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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 and Sam Stein take on Trump’s latest Oval Office comments on Iran. They discuss the contradictions, the absence of a clear strategy, and what it signals about how this war is being handled. Plus, JD Vance dodges a simple question about whe... more

Tim Miller talks with Cato’s David Bier about his viral clash with Senator John Kennedy—and what the exchange reveals about today’s immigration debate. They discuss the data on immigrants and the economy, the gap between rhetoric and actual policy, m... more

Will Sommer and Sam Stein are going live to discuss Laura Loomer’s tense event in New Delhi, Tucker Carlson’s new CIA conspiracy theory, and the ugly feud between Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin.

Robert Kagan (Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution) joins Bill to discuss the likely consequences of Trump's war in Iran.

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Recent Guests

Katie Couric
Friend of the board, special guest
News/Media
Episode: Tim, JVL, and Katie Couric: Trump, Iran and Manosphere Drama
Richard Stanley
Trump voter interviewed on the ground
Episode: Trump’s Own Fans Are Furious
Sarah Longwell
Publisher at the Bulwark and author
Bulwark, author
Episode: Trump Says the War Is “Very Complete," But Also Just "Beginning"
Ryan Busse
Democratic candidate for Congress in Montana's first district; former firearm industry executive, author
Democratic Party; former firearms industry executive
Episode: Montana’s GOP Leaders Suddenly Bailed (w/ Ryan Busse)
Marc Polymeropoulos
Co-host of Eyes on Geopolitics, former CIA officer with 26 years in the intelligence community
Eyes on Geopolitics, Central Intelligence Agency
Episode: Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
Jonathan V. Last
JVL, Bulwark staff commenter and analyst
The Bulwark
Episode: Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will Texas Go?
Hayden Field
Senior AI reporter for The Verge
The Verge
Episode: What Happened to Anthropic Could Happen to Any AI Company (w/ Hayden Field)
Roger Sollenberger
Journalist with a Substack focusing on investigative reporting
Roger Sollenberger Substack
Episode: Democrats Investigate DOJ Over Epstein Files Involving Trump (w/ Roger Sollenberger)
Pete Buttigieg
Former mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Episode: Pete Buttigieg Shreds Trump’s “Affordability” Fantasy

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k 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 States3 days ago
  • Updates

    Great updates on events happening real time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jengreyhound
    United States3 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 States5 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 States5 days ago
  • Oil prices

    JVL - I’m cheering too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoseCityDweller
    United States8 days ago

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Trump Says the War Is “Very Complete," But Also Just "Beginning"
Q: Mr. President, you've said the war is very complete, but your defense secretary says this is just the beginning. So which is it? How long should Americans expect this conflict to last?
The hosts discuss the ambiguity, noting the conflicting messages and the potential for extended involvement, with the guest emphasizing the human and strategic costs of prolonged conflict.
BREAKING: GDP Growth Revised WAY Down
Q: What would you tell someone in a bar about how to feel about the economy given these numbers?
Rampell emphasizes that the economy has shown resilience despite shocks, but warns against over-optimism, noting that growth is slower than promised and that uncertainty—tariffs, policy, and geopolitical events—will continue to shape outcomes for most workers.
Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
Q: How feasible is it that the U.S. could influence Iran's leadership through covert actions given interagency processes and international risk?
While there is historical precedent for covert actions, the guest argues that any attempt to pick a leader would require a formal regime-change finding, substantial interagency coordination, and would likely face grave moral, legal, and strategic obstacles, making it unlikely to succeed without catastrophic consequences.
Sen. Kaine on Iran War: “Have we learned nothing?”
Q: What's the one question you would ask if you could ask one question in a briefing?
I would ask about the legal rationale, what was imminent, what are the targeting criteria, and whether the strike considered civilian impact, to ensure the decision is legally sound and morally justified.
Pete Buttigieg Shreds Trump’s “Affordability” Fantasy
Q: Will Democrats be ready immediately to make policy to course correct when we retake the government?
We should be prepared to do major structural reforms while taking big policy swings to show we're working for the people.

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2. Richard Stanley
3. Sarah Longwell
4. Ryan Busse
5. Marc Polymeropoulos
6. Jonathan V. Last
7. Hayden Field
8. Roger Sollenberger

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