
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

Feb 27, 2025 • 16min
Trump's Lies Finally Catch Up to Him Over Epstein Files
Right-wing influencers were invited to the White House and handed binders labeled “Epstein Files,” sparking a wave of conspiracy-tinged speculation.
But what was actually in them?
Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Andrew Egger break down the bizarre stunt, the MAGA obsession with Epstein conspiracies, and why this latest spectacle quickly unraveled. Plus, what does it say about the priorities of Trump’s DOJ?

Feb 27, 2025 • 9min
Trump Announces Cruel Transgender Military Ban
Tim Miller goes over the memo from the Pentagon that goes over how they will implement the transgender ban: Kicking out hard working military members because their gender doesn't align with Trump, Hegseth, and the current administration.

Feb 27, 2025 • 13min
Accused Human Trafficker Andrew Tate Allowed Back In The US After Sucking Up To Trump
Tim Miller and JVL talk about how the Tate brothers have been let back in the US despite the allegations against them.

Feb 26, 2025 • 14min
The Backlash Is Here: Trump Supporters Beg Right-Wing Hosts To Stop DOGE Firings
Tim Miller is joined by Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, to discuss the public outcry to right-wing radio and tv hosts to help amid the Trump administration's cuts and policies impacting their lives.
Read More in Media Matters
Sam Stein, "He Took Musk’s Resignation Offer. He Was Fired Anyway."
JVL, "The Washington Post and Autocracy’s Asymmetric Advantage"

Feb 26, 2025 • 19min
Michael Fanone Isn't SCARED Of Jan. 6 "F**kers" Like Enrique Tarrio
Tim Miller and Mike Fanone talk about events at Principles First over the weekend: Dealing with a bomb threat together, being threatened by Enrique Tarrio, and Mike's family all being harassed as well.

Feb 26, 2025 • 19min
Jeff Bezos Did What?!
Sam Stein and John Avlon discuss Jeff Bezos announcement of changes at The Washington Post opinions pages to only be "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets," and many Republicans are also bending the knee to Donald Trump.
Read more John Avlon in The Bulwark, "Senate Republicans Perfect the Art of Appeasement"

Feb 26, 2025 • 22min
Star Wars Boss Out at Disney! Is There New Hope For LucasFilms?
Kathleen Kennedy, CEO at LucasFilms and influential figure at Disney, announced she is stepping down. JVL and Sonny Bunch discuss what this means for Disney and the Star Wars franchise going forward.

Feb 26, 2025 • 13min
Mike Johnson Barely Avoids Huge Embarrassment With Razor Thin Vote
It was a close call for Speaker Mike Johnson tonight, with the House GOP barely managing to pass a budget resolution. Is this a win or red flag for conservative leadership? Tim Miller, Sam Stein and Joe Perticone discuss.

Feb 26, 2025 • 33min
Canadian DOGE? How Canada Succeeded Where DOGE is Failing
Sam Stein is joined by Tony Altimore, a strategy consultant involved with Canada’s 2012 version of DOGE — an efficiency audit by Deloitte. They discussed how the current DOGE is failing to bring actual efficiencies while they could be learning from Canada’s many successes.

Feb 25, 2025 • 13min
BREAKING: Trump Uses Putin-Like Tactics on White House Press Corps
Sam Stein and Lauren Egan break down the crisis severity of Caroline Leavitt’s announcement the White House will dictate which news outlets will be able to cover Donald Trump in the press pool.