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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark
Donald Trump
Iran
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Jeffrey Epstein
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Russia
United States
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Congress
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Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy. Bulwark+ members can get a totally... more

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The pro-Israel hawks are still reeling from the terms of Trump's initial deal with Iran, which grants access to funds that had been frozen because of the regime's support of terrorism. The neocons got bamboozled by Trump, like so many before them—in ... more

Vance is trying to sell the administration’s initial deal with Iran as a signal that the regime is ready to end its reign of terror and join the community of nations. Never mind that the CIA is outwardly saying that the Iranians can’t be trusted and ... more

POTUS humiliated himself and our country with a peace “deal” that strengthens Iran’s hand and apparently pays billions to the regime—which it can use to build more weapons and fund its proxy terror groups. We don’t even know if the Strait of Hormuz i... more

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The vice president of the United States called a meeting in the Situation Room last year to discuss the administration's cover-up of the Epstein files. Never mind that there were allegations in the files that Trump had had sex with an underage girl i... more

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Jon Favreau
Co-founder of Crooked Media; host of Offline with Jon Favreau
Crooked Media
Episode: Jon Favreau: Why Aren't More People Talking about Nipple-Gate?
Raphael Warnock
Senator from Georgia; Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church
U.S. Senate, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Episode: Raphael Warnock: Fight for Your Democracy
Katherine Pompilio
Associate editor at Lawfare and author of a piece on January 6th pardons, covered by Lawfare and the New York Times
Lawfare
Episode: Jonathan V. Last: We Got a Billionaire Problem
Jonathan V. Last
Author of the Triad Newsletter; frequent guest discussing politics and foreign policy
The Bulwark
Episode: Jonathan V. Last: We Got a Billionaire Problem
Luke Russert
Former NBC News correspondent; co-anchor guest on MS Now's The Weeknight
MS Now
Episode: Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy
Josh Turek
Paralympic gold medalist, Iowa state legislator, Democratic Senate candidate
Democratic Party/ Iowa Senate
Episode: Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy
Derek Thompson
Longtime tech culture and political writer at The Atlantic; author of Plain English sub stack
The Atlantic / Plain English
Episode: Derek Thompson: The Party of Vicemaxxing
Eddie Glaude
Professor of African American Studies at Princeton, author
Princeton University
Episode: Eddie Glaude: Don't Let MAGA Own America's 250th Anniversary
Mike Murphy
Veteran political strategist; co-host of Hacks on Tap; former consultant for multiple campaigns
American EV Jobs Alliance; USC Center for the Political Future
Episode: Mike Murphy: The Sh*t Is Sticking to Trump

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Tim Miller
Host of the show; longtime political operative and commentator focused on defending liberal democracy.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 18.7k ratings
  • White House circus

    I listen to Tim and love the Bulwark. BUT last week Tim said the upcoming 250 event was going to be cool. Today he totally changed course. That event is despicable and does not represent the country. Still love Tim but please!

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    Concerned Montanan
    United States3 days ago
  • Daily Dose of Reality

    This was a great podcast when Charlie Sykes was the host, Tim Miller has maintained the quality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plecostomoud
    United States4 days ago
  • 6/12 No Nips!

    Can’t understand why Tim can’t understand why no one wants to hear about Trump and more nipples.

    Every one knows Orange Julius Caesar has a pervy past. So - people who know it’s true but can’t believe it, won’t believe it with a signed affidavit. And people who are sick of him, are sick of him.

    Get some new songs in your hymn book, Tim. We know all the notes to Trump S——x.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sapdoug
    United States5 days ago
  • You’re amazing

    I’m a huge fan and listen every day. Tim you are absolutely fantastic in your analysis. Your intelligence is admirable and helpful to me. One suggestion - as a female listener- please announce a tigger warning if you can before sharing Epstein files content. Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ATLKM
    United States6 days ago
  • Nance Mace rant

    I’m a boomer, 77 years old, live in a two bedroom manufactured home, single woman still working at Costco for 28 years, i raised my two nephews alone, due to my sisters passing. I don’t have a million dollar 401k, live paycheck to paycheck, no mcmansion for me. Would love a reprieve on taxes, but would never vote for Mace, Taxes are hard for us poor people too. There are poor boomers. I love most of your posts, but please don’t think all of us boomers are rich, i am out at no kings, i volunteer ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mochiesmom
    United States8 days ago

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Listeners praise direct, candid analysis and respect for factual discussion.
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Raphael Warnock: Fight for Your Democracy
Q: How do you balance personal faith with public policy, especially when leadership decisions affect broad populations?
Warnock argues that faith informs a justice-centered public policy that prioritizes the poor and working class, while recognizing the need for accountability and integrity across all levels of leadership."
Jonathan V. Last: We Got a Billionaire Problem
Q: Why is tracking pardons so difficult?
Pardoned individuals have no monitoring requirements, many have common names, and records are partially deleted or scattered across county systems, making aggregation challenging.
Jonathan V. Last: We Got a Billionaire Problem
Q: Top-line takeaway from the January 6th pardons investigation compared to prior understanding?
The number of pardoned individuals who have since committed other crimes is much higher than previously reported—97 cases identified through county records and sentencing memos, revealing a much broader impact of pardons than thought.
Justin Jones: The Assault On Multiracial Democracy in the South
Q: How can listeners outside Tennessee help?
Listener actions include calling on state governors to stand with the South, supporting voter registration efforts, providing resources to local organizations, and amplifying independent media that cover on-the-ground truths in the struggle for democracy.
Justin Jones: The Assault On Multiracial Democracy in the South
Q: What does proportionate response look like in this moment?
Jones describes a multifaceted approach including mass mobilization, legal challenges, supporting ground organizations, and international coordination where states respond with their own maps and protections, alongside a federal ban on partisan gerrymandering as a long-term fix.

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A daily political analysis show led by a former Republican operative who now defends liberal democracy, featuring long-form interviews with politicians, journalists, and policy experts. Episodes mix sharp policy scrutiny, foreign and domestic affairs, and campaign dynamics, often pairing strategic insights with candid skepticism of elite messaging. Regular guests span lawmakers, prosecutors, journalists, and strategists, yielding conversations that blend historical context with real-time political maneuvering. Notable are thorough policy dissections, transparent critique of leadership, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives while keeping a pragmatic, results-oriented lens for listeners who want to cut through media noise.

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