Marco Rubio Got Triggered by a Font
JVL and Hannah Yoest break down the Department of State’s sudden font switch: goodbye ‘woke’ Calibri, hello Times New Roman. Why does this matter? Because apparently even fonts are political now, and Marco Rubio thinks professionalism starts with a serif. Get 30% off your entire order with Soul at https://GetSoul.com, promo code BULWARKTAKES.
15m Dec 12, 2025
15m
Tim is Sick of Tucker Carlson Playing Dumb
Tim Miller gives his take on how Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson have turned the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk into a carnival of baseless conspiracy theories. From claims about the French Foreign Legion secretly being on the ground, to Egyptian planes following Kirk’s widow, underground trapdoors at Utah Valley University, and even a mysterious “communist bee cult,” Owens and Carlson are ampl...
35m Dec 12, 2025
35m
BREAKING: GOP-Controlled Indiana REJECTS Trump's New Map (w/ Adam Wren)
Sam, Sonny, and Politico’s Adam Wren break down how Indiana Republicans defied Trump, rejecting his push for redistricting 31-19. It comes after weeks of threats and pressure from the White House. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
16m Dec 12, 2025
16m
Democrats Want a Viral Star. Texas Just Gave Them Two.
Jasmine Crockett just changed the entire Texas Senate primary and maybe the Democrats’ whole “find a viral candidate” strategy. Sam Stein and Lauren Egan give their takes into why moderates have struggled to find their footing online, why the party is obsessed with digital darlings like Crockett and James Talarico, and whether going viral can actually win elections. Exclusive $35 off Carver Ma...
15m Dec 11, 2025
15m
Sen. Shaheen: Trump Seizing Venezuelan Oil Tanker Puts Us At Risk
Sam Stein speaks with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for her take on the fast-moving fight in Congress over extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies, the looming spike in premiums, and why millions could lose coverage if lawmakers fail to act. Shaheen breaks down the competing proposals, the political pressure inside the Senate, and the GOP’s reliance on Donald Trump to bless any deal. They also disc...
16m Dec 11, 2025
16m
Sam, JVL and Sonny Deconstruct Trump’s “Buy Less” Disaster
Trump wants your kids to have fewer dolls and fewer pencils, but he’ll happily take a new ballroom, a Gatsby party, and a marble-soaked Lincoln bathroom. JVL, Sam Stein, and Sonny Bunch give their takes on the surreal contrast, his obsession with opulence, and why Trump should instead be hosting an HGTV show. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BU...
21m Dec 10, 2025
21m
Republicans Have No Answer For Trump's Latest Pardon
Will Saletan breaks down Donald Trump’s shocking pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras convicted of trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States. Since the pardon, Republican senators have been asked to explain it, and the results have been excruciating. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
12m Dec 10, 2025
12m
This Trump Rally’s Creep Factor Is Off the Charts
Tim Miller and Andrew Egger give their takes on Donald Trump’s rally at the Mount Airy Casino Resort, where the supposed “affordability” message was instead swallowed by recycled riffs, Somali rants, and compliments about his staffers’ lips. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
20m Dec 10, 2025
20m
Unearthed Fox Footage Blows Up Hegseth’s Court Martial Claims (w/ Andrew Kaczynski)
Sam Stein sits down with CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski to discuss Pete Hegseth’s past comments on military law and unlawful orders. Kaczynski unearthed video of Hegseth defending troops for refusing illegal orders—something he now attacks Democratic lawmakers for saying. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES Read more of Andrew’s work: https:...
16m Dec 09, 2025
16m
Trump Called This Fraud—While Doing It Himself
ProPublica’s Justin Elliott talks with Tim Miller about a fresh set of Trump-connected mortgage records that deserve a closer look. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES Justin’s story: https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-mortgage-fraud-florida-principal-residences
17m Dec 09, 2025
17m
Jared Kushner Joins Paramount’s Hostile Bid For Warner Bros.
JVL is joined by Catherine Rampell and Sonny Bunch to give their takes on the wild Warner Brothers takeover drama and the surprising role Jared Kushner is playing in Hollywood’s biggest bidding war. we break down how Kushner and Trump allies are shaping the bidding war and why Paramount and Netflix are fighting over Warner Bros. and CNN. Get 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library at...
22m Dec 09, 2025
22m
Okay, What's REALLY Going on With Benny Johnson?
Sam Stein, Tim Miller, and Will Sommer give their takes on the wild Benny Johnson vs. Milo Yiannopoulos feud that started with with gay allegations, lawsuit threats, and MAGA chaos. Even George Santos somehow becomes the voice of reason in this mess. We dig into the political infighting, factional battles over TPUSA’s legacy, and how the right-wing influencer world weaponizes sexuality for powe...
18m Dec 08, 2025
18m
How the Hell Is Cory Mills in Congress?
Tim Miller takes on the jaw-dropping story of GOP Rep. Corey Mills with guest Roger Sollenberger—the reporter who’s spent nearly a year digging through Mills’s financial records, sex scandals, secret religious conversion, and his bizarre “rescue mission” abroad. Get 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library at https://Calm.com/BULWARKTAKES. Read Roger’s article on Substack, “‘George S...
20m Dec 08, 2025
20m
Wee Man Greg Bovino Wants Headlines—Not Criminals
Tim Miller takes on the ICE raids unfolding in Louisiana, exposing how the operation leans on spectacle, intimidation, and political theatrics instead of real public safety.
13m Dec 08, 2025
13m
Trump Expected Payback—Rep. Cuellar Didn’t Deliver
Sam Stein talks Donald Trump’s chaotic pardons, from Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar to the Honduran ex-president, and the political mess they’ve left for Republicans to attempt to explain.
11m Dec 07, 2025
11m
Sen. Warner on the Boat Strike Crisis
Bill Kristol is joined by Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia to discuss the boat strikes, what really happened, and the latest intelligence raising new questions.
31m Dec 07, 2025
31m
Pediatric Cancer Bill is Good News That Still Hurts
Sam Stein highlights 16-year-old cancer patient Mikaela Naylon, who spent her final days lobbying Congress for the Give Kids a Chance Act, helping revive the long-stalled pediatric cancer research bill, with her story inspiring new momentum and raising cautious optimism it could finally pass. Sam's piece from September 2025, "Elon Musk Torpedoed a Beloved Pediatric Cancer Bill. It’s Yet to Rec...
14m Dec 06, 2025
14m
Inside The Blaze’s Pipe-Bomb Face-Plant
Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on The Blaze’s spectacular pipe-bomb fiasco—from the bogus gait analysis to the wrongly accused Capitol Police officer and the scramble to retract the story once the real suspect was arrested. They discuss how the piece got published, why it collapsed so fast,  and whether a brutal defamation fight is about to hit The Blaze hard.
15m Dec 06, 2025
15m
Should We Just Keep Trump Busy With Fake Prizes?
Ben Parker and Catherine Rampell give their take on the absurdity of Donald Trump receiving the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, a prize that didn’t exist until it was suddenly handed to the most unlikely recipient imaginable. They walk through the surreal ceremony like the Village People performing, the corruption vibes radiating off every angle of the event, and why FIFA and Trump seem perfectly ...
21m Dec 06, 2025
21m
Sen. Tom Cotton Defends the Indefensible
Tim Miller and JVL take on the wildly conflicting stories coming out of Congress after lawmakers watched the same “double tap” boat strike video—from Jim Himes’ alarm to Tom Cotton’s macho fantasy version.
18m Dec 05, 2025
18m
Scott Bessent Is a Political Hack. Treasury Can’t Survive That.
In a financial crisis, the markets need to trust the Treasury Secretary and the Fed chair. After watching Scott Bessent posture and preen his way through a NYT interview, it’s clear he can’t be trusted with either role. JVL and Tim give their take on just how dangerous it would be if Trump puts someone this political in charge of the Fed. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.c...
17m Dec 03, 2025
17m
Rush Hour 4 and the Billion-Dollar Bribe Machine
Sam Stein and Catherine Rampell take on Corporate America's biggest concern: how to flatter Donald Trump. From Rolex clocks to Diet Coke trophies, and even a resurrected Rush Hour 4, Sam and Catherine walk through the strangest offerings, the economic harm caused by political suck-ups, and why companies would rather bribe a president than run their businesses. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at h...
16m Dec 03, 2025
16m
Trump Holds North Korea–Style Cabinet Meeting, But with Naps
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger take on Trump’s surreal cabinet meeting—the praise parade, the nodding-off moments, the shifting story on the Venezuela strikes, and the loyalty-pledge Pentagon press corps. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
21m Dec 02, 2025
21m
Trump's Honduras Pardon Looks Worse and Worse
Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on Trump’s bizarre pardon of the former President of Honduras—how he was nudged into it by friends and fixers, why the story he repeated falls apart, and what this decision means for U.S. credibility, drug enforcement, and the growing pattern of Trump siding with corrupt leaders over the law. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES...
14m Dec 02, 2025
14m
The FDA’s Vaccine Death Email Looks Like a Political Stunt (w/ Demetre Daskalakis)
Jonathan Cohn and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis take on the FDA’s dramatic “vaccine-death” email, the CDC’s autism web page rewrite, and the turmoil inside RFK Jr.’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—getting into how these moves sow panic, undermine science, and threaten real public-health protections. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Cod...
24m Dec 02, 2025
24m
Is Adm. Bradley Getting Blamed for Hegseth’s Mess?
Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling take on the alleged kill order at sea, the Pentagon’s denials, Trump’s contradictory comments, and the White House attempt to blame it on Admiral Bradley. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
30m Dec 02, 2025
30m
OK Governor Jumps Into a Fight Over a Homework Assignment
JVL and Will Sommer give their take on the latest culture-war absurdity: a 650-word psych class reaction paper at the University of Oklahoma that somehow escalated all the way to the governor’s office and right-wing media ecosystem. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
13m Dec 02, 2025
13m
Alina Habba's Appointment Ruled Unlawful (w/ Leah Litman)
Andrew Egger is joined by law professor and constitutional law expert Leah Litman to discuss why the court rejected Habba’s appointment, how it fits into Trump’s larger strategy to pack DOJ offices with loyalists, and what it could mean if the cases reach the Supreme Court. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
18m Dec 02, 2025
18m
Trump's Drug Kingpin Pardon Makes No Sense
Andrew Egger and Will Saletan take on Trump’s stunning move to pardon Honduras’s ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in U.S. court for drug trafficking, and detail Trump’s pattern of protecting criminal allies from around the world.
18m Nov 30, 2025
18m
Inside Trump’s Brutal Anti-Immigrant Agenda
Bill Kristol and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick discuss Trump’s escalating nativism and the implications of his increasingly aggressive anti-immigrant policies.
50m Nov 30, 2025
50m
Tim Miller Dismantles Scott Jennings' Excuses
Tim Miller takes on Scott Jennings’ pro-Trump turn, breaking down his on-air persona, his shifting claims about conservatism, and why the Bush-McCain-Romney tradition flatly rejects the path Jennings chose.
19m Nov 29, 2025
19m
Tim Explains Why James Carville Pisses People Off
James Carville, the “Ragin' Cajun,” is back with his view on the Democratic Party and once again, it’s all about the economy. Tim Miller gives his take on Carville’s latest New York Times column, where he argues that Democrats need a clear, unapologetic focus on economic issues to unite the party and win over voters. From government shutdowns to the pitfalls of “performative woke politics,” Tim...
11m Nov 29, 2025
11m
Turns Out America First Lives in... Bangladesh?!
Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on X/Twitter's new geolocation feature and the weekend chaos it caused. MAGA accounts that claimed to be all-American turned out to be from places like Bangladesh, Nigeria, India, and Serbia, sparking a major debate about why political discourse has become so toxic online. Read more from Will's False Flag newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/new-x-twitter-gam...
13m Nov 28, 2025
13m
Trump is Exploiting a Tragedy to Burn This Country Down
JVL and Sarah take on the shooting of two National Guard members in DC, Trump’s escalation, his push for denaturalization and “reverse migration,” the online right’s king-fantasies, the Wall Street Journal’s warning about abandoning allies, and what real leadership demands in moments of national crisis.
21m Nov 28, 2025
21m
Stephen Miller’s Secret Immigration Regime
Andrew Egger and Catherine Rampell take on the Trump administration’s sweeping push to strip work permits and legal status from hundreds of thousands of immigrants who followed every rule. They cover Stephen Miller's quiet bureaucratic campaign to “de-document” legal workers, what it means for construction, caregiving, and tech, and why states like Florida, Texas, and New York are bracing for m...
18m Nov 28, 2025
18m
The NFL Pretends It’s Above Politics. It Never Was. (w/ Seth Wickersham)
Tim Miller sits down with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham to talk football, politics, and Seth’s new book, American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback. They get into how the NFL became a culture-war stage, the league’s bizarre “socialist” structure, owners who change politics to suit their stadium deals, why evaluating quarterbacks is still a coin flip, the Manning dynasty, race and the rise of black...
29m Nov 27, 2025
29m
Inside Tim Miller's INSANE Jubilee Experience
NOTE: This is a special preview of Tim and Sam's members-only Q&A. To listen to the whole thing, become a paid Bulwark member on Apple Podcasts, Substack or YouTube! Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on Tim’s wild Jubilee experience—the secrecy, the debate tactics, the generational clash, and the moment things actually boiled over. Watch Tim on Jubilee here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSOz63...
15m Nov 27, 2025
15m
Behind the Scenes of a Military Thanksgiving
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins Bill Kristol to reflect on what Thanksgiving means for the military, sharing his favorite stories from years of service, including the traditions, the meals, and the special efforts to bring a taste of home to troops and military families. Learn more about Operation Gratitude: https://www.operationgratitude.com Read Mark's article, "How the Military Celebra...
15m Nov 26, 2025
15m
Is James Fishback the Weirdest GOP Candidate Yet?
Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on the bizarre rise of James Fishback—the 30-year-old ex–hedge fund analyst who inflated his résumé, ran sock-puppet schemes, and is now throwing bombs in Florida’s GOP primary against Trump’s pick, Byron Donalds. Be sure to read Will's newsletter on Fishback: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/james-fishback-ambitious-duplicitous-semi-fictitious-florida-governor-candi...
14m Nov 25, 2025
14m
Tim Miller: MTG’s Exit Is a Bigger Problem Than Trump Thinks
Tim Miller joins MSNOW’s Deadline: White House to take on the growing alarm inside the GOP as Trump racks up losses and what MTG’s resignation means for the GOP and the 2026 elections. Check out Deadline: White House on MSNOW: https://www.ms.now/deadline-white-house
13m Nov 25, 2025
13m
The Story Riley Gaines Doesn't Want to Tell (w/ Pablo Torre)
Tim Miller and Pablo Torre break down how Riley Gaines went from a college swimmer to a full-blown MAGA political figure—how her story was reshaped by conservative media, why her rhetoric escalated, and why severe abuse allegations inside her own program barely get mentioned. Read the full story at Mother Jones: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/11/riley-gaines-anti-trans-lia-thomas-nc...
25m Nov 24, 2025
25m
BREAKING: Comey Indictment DISMISSED, Halligan Appointment “Invalid” (w/ Kyle Cheney)
Sam Stein, Andrew Egger, and POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney are going live to discuss the dismissal of the indictment against James Comey.
36m Nov 24, 2025
36m
Candace Owens Is Now Fully Delusional–and Her Audience Doesn’t Care
Tim Miller and Will Sommer break down Candace Owens’ continuing conspiracy saga—from her claim that France and Israel sent a hit squad after her, to her bizarre insistence that Charlie Kirk was the “real” casualty of a multinational plot. Read more Will Sommer his newsletter False Flag (https://www.thebulwark.com/s/false-flag)
16m Nov 24, 2025
16m
Confusion Erupts Over Leaked Peace Plan
Sam Stein is joined by Erin Banco to discuss the 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan and the secret Miami hotel meeting sparking confusion in Washington as officials scramble to understand how a Russia-leaning proposal came together. Read Erin’s scoop in Reuters, “Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal” (https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-o...
15m Nov 23, 2025
15m
Why Trump’s Numbers Keep Getting Worse
Sam Stein and Jack Cocchiarella take on new polling showing Trump’s economic approval slipping lower than ever, with voters rejecting his spin and his team fumbling explanations on inflation and tariffs.
14m Nov 23, 2025
14m
Tim Miller: Trump Laughs at Being Called "Fascist"—But We Shouldn't
Tim Miller join MSNOW’s The Weekend (with The Bulwark’s own Catherine Rampell) to discuss Trump’s weird Mamdani meeting, why MTG suddenly bailed on Congress, and what the looming Epstein Files release could shake loose. Check out The Weekend on MSNOW: https://www.ms.now/the-weekend
14m Nov 23, 2025
14m
Trump’s Economic Numbers Don’t Add Up
Bill Kristol and Catherine Rampell talk the real state of the economy, new polling on how voters think Trump is handling it, and why Vance is suddenly diverging from Trump on key economic points.
42m Nov 23, 2025
42m
Trump’s Government Is Purging Core Economic and Social Data
After the shutdown froze key agencies, the U.S. is now stuck with permanent black holes in the economic record from missing jobs numbers, missing inflation data, and missing surveys that can never be recovered. But this crisis didn’t start with the shutdown. Andrew Egger talks to Catherine Rampell to get her take on the data series that have been deleted, defunded, or censored under Trump. Rea...
22m Nov 22, 2025
22m
Trump Folds the Second Mamdani Walks In–Plus a Sam & Sarah Q&A!
Sarah Longwell and Sam Stein take on Donald Trump's surprisingly friendly meeting with Zohran Mamdani, with Trump praising the future mayor of NYC and Mamdani calling him a fascist to his face. Plus, Sarah and Sam answer your mailbag questions on the future of the Bulwark, Sam's non-traditional management style, and Sarah's possible future run for office.
12m Nov 22, 2025
12m
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene Drops Sudden Resignation Video
Sam Stein, JVL and Andrew Egger take on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s shocking resignation announcement: why she did it, why it blindsided GOP leadership, what it says about Trump’s grip on the party, and whether this is the start of something bigger.
27m Nov 22, 2025
27m