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Bulwark Takes

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

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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Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on Mike Johnson’s defense of Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera despite the gun YouTuber’s grotesque comments about women and children—and the stark contrast with how Democrats police their own candidat... more

Tim Miller breaks down two political moments from the weekend that caught his attention. First, he takes on the backlash from a Texas Republican candidate over viral photos of Indian American students celebrating a football game at the University of ... more

Bill Kristol and Richard North Patterson trace how America went from a seemingly conventional political system to Trump’s second term, where the institutions and powerful people expected to serve as guardrails have often failed to stand up to him. Th... more

Tim Miller takes a closer look at Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, whose record as a doctor is under new scrutiny after a New York Times investigation found that he sued more than 700 patients over medical debt, with 81 ultimately arrested after missing c... more

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Mark Elias
Senior political figure mentioned in segment on elections and legal strategies
Bulwark contributors interview
Episode: Trump’s Election Crackdown Has a Problem: Voters Are Fighting Back
Rich Baris
Director of Big Data Poll, host of Inside the Numbers with the People's Pundit, author of Burn It Down
Big Data Poll / The People's Pundit
Episode: MAGA Pollster Thinks Texas, Ohio and Even KANSAS Could Turn Blue (w/ Rich Baris)
Marc Polymeropoulos
Former CIA officer, security analyst
Bulwark (guest)
Episode: Ex-CIA Officer: Scott Bessent Just Gave Putin One Hell of a Talking Point (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
Cameron Caskey
Former co-host brought in for the closing segment
FYPod
Episode: JD Vance’s Latest Speech Sends Tim Miller Over the Edge
Bob Elliott
CIO at Unlimited, former Bridgewater senior researcher
Unlimited
Episode: Wall Street Legend Calls Out Scott Bessent (w/ Bob Elliott)
Jared Huffman
Congressman, author of No Prophets, The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism
United States Congress
Episode: Rep. Jared Huffman: Pete Hegseth Is Preparing for a Religious War
Mona Charen
MSNOW contributor, author and political commentator
The Bulwark
Episode: Republicans Don’t Want Trump Anywhere Near the Midterms
Molly Jong-Fast
MSNOW political analyst and author
The Bulwark
Episode: Republicans Don’t Want Trump Anywhere Near the Midterms
Scott McFarlane
Chief Washington correspondent
NBC News / Midas Touch
Episode: Republicans Don’t Want Trump Anywhere Near the Midterms

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Very good commentary with plenty of facts presented. And I realize this kind of reporting isn't cheap... But holy $h1+: do you have to have EVERY ad break feature something about my meds not working? You are literally reporting on the reasons I can no longer tell if my level of dread is normal. Please get more involved in what you try to sell me.

    Podcast Addict
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    Aaron NPC
    a month ago
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    Please please please get Andrew Egger some voice training. There is so much tension in his voice it's like a knife to the ear. If you're going to speak professionally, then you should develop the chops to do it.

    Also please let him know that "primer", meaning introductory instructional text, is pronounced primmer. The prymer pronunciation is for paint.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Stilph
    United Statesa month ago
  • Trump thinks North Korea

    Is supporting the denuclearization of Iran? Is that what I head?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many, frequent ads

    If they could load up the ads at the beginning and at the end, I might continue subscribing. They now come every few minutes it seems.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    GrumpyFF
    Canadaa month ago
  • Maga Monday Fan

    I love Maga Monday, which in Australia I get on Tuesday, but no way would I be letting my 10 year old listen to this stuff. America, you are weird. Sam and Will keeping it real though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrSerLadyBones
    Australiaa month ago

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This Story Has Democratic Insiders Going NUTS
Q: And this thing blew up. I didn't realize people were that interested in Lauren's newsletter.
Lauren explains that there was unusually strong engagement from Democratic campaign staff and insiders who are already thinking about staffing for 2028, suggesting the industry's interest in early signals and job prospects.
Canada’s Blunt Message to Trump: Kiss My Ass
Q: What do the hosts think about the economic rationale behind Trump's tariff strategy against Canada?
They argue that tariff policy is disconnected from the real-world supply chains, with energy trade and cross-border car parts complicating the deficit narrative, and warn that the costs to American consumers and workers may be higher than any perceived gains.
Wall Street Legend Calls Out Scott Bessent (w/ Bob Elliott)
Q: So Bob, why don't we start just like with the basics? What is Scott Bessent trying to do?
Bessent's goal is to influence the bond market through buyback purchases, particularly on the long end of the yield curve, in hopes of depressing yields and supporting asset prices, but the reality is that such interventions are largely marginal and often misread by markets, which then question the credibility of policymakers.
Rep. Jared Huffman: Pete Hegseth Is Preparing for a Religious War
Q: Was it January 6th or how did this come about?
Huffman explains that January 6th is the crucible that sparked the book, highlighting how the insurrection exposed the religious elements of Christian nationalism and motivated him to explore the theology and movements behind it.
Trump’s Attorney General Completely Face-Plants on Meet the Press
Q: If Trump tells you to revive the fund for Jan. 6 defendants, would you say no?
Blanche avoids a direct rejection, reiterating that the fund is dead and suggesting that the decision would be up to him, which appears to dodge a clear commitment to reviving it.

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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. Mark Elias
2. Rich Baris
3. Marc Polymeropoulos
4. Cameron Caskey
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