Elon Disses Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
Sam Stein and Will Sommer react to Elon Musk dissing the GOP's big spending bill.
9m May 28, 2025
9m
“No MAGA Left Behind”?! Trump’s Pardons Are a Corrupt Free-For-All
Sam Stein and Bill Kristol discuss Trump’s increasingly corrupt use of the pardon power, rewarding MAGA allies and big donors, while weaponizing government authority, from ousting DOJ lawyer Liz Oyer for refusing to restore Mel Gibson’s gun rights to withholding $100M in federal funding from Harvard. Watch Sam's conversation with Liz Oyer (https://youtu.be/6HGZriKGCoY) Read "Another Indefensi...
16m May 27, 2025
16m
Kyiv Is Burning While Trump Shrugs
Tim Miller gets another update from Caolan Roberston. Kyiv faces relentless Russian bombardments, leaving civilians vulnerable and air defenses overwhelmed. Despite Ukraine's urgent need for Patriot missile replenishments, the U.S. hesitates, intensifying fears that without immediate support, the capital will remain dangerously exposed to deadly attacks. Caolan Roberston YouTube: https://www.y...
14m May 27, 2025
14m
Scott Pelley Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan look at a rare moment when a veteran journalist like Scott Pelley publicly defends the press. They discuss Pelley's warning about the rising threats to journalism and free speech, and why this moment feels different.
10m May 27, 2025
10m
A Marine's Case Against MAGA (w/ Michael Wood) | Bulwark on Sunday
Bill Kristol talks with Michael Wood, a Marine Corps veteran with two Purple Hearts, about his service in Afghanistan and what Memorial Day means to those who served. They also discuss Texas politics, Wood’s 2021 run as a Never-Trump Republican, and whether he might challenge Ken Paxton as a Democrat in the next Senate race.
37m May 25, 2025
37m
Will Sam Altman and His AI Kill Us All?
Tim Miller talks with Karen Hao, author of 'Empire of AI', about the unchecked rise of Sam Altman, the hidden costs of OpenAI’s rapid expansion, and the unsettling consequences of a future increasingly shaped by powerful, unregulated artificial intelligence. Read Karen Hao's book 'Empire of AI' (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/)
29m May 24, 2025
29m
Tim Miller to JD Vance: You're a Hypocrite!
Tim Miller dives into JD Vance’s jaw-dropping interview with Ross Douthat, calling out the Vice President’s holy-sounding hypocrisy and political gaslighting. From tax cuts for the rich to pre-modern brutality and the Pope’s judgment, Tim dissects Vance’s claims line by line—and exposes the bullshit behind the performance.
28m May 23, 2025
28m
Trump’s Crypto Bribe Dinner: Tim Miller Exposes It All
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace and Michele Norris to unpack Donald Trump’s shocking crypto fundraising scandal—accusing the former president of hosting a bribe-filled dinner with foreign investors, including a Chinese national once under DOJ investigation. They also explore Trump’s diplomatic humiliation of allies like South Africa and Ukraine and the broader legal and ethical chaos defining ...
7m May 23, 2025
7m
The Budget Bill from Hell
Sam Stein and John Avlon take a close look at the GOP’s chaotic budget bill, with deep Medicaid cuts, Trump-era tax games, and a rushed vote few even understood.
20m May 22, 2025
20m
Trump Tries to Break Harvard: Only American Students Allowed
The Trump administration is escalating its battle with Harvard, moving to block international student enrollment and threatening funding unless the university complies with demands for control over courses and student data. It’s a political attack aimed at weakening elite institutions, but Harvard—wealthy and powerful—is unlikely to fold. The bigger threat is whether the courts will allow it.
11m May 22, 2025
11m
Trillions Spent on Bunkers? The Elites Are Hiding Underground!
Two wild stories: a viral conspiracy claiming elites built bunkers with trillions in stolen funds to survive an apocalyptic “geophysical event,” and a failed follow-up to a racist fundraiser, where the organizer got fired and rejected by the far right after posting his own slur-filled video. Are You Prepared for the ‘Geophysical Event’? (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/are-you-prepared-for-the-ge...
12m May 22, 2025
12m
Criminal Probe Launched Into DeSantis Linked Charity
Sam Stein is joined by Lawrence Mower of the Tampa Bay Times to break down a growing scandal involving Ron and Casey DeSantis. A $10 million Medicaid settlement meant for nonprofits was allegedly funneled through a state-created charity and into political committees tied to the governor’s allies. Now, a criminal investigation is underway. Tampa Bay Times: Criminal investigation launched relate...
17m May 22, 2025
17m
“White Genocide” Lies: Trump Is a “Racist Arsonist”!
Trump claims there's a “white genocide” happening in South Africa right to the face of the country’s president. Former ambassador Patrick Gaspard joins Tim Miller to talk about the real story, the politics behind the fear-mongering, and what the MAGA movement is trying to distract from.
12m May 22, 2025
12m
Trump's Economy Is So Volatile It Might Just Sink Him
Tim Miller talks the latest developments with President Trump's economic roller coaster. Watch in full here: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house
9m May 22, 2025
9m
Bruce Springsteen Called Trump “Treasonous.” Trump Proved Him Right.
Will Saletan breaks down Bruce Springsteen criticism of Donald Trump at a concert, the hypocrisy of Trump’s response, and how Trump himself repeatedly trashed America and its leaders while abroad.
13m May 21, 2025
13m
"I Started to Die." Trump Talks "White Genocide" With South African President in the Oval Office
Ben Parker is joined by former CIA analyst Holly Berkley Fletcher to discuss Wednesday’s oval office meeting between President Donald Trump and South African Cyril Ramaphosa, where the administration’s conspiracies about white genocide in the latter’s country were brought to the surface. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join
25m May 21, 2025
25m
Trump Accepted The $400 Million Plane Bribe!
Trump erupted when questioned about a luxury jet gifted by Qatar, an ethically dubious move possibly tied to diplomatic favors. Despite constitutional concerns, the Pentagon accepted the jet, and Trump plans to retrofit it for brief presidential use before likely turning it into a museum showpiece. Legal challenges may follow, but so far, no one has stopped him.
10m May 21, 2025
10m
Tim Miller: They've Lost Their Minds!
Tim Miller joins MSNBC’s The 11th Hour (https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour) to discuss the Trump DOJ’s politically motivated investigations targeting Democratic officials. He explains how this isn’t a distraction tactic, it’s pure intimidation, driven by conspiracy, bad faith, and a desperate attempt to criminalize dissent.
10m May 21, 2025
10m
Kristi Noem Embarrasses Herself Again
Andrew Egger and Sam Stein share their take on Kristi Noem’s disastrous Senate testimony, where she completely botches the definition of habeas corpus. They also discuss Marco Rubio’s fiery clash with Senator Van Hollen.
16m May 21, 2025
16m
Elon’s Giant Head Melts Down and Blames Everyone But Himself
Elon Musk appeared at the Qatar Economic Forum via giant screen, delivering vague and defensive remarks. He downplayed the impact of his political giving and defended controversial budget cuts, without offering clear justification. Pressed on his actions, Musk deflected criticism with weak responses and personal attacks, including jabs at Bill Gates. The interview highlighted his erratic behavi...
10m May 20, 2025
10m
Trump Shows Up and Wrecks Everything!
Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill was supposed to rally Republicans but instead, it exposed a total mess. Tim and Sam break down the chaos, the SALT Caucus embarrassment, and yes, they briefly address your comment section grievances.
15m May 20, 2025
15m
The Trump Team is Now Trying to Jail Members of Congress
Rep. LaMonica McIver faces charges after a tense visit to a New Jersey ICE facility. Sam Stein and Adrian Carrasquillo break down the confrontation, why Mayor Baraka’s charges are dropped, and how Democrats are responding.
10m May 20, 2025
10m
Trump’s DOJ Paying Nearly $5M to Capitol Attacker’s Family
Tim Miller breaks down the political and legal implications of Donald Trump’s Justice Department agreeing to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot by police during the January 6 Capitol riot. Watch Michael Fanone's conversation with Ben Parker: https://youtu.be/h8x_E2L49rA
7m May 20, 2025
7m
Trump Fired Her For Not Giving Mel Gibson His Guns Back!
Former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer was fired after refusing to recommend restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights. She speaks out about Trump’s abuse of the pardon system to reward allies and donors, DOJ intimidation tactics, and her fight to bring transparency to a secretive and corrupt process. Liz Oyer Substack https://substack.com/@lizoyer
25m May 19, 2025
25m
Trump’s Lawsuit Could Destroy Journalism
A bogus lawsuit, a media merger, and a newsroom on the brink. Tim and JVL break down Trump’s latest power play.
11m May 19, 2025
11m
JD Vance's Shameless Surrender To Putin
Tim Miller and JVL talk Vice President JD Vance’s comments on Ukraine, framing it as "Joe Biden’s war" and casted doubt on continued U.S. support.
10m May 19, 2025
10m
Joe Biden Diagnosed With “Aggressive Form” of Cancer
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger react to the news of former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, and reflect on his personal and political legacy.
15m May 19, 2025
15m
Stop Using Cops as Props!
Michael Fanone joins Ben Parker to discuss the politicization of policing, the lies law enforcement has been sold, and why the people who attacked the Capitol should never be called patriots. Check out Michael's post here: https://michaelfanone.substack.com/p/from-one-cop-to-another
19m May 18, 2025
19m
Trump’s Treasury Chief Blows It Live on TV
Tim Miller explains how Trump’s team admits their own policies are hurting American businesses and consumers while pretending it is all good news.
11m May 18, 2025
11m
Tim Miller: The MAGA Freak Show Is Big Mad Again
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to discuss Trump's reckless tariffs and high interest rates driving economic anxiety among everyday Americans, Republicans doing nothing, and why even MAGA loyalists are now turning on Trump over his controversial acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar.
16m May 17, 2025
16m
Trump Deportations Smacked Down By SCOTUS!
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s push for immediate deportations, allowing a group of immigrants to challenge their removal as a class. Though procedural, the decision marks a meaningful check on Trump’s power, and a rare rebuke, even from justices he appointed. It signals the Court’s resistance to executive overreach and the administration’s threats to defy judicial a...
10m May 16, 2025
10m
GOP Hardliners Trash Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill
Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” budget bill just crashed spectacularly in the House, sabotaged by Republicans themselves. Andrew Egger and Joe Perticone break down this major defeat for the President, the chaos unleashed by GOP infighting, and what’s next for Trump’s agenda as Congress scrambles to clean up this mess.
13m May 16, 2025
13m
Sarah Longwell: Trump Has A New Weak Spot
Sarah Longwell joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House (https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house) to break down how Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are hammering working families, pushing prices even higher, and shattering the illusion that he knows what he’s doing on the economy.
12m May 16, 2025
12m
GOP in Total Chaos Over “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Sam Stein is joined by HuffPost’s Arthur Delaney to break down the infighting among Republicans over Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” budget bill, highlighting the deep divisions over tax cuts, Medicaid reductions, and whether the plan has any real chance of passing. Join at 9pm ET for a Members Only Conversation with Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn (https://www.youtube.com/live/TeTFWrLsRnc?si=K...
12m May 15, 2025
12m
How Do We Fight Fascism? Flee or Fight?
Three prominent Yale professors are leaving the U.S. for Canada, warning that rising authoritarianism in America resembles 1930s fascism. The conversation debates whether fleeing is defeatist or a powerful way to raise the alarm, with some arguing it's time to fight, not flee.
19m May 15, 2025
19m
Trump’s Pay-to-Play World Tour
JVL and Bill Kristol discuss how Trump’s authoritarian playbook depends on public corruption, loyalty tests, and billion-dollar payouts. And why the business class is just fine with it.
24m May 15, 2025
24m
EXCLUSIVE: Disgusting Posts From Trump South Africa Refugee
JVL and Will Sommer deep dive into the social media accounts of one of the South African refugees who recently arrived in the US, uncovering far-right views that raise questions about the Trump administration’s hypocritical vetting process. Read More, An Afrikaner Refugee Has Thoughts About the Jews (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/an-afrikaner-refugee-south-africa-has-thoughts-about-jews-antisem...
14m May 14, 2025
14m
Noem Hearing: She Won’t Say Trump Lied
At a chaotic DHS hearing, Secretary Kristi Noem refused to admit a Trump-used photo was doctored, exposing how far officials will go to avoid contradicting him. The exchange highlighted the cult-like loyalty around Trump and the erosion of truth in government oversight.
14m May 14, 2025
14m
This Is the Most Obvious Corruption Ever (w/ Sen. Brian Schatz)
Sam Stein is joined by Senator Brian Schatz to break down the $400 million “gift” from Qatar to Donald Trump, raising serious constitutional and ethical red flags. They discuss how Democrats (and even some Republicans) are condemning it, and how this kind of blatant grift fits into the larger pattern of Trump-era corruption.
14m May 14, 2025
14m
Tim Miller: Why is Trump Making China Stronger?
Tim Miller joins Scott Galloway as a guest host on Raging Moderates. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHTCp2RpERg) They unpack how Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs and trade war have pushed the U.S. economy to the brink, rattled global markets, and handed major strategic wins to China while American consumers to pay the price. Watch the full show here: Raging Moderates (https://www.youtube.com/...
13m May 14, 2025
13m
Tim Miller Unloads on Biden’s Inner Circle
Tim Miller joins Krystal Ball on Breaking Points (https://www.youtube.com/c/breakingpoints) to share his takes on Biden’s decline, Democratic dysfunction, and how political cowardice opened the door for Trump’s comeback.
16m May 14, 2025
16m
Trump Gets Qatari Jet, While We Pay More!
Tim Miller joins MSNBC’s Katy Tur Reports (https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-live-katy-tur) to discuss Trump accepting a luxury jet from Qatar, his administration’s reckless immigration policies, and massive tariff hikes that amount to a tax on working families.
15m May 14, 2025
15m
Trump’s Lies About Prices, Thoroughly Demolished
Will Saletan unpacks Donald Trump’s lies about the economy, from food prices, tariffs, and job losses, and contrasts them with hard data highlighting how Trump dismisses economic warnings, blames others for downturns, and promotes approval ratings that don’t exist, raising questions about his grip on reality.
11m May 13, 2025
11m
China Just EMBARRASSED Trump and MAGA
Remember when Trump’s China trade war was the MAGA movement’s big new thing? Andrew Egger walks through how that tough-on-China stance fell apart in just a few weeks—and how MAGA influencers didn’t miss a beat.
8m May 13, 2025
8m
Trump’s Sickening “White’s Only” Refugee Plan
Tim Miller calls out the press conference by Trump's Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau where he explains the decision to accept white South African refugees while rejecting others, particularly Afghan refugees being forced to leave the United States, highlighting blatant racial bias and hypocrisy in U.S. refugee policy. Watch Tim's conversation with Will Selber, "They Will Be Killed...
12m May 13, 2025
12m
Trump Pulls Classic “Donnie Bait-and-Switch” on Drug Prices
Trump issued a new executive order on drug prices. Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn unpack what it actually does, what it claims to do, and how it stacks up against past policy efforts.
11m May 12, 2025
11m
Stephen Miller Flips Out Over Tim's Tweet
Tim Miller responds to Stephen Miller’s tweet accusing him of being a leftist for criticizing Trump’s massive tariff hike. He breaks down why the policy makes no sense, who will really pay the price, and calls out Stephen for defending everything Trump does to stay in his good graces.
9m May 12, 2025
9m
Trump's Latest Presser Made Our Heads EXPLODE
Sam Stein and Tim Miller react to the jaw-dropping moment Trump boasted about taking a luxury plane from a foreign government. No spin, no denial, just a full-on flex. They dig into why this matters and what it reveals about how Trump sees the rules.
13m May 12, 2025
13m
Law Firms Who Folded To Trump EXPOSED as Cowards! (w/ Sen. Richard Blumenthal)
Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Sam Stein to expose how major law firms have capitulated to Donald Trump’s pressure campaign, agreeing to vague, billion-dollar pro bono deals after being threatened by executive orders and government retaliation. Blumenthal criticizes firms like Paul Weiss for surrendering without written agreements, calling it a disgraceful betrayal of legal ethics and constit...
14m May 12, 2025
14m
RFK Lied About Vaccines—Now Kids Are Paying the Price
Jonathan Cohn speaks with pediatrician and former FDA official Joshua Sharfstein, who breaks down vaccine safety, debunks the myths pushed by anti-vaxxers like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and explains how RFK Jr.’s actions as Secretary of Health and Human Services are undermining public health in America.
20m May 11, 2025
20m