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Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark
Donald Trump
Iran
United States
Donald J. Trump
Todd Blanche
Strait Of Hormuz
Democrats
Iran War
Graham Platner
Voting Rights Act
Ebola
Republicans
Artificial Intelligence
Bill Cassidy
FBI
JD Vance
NATO
Kash Patel
Congress
China

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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Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol went live to cover the DOJ dropping more Reflecting Pool cases, Senate Republicans advancing Todd Blanche's vote out of committee, Max Miller defiantly staying in for bid for re-election, and Oman and Iran potentially co... more

Tim Miller and Sam Stein give their takes on Trump’s chaotic press conference in the Oval Office on Monday, where Trump defended Rep. Max Miller amid domestic violence allegations and lashed out at his longtime friend and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro ... more

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Rufus Gifford
Longtime Democratic fundraiser; discussed as guest on the show
Democratic Party
Episode: Top Democratic Fundraiser: There’s No Saving Ken Martin (w/ Rufus Gifford)
Kevin Frye
MS Now Capitol Hill reporter
Bulwark
Episode: Republicans Found Fauci’s Diaries. Where’s the Smoking Gun?
Dr. Deborah Howrey
Former chief medical officer at the CDC
Bulwark
Episode: Republicans Found Fauci’s Diaries. Where’s the Smoking Gun?
John Kirby
Rear Admiral (retired), former Pentagon Press Secretary, former NSC spokesperson, and director of the Institute of Politics at Chicago
Navy / Institute of Politics, University of Chicago
Episode: BREAKING: Trump Makes Profane Threat Against Iran, New Attacks on U.S. Assets (w/ John Kirby)
Ryan Reilly
NBC reporter covering the reflecting pool case
NBC News
Episode: The Government’s Sole Witness Just Sank the Reflecting Pool Case (w/ Ryan Reilly)
Dani Bensky
Survivor and advocate who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Survivor advocacy community
Episode: Epstein Survivor Asks: Will Any GOP Senators Do the Right Thing? (w/ Dani Bensky)
Dave Rubin
Conservative commentator and media figure
Rumble/YouTube-based media presence
Episode: MAGA Said The Odyssey Would Flop. Whoops!
Arthur Delany
Correspondent for HuffPost reporting from Capitol Hill during the confirmation hearings
HuffPost
Episode: BREAKING: GOP Senators May Turn on Trump’s Attorney General Pick
Desiree Townsend
Independent journalist, on the Mitch McConnell hospital mystery
Independent journalist
Episode: The Trio: “Reporter” Covering Mitch McConnell’s Hospital Stay Has a CRAZY Backstory

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Command post! So Important to listen to!

    Mark Hertling is so incredibly informed- Essential listening - and same with the Guest’s analysis.

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    Legoman2000
    Ireland14 days ago
  • Medical experts

    I appreciated the expert commentary about the current wave of parasitic disease, linked to fresh produce. The explanation and advice was clear and easily understood. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ktsayshi!
    United States22 days ago
  • Shock

    The conscience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United States23 days ago
  • Wealth Tax

    Important to caveat what the economists said in today’s pod. There isn’t enough INCOME in the billionaire class to do everything we might want to do. There is plenty of WEALTH if we tax wealth. $55 trillion is held by the top 1%! The entire US debt is $39 trillion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djsentimental
    United Statesa month ago
  • Don’t Miss!

    Bulwark Takes are great when I don’t have time for an hour long pod about something. An absolutely great independent media outlet.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Karicooks
    United Statesa month ago

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Destiny Introduces JVL to the Wild World of Streaming
Q: How do you view the current media ecosystem and messaging strategies?
The guest argued that messaging is driven by layered ecosystems where top-tier outlets seed ideas that trickle down and are normalized through algorithmic feeds, with MAGA and far-left groups both able to leverage this funnel; he suggested that changing this requires broad, structural reforms and disciplined, cross‑coalition accountability.
Destiny Introduces JVL to the Wild World of Streaming
Q: What was it like appearing on a streaming show?
Destiny described the experience as new and a bit of a cultural novelty, likening the setup to a zoo where the host is the spectacle and the audience watches intently, while the guest navigates the unfamiliar format with some hesitancy but finds it enjoyable.
Top Democratic Fundraiser: There’s No Saving Ken Martin (w/ Rufus Gifford)
Q: OK, speak out to what end? Like, what would you like to see happen between now and November with respect to specifically the DNC?
The host expresses a desire for clearer leadership and more visible, active messaging from the DNC chair, with a focus on raising money strategically and unifying the party to maximize chances in November.
Oil Hits $100/Barrel as Iran War Escalates (w/ Paul Krugman) | Receipts Live
Q: What about tariffs and regular order—are current moves legally and economically sound?
Krugman argues that many tariff actions are legally dubious and that the broader pattern signals a breakdown of regular order, with the executive branch leveraging multiple acts and improvising rules rather than following established procedures, which undermines trust and predictability in trade.
Oil Hits $100/Barrel as Iran War Escalates (w/ Paul Krugman) | Receipts Live
Q: So let's start with Iran and oil. What is going on with the price signals and the crack spread?
The crack spread shows that although crude might be around $100 a barrel, the refined products like gasoline and diesel cost much more due to refinery capacity constraints and supply chain frictions. This means the real economic impact is higher than crude prices imply, potentially fueling inflation and policy responses.

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3. Dr. Deborah Howrey
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