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Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark
Donald Trump
Iran
United States
Donald J. Trump
Russia
JD Vance
Todd Blanche
Abdul El-Sayed
Trump
Ukraine
Iran War
Covid-19
Kennedy Center
Republican Party
Strait Of Hormuz
Max Miller
Anthony Fauci
Temporary Protected Status
Graham Platner
Immigration Policy

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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David Pakman
Host of The David Pakman Show, author
The David Pakman Show
Episode: Trump Just Hit His Worst Approval Number EVER (w/ David Pakman)
Marc Polymeropoulos
Co-host of the forthcoming Port on the Spy
Bulwark
Episode: Russia’s Shadow War Is Spreading Across Europe
Robert Kagan
Foreign policy scholar, author of anti-liberalism works and commentator
Brookings Institution (contextual)
Episode: Trump’s Iran Disaster Is Reshaping the World (w/ Robert Kagan) | Bulwark on Sunday
Nathaniel Zelinsky
principal and managing counsel of the Washington Litigation Group; lead counsel for Representative Beatty
Washington Litigation Group / Beatty for Congress
Episode: Trump’s Kennedy Center Fight Is Barreling Toward a Constitutional Showdown (w/ Nathaniel Zelinsky)
George Conway
Attorney and political commentator, on-site reporter
Conway & Co.
Episode: George Conway Goes Live From the Kennedy Center Protest
Patrick De Haan
Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy
GasBuddy
Episode: Trump’s Gas Price Problem Is About to Get Much, Much Worse (w/ GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan)
Chris Whipple
Author and journalist, Vanity Fair piece author
Vanity Fair / Substack
Episode: BREAKING: JD Vance Privately Advised Hillary Clinton's Campaign in 2016 (w/ Chris Whipple)
Richard North Patterson
Longtime bestselling novelist and attorney; author of Tripwires
Author/Attorney
Episode: America’s Most Powerful People Are Caving to Trump (w/ Richard North Patterson) | Bulwark on Sunday
Paul Eaton
Major General, United States Army, retired
Cultural Landscape Foundation (as featured in discussion context via interview)
Episode: Trump Spent the Weekend Posting Truly Unhinged Stuff | Morning Shots

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • F George Conway

    As a man on the street George Conway is awful. But more than that, his complicity in supporting Kellyane makes it impossible to listen to him regardless of his Saul on the road to Damascus transformation. Even UWS Manhattan voters were smart enough not to elect this charlatan. When he is on, I delete the podcast. You can find better and more credible personalities. This is so disappointing. If you proffer more like him, it will be time to move on. You may not care and that is ok too. But I expe... more

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    vodkaabc
    United States15 days ago
  • Accountability NOT

    Tim, I realize saying there are going to be Nuremberg trials for these criminals, may make your day better, so I say have at it, but there will be no trials.

    If Dems get the House back, no critical Dem subpoena will be honored and pardons will be issued like jellybeans for any contempt of congress.

    Besides the Dems will do the let bygones be bygones act, forgive and forget.

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    5
    Prometheus---
    United States18 days ago
  • I listen to anyone who defines Trump

    As a malignant narcissist, so I listened today to Richard North Patterson with Bill. When most people come to terms with Trump only getting worse and that he can’t help himself from destroying everything, including himself, then we will turn sharply away from him and grieve our losses and move forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walks talks and sews
    United States19 days ago
  • Lori Chavez-DeRemer

    Seriously! She doesn’t look anything like Catherine O’Hara

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iry57
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    Love Bulwark Takes. And Sam - ignore the haters!

    Apple Podcasts
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    EMar389
    United Statesa month ago

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Some episodes draw critical reactions to host styles or ad breaks, but overall praise for depth and humor.

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BREAKING: JD Vance Privately Advised Hillary Clinton's Campaign in 2016 (w/ Chris Whipple)
Q: Does he stand for anything other than his own advancement?
The guest explains there are two schools of thought: one views Vance as a cynical opportunist, the other as someone who could be moving toward a more ideological, post-Trump MAGA belief system, possibly influenced by thinkers like Patrick Deneen.
Trump’s Ballroom Obsession Has Gone Totally Off the Rails (w/ Ben Terris)
Q: What was it like inside the Oval Office tour and the ballroom site?
Terris describes the overwhelming scale, the gold-adorned aesthetics, and the staff dynamics, including the presence of a communications director who contributed to the tone of the visit.
Trump’s Ballroom Obsession Has Gone Totally Off the Rails (w/ Ben Terris)
Q: How did this ballroom obsession come to pass?
Ben Terris explains that it grew out of Trump contemplating mortality, legacy, and the idea of creating a lasting monument, with a backstory involving early conversations and interactions with political figures.
Russia’s Shadow War Is Spreading Across Europe
Q: Can you talk through what the winter campaign expectations are for both sides?
The winter period will be harsh for civilians due to energy grid failures and climate stress, while military maneuvering may be limited by logistics, making the war about sustaining momentum and shoring up support rather than decisive battlefield shifts.
Trump’s Iran Disaster Is Reshaping the World (w/ Robert Kagan) | Bulwark on Sunday
Q: How might the next two years evolve in terms of Russia, China, and Europe?
They suggest a multipolar shift with rising great-power competition and Europe needing to navigate nationalism and alliance dynamics as the U.S. role shifts, with uncertainty about how fast and in what direction policy will move.

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What is Bulwark Takes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Bite-sized political takes from a Bulwark team that mixes sharp analysis, witty banter, and timely commentary on US politics, media, and policy. Episodes frequently center on national politics, media influence, court dynamics, and national security topics, often featuring veterans or subject-matter experts as guests. The conversation tends to blend principled critique with cultural commentary, aiming to illuminate how the news cycle unfolds, who benefits, and what it means for readers and viewers who follow politics closely. The show is notable for its fast-paced, opinionated style and for assembling a range of Bulwark voices, sometimes along with high-profile guests, to unpack complex issues for a politically engaged audience.

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2. Marc Polymeropoulos
3. Robert Kagan
4. Nathaniel Zelinsky
5. George Conway
6. Patrick De Haan
7. Chris Whipple
8. Richard North Patterson

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