
Bulwark Takes
The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2025 • 25min
Trump’s Delusional Plan To Take Greenland Makes Us The Bad Guys
A contentious U.S. delegation visits Greenland, stirring resistance from local and international allies. The discussion highlights the troubling geopolitical implications of claims over the territory, echoing historical territorial disputes. The speakers critique political rhetoric that disrespects allies like Denmark, stressing the importance of maintaining strong relationships. Humor blends with serious concerns about the U.S.'s global standing and morality, especially regarding controversial return policies amid rising tensions. It's a captivating look at diplomacy and ethics in a turbulent world.

Mar 27, 2025 • 15min
Auto Union Boss Is Sucking Up To Trump On Tariffs. It’s Going To Backfire.
Tim Miller and Andrew Egger talk United Auto Workers union leader Shawn Fain’s support of Trump's tariffs as an auto-industry steel supplier announces layoffs — and why it will probably backfire for the union boss.

Mar 27, 2025 • 16min
Trump Shreds Due Process as GOP Plays Political Games With People’s Lives
Donald Trump is throwing due process in the garbage to snatch up innocent people and send them to El Salvador. Democrats are meeting the moment with lukewarm statements while the GOP play political games. Tim Miller, Sam Stein and Adrian Carrasquillo are furious and discuss what needs to happen now.

Mar 27, 2025 • 18min
Trump Is Going To War With VOA. It's A Bigger Deal Than You Think.
Jim Swift and Steve Herman discuss VOA’s challenges amid a government funding freeze. With 1,350 staff on indefinite leave since mid-March—550 contractors at risk, including vulnerable J-1 visa holders—they stress how vital VOA’s balanced reporting is for regions lacking free media. The interview reviews VOA’s historical impact from WWII to its modern role, warning that the current hiatus may let rival state-sponsored broadcasters fill the void.

Mar 27, 2025 • 23min
Tim Miller Goes Off on Dave Rubin
Tim Miller joins a panel on Piers Morgan Uncensored to debate the Trump administration's Signal group chat fiasco and Rep. Crockett's recent comments on Gov. Greg Abbott.

Mar 26, 2025 • 12min
Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order Limiting Voters’ Rights
Lauren Egan is joined by Stephen Richer to discuss Donald Trump's executive order on elections and voting rights, how these decisions are constitutionally handled by individual states rather than the executive branch, and the potential impact this will have in upcoming elections.

Mar 26, 2025 • 15min
Sen. Warner says Hegseth Must Resign In Wake Of Text Disaster
Sen. Mark Warner joins Tim Miller to break down the Signal chat scandal, national security concerns, and troubling reports of legal refugees being deported without due process.

Mar 26, 2025 • 15min
Trump Pardoned J6 Rioters. Now He’s Open to Paying Them Too.
Sam Stein and Will Sommer talk about Trump's appearance on Newsmax. Trump floats compensation for January 6 rioters, plus new fallout from the leaked Signal group chat with national security officials—and how Jeffrey Goldberg ended up in it.

Mar 25, 2025 • 19min
Conor Lamb Says Fetterman Isn’t Meeting The Moment. AOC Is On His Side.
Conor Lamb joins Lauren Egan to discuss the importance of town halls, listening to voters, and fighting against Trump. Lamb also talks about his new support from Alexandria Ocasio-Corte, and calls out John Fetterman’s collaborations against public interests.

Mar 25, 2025 • 21min
Gabbard and Ratcliffe’s Text Fiasco Hearing Was An Absurd Denial Fest
Sam Stein and Tim Miller recap the Senate Intel Committee Hearing with Tulsi Gabbard, John Ratcliffe, and Kash Patel attempting to defend their use of the Signal app that included EIC of The Atlantic Jeffery Goldberg.
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