Tim Miller: Gas, Food, Rent—It's ALL Going Up Again
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace to talk about the escalating Iran war, the sudden resignation of Trump official Joe Kent, and the growing split inside MAGA. As competing narratives collide, the panel looks at what’s actually driving the conflict—and why even Trump’s allies are breaking ranks. They also discuss Trump’s erratic messaging, rising concerns about leadership, and the economic fallo...
18m Mar 18
18m
Former General Gives Brutally Honest Iran War Assessment | Command Post
In this Command Post edition of Bulwark Takes, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker break down how Trump’s snub of NATO allies is shaping the Iran conflict, and how even spectacular military success against the Iranian government and military won’t necessarily lead to victory. Have questions about the Iran war? Send them to commandpost@thebulwark.com (mailto:commandpost@thebulwark.com)...
31m Mar 18
31m
Top Trump Aide Quits Over Iran War | Morning Chaser
Andrew and Bill are going live to discuss Joe Kent's resignation over the war in Iran and other news of the day.
42m Mar 17
42m
Distracted Trump Rambles While Iran War Expands
Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on Trump’s latest Oval Office comments on Iran. They discuss the contradictions, the absence of a clear strategy, and what it signals about how this war is being handled. Plus, JD Vance dodges a simple question about whether he actually supports the operation, raising questions about what’s really happening behind the scenes. Stop putting off those doctors appoint...
27m Mar 17
27m
Sen. Kennedy Tried to Humiliate This Witness… It Backfired (w/ David Bier)
Tim Miller talks with Cato’s David Bier about his viral clash with Senator John Kennedy—and what the exchange reveals about today’s immigration debate. They discuss the data on immigrants and the economy, the gap between rhetoric and actual policy, mass deportation proposals, visa bans affecting families, and how enforcement tactics are impacting both immigrants and U.S. citizens. Stop putting...
28m Mar 17
28m
Laura Loomer Publicly Humiliated Over Racist Statements | MAGA Mondays
Will Sommer and Sam Stein are going live to discuss Laura Loomer’s tense event in New Delhi, Tucker Carlson’s new CIA conspiracy theory, and the ugly feud between Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin.
36m Mar 16
36m
Iran War Consequences: Will Epic Fury be an Epic Failure?
Robert Kagan (Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution) joins Bill to discuss the likely consequences of Trump's war in Iran.
46m Mar 15
46m
Trump Says Iran Is Finished—Then Asks the World for Backup
Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on Donald Trump’s claims that Iran has been “decimated” even as his administration asks other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss the contradictions in Trump’s messaging and what it reveals about the war. They also react to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s warning to broadcasters over their coverage.
15m Mar 15
15m
Is This the Sickest MAGA Scandal Yet?
Sam Stein, Tim Miller, and Will Sommer take on one of the strangest scandals to hit the far-right internet: extremist agitator Jake Lang getting caught in a social-media sting run by a self-styled “predator hunter.” They also talk about the growing war inside conservative media as Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro clash publicly.
30m Mar 14
30m
BREAKING: GDP Growth Revised WAY Down
Catherine Rampell and Sam Stein are going live to talk about the revised job numbers and other economic news.
34m Mar 13
34m
Why Iran’s Regime Isn’t Falling (w/ Tim Mak)
JVL is joined by war reporter Tim Mak to discuss the rapidly escalating conflict with Iran and what it means for the United States, Ukraine, and global stability. They examine why the Iranian regime may be more durable than many assume, the strategic limits of military strikes, and how rising oil prices are shaping political decisions in Washington. Read more from Tim Mak at The Counteroffensi...
45m Mar 13
45m
Tim, JVL, and Katie Couric: Trump, Iran and Manosphere Drama
In a special live edition of Bulwark Takes, Katie Couric joins JVL and Tim Miller to take on some of the biggest and most interesting stories of the week including the breaking news today out of Michigan where a suspect is dead after ramming a vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue, the latest on the Iran war including the first comments from the country's new supreme leader, what Kash Patel is u...
1hr Mar 12
1hr
GOP Senator Tells Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices
Sam Stein and Catherine Rampell give their takes on the sudden shift in Republican messaging on gas prices after the war with Iran disrupted global oil markets. For years, Republicans blamed Joe Biden for high prices at the pump. Now, with prices rising again under Donald Trump, some GOP lawmakers are telling Americans they need to “make sacrifices” or even suggesting struggling families just n...
26m Mar 12
26m
Trump’s Own Fans Are Furious
Tim joined Katy Tur to talk about the backlash from the “podcast right” over a potential Iran conflict. If those newer, anti-war voters peel away—or simply stay home—it could reshape the politics around Trump’s base. They also discussed immigration, where Republicans are starting to get nervous about the real-world impact of mass deportation policies. Watch Katy Tur Reports on MS NOW: https://...
14m Mar 12
14m
Hanging With Tim Miller
Tim Miller is going live, just because he feels like hanging out. Not everything needs a special occasion.
1hr 39m Mar 12
1hr 39m
Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
Sam Stein, Will Sommer, and Andrew Egger give their takes on the new right-wing conspiracy that claims John Thune is secretly controlled by Punchbowl News and that’s why he won’t eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act. The theory comes from a software engineer known online as “Data Republican,” who gained prominence during the DOGE era by posting false claims about uncover government was...
17m Mar 11
17m
Joe Rogan Says Trump “Betrayed” His Base Over Iran War
Sam Stein and Tim Miller give their takes on Joe Rogan’s surprisingly blunt reaction to Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Rogan says many supporters feel “betrayed” after Trump campaigned on ending “stupid wars,” only to launch major strikes that have now killed U.S. troops and raised fears of wider conflict. Sam and Tim dig into Rogan’s political evolution and why this moment is so uncomfortable f...
19m Mar 11
19m
Is Trump Already Getting Tired of His Iran War? | Morning Chaser
Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger are going live to discuss whether Trump is already close to ending his Iran war, under pressure from both markets and bad polls.
52m Mar 10
52m
Tim Miller: Pete Hegseth Looks Completely Out of His Depth
Tim Miller joined Nicolle Wallace to discuss Donald Trump’s latest comments on the Iran war and the chaos surrounding his administration’s messaging. Plus: Lindsey Graham’s reported efforts to push Trump toward escalation and Tucker Carlson’s claim that Trump is being fed fake polling about the war’s popularity. Watch Deadline: White House on MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/deadline-white-house
17m Mar 10
17m
Trump Says the War Is “Very Complete," But Also Just "Beginning"
Sarah Longwell and Sam Stein give their takes on Donald Trump’s latest press conference on the war in Iran, where Trump seemed to declare victory while also suggesting the conflict is just beginning. Trump claimed the war was essentially “over” after the first two days, even as his own defense secretary says the mission is only getting started. They also break down a tense exchange with a repor...
18m Mar 10
18m
Meghan McCain is Begging Trump to Yank Lindsey Graham Off TV
Sam Stein and Will Saletan give their takes on why Lindsey Graham is suddenly everywhere celebrating the escalation against Iran and why even some Republicans are alarmed by his rhetoric. As Graham cheers the bombing campaign and openly talks about taking on other regimes around the world, critics including Meghan McCain warn that his messaging is scaring voters and pushing the U.S. toward endl...
18m Mar 10
18m
Iran War Causes Huge MAGA vs. MAGA Fight | MAGA Mondays
Will Sommer and Sam Stein went live to cover the intra-MAGA fights sparked by the war in Iran. They're also discussing Tucker Carlson's claim that Trump was being fed bad poll data on the war, Rep. Dan Crenshaw getting heckled, and more.
28m Mar 09
28m
Trump Threatens Congress in Typo-Ridden Truth Social Post
Tim Miller and Andrew Egger take on Trump’s latest ultimatum to Congress: pass the SAVE Act or he won’t sign any other legislation. They explain what the bill does, why Trump is suddenly pressuring Republicans to blow up the filibuster, and how MAGA activist Scott Pressler ended up shaping the president’s message after a Fox & Friends appearance.
16m Mar 09
16m
BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases
Tim Miller and JVL are going live to cover the massive increase in oil prices roiling markets right now.
48m Mar 09
48m
The GOP Screamed About Debt—Now They’re Burning $2B a Day
Tim Miller takes on the hypocrisy behind Washington’s deficit panic. After Elon Musk and Trump allies promised massive spending cuts and warned about “debt slavery,” federal spending kept climbing—and now the Iran war is burning through billions per day.
14m Mar 08
14m
Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday
Sarah Longwell joins Bill to talk about her new book—How to Eat an Elephant. Preorder Sarah's book now! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-eat-an-elephant-sarah-longwell/1149619381?ean=9781250464170
43m Mar 08
43m
Montana’s GOP Leaders Suddenly Bailed (w/ Ryan Busse)
Lauren Egan is joined by Ryan Busse, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Montana’s 1st District, for his take on the stunning shakeup in Montana politics. Within days, Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he won’t seek reelection and Sen. Steve Daines revealed he’s retiring, throwing the state’s political landscape into turmoil. Busse talks about why he believes the race is now wide open and how Democr...
17m Mar 08
17m
Trump’s Iran Post Is Unhinged and Alarming
Tim Miller takes on Trump’s latest Truth Social rant about Iran—where the president calls Iran the “loser of the Middle East,” talks about the country potentially “collapsing,” and signals the war could escalate even further. He also reacts to Tucker Carlson’s claim that Trump believes the war is polling at 90% support, and what that might mean for where this conflict is headed.
15m Mar 07
15m
The GOP Scandal So Twisted They Can’t Spin It
Will Sommer and Joe Perticone give their takes on Rep. Tony Gonzales’ sudden retirement after he admitted to an affair with a subordinate staffer. They also discuss the emerging Republican candidate to replace him, who's based his campaign on a hardline pro-gun rhetoric and previously touted ownership of Mein Kampf.
13m Mar 07
13m
Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
Tim Miller talks with former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos about the rapidly escalating situation with Iran and the chaos surrounding the Trump administration’s strategy. Trump has floated the idea of choosing Iran’s next leader, while reports suggest the U.S. may be considering covert support for Kurdish groups that could amount to regime change. They also discuss the growing “brain drain” a...
20m Mar 06
20m
BREAKING: Jobs Report Show MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy
JVL and Catherine Rampell are going live to discuss the disappointing new jobs report.
40m Mar 06
40m
Oh God, ANOTHER Racist GOP Group Chat Leaked
Tim Miller and Will Sommer give their takes on why a stolen truck full of Tucker Carlson’s nicotine pouches has led to an escalating feud with Laura Loomer, another racist group chat scandal that has rocked young Republican and Candace Owens’ increasingly bizarre conspiracy series that now includes a theory involving youth travel basketball. You MUST read Will's False Flag newsletters: https:/...
23m Mar 06
23m
BOMBSHELL: Trump Fires DHS Sec. Noem; Sen. Mullin Tapped as Replacement
JVL, Tim Miller and Andrew Egger are going live to cover Trump firing Kristi Noem.
41m Mar 05
41m
Pam Bondi’s Revenge Tour Is a Total Bust
Tim Miller gives his take on The New York Times reporting that the Trump Justice Department’s failed to build a criminal case over President Biden's use of an “autopen." Biden and his aides are just the latest in a growing list of revenge investigations that have fizzled under Pam Bondi’s DOJ. From Biden to Obama to Mark Kelly and Jim Comey, the indictments never seem to materialize.
8m Mar 05
8m
RFK Jr. Picks a Fight With Dunkin’—And New England Isn’t Having It
Sam Stein, JVL, and Catherine Rampell give their takes on why HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is demanding “safety data” from Dunkin' over its sugar-loaded iced coffees and why that fight could hit differently in Massachusetts. From 115 grams of sugar to 48-ounce coffee buckets, the crew taste-tests a truly unholy Dunkin order and debates whether this is public health policy or just another...
20m Mar 05
20m
LIVE REACTION: Hegseth Press Event, Iran War Updates (w/ Tom Nichols)
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.), Tom Nichols, and Ben Parker are LIVE to discuss the war with Iran—especially the bigger strategic question: what comes after the airstrikes. They react to Pete Hegseth’s press conference, and answer audience questions about escalation, the point of no return, and how the U.S. and Israel actually coordinate in wartime.
50m Mar 04
50m
Sarah, Tim and JVL Went to See Minneapolis for Themselves
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL traveled to Minneapolis to see what’s happening outside the Whipple detention center, where local volunteers and protesters say ICE activity hasn’t slowed despite official claims.
9m Mar 04
9m
Tim Miller: MAGA Influencers Don’t Know How to Defend This War
Tim Miller goes back into the lion’s den on Piers Morgan’s panel to debate Trump’s escalating war with Iran. Tim notes something surprising: even some of Trump’s biggest MAGA allies sound conflicted about the war. Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/piersmorganuncensored
18m Mar 04
18m
Sen. Kaine on Iran War: “Have we learned nothing?”
Sam Stein talks with Senator Tim Kaine as he forces a Senate vote to block Trump from waging war with Iran without congressional approval. Kaine says lawmakers are ducking their constitutional duty and warns the administration’s rationale echoes the run-up to Iraq. If senators want this war, he argues, they should have the guts to put their names on it. Delegate smarter and grow faster. Post y...
16m Mar 04
16m
Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will Texas Go?
Join Sarah Longwell, JVL, Tim Miller, Lauren Egan and more for Bulwark's LIVE coverage of the Texas primary elections. The biggest contest is the U.S. Senate primary, with Republicans John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt, and Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico competing for their parties’ nominations.
1hr 18m Mar 04
1hr 18m
GOP Senators Suddenly Discover Kristi Noem Is a Problem
Sam Stein, JVL and Andrew Egger give their takes on the chaotic and dramatic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Republican senators sharply questioned Noem over her leadership at DHS, ICE's deadly actions in Minnesota, and her department’s $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem front and center. They also debate a bigger question: Is Noem being set...
27m Mar 04
27m
Tulsi Gabbard Believes in Nothing
Will Saletan revisits Tulsi Gabbard’s past warnings that Trump “lied” about ending wars—and compares them to her current role defending new bombings in Iran and moves in Venezuela. Delegate smarter and grow faster. Post your job for free at https://Upwork.com and connect with top freelance talent today.
16m Mar 03
16m
LIVE: Did Israel Drag Us Into the Iran War? | Morning Chaser
Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger are going live to discuss Israel and the war in Iran, Congressional war powers, the growing split between hawks and “America First” within MAGA, and the DoD/AI question.
40m Mar 03
40m
NEW POLLS: Trump’s Iran War is Deeply Unpopular
Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell take on the early polling after Trump’s strikes on Iran—and the warning signs for his coalition. Independents are overwhelmingly opposed, soft Trump voters are wavering, and the “America First” brand is colliding with a foreign war. Is this the start of a political fracture inside MAGA? Find a doctor you’ll love. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/bulwarktakes to find and i...
18m Mar 03
18m
Trump Can’t Control His Own Base on Iran War
Sam Stein and Will Sommer discuss MAGA’s growing anger over the war in Iran. Is this a temporary wobble, or the start of a deeper split between isolationists and hawks?
33m Mar 02
33m
We’re at War. Why Is Trump Silent?
Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell discuss the deafening silence from President Donald Trump and his administration after the U.S. strikes in Iran. As of Sunday evening, no one from the White House has laid out to the American public the case or any clear objectives for the major assault. Three U.S. service members have been killed with others severely wounded. Note: Shortly after this taping, The N...
13m Mar 02
13m
Ted Cruz Faceplants on the Case for War With Iran
Sam Stein and Will Saletan watched the the Sunday shows and give their takes on the spin after the U.S. strikes on Iran, zeroing in on the mixed messaging from Republican lawmakers defending the action. From Lindsey Graham insisting it’s “not our job” to shape Iran’s future, to Ted Cruz struggling to define an imminent threat, the hawkish case for war raises more questions than it answers. They...
12m Mar 01
12m
Where Does the Iran War Go From Here?
Tim Miller and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) join Bill Kristol to discuss the latest developments in Iran.
1hr Mar 01
1hr
Trump Floats Putting Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court
Tim Miller takes on Trump’s Texas rally—from floating Ted Cruz for the Supreme Court to teasing a “third term” and congratulating a scandal-plagued congressman. Then he relishes a staggering Truth Social filing: $3.7 million in revenue, $712 million in losses.
13m Mar 01
13m
What Happened to Anthropic Could Happen to Any AI Company (w/ Hayden Field)
Hayden Field of The Verge joins Andrew Egger to discuss the Pentagon’s fight with Anthropic and what it means for the future of AI. After Anthropic drew red lines around autonomous weapons and domestic mass surveillance, the Department of Defense responded by labeling the company a “supply chain risk” -- a designation typically reserved for foreign adversaries. Read more from Hayden Field in T...
24m Feb 28
24m