
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 | 593 | Founded | a year ago |
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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
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.
If I didn’t have The Bulwark, I would’ve gone crazy a long time ago.
How many times does the guy have to address that he was young and suffered from PTSD? Let’s give the guy a chance
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!
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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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Recent guests on Bulwark Takes include:
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2. Stephen Miller
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8. Tanya Bott
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