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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark
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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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Stephen Miller has a free hand to pump out his racist policies; Trump regularly says blatantly offensive things that are way past a dog whistle; and one-time insurgents at the Heritage Foundation and other MAGA institutions are muscling out people wh... more

Not only has our lousy commander-in-chief allowed the country's missile inventory to be dramatically depleted, Hegseth's politicized hiring and firing of officers has come home to roost and is doing real damage to the military as an institution. Mean... more

Since we don't have an episode of The Bulwark Podcast for you today, we're sharing something a little different—a preview of The Secret Podcast. This is a show that JVL and Sarah do every week, which is available only for paid members of The Bulwark.... more

In 2026, everyone who follows politics has an opinion about Maine politics. Here’s the thing: a lot of people in Maine think they’re wrong. So, Sarah talked to a former national political reporter who moved his family to Maine to help stand up a loca... more

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Recent Guests

John Heilemann
Journalist and commentator; co-host of another political analysis program (contextual)
Media/Journalism (guest on this episode)
Episode: Bill Kristol and John Heilemann: Taking a Wrecking Ball to the Military
Alex Seitz-Wald
Deputy Editor of the Midcoast Villager, formerly NBC News
Midcoast Villager / NBC News
Episode: Sarah Longwell and Alex Seitz-Wald: The Maine Thing
Joe Scarborough
Co-host of Morning Joe; former Republican member of Congress
MSNBC / Morning Joe
Episode: Joe Scarborough and Sam Stein: MAGA Doesn't Get America
Jonathan Blitzer
Staff writer at The New Yorker, covers immigration politics and foreign affairs
The New Yorker
Episode: Jonathan Blitzer: Our New Internment Camps
Ben Wittes
Editor in Chief of Lawfare, Senior Fellow at Brookings
Lawfare, Brookings Institution
Episode: Ben Wittes: Talk About America in Decline
Alex Wagner
Host of Runaway Country; writer
Crooked Media; Runaway Country
Episode: Alex Wagner: ICE Is Still Killing People
Piers Morgan
Host of Piers Morgan Uncensored on YouTube
Piers Morgan Uncensored
Episode: Piers Morgan: Polishing Trump's Turds
Maggie Haberman
New York Times White House correspondent, author
The New York Times
Episode: Maggie Haberman: A Gross and Messy White House
Tom Nichols
Staff writer at The Atlantic; Naval War College professor and historian
The Atlantic; Naval War College
Episode: Tom Nichols: Trump's Trashy 250 Celebration

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18.8k ratings
  • Pete

    Want to say LOVE the Bulwark and love Pete! I am so sorry what happened to his family and anonymous allegations need to be addressed. Tim, I just wanted to let you know when my family travels my daughter is ALWAYS asked at customs who we are to her. My husband and I are a heterosexual couple and our child looks exactly like us. They just want to hear the child say it’s my parents to make sure the child hasn’t been abducted. Please know you are not being singled out. It always annoys me too,but t... more

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    IMJCK
    United States10 days ago
  • Nicolle Wallace

    And 👏 Tim

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    Che Block
    United States10 days ago
  • Michael Steele + Tim Miller

    This is how I settle my nervous system. This combination is my David Allen Boucher. If loving them is wrong I don’t wanna be right.

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    renee leblanc
    United States12 days ago
  • Love the Bulwark in all its forms!

    9/15/25 Podcast

    I love you, Tim. Thank you for talking to us, your listeners, today before Bill came on. My heart feels the exact same way. Thank you again.

    And have Michael Steele on once a week! I love the two of you. I listen to your podcast every day. I count on it. 3/27/26.

    LOVE LOBSTER BIDEN!! Made my day. And Luke Thomas is a GREAT GUEST. Jon Ossoff is amazing as usual.

    16 July 26 MORE MICHAEL STEELE. Have a great vacation and hurry back.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AZariesfire
    United States12 days ago
  • Pete Buttigieg

    Best episode!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tannlticu
    United States13 days ago

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Joe Scarborough and Sam Stein: MAGA Doesn't Get America
Q: What is a viable path forward on Iran if military options prove unsustainable?
The guests propose a sustained economic squeeze—heavy embargoes, targeted sanctions, and diplomatic pressure—paired with clear off-ramps, rather than escalating military action, to force concessions while preserving broader American interests.
Joe Scarborough and Sam Stein: MAGA Doesn't Get America
Q: How did the Republican Party get here with Trumpism dominating its discourse?
Scarborough argues it started with Donald Trump normalizing nationalist and immigration hard-liner rhetoric, reshaping party discipline and messaging, and aligning party action with a base that prizes stark, uncompromising positions.
David Frum and JVL: Iran Is Going to Make Trump Eat It
Q: What do you think is the main risk of a military move against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
The main risk is underestimating the political and economic costs, the difficulty in mobilizing domestic and congressional support, and the potential to trigger a broader regional crisis without a clear plan for public messaging and a viable path to resolution.
Stuart Stevens: We've Got Death Squads on Our Streets
Q: How should Democrats frame the Trump-era governance and the party's trajectory?
The conversation centers on holding Trump-era officials accountable, using a narrative that links policy 'criminality' to governance, and choosing a message focused on accountability and preventing future abuses rather than simple restoration of past conditions.
Stuart Stevens: We've Got Death Squads on Our Streets
Q: What lessons can Democrats take from Mississippi's Cochran-McDaniel race?
Stevens suggests Democrats should emphasize delivering for their districts while maintaining an outsider/ reform stance to attract broad support, using contrasts between local achievements and national leadership to appeal beyond the base.

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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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