
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 594 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

The battle for Congress is heating up ahead of the midterms. Tim Miller talks with North Carolina Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton about key House races, rural voters, and gerrymandering. Plus, Sam Stein joins Rep. Nikema Williams in Georgia t... more
Tim Miller, Sam Stein and Will Sommer give their takes on the latest chaos from the MAGA universe. Top Trump allies Chris LaCivita and James Blair had to hand over their six-figure consulting fees from a pro-Russian Balkan politician to Trump’s presi... more
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins Sam Stein for her take on how a fabricated poll had real consequences for her Senate campaign, drying up donations, rattling volunteers, and prompting reporters to ask when she would drop out. They examin... more
Vivek Ramaswamy has dragged Amy Acton’s estranged mother into the Ohio governor’s race to smear her daughter — even though the mother’s husband was charged with raping Acton when she was just 12. Now Trump and JD Vance are backing the attack, with Tr... more
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time and again these guys make you think they care about working class values and the responsibilities of citizenship: but what they really believe in is their own superiority and that this economy is meritocratic, thus their prominence and success; listen long enough and their true allegiances to class and intellectual pride will out.
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Thank you for your invigorating conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate your insight and knowledge from within our government.
Keep it up.. we’re listening and learning from your experience.👈🏽✌🏽
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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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