The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: A Weekend of Tragedy
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Dec 15, 2025 
Bill Kristol, a renowned political analyst and editor, joins Tim Miller for a deep dive into recent tragedies, including a shooting at Brown University and the alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide. They critique Trump's grotesque reaction to the murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, while also discussing the role of social media algorithms in pushing conspiracy theories. The duo reflects on the GOP's shifting identity, Trump's waning political vigor, and recent electoral setbacks for Republicans. It's a compelling examination of our current political landscape.
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Rob Reiner Helped Improve A Campaign Ad
- Bill Kristol recounts making a 2020 TV ad with Rob Reiner and being gently directed by him to improve his lines.
- He admired Reiner's humanity and recalls him as kind, deft, and not a prima donna.
Reiners' Activism And Personal Influence
- Tim Miller and Bill Kristol describe Rob and Michelle Reiner's activism, including work on Prop 8 legal challenges.
- They emphasize Michelle's influence on When Harry Met Sally and their meaningful organizing work.
Trump's Reaction Reveals Political Character
- Tim Miller says Trump's tweet attacking the murdered Reiners was grotesque but politically revealing.
- He suggests being criticized by Trump at death can signal a life lived opposing him.