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Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark
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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.

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Brian Tyler Cohen
Author and political commentator, YouTuber
Episode: Sam Stein and Brian Tyler Cohen
Stephen Miller
Strategist frequently referenced in discussion
Staff commentator
Episode: BREAKING: SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Releases Other Major Decisions | Morning Shots
Katanji Brown Jackson
Justice mentioned in concurrence discussions
U.S. Supreme Court
Episode: BREAKING: SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Releases Other Major Decisions | Morning Shots
Jeff Flake
Former United States Senator from Arizona
U.S. Senate (Arizona)
Episode: Republicans Could Have Stopped Trump. They Didn’t. (w/ Jeff Flake)
Kyle Cheney
Correspondent, Politico
Politico
Episode: BREAKING: SCOTUS Hands Trump Two Major Losses, One Win (w/ Kyle Cheney)
Liz Oyer
Legal analyst and writer, sub-stack author
Lawyer Oyer (sub-stack)
Episode: Liz Oyer on Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Mark Warner
Senator of Virginia
United States Senate
Episode: Trump's New Guy Asked for a Private Jet and Classified Files (w/ Sen. Mark Warner)
Tanya Bott
City commissioner who led the fight to restore the landmark
Miami Beach City Commission
Episode: DeSantis Picked the Wrong Fight in Miami Beach
Kevin Levin
Civil War historian, author of Civil War Memory
Substack Civil War Memory
Episode: Trump Is Hijacking America’s 250th Birthday (w/ Kevin Levin)

Hosts

Sam Stein
Host / frequent Bulwark Takes contributor, guides conversation.
Tim Miller
Host of The Bulwark Takes; long-time Bulwark contributor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Winning the war in Ukraine

    Terrific discussion. Filled in a lot of gaps for me.

    I can now stop worrying about Ukraine getting no press!

    Look forward to your discussion on Cuba

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Esq
    United Statesa month ago
  • Former PSA fan

    Thanks for being never-Trumpers. I learned about you from the Pod Save guys. Now I think I’m getting more conservative in nature (NOT Maga!) and listen to more Bulwark than Pod Save. Thanks for allowing for a variety of voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    —***—999
    United Statesa month ago
  • Smart People Talking About the Dumbest Possible Timeline

    If I didn’t have The Bulwark, I would’ve gone crazy a long time ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allistrup
    United Statesa month ago
  • Platner

    How many times does the guy have to address that he was young and suffered from PTSD? Let’s give the guy a chance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriJNY
    United Statesa month ago
  • Art of the gaffe

    Just listened this episode of the moron in chief. The problem is most people don’t listen to this idiot and if they did we wouldn’t be in this mess. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bean!!!!!
    United Statesa month ago

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Sam Stein and Brian Tyler Cohen
Q: Why did you decide to write The Day After?
Cohen explains the three-part framework: Democrats failed to wield power in the past, Republicans abused power, and Democrats can apply those lessons to govern effectively in a post-Trump world while modernizing strategies like voting rights and anti-corruption measures.
Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Q: How does the DCCC view map changes by Republicans?
The DCCC chair argues Republicans are altering maps to gain seats because they feel they are losing the hearts and minds of voters, suggesting such redistricting is a tactical move rather than a reflection of natural electoral gains.
Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Q: What makes Rebecca Bennett stand out as a candidate?
Bennett is highlighted as a former naval aviator with deep community ties and a record of leadership, presented as a strong contrast to an absent incumbent, which is framed as a key opportunity to flip the seat.
Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Q: What are the four new target districts announced for 2026?
The four districts include New Jersey 7 (Rebecca Bennett), California districts including a San Diego-area race (Marnie von Wilpert in CA-48), a Nebraska seat, and a Florida seat (Don Bacon's successor) among others, with emphasis on flipping purple districts and defending incumbents in swing districts.
Ebola Returned at the Worst Possible Time | Command Post Live
Q: How has the Ebola response evolved since 2013-2016, and what risks or gaps exist today?
There is concern about the disruption of the interagency ecosystem, the need to rebuild multi-agency coordination, and the importance of maintaining muscle memory and crisis exercises so that when the next big outbreak arrives, the response can be rapid and effective.

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Fast-paced, policy-forward commentary that blends hard analysis with sharp humor. Discussions cover current political events, court decisions, and governance, often featuring insider perspectives from prominent political writers and analysts. Notable for its breadth of guest voices—from former lawmakers to legal analysts and journalists—and for tackling complex issues like voting rights, executive power, and media dynamics in an accessible way. Listeners may appreciate the mix of rigorous policy talk with candid, sometimes provocative takes that challenge conventional narratives.

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1. Brian Tyler Cohen
2. Stephen Miller
3. Katanji Brown Jackson
4. Jeff Flake
5. Kyle Cheney
6. Liz Oyer
7. Mark Warner
8. Tanya Bott

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