
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 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’

Mar 9, 2025 • 5min
FOX Presses Trump on Possible Recession
Tim Miller reacts to Maria Bartiromo's surprisingly asking President Donald Trump if he's preparing for a recession.

Mar 9, 2025 • 6min
JD Vance Lies About Protester Confrontation, Hides Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter
Tim Miller calls out JD Vance's lies about a confrontation with protesters, with JD claiming his daughter was 'anxious and scared' while video shows a different story, and the many tweets calling out his indifference to children in Ukraine.

Mar 9, 2025 • 8min
Trump’s War on Law Firm Is Another Shocking Abuse of Power
Tim Miller appeared on MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports to discuss the censure of Rep. Al Green, Trump's retribution agenda, and how the courts are handling Trump's abuse of power.

Mar 9, 2025 • 34min
The Center Left Needs Someone With Balls (w/ Tim Miller) | Bulwark On Sunday
Tim Miller joined Bill Kristol to chat what happened at Trump’s address to Congress, how the Dems should really respond to the insanity and more. Join us next Sunday for another edition of Bulwark on Sunday.

Mar 8, 2025 • 27min
The Miraculous Life of Shane DiGiovanna
The 26-year-old Ohioan has not let his rare genetic condition prevent him from having a rich life. But Trump’s second administration is creating new risks to his fragile health.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 16min
Death and Destruction in Ukraine After Trump Betrayal (w/ Caolan Robertson)
Tim Miller talks with Caolan Robertson about the latest wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine, the impact of the U.S. halting intelligence sharing, and what it is like on the ground in Kyiv as they endure relentless missile strikes. Caolan also shares his experience of being sanctioned by Russia and his insights into the broader strategy behind these attacks.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 16min
Elon's Worst Day: Baby Mamas, Spaceship Crashes, Stock Tanks, DOGE Embarrassments & More!
Tim Miller and Sam Stein review Elon Musk's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, from being demoted, spaceship bursting to bits, Tesla stock continuing to plummet, and continued issues with his many baby mamas.