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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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Tim Miller takes on Donald Trump’s Easter morning threats to bomb Iran’s bridges, power grid, and energy infrastructure—and his claim he could “blow everything up” if a deal isn’t reached.

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Just Security's Tom Joscelyn joins Bill Kristol to discuss how Trump and his allies are reshaping the DOJ/FBI, DHS/ICE, and the Pentagon — with major implications for civil liberties, political dissent, and the 2026 elections.

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Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell give their takes on the Trump White House calling an early “lid” during an escalating war with Iran. As Trump claims the U.S. military is “unstoppable," American fighter jets were shot down and a service member is missin... more

Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell give their takes over one of the biggest questions facing Democrats right now: what to do about Hasan Piker? Should the party engage with voices on the far left to reach angry, anti-war voters or draw a hard line against... more

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Hasan Piker
Leftist streamer and commentator introduced as a guest for discourse on Israel, Gaza, and Democratic strategy
HasanAbi / Hasan Piker on HasanAbi
Episode: LIVE: Tim is Getting Bimbofied
Nicolle Wallace
MSNBC host, frequent political commentator
MSNBC
Episode: Is This the Greatest Photo in the History of Politics?
Eddie Glaud
Guest referenced as part of the Bulwark team circle
The Bulwark
Episode: Is This the Greatest Photo in the History of Politics?
David Frahm
Producer/colleague referenced on MSNOW
MSNOW
Episode: Is This the Greatest Photo in the History of Politics?
Sue Gordon
Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence under the early Trump administration
Understandable Insights (host) / Former DNI
Episode: Ex–Trump Intel Official Sounds Alarm on Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)
Katie Couric
Journalist and broadcaster
Episode: Tim Miller, JVL and Katie Couric on Iran, Airport Lines, CBS and More
Daniel Biss
Mayor of Evanston, Illinois; former candidate for Congress
Evanston City Government
Episode: AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Adam Kinzinger
Former Republican congressman
Former U.S. Representative (Illinois)
Episode: Tim and Adam Kinzinger Play a Little Game
Sal Mercogliano
Maritime historian, former merchant mariner, professor of maritime industry policy
Episode: The Global Economy Is Literally Being Choked (w/ Sal Mercogliano)

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Sam Stein
Managing Editor at The Bulwark, provides insights on immigration, healthcare, and political dynamics.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Will

    Always a pleasure to get to hear Will. Any thoughts on giving him a show? Love to all U keep me sane

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriJNY
    United States23 days ago
  • Updates

    Great updates on events happening real time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jengreyhound
    United States23 days ago
  • Love “Hanging with Tim Miller”

    Just listened to first episode of Live with Tim Miller. Please make more and don’t change a thing! I love all the Bulwark team and shows, but I bonded with Tim over his rain cloud and schadenfreude comments😂 He’s my comfort listen! Keep it spontaneous and unstructured!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mysteries & True Crime!
    United States25 days ago
  • Live

    Loved the live stream! Thank you… your voice is needed today — you keep us informed and you keep me calm and not so alone during this dark time.

    Bulwark is the best of the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusanJean266
    United States25 days ago
  • Oil prices

    JVL - I’m cheering too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoseCityDweller
    United Statesa month ago

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Ex–Trump Intel Official Sounds Alarm on Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)
Q: Can you describe whether there were moderate elements within Iran that could be engaged?
She suggests that while there are moderates in Iran, the regime is dogmatically aligned, making it unlikely that a moderate leadership would easily emerge or be empowered, and any off-ramps would require carefully crafted incentives and credible local interlocutors.
Ex–Trump Intel Official Sounds Alarm on Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)
Q: What was the general understanding of Iran's threat during the first Trump administration?
The guest explains that Iran was believed to be constrained by the JCPOA and IC assessments, but after the U.S. withdrawal, Tehran leveraged incentives to advance weapons capabilities and expand proxy forces, while seeking to avoid a direct confrontation that could trigger a broader war.
The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell)
Q: What is the economic baseline before the war?
Rampell notes that the economy showed fragility with weak job growth and inflation elevated by COVID-realignments and prior policy mistakes, setting the stage for a sharper impact once the war began.
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Q: What lessons would you offer future candidates facing similar outside influence in primaries?
Be relentless in explaining the source of outside money, lay the groundwork early, and be prepared to explain the broader implications for constituents, while remaining true to your values and communicating clearly about your stance on outside spending.
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Q: What was it like personally to face such intense outside spending given your Jewish heritage?
It was painful and alienating, and I stressed that the attacks were misrepresenting my stance on Jewish people while also emphasizing the importance of open dialogue and internal critique within the Jewish community.

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Recent guests on Bulwark Takes include:

1. Hasan Piker
2. Nicolle Wallace
3. Eddie Glaud
4. David Frahm
5. Sue Gordon
6. Katie Couric
7. Daniel Biss
8. Adam Kinzinger

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