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Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark
Donald Trump
Iran War
2026 United States Midterm Elections
Ukraine
Russia
Iran
Abdul El-Sayed
Republican Party
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Donald J. Trump
JD Vance
Ken Paxton
United States
Russia-Ukraine War
White House
Pete Hegseth
Kennedy Center
Trump
Elon Musk
Democratic Party

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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MAGA’s next generation is turning against Trump, and the fight over the Republican Party’s future is getting ugly. Andrew Egger and Will Sommer examine the revolt among young Republicans, Nick Fuentes’s growing influence, JD Vance’s uncertain politic... more

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is out following revelations about his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and the fallout could reach all the way to Donald Trump’s White House. Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger examine the national security warnings Trum... more

Trump says his immigration crackdown went too far, but the horrors continue. Tim Miller shares two disturbing stories: a seven-year-old girl locked in an ICE detention center despite her family entering the country legally, and a beloved nurse and pr... more

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JB Pritzker
Governor of Illinois
State of Illinois
Episode: JB Pritzker Has NEVER Seen an Election Like This in His Life
Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan senator-elect and former public health director
Episode: Abdul El-Sayed Has Some Choice Words for Mike Rogers
Sarah Longwell
Political strategist who conducts voter focus groups
The Bulwark
Episode: Three Days Left. How Bad Could It Get for Republicans? (w/ Sarah Longwell) | Bulwark on Sunday
Andrew Kolvet
Co-host of The Charlie Kirk Show and former Turning Point USA communications staffer
Turning Point USA
Episode: Tim Miller Tells MAGA the Truth on The Charlie Kirk Show
Blake Neff
Co-host of The Charlie Kirk Show
The Charlie Kirk Show
Episode: Tim Miller Tells MAGA the Truth on The Charlie Kirk Show
Ezra Levin
Co-director of Indivisible and a leading organizer of No Kings
Indivisible
Episode: Trump Tried to Crush No Kings. Then Something Changed. (w/ Ezra Levin)
Maynard Dubuisson
Alabama shrimper and longtime Donald Trump supporter.
Episode: An Alabama Shrimper Has a Message for Trump About Gas Prices (w/ Maynard Dubuisson)
Lauren Egan
Reporter covering the Democratic Party and its candidates
The Bulwark
Episode: South Carolina? Florida? Mississippi?! Democrats Test the Limits of a Blue Wave | Bulwark on Sunday
Garrett Fulce
Republican operative and political commentator
Episode: Texas GOP Insider Reveals How Bad Things Are Getting for Republicans (w/ Garrett Fulce)

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k 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
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  • 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago
  • Outstanding

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  • Secret Podcast

    Love bombing Sarah. U go girl! We need you

    Apple Podcasts
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    LoriJNY
    United Statesa month ago

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Guests and topics are timely, with strong emphasis on media and policy.
Listeners value the show's blunt, informed takes and cross-host dynamics.
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#35
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#7
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#27
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Andy Kim Reveals the Terrifying Family Crisis That Drove Him Into Politics
Q: Describe for me your proposal you call MediKids. That kind of gives away that we're the focus, but tell me what your proposal is.
MediKids would automatically enroll every child in Medicaid-based coverage from birth through age 26, unless parents opt out. It is intended to cover medical, mental health, vision, dental and hearing needs, while using Medicaid's existing child-focused benefits and infrastructure.
Andy Kim Reveals the Terrifying Family Crisis That Drove Him Into Politics
Q: When you first ran for Congress in 2018, health care was a big part of that story. Tell us, what were you seeing and why did that make you want to run for Congress?
During his wife's pregnancy, doctors warned that their baby might not survive or could have lasting growth challenges. While seeking care, Kim watched his congressman lead efforts to weaken Affordable Care Act protections, which helped prompt Kim to run for Congress.
Three Days Left. How Bad Could It Get for Republicans? (w/ Sarah Longwell) | Bulwark on Sunday
Q: What do you make of Haley Stevens apparently campaigning with the Republican?
Longwell criticizes Stevens for endorsing Mike Rogers, whom she describes as aligned with election denial and conservative positions, and says the endorsement risks distracting from the broader stakes of the election. Kristol says Stevens is entitled to her view but doubts the late endorsement will meaningfully change many votes.
Three Days Left. How Bad Could It Get for Republicans? (w/ Sarah Longwell) | Bulwark on Sunday
Q: What have you seen in your focus groups that people following the election less granularly might have missed?
Longwell says voters increasingly feel Trump broke his promises and are frustrated by high costs, the war and corruption. She also notes that voters in states normally considered safely Republican are showing significant discontent.
Trump Makes Multiple Wild Claims During Pre-Election Fox Interview | Morning Shots
Q: Could Trump's personality have allowed him to make different choices and change course after the administration's setbacks?
Andrew Egger says Trump appears unable to act against his own appetites, making it doubtful he could have chosen a different path. Bill Kristol contrasts Trump's earlier willingness to moderate some impulses with what he sees as a loss of internal filters and external guardrails.

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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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