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The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith. www.thebulwark.com

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12:04

Tim Miller: Thune May Be the Weakest Senate Leader Ever

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2025/09/10

Tim Miller joins MSNBC’s The Weeknight to take on Donald Trump’s desperate Epstein cover-up, the GOP’s ritual humiliation in defending him, and a Senate leadership that’s never been weaker from Trump’s absurd signature denial to John Thune’s vanishing act.Watch MSNBC's The Weeknight – https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the

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16:53

Tim Reacts: Two Ads That Actually Work for Democrats!

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2025/09/10

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller takes on two surprisingly effective Democratic ads — Zohran Mamdani's spoof that has billionaires freaking out and Mallory McMorrow’s football-focused spot that calls out greed and inflation. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player

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17:16

Trump Team Caught Flat-Footed by Israeli Strike

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comAn Israeli airstrike in Doha left Hamas officials dead and U.S. officials scrambling. Sam Stein and Alex Ward explain the unprecedented move, Trump’s reaction, and what it means for future diplomacy with Qatar.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the

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33:06

Only One Reporter Pressed Trump’s Epstein Lies!

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell and Andrew Egger take on the White House press conference where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Epstein documents fake—and the press mostly let her get away with it.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to

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68:56

James Bennet: Trump Is Still Hacking the Media

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMore than 10 years in, journalists still have not figured out how to cover Trump. He understands the media environment better than a lot of reporters, and knows his outrageous acts and statements command attention—and that people will not be able to finish processing one outrage before the next one comes down the pike. But now he's laying down the terms…

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9:42

Tim Miller: Cover-Up Shows Epstein Is Trump’s Weak Spot

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2025/09/09

Tim Miller joins Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC’s The 11th Hour to take on the looming Democratic showdown over a potential government shutdown, Trump’s slipping poll numbers on key issues like immigration and trade, and why Democrats need to pick smart fights that define the stakes heading into 2026. They also discuss the Epstein cover-up allegations, what Trump’s actions reveal about his political vulnerabilities, and how Democrats can leverage oversight to keep the pressure on. Watch The 11th Hour with

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50:28

The Delightfully Cranky 'Highest 2 Lowest'

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2025/09/09

On this week’s episode, Sonny, Alyssa, and Peter asked why Activision would turn down a chance to have Steven Spielberg direct a Call of Duty movie. Then they reviewed Highest 2 Lowest, the latest collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington. Spoiler: We all loved the score, which is apparently a controversial opinion in some quarters! (Also the rest of the movie is pretty good too.) Make sure to swing by Thursday for a bonus Spike Lee draft. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a

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17:26

How Trump’s Treasury Secretary Crashed His Own Hedge...

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lost 90% of his hedge fund’s money and left Wall Street with one of the worst track records in the business. Tim Miller and Marshall Brandt take on how this so-called “financial expert” burned billions. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use

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40:13

Trump’s Tariffs on Foreign Movies Won’t Work–but This...

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comRep. Laura Friedman joins Sonny Bunch to explain how tax credits shape where movies are made and why Congress should act now. From jobs to soft power, they explore what’s at risk if America loses its film edge.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the

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7:47

Trumpworld Can’t Admit the Truth About the Epstein...

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and JVL take on the newly uncovered Epstein letter that Trump swore was fake and dig into what it means for Murdoch, Fox News, and MAGA loyalists who insisted it was all a hoax.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to

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16:17

Explaining MAGA’s Crime Obsession

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and JVL discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on ICE and racial profiling, as Trump and MAGA over-inflate how bad crime is as an excuse to continue to raid cities and detain anyone, even American citizens.Read JVL’s The Triad, Understanding Trump’s Pivot to “Crime”As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+

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32:41

Supreme Court Allows Racial Profiling! Is Cam Running...

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2025/09/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comCameron Kasky and Tim Miller discuss various pressing issues, including the recent Supreme Court ruling on racial profiling, the implications of ethnic cleansing narratives, and the internal conflicts within the left. They also explore generational perspectives on success, particularly focusing on the differing priorities of Gen Z men and women. Cam also speaks about his potential run for New York's 12th Congressional

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49:55

Bill Kristol: Escalating the Authoritarian Project

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2025/09/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comIn seven months, Trump has accumulated an astonishing amount of unchecked power. No one inside his administration is challenging his will, and Trump is assuming war powers with barely any explanation—while blacklisting Tom Hanks from West Point. At the same time, in the business world, only one MAGA-friendly hedge fund billionaire has raised mild concerns about the Fed, but top-shelf tech leaders can't thank Trump enough

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16:09

Trump’s Bizarre Rant at the Museum of the Bible

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2025/09/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller and Sarah Longwell take on Donald Trump’s unusual speech at the Museum of the Bible. From suggesting that domestic violence shouldn’t count as real crime, to inventing an “anti-Christian bias” crisis, to reframing January 6th rioters as victims, Trump is showing us exactly how his grievance politics work.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a …

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30:48

More Marriage = More Happiness

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2025/09/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMona welcomes UVA's Brad Wilcox to discuss the latest stats on marriage, what singlehood means for kids, men, and women, and marriage's new alt-Right foes.REFERENCES: * Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization — W. Bradford Wilcox (HarperCollins, 2024)The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one discussion that goes in depth on political and cultural topics. New shows

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16:06

Trump Can’t Stop Dodging The Epstein Question

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2025/09/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump stays silent on Epstein while Mike Johnson pushes the bizarre idea he was an FBI informant. Sarah Longwell and Will Sommer look at the fight over the files in Congress, the backlash in focus groups, and the pressure survivors are putting on Washington to act.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t

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11:26

Even Megyn Kelly Admits Trump's Chicago Threats Are...

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2025/09/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump posted a meme declaring "war" on Chicago, raising questions about whether he’s joking. Tim and Sam take on what this means, why Megyn Kelly of all people is pushing back, and how blue state governors are preparing for Trump’s authoritarian instincts. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for

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42:37

Bulwark on Sunday: Did Trump Just Order A Murder at Sea?

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2025/09/07

Bill Kristol and Ryan Goodman examine the deadly U.S. strike at sea, as officials struggle to keep their story straight, the legal case collapses under scrutiny, and the action points toward a dangerous escalation with Venezuela.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your

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36:05

Trump’s Blunders Hand China an Edge (w/ Nicholas Burns)

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2025/09/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJohn Avlon sits down with Ambassador Nicholas Burns, who served as US Ambassador to China from 2021 to 2025. They discuss how Donald Trump’s foreign policy blunders are weakening America and strengthening China. From alienating India with sky-high tariffs, to undermining alliances with Japan and South Korea, to wavering on tech restrictions and Taiwan, Trump’s choices are giving Beijing an edge. They also talk about

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49:37

Idiocracy: Did This "Dumb" Comedy Predict Our Politics?

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2025/09/06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell, JVL, and Sonny Bunch revisit Mike Judge’s Idiocracy — the 2006 comedy that was supposed to be satire but now feels uncomfortably close to reality. Plus: why Sarah never watched it until now, and why JVL ended the movie feeling depressed instead of entertained. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+

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