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7:41

Suddenly, Democrats Have a Path to a HUGE Senate...

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2026/09/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThis bonus episode of The Next Level was recorded during Bulwark LIVE: Benefit for Springfield on Friday, September 25. Tim, Sarah, and JVL dig into the quieter tactics behind Trump’s deportation crackdown, what Sarah’s Ohio focus groups are saying about Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown, John Husted, and Amy Acton, and just how big the 2026 Senate map could get. Plus, as conservative media struggles to defend Trump, The

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15:25

Just How Crazy is the White House Right Now? (w/...

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2026/09/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump’s White House is racking up losses, picking fights with the press, and increasingly operating without anyone willing to tell the president no. Bill Kristol talks with former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews about what’s happening behind the scenes, why Republicans are suddenly putting some distance between themselves and Trump, and why she fears things could get even more reckless after the

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14:28

Parents Are Being Deported Without Their American...

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2026/09/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMona Charen talks with Casey Revkin of Each Step Home about what happens to children and families caught inside the immigration detention system, including U.S.-citizen kids separated from their parents, postpartum mothers separated from infants, and families detained after showing up for routine ICE appointments. Revkin also explains how her group gets food, water, medicine, and other basic necessities to families being

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18:48

Something Very Strange Is Going On With Kimberly...

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2026/09/26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comCatherine Rampell and Will Sommer take on Trump’s escalating war on the White House press, the amateur-hour MAGA media operation stepping in to replace the traditional White House pool, and Byron Donalds’ awkward attempt to put a little distance between himself and Trump. Plus, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s misadventures as ambassador to Greece involve a mysterious lobbyist, questionable energy dealings, a middle-of-the-night

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17:25

Republicans Are Suddenly Fighting for Their Lives in...

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2026/09/26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comOhio used to be the biggest swing state in the country. It's turned pretty red, (Trump won it by 11 points in 2024) but it's very hotly contested this year, and there's one big overarching local issue driving it. Signal Ohio state government and politics reporter Andrew Tobias joins Sarah to break down the major players.Show links:Signal OhioSarah's Focus Group Newsletter on Vivek RamaswamySarah's Thank You to the

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33:46

Ten Lesbians Walk Into a Bar . . .

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2026/09/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL is already in Ohio. Sarah is about to run to the airport. It’s a wheels-off kind of show. This week:* The government seems to have lied to a court again.* JD Vance was the leaker who threatened national security.* Mary Peltola gets caught in context collapse.* Trump had compromat on Susan Collins.* JVL feels guilty about cutting a promo.And then there’s the big one: The story of the Massachusetts lesbian bar that

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13:55

Alex Wagner: An Unlawful Administration

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2026/09/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump pulled out all the stops at the state dinner to regale the guy who is working with our enemy: Not only has China been helping Iran target and kill American soldiers, it's also been shipping Tehran component parts for drones and missile guidance systems. Senate Republicans, of course, blocked an effort to end the war as one of their last votes before the midterms. Meanwhile, election deniers keep showing us that

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13:54

Inside the Strange CIA Briefing That Sent Europe Into...

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2026/09/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMarc Polymeropoulos and Michael Weiss examine the growing Russian threat in Europe, separating the real danger of Russian sabotage and state terrorism from the media panic over a potential Russian invasion of NATO territory. They discuss the intelligence briefing that sparked concerns across Europe, how the assessment has since been revised downward, and why Russia’s escalating sabotage campaign could still lead to a

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6:09

Receipts Live: Higher Mortgages, Higher Bills, and...

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2026/09/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comCatherine Rampell and JVL break down the latest economic warning signs, from surging Treasury yields and 7% mortgage rates to the fallout from the Iran war and rising energy prices.They discuss why Scott Bessent’s efforts to push down bond yields are running into broader problems with inflation, government debt and uncertainty over the war. Catherine al…

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45:58

How ‘V for Vendetta’ Perfectly Explains Our Age

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2026/09/25

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by V for Vendetta director James McTeigue, whose film is returning to theaters on the first and fifth of November (“Remember, remember!”) via Saga Arts and Fathom Entertainment. We had a really interesting discussion both about the making of the film (I had no idea Hugo Weaving replaced another actor you may well know several weeks into production) and its continued relevance. What was intended as a metaphor for the War on Terror now holds up pretty well in our

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5:48

Ossoff is Utterly CRUSHING His Opponent. There's Just...

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2026/09/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJon Ossoff is running so far ahead in Georgia that his strength is starting to shape the races around him. Tim Miller and Lauren Egan look at the striking gap between Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms, whether Ossoff can drag the Democratic ticket across the finish line, and why the governor’s race could wind up determining whether he has a real shot at the presidency in 2028.Lauren Egan’s Opposition newsletter:

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7:09

Panicked Republicans Are Trying to Rewrite Their Iran...

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2026/09/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller gives his take on the Republican candidates who are suddenly calling for an end to the Iran war after repeatedly supporting it. John James, Mike Rogers, Tom Tiffany and Ashley Hinson are all trying to distance themselves from the war, but Tim asks the obvious question: What is their actual plan to end it? They don't have one.Plus, Tim also looks at Roger Marshall’s attempt to distance himself from the Trump

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10:25

The Bulwark’s Cruelest Assignment Yet: 6 Hours of...

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2026/09/24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comA quick note: Your Bulwark membership makes journalism like this possible—and by “journalism,” we mean having Brendan watch six hours of Trump TV. Join today so we can continue funding Brendan’s masochism.Sam Stein, Brendan Hartnett and Will Sommer discuss the chaos surrounding the White House press corps after CNN, Politico and MS NOW were banned from the White House, then allowed back on the premises but haven't gotten

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15:55

Sam Stein and Mary Peltola: Cozying Up to Commies and...

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2026/09/24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comFirst, Sam Stein sits down with Tim to discuss the latest humiliation of our troops: Trump’s red carpet welcome for President Xi. Plus: the White House’s insane propaganda machine, a new Maine poll throws some cold water on the midterms hopium, Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s obsession with furries, and is RFK Jr. running for president? Then, Tim pulls back the curtain on his interview with Mary Peltola, which wrapped just hours

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6:17

Even This Former Trump Supporter HATES the War

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2026/09/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller steps outside the bubble for a conversation with Brandon Weichert, a former Trump supporter and American Greatness writer who has become deeply disillusioned with the administration. They take on Trump’s Iran war, his growing foreign-policy mess, the GOP’s increasingly dangerous midterm map, and what could happen if Democrats take back Congress.Watch more on Mario Nawfal’s YouTube channel:

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10:27

Trump’s Ballroom May Be Illegal. So Why Can’t Anyone...

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2026/09/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL and Lawfare's Benjamin Wittes take on the strange legal fight over Trump’s ballroom and proposed triumphal arch, including why standing may be the biggest obstacle to stopping them and what John Roberts’ dissent could be signaling to future challengers. They also dig into a bigger question: whether Congress, the courts, and the power of the purse can actually constrain a president determined to push ahead anyway.A

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18:07

Sarah Matthews and Jason Horowitz: Trump Propaganda...

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2026/09/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe cozy White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Trump joked around with reporters, was only in July. But now he's ripping away press credentials and setting up state-run media. Sarah scolds the WHCA for bending the knee to Trump to begin with. And recent Italian history even foreshadowed the Trump era. Jason, in his new book, explains how Silvio Berlusconi learned how to become the central character in the media. The

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16:03

Andrew Weissmann Just Won a BIG Free-Speech Victory

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2026/09/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah and Andrew cover Trump’s escalating war with the press, from his White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to the growing consolidation of major media companies. They also debate Zohran Mamdani’s approach to Trump, unpack the dubious “national security” rationale for Trump’s giant arch, and discuss Weissmann’s victory in the defamation lawsuit brought against him by Cassidy Hutchinson’s former lawyer.Show

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5:43

Command Post: Trump Admits To War Crimes During UN...

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2026/09/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comBen Parker and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) break down President Trump’s extraordinary comments at the United Nations about Venezuela, including his claim that “to the victor belong the spoils.” Hertling explains why that language raises serious questions under international law and walks through the laws and treaties that prohibit pillage and establis…

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13:21

Furious Republicans are Finally Breaking with a...

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2026/09/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah's back from the book tour! The gang discusses Sarah's Focus Group Newsletter, George W. Bush's fundraiser for Republican Senate candidates (we thought he was staying out of politics?) Then they get into Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO from the White House press pool, and whether we still care. Sarah also has some words about Zohran Mamdani sharing a podium with Donald Trump.Then, the gang talks about a Wall

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