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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Mar 25, 2024 • 47min
Bill Kristol and Joe Perticone: The Quitters
Discussing political dynamics, resignations, and the aftermath of January 6th events. Exploring the complexities of political alliances and moral dilemmas. Critiquing the spread of misinformation and irresponsible comments in politics.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 45min
Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman: White Rural Rage
The podcast delves into the troubling attitudes of rural white voters, who support violence in politics and nurture antidemocratic ideas. It explores the complexities and stereotypes surrounding white rural Americans, discussing political representation disparities and community issues. The episode also analyzes how media and political figures exploit the grievances of white rural Americans, fostering radicalization and a sense of victimhood.
Mar 21, 2024 • 40min
Jake Tapper: American Scandal
Discussion on American scandals, unfair treatment in political scandals, rising antisemitism, a documentary about injustice, finding joy amidst adversity, the significance of a bean bag in a Zoom background, and navigating career choices between ambition and fulfillment.
Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
Stephen Hayes: Grading Biden
Debate on voting for Trump or Biden in 2024 election, Matt Yglesias on spending, Biden's foreign policy, grading past presidents, challenges facing non-Trumpy Republicans, and strategies against Trump's influence.
Mar 19, 2024 • 38min
Susan Glasser: An Edifice of Lies
The podcast discusses Trump's spread of lies about Biden, Putin's Potemkin victory, and the challenges faced by media in addressing extreme rhetoric. They also delve into Trump's financial struggles, Paul Manafort controversy, rising authoritarianism, and concerns about a potential Trump re-election.
Mar 18, 2024 • 44min
Bill Kristol and Ben Wittes: A Subversive Enterprise
The podcast delves into Trump's ominous rhetoric and potential rehiring of Paul Manafort. Discussions also touch on Chuck Schumer's Israel comments, Kate Middleton's tabloid saga, and speculations on the UK monarchy. The chapter further explores legal cases, trial progress, and the challenges faced by journalists in Russia.
Mar 15, 2024 • 45min
Amanda Carpenter: Is Trump Depressed?
Exploring Trump's potential depression after losing the election, conspiracy theories, MAGA supporters, and the threat of Trump 2.0. Amanda Carpenter joins in for a weekend chat about authoritarianism, fusion voting, and the Authoritarian Playbook 2025
Mar 14, 2024 • 50min
Josh Barro: Dear Fed, Please Lower Interest Rates
Topics include voters' dissatisfaction with the economy due to high interest rates, RFK Jr.'s self-own, arguments for Sotomayor's retirement, and discussions on navigating economic challenges through interest rate adjustments, the impact of RFK Jr.'s campaign on Biden's reelection, Tik-Tok ownership bill, changing dynamics of the Supreme Court, and navigating controversial issues and relationships.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 49min
Sasha Issenberg: Politics, Disinformation, and 2024
Explore how Trump used microtargeting in 2016 to suppress votes, Biden's response to 'Sleepy Joe' in 2020, and the game plan for combating disinformation in the 2024 elections. SashaIssenberg discusses the Lie Detectives, Engagement, and challenges of monitoring disinformation on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp.
Mar 12, 2024 • 51min
Evan Osnos: Biden Brims with Confidence
The podcast delves into Biden's unwavering confidence in his campaign strategy, sparking unease among Democrats and Never Trumpers. It also explores discrepancies in legal reporting, the RNC financial struggles, jealous elites, and Tucker's quest for respect. Osnos joins to discuss Biden's past campaigns and societal fury in American politics.
