
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 14, 2025 • 11min
So Much for Health! RFK's MAGA Steak ’n Shake Stunt
Sam Stein and Will Sommer discuss RFK and Sean Hannity's adventure to Steak 'n Shake to try "seed oil-free" fries that are now fried in beef tallow, but are still cooked in seed oil.

Mar 12, 2025 • 9min
The World Economy Is In The Toilet! Does Trump Want a Crash?
Warren Buffett is pulling money out of the market. Jim Cramer is having a total meltdown. What is going on? Tim Miller talks about how Trump and his love of tariffs has thrown the world economy into chaos and why it’s not looking good for anyone

Mar 12, 2025 • 16min
New Poll: Trust In Trump's Economy Dwindles Amid Recession Fears & Tariff Chaos
Andrew Egger and Sam Stein react to comments from President Trump's Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, about a potential recession, as well as polls showing voter approval of Trump's handling of the economy declining.

Mar 11, 2025 • 14min
Tesla’s Stock Crashes; Trump Stages a Bizarre PR Stunt
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan discuss another bizarre Trump and Elon interaction. They have an impromptu Telsa showroom on the lawn of the White House.

Mar 11, 2025 • 23min
The U.S. & Canada Trade War Remains Utterly Senseless
Justin Ling joins Andrew Egger to talk the escalating trade war between the US and Canada as negotiations and retaliations heat up, including threats to double tariffs and surcharge electricity exports.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 14min
Trump Is Trying To Crush a Law Firm! What Happened To The Rule Of Law?
Sam Stein and Ryan Goodman discuss the executive order going after Perkins Coie LLP and the implications it has against lawyers, law firms and the U.S.

Mar 11, 2025 • 16min
Exclusive: Mark Kelly Smacks Down Elon After He Calls Astronaut Senator A Traitor
Senator Mark Kelly joins Andrew Egger to discuss his recent trip to Ukraine, the importance of defending freedom, his response to Elon Musk calling him a "traitor," and why Musk should stick to rockets.

Mar 10, 2025 • 14min
Trump’s Economy Implodes as MAGA World Spirals
Tim Miller and Sam Stein break down the economic news as Donald Trump's tariffs tumble the market, with fears of a recession on the horizon. Plus, Elon Musk's Tesla stock continues to nosedive, but Tommy Tuberville reassures the economic hardships will be "just a lil pain."

Mar 10, 2025 • 14min
Student Arrested by ICE For Protesting on Campus
Sam Stein and Adrian Carrasquillo discuss the arrest of Columbia student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by ICE for protesting on campus as Donald Trump demands deportation for pro-Gaza students.

Mar 10, 2025 • 13min
Social Media Strategy for Dems Needs a Major Upgrade
Lauren Egan is joined by Sam Stein to discuss her twice-weekly newsletter ‘The Opposition’ following the state of the Democratic Party, this week covering the Democrats cringe attempts at authenticity.
Read Lauren’s The Opposition, ‘The Democrats’ Authenticity Trap’