The Bulwark Podcast
The Bulwark
Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy.
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Episodes
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Jun 27, 2024 • 49min
Kate Bedingfield and Marc Caputo: Debate Day
Former White House comms director Kate Bedingfield shares insights on Biden's personality and debate prep, while Marc Caputo reports on Trump's lack of prep. Topics include debate day nerves, campaign strategies, connecting with voters, and Trump's debate tactics.
10 snips
Jun 26, 2024 • 43min
Stuart Stevens: I think Joe Biden Has Been A Great President
Political strategist Stuart Stevens discusses the need for Democrats to tout Joe Biden as a great president. Topics include holding crazy people accountable, Republicans like Kinzinger setting examples, and the intersection of Ole Miss, college sports, and civil rights.
Jun 25, 2024 • 44min
Symone Sanders-Townsend: Don't Say We Didn't Warn You
Political commentator and strategist Symone Sanders-Townsend discusses Project 2025, which could institutionalize Trumpism and extreme policies. Topics include eliminating departments, mass deportations, and Biden's approach to challenging Trump. Tim Miller joins for this engaging conversation.
Jun 24, 2024 • 56min
Jared Polis and Bill Kristol: Live from Denver
Gov. Jared Polis highlights the importance of Biden focusing on policies rather than Trump. Topics include guns, weed, bipartisan communication, Colorado's growth issues, Trump's lies, and upcoming primaries discussed with Bill Kristol.
Jun 21, 2024 • 58min
Jane Coaston: He's So Not a Badass
Political commentator Jane Coaston joins Tim Miller to discuss Trump's lack of support from black voters due to MAGA's bigotry, promise of green cards for foreign Harvard grads, creating a race war over Caitlin Clark, and the impact of annoying liberals on creating MAGA reactionaries.
4 snips
Jun 20, 2024 • 39min
Adam Kinzinger: Bat**** Crazy
Republican politician Adam Kinzinger discusses Trump's memory lapses and blind loyalty in politics. The podcast also explores tax reform, economic challenges, inflation risks, Putin's desperation in Ukraine, and political events.
4 snips
Jun 19, 2024 • 50min
George Packer: Phoenix, the Most American City
Author and journalist George Packer discusses how Phoenix symbolizes American issues like political extremism, climate change, and the border crisis. He highlights the city's approach to the water crisis, emphasizing acceptance of facts over partisanship. Could Phoenix be a roadmap for America's future?
4 snips
Jun 18, 2024 • 52min
Lauren Windsor and Ben Wittes: A Deep Rot
An activist filmmaker discusses undercover recordings of Supreme Court justices and their spouses. Ben Wittes predicts a presidential immunity ruling and praises Amy Coney Barrett. Discusses criminals Trump associates with and Justice Alito's controversial speech.
15 snips
Jun 17, 2024 • 46min
Will Saletan: Nonstop Shamelessness
Political commentator Will Saletan joins the podcast to discuss Trump's controversial visit to a Black church in Detroit with mostly white attendees, smear campaigns against Biden, and foreign policy hawks criticizing standing up to allies over Putin. MAGA's shamelessness is highlighted.
15 snips
Jun 13, 2024 • 52min
Jonathan V. Last and Ben Raderstorf: Retribution Agenda
JVL and Ben Raderstorf discuss Trump's tax cut agenda, Biden's stance on tax cuts, and the importance of 'agreeing to disagree' in the pro-democracy coalition. They also touch on the Epoch Times, Truth Social, and the need for a diverse pro-democracy coalition to safeguard democracy.
