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 14, 2025 • 27min
We Need USAID and NATO! How Trump Admin Puts Us All At Risk
Ben Parker is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling to discuss the impacts and success USAID has had around the world, and the repercussions of withdrawing that much needed aid. Also, as Donald Trump meets with Vladimir Putin and Pete Hegseth meets with NATO leaders, where will Ukraine stand as the war continues and America’s support is pulled back?
Read More in The Bulwark:
How USAID Helped Us Defeat the Iraqi Insurgency
Team Trump Promises ‘Shock and Awe.’ Do They Know What That Means?
Feb 13, 2025 • 10min
DOJ Faces Mass Resignations Over Eric Adams’ Prosecution Freeze
Sam Stein is joined by Ryan Goodman, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Just Security, to discuss the resignations at the Southern District of New York as charges against Mayor Eric Adams are to be dropped.
Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
WSJ Finally Admits Trump Doesn't Understand Money
Tim Miller discusses the WSJ Editorial Board calling out Donald Trump's rising inflation with "Trumponomics" as it appears he has no understand how money and economics work at all.
Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
Can We Talk About F*cking Eggs?! | Tim On Vibe Check
Tim joined Vibe Check to chat with Sam and Zach about normal gays” for Trump, and why the Democratic party has seemingly not pushed back against Trump’s latest political moves.
Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6opdmdnDLOwgOcK1LX7VuG
And watch more from the Vibe Check crew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-ZXkIy58U
Feb 12, 2025 • 15min
Trump Love Affair With Putin Burns On As Tulsi Is Confirmed
Sam Stein and Bill Kristol discuss the meeting between Trump and Putin. Agreeing to visit each other's countries, how they will stop the war and much more.
Feb 12, 2025 • 12min
Inflation Rises as Trump’s Revenge Policy Won’t Bring It Down
Sam Stein and Tim Miller talk Donald Trump's broken promise to lower inflation on day one, as inflation rises 3% and consumer prices 0.5% amidst Trump's proposed policies.
Feb 11, 2025 • 9min
Kash Patel Allegedly Lied in Confirmation Hearing Over FBI Firings
Tim Miller breaks down the whistleblower report alleging Kash Patel’s involvement in firings at the FBI, which contradicts his testimony at his confirmation hearing that he was not aware of any terminations associated with investigations.
Feb 11, 2025 • 8min
AP is BANNED from Oval Office Event Over 'Gulf of America'
Sam Stein is surprised after the AP is banned from an Oval Office event after it refused to use The Gulf of America. Trump and Musk also had an awkward press conference where Trump said he will make sure there is no conflict of interest with Elon Musk and DOGE.
Feb 11, 2025 • 8min
Bannon Pleads Guilty for Border Wall Fraud, MAGA Goes Knives Out
Tim Miller talks the breaking news that Steve Bannon pleaded guilty for defrauding border wall donors, as MAGA loyalist Mo Brooks calls him out, saying, "I prefer listening to honest people."
Feb 11, 2025 • 10min
NYC Mayor Adams Case Dismissed After Kissing Trump’s Ring
Tim Miller and Sam Stein discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption cases being dismissed after getting friendly with Donald Trump.
