

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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Feb 13, 2024 • 36min
James Carville: Mock Him
The podcast covers various interesting topics including the belief among MAGA supporters that Trump was sent by God, combining love and labor in one's career, the effectiveness of counter strategies against Trump, political consequences of acquitting Trump, the disconnect between academics and working-class individuals, and the Democratic response to a report.

Feb 12, 2024 • 53min
Bill Kristol and A.B. Stoddard : Soak Up the Schadenfreude
Bill Kristol and A.B. Stoddard join the host to discuss Trump's foreign policy and relationship with Putin, RFK Jr.'s ad and its potential impact on the election, Mike Gallagher's retirement and the state of the Republican Party, bravery in politics and the fallacy of the junior Messiah, the possibility of a brokered convention, and strategies to navigate the great threat and plan for the future.

Feb 9, 2024 • 53min
David French and Bill Kristol: The Age Thing
David French and Bill Kristol join Charlie Sykes to discuss the potential undermining of part of the 14th Amendment by SCOTUS. They also analyze the reasons why some on the right love Putin and hate Ukraine. Charlie reflects on the history of the podcast and shares a snippet from the first episode with Bill Kristol.

Feb 8, 2024 • 35min
He's Staying on the Ballot
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's potential rejection of a Colorado ruling that barred Trump from the ballot, the next phase of Trump's immunity claim, the thin factual record against Fani Willis, and the potential consequences of Supreme Court cases. It also explores legal proceedings, subpoenas, conflicts of interest, and the government's approach to dealing with Eileen Cannon's involvement in the case.

Feb 7, 2024 • 46min
Tom Nichols: Citizen Trump
Tom Nichols, an analyst on the Supreme Court's legitimacy and the Republican Parties in the House, joins Charlie Sykes. They discuss Trump's delayed prosecution strategy, presidential immunity, and the dysfunction within the Republican Party. They also criticize JD Vance's and Tucker Carlson's lack of integrity. The chapter explores the contradictions in the Republican Party's stance on Ukraine and Russia. The podcast ends with a heartfelt conversation about finding a circle of sanity during challenging times.

Feb 6, 2024 • 37min
Jonathan Taplin: The End of Reality
Jonathan Taplin, an expert on the antidemocratic turn in the tech world, discusses the impact of four billionaires - Musk, Zuckerberg, Thiel, and Andreessen - on post-truth reality, online chaos, and mob violence. Topics include the control of social networks, erosion of truth, disruptive impact of AI on industries, concentration of wealth and power, transformation of lies, and the future of virtual reality.

Feb 5, 2024 • 46min
The Fifth Avenue Rapist
The podcast discusses topics such as J.D. Vance's extended immunity claim, the Border Bill, and undermining evidence and institutions. They also explore the transformation of the Republican Party, immigration negotiation, the state of the economy and Biden's approval ratings, and the challenge of changing Republican loyalty.

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Feb 2, 2024 • 37min
Michael Steele: Let it Rip, Joe
Michael Steele, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, joins Charlie Sykes to discuss Biden's private comments on Trump and the growing incivility in politics. They also touch on the internal fight within the Republican Party and the upcoming argument in front of the US Supreme Court regarding the disqualification of a former president from the ballot.

Feb 1, 2024 • 45min
We're Talking Real Money
This podcast discusses the delay in the DC Circuit ruling, speculates on reasons for delay in the New York fraud case, reflects on unlikely alliances and challenges of engagement, connects Taylor Swift, Travis Kelsey, MAGA, and San Francisco, analyzes a legal case involving Georgia election interference, and anticipates the upcoming Supreme Court showdown.

Jan 31, 2024 • 50min
Joe Klein & John Ellis: A Torrent of Stupid
Veteran journalists Joe Klein and John Ellis join the hosts to discuss the overwhelming political climate, targeting celebrities like Taylor Swift, and discomfort of Trump supporters with cosmopolitan culture. They explore the influence of an extreme faction within the Republican Party, challenges in legal representation, Biden's decisions on the border and Iran, swing voters' preference for border security, the volatile situation at the Texas-Mexico border, and potential vice presidential candidates for Donald Trump.