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Bulwark Takes

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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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JVL and Will Sommer give their takes on Trump’s kickoff event for the America 250 celebration and the president’s immediate lie that 45,000 people packed the National Mall and “nobody left” early. They dig into the crowd-size lies, the campaign-style... more

Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn discuss the major SCOTUS decision that would allow the White House to deport more than 350,000 refugees.

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Join Sam Stein, Will Sommer, Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol as they cover Trump's "Freedom 250" rally in Washington, DC.

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Andrew Egger, Catherine Rampell and Joe Perticone are going live to cover Trump's sudden decision not to sign the bipartisan housing bill.

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Recent Guests

Tom Joscelyn
Lead author of the January 6th Committee Report, commentator on Trump administration's activities
Unknown / The Bulwark (guest)
Episode: Will the Senate Confirm Thugs Like Bill Pulte & Todd Blanche? (w/ Tom Joscelyn)
Catherine Rampell
Author of Receipts newsletter; economist and commentator
Receipts / The Bulwark
Episode: Thom Tillis Said He Would Kill Trump’s Slush Fund. What Happened?! | Receipts Live
Donie Sullivan
CNN senior correspondent featured on cnn.com piece Meet the Groypers
CNN
Episode: Nick Fuentes Saw His Fans on CNN and Immediately Disowned Them (w/ Donie O'Sullivan)
Suzan DelBene
DCCC Chair
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Episode: Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Eric Schoomaker
Lieutenant General, former Surgeon General of the United States Army
U.S. Army
Episode: Ebola Returned at the Worst Possible Time | Command Post Live
Markwayne McMullen
U.S. Representative, discussed as proposing policy against sanctuary cities
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump Admin Threatens to Disrupt Air Travel Over "Sanctuary" Policies | Receipts LIVE
Jim Banks
U.S. Representative, offered counterpoint on idea of blocking international flights to sanctuary cities
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump Admin Threatens to Disrupt Air Travel Over "Sanctuary" Policies | Receipts LIVE
Van Lathan
Podcast guest, media personality
Co-host of High Learning (Ringer Podcast Network)
Episode: What Happened When Van Called Out Theo Von
Rob Flaherty
Deputy campaign manager of Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign; founder of Narrowcast Media
Narrowcast Media / Harris Campaign
Episode: Here’s What I Told the DNC Autopsy | Bulwark Narrated

Hosts

Tim Miller
Host with a focus on fast-paced political analysis and live-style commentary, affiliated with The Bulwark.
Sarah Longwell
Co-host contributing strategic, policy-oriented political discussion and critique.
Sam Stein
Host and panelist known for political analysis and media commentary.
JVL
Co-host/guest commentator providing political analysis and insights into media dynamics.
Andrew Egger
Co-host and contributor with a focus on policy and media coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Winning the war in Ukraine

    Terrific discussion. Filled in a lot of gaps for me.

    I can now stop worrying about Ukraine getting no press!

    Look forward to your discussion on Cuba

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Esq
    United States8 days ago
  • Former PSA fan

    Thanks for being never-Trumpers. I learned about you from the Pod Save guys. Now I think I’m getting more conservative in nature (NOT Maga!) and listen to more Bulwark than Pod Save. Thanks for allowing for a variety of voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    —***—999
    United States9 days ago
  • Smart People Talking About the Dumbest Possible Timeline

    If I didn’t have The Bulwark, I would’ve gone crazy a long time ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allistrup
    United States14 days ago
  • Platner

    How many times does the guy have to address that he was young and suffered from PTSD? Let’s give the guy a chance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriJNY
    United States16 days ago
  • Art of the gaffe

    Just listened this episode of the moron in chief. The problem is most people don’t listen to this idiot and if they did we wouldn’t be in this mess. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bean!!!!!
    United States20 days ago

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The live-stream style and candid banter are a selling point for audiences who want authentic, unscripted discussion.
Varied guest mix and strong panel dynamics; it helps listeners understand complex policy in an accessible way.
Insightful, top-tier analysis with quick, sharp debates that keep pace with the news cycle.
Some episodes are polarizing or provocative, which can be polarizing but also highly engaging for fans.

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Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Q: How does the DCCC view map changes by Republicans?
The DCCC chair argues Republicans are altering maps to gain seats because they feel they are losing the hearts and minds of voters, suggesting such redistricting is a tactical move rather than a reflection of natural electoral gains.
Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Q: What makes Rebecca Bennett stand out as a candidate?
Bennett is highlighted as a former naval aviator with deep community ties and a record of leadership, presented as a strong contrast to an absent incumbent, which is framed as a key opportunity to flip the seat.
Democrats Add 4 New Pickup Opportunities for 2026 (w/ Suzan DelBene)
Q: What are the four new target districts announced for 2026?
The four districts include New Jersey 7 (Rebecca Bennett), California districts including a San Diego-area race (Marnie von Wilpert in CA-48), a Nebraska seat, and a Florida seat (Don Bacon's successor) among others, with emphasis on flipping purple districts and defending incumbents in swing districts.
Ebola Returned at the Worst Possible Time | Command Post Live
Q: How has the Ebola response evolved since 2013-2016, and what risks or gaps exist today?
There is concern about the disruption of the interagency ecosystem, the need to rebuild multi-agency coordination, and the importance of maintaining muscle memory and crisis exercises so that when the next big outbreak arrives, the response can be rapid and effective.
Ebola Returned at the Worst Possible Time | Command Post Live
Q: What was your experience with pandemics and interagency coordination during Ebola, and how did you work with USAID and WHO?
The discussion covers continuous preparedness for global health threats, collaboration with interagency partners, and the critical role of joint command and control structures and field hospitals to support civilian authorities during Ebola, underscoring that USAID often leads such efforts with DoD providing essential support.

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This show delivers rapid, opinionated takes on daily politics and current events, often featuring a rotating panel from a core group of political journalists and commentators. Frequent topics include U.S. domestic policy, foreign policy and national security, media narratives, and the dynamics within the political parties, with a sharp emphasis on analysis, skepticism of official messaging, and lively debate. Noteworthy elements include live-stream style episodes, candid disagreements among hosts, and a willingness to critique both Republican and Democratic strategies while highlighting independent media perspectives. The format tends to mix quick-fire commentary with deeper policy context, making it attractive to listeners who want timely,... more

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2. Catherine Rampell
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4. Suzan DelBene
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7. Jim Banks
8. Van Lathan

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