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Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark
Donald Trump
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Iran War
Russia
United States
Ukraine
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Donald J. Trump
JD Vance
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Todd Blanche
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White House
Covid-19
Kennedy Center
Abdul El-Sayed
Max Miller
Pete Hegseth
Anthony Fauci
Lindsey Graham

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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The battle for Congress is heating up ahead of the midterms. Tim Miller talks with North Carolina Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton about key House races, rural voters, and gerrymandering. Plus, Sam Stein joins Rep. Nikema Williams in Georgia t... more

Tim Miller, Sam Stein and Will Sommer give their takes on the latest chaos from the MAGA universe. Top Trump allies Chris LaCivita and James Blair had to hand over their six-figure consulting fees from a pro-Russian Balkan politician to Trump’s presi... more

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins Sam Stein for her take on how a fabricated poll had real consequences for her Senate campaign, drying up donations, rattling volunteers, and prompting reporters to ask when she would drop out. They examin... more

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Vivek Ramaswamy has dragged Amy Acton’s estranged mother into the Ohio governor’s race to smear her daughter — even though the mother’s husband was charged with raping Acton when she was just 12. Now Trump and JD Vance are backing the attack, with Tr... more

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Michael Rey
60 Minutes investigative journalist and co-author of a book on Havana Syndrome
60 Minutes
Episode: Did Putin Have a Secret Campaign to Cripple American Spies? (w/ Michael Rey)
Caolan Robertson
Journalist reporting from Ukraine's front lines
Episode: Ukraine Reporter TORCHES Marco Rubio’s Excuses Over Starlink Slowdown (w/ Caolan Robertson)
James Carville
Democratic political strategist and commentator
Episode: James Carville’s Midterm Predictions | Bulwark on Sunday
Eliot Cohen
Arleigh Burke Chair in Strategy at CSIS, professor emeritus at Johns Hopkins SAIS, and author
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Trump’s Generals Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Their Careers (w/ Elliot Cohen) | Command Post
Mario Nawfal
Trump-friendly influencer and host of an international livestream
Episode: Trump-Friendly Influencer Has MAJOR Buyer’s Remorse (w/ Mario Nawfal)
Sarah Matthews
Former White House deputy press secretary during Trump's first term
The White House
Episode: BREAKING: Trump Fires New Press Secretary After Five Days (w/ Judd Legum)
Judd Legum
Reporter at Popular Information whose reporting examined Katie Zachariah's legal credentials
Popular Information
Episode: BREAKING: Trump Fires New Press Secretary After Five Days (w/ Judd Legum)
Margaret Donovan
Former military lawyer and federal prosecutor at Yale Law School
Yale Law School
Episode: Command Post: Trump Reportedly Wavering on Livestreamed Execution (w/ Margaret Donovan)
Eric Deters
Retired lawyer and advocate for patients harmed by Dr. Durrani
Episode: The Man Who Exposed Kimberly Guilfoyle Reacts To Her Resignation (w/ Eric Deters)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • andrew eggar and the rest of these snobs think new mobs should be jailed

    time and again these guys make you think they care about working class values and the responsibilities of citizenship: but what they really believe in is their own superiority and that this economy is meritocratic, thus their prominence and success; listen long enough and their true allegiances to class and intellectual pride will out.

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    Ui banker
    United States4 days ago
  • Disgusting anti nicotine ads

    Get rid of racist nicotine addiction ads. Personifying nicotine as an abusive African American boyfriend is despicable

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    nobody, nowhere
    United States6 days ago
  • I love Sam Stein and the Trio Live👌🏾

    Thank you for your invigorating conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate your insight and knowledge from within our government.

    Keep it up.. we’re listening and learning from your experience.👈🏽✌🏽

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    Susanyb60
    United States7 days ago
  • Outstanding

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    nevdelap
    9 days ago
  • Secret Podcast

    Love bombing Sarah. U go girl! We need you

    Apple Podcasts
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    LoriJNY
    United States12 days ago

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#37
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#149
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#6
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#24
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#208
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#14
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Command Post: Trump Reportedly Wavering on Livestreamed Execution (w/ Margaret Donovan)
Q: Can a parent sue to stop the government from livestreaming the execution because a child might see it online?
Donovan doubts that a parent would have standing based on the possibility that a child might view the video. She identifies victims' rights procedures as a possible avenue for the victims' families to raise objections.
Command Post: Trump Reportedly Wavering on Livestreamed Execution (w/ Margaret Donovan)
Q: Is livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution a violation of the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment?
Donovan says the firing squad itself is unlikely to be found cruel and unusual, while the livestream raises a less settled question because public executions now reach a global audience and could create harmful consequences, including making Hasan a martyr.
The Man Who Exposed Kimberly Guilfoyle Reacts To Her Resignation (w/ Eric Deters)
Q: So why do you think she resigned?
Deters believes Guilfoyle would have been fired if she had not resigned, and says President Trump gave her a chance to leave on her own.
The Man Who Exposed Kimberly Guilfoyle Reacts To Her Resignation (w/ Eric Deters)
Q: So Eric, I guess I should start with your reactions to her resignation.
Deters calls the resignation good for American diplomacy and says the text messages showing Guilfoyle asking him for $100,000 caused her to leave. He says he plans to sue her for defamation.
BREAKING: Trump Fires New Press Secretary After Five Days (w/ Judd Legum)
Q: Do you have a theory about whether this was left up to Katie Zachariah herself or do you think that they just couldn't imagine her continuing in that role, given what she's shown so far?
Matthews says Zachariah was forced out after her first briefing, questions about her legal credentials, and a poor Hannity interview. She believes Trump is framing the departure as Zachariah's decision to avoid owning his choice to hire her.

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What is Bulwark Takes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Bite-sized political takes from a Bulwark team that mixes sharp analysis, witty banter, and timely commentary on US politics, media, and policy. Episodes frequently center on national politics, media influence, court dynamics, and national security topics, often featuring veterans or subject-matter experts as guests. The conversation tends to blend principled critique with cultural commentary, aiming to illuminate how the news cycle unfolds, who benefits, and what it means for readers and viewers who follow politics closely. The show is notable for its fast-paced, opinionated style and for assembling a range of Bulwark voices, sometimes along with high-profile guests, to unpack complex issues for a politically engaged audience.

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4. Eliot Cohen
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