Epstein scandal by ranting about Barack Obama, treason, and gold drapes. It's desperate, chaotic, and completely off the rails.
13m Jul 22, 2025
13m
Tulsi Gabbard’s Russia Lies, Exposed
Will Saletan breaks down how Tulsi Gabbard, now serving as Director of National Intelligence under Trump, is using her position to spread Russian propaganda and undermine the U.S. intelligence community. He highlights how Gabbard has repeatedly downplayed or denied Russian interference in the 2016 election, falsely claiming U.S. intel reports were “manufactured.” Saletan shows Gabbard twisting ...
6m Jul 22, 2025
6m
MAGA Insider Leaks VP’s Epstein Claims
Tim Miller explains the latest chaos consuming Trumpworld: MAGA stars Alex Jones and Tim Dillon openly revolt, JD Vance allegedly leaks secrets over dinner, and Pam Bondi’s Epstein tapes claims implode.
15m Jul 22, 2025
15m
MAGA Propaganda Machine HYPES UP Fake Arrests
Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark dive deep into the wild world of right-wing YouTube and the bizarre viral success of creators like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool. Why is Benny Johnson gaining millions of subscribers by posting fake AI-generated videos of Barack Obama in jail? Why are so many right-wing influencers obsessed with creating fantasy narratives about Obama, Epstein, and "d...
13m Jul 22, 2025
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