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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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19:19

Adam Kinzinger: Don't Feed the Dictator

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2025/08/20

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comRussia is losing the war in Ukraine. More than 1 million Russian troops have been killed or injured, and it's been estimated that it would take another four years and 2 million more soldiers for Putin to conquer the Donbas region. So no, Ben Shapiro, getting Ukraine to sacrifice the region in return for some kind of security guarantee would not be a "ma…

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9:11

Gavin Newsom is Going Hard Against Trump. Will It Work?

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2025/08/20

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL and Hannah Yoest discuss Gavin Newsom’s new “dark woke” sh*tposting style as it overly upsets MAGA, divides Democrats, and boosts his national profile as he continues eyeing a presidential run. 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

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10:04

JVL: I’d Split a Bloomin’ Onion With MTG

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2025/08/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMAGA’s biggest feud right now isn’t with Democrats — it’s inside Trump World. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Laura Loomer have turned on each other in spectacular fashion. JVL and Andrew Egger take on why Loomer goes lower than anyone, and why MTG actually believes the crazy stuff.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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16:59

Tap Dancing Over a Precipice

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2025/08/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL joins Mona to reflect on the new courtiers and how they must fawn, the militarization of DC, and one green shoot of push-back. Just Between Us is a podcast exclusively for members of Bulwark+ featuring Mona Charen and her Bulwark colleagues unburdening themselves each Tuesday evening. To listen to this episode become a Bulwark+ member today.

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14:11

Hurricane Season… And He Sends the Guard to DC?!

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2025/08/19

Tim Miller slams Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry for sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to support Trump’s latest “law and order” stunt, even as Louisiana faces its own crime, jailbreaks, and looming hurricanes.Tim argues it’s pure political theater, troops used as props to please Trump, while real problems at home go ignored. 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

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16:27

David Kirkpatrick: Trump's Self-Enrichment

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2025/08/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comBack in the day, Trump used to puff up his wealth to get on the Forbes list. Lately though, he doesn't talk about how much money he has, especially now that he and his family have pocketed an estimated $3.4 billion off his time in the White House. The bulk of those billions comes from various crypto-related ventures—and money from foreign nationals and …

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41:44

'Nobody 2' Is Deadly, Dull

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2025/08/19

On this week’s episode, Sonny, Peter, and Alyssa discussed the problem of productions fleeing Georgia for other locales with bigger tax incentives. Then they reviewed Nobody 2, one of the rare films to, possibly, be a too-tight 90. No bonus episode this week, see you guys next Tuesday! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebulwark.com/subscribe

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10:32

Elise Stefanik Booed Off Stage—Twice!

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2025/08/19

Rep. Elise Stefanik walked on stage in her own district and got brutally booed — twice. Tim Miller explains how Stefanik went from anti-Trump moderate to full-blown sycophant, why she’s lost touch with her constituents, and what happens when you trade credibility for clout in Trump’s world. Spoiler: the clown nose doesn’t come off.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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7:11

Trump is Lying About the DC Takeover

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2025/08/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL and Andrew Egger discuss Trump’s federal takeover of DC, the administration’s exaggerated claims about crime vanishing overnight, and the way the crackdown is being staged as a law-and-order success while raising serious concerns about authoritarian overreach, particularly by the amateur officers hiding their identities behind masks.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short

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7:34

Trump's Ukraine Sellout, AI Boyfriends, and The...

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2025/08/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller and Cameron Kasky break down the bizarre Trump-Zelensky meeting and the disturbing implications of Trump's apparent willingness to appease Putin, including a look at rumored "Golan Heights style" occupation plans for Ukraine. They also take a look at the alarming rise of AI romantic relationships, "AI psychosis," and Meta's fight against AI regulation. Lastly, they dissect the "anti-woke" misfire of Sydney

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17:22

Marc Elias Sounds Alarm On Trump’s Election Plan

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2025/08/18

Marc Elias warns that Trump’s latest plan is not just bluster. By banning mail voting and claiming that states answer to him, Trump is setting up the biggest threat yet to American elections in 2026.Check out more from Marc Elias at Democracy Docket.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+

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12:34

Could This Bonkers Idea Actually Corner Trump?

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2025/08/18

As Trump calls in red state troops, should blue state governors fight back? Tim and JVL debate bold moves and risky strategies.Read more in today’s Triad: A Modest Proposal: Send Blue State National Guardsmen to D.C.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 player of

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15:22

Bill Kristol: Authoritarian Takeover

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2025/08/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMilitarizing the nation's capital is not a distraction, and Democrats really need to stop using that term. Trump is trying to seize power, intimidate the public, and foment violence in the streets. And it's a purposeful MAGA marketing campaign—the masked federal thugs often have a camera person with them as they tase and tackle people. This is a fight that is central to the pro-democracy coalition, and it must become a

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28:16

Steve Vladeck on Trump, the Courts, and the Rule of Law

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2025/08/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comGeorgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck joins Mona to unpack the Justice Department’s attack on Judge James Boasberg, Trump’s efforts to bend universities to his will, the Supreme Court’s retreat into procedural evasions, and the broader erosion of guardrails in American governance. What happens when process itself—the foundation of the rule of law—comes under assault?The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one

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14:58

Melania's Weird, Tone-Deaf Letter to Putin

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2025/08/18

Tim Miller takes on Melania Trump's bizarre letter to Putin, asking him to “restore the melodic laughter” of children—without once mentioning Ukraine. 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 player of choice, here.Honest news. Smart analysis. Good faith. The Bulwark is

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20:10

National Service Could Reunite America (w. Stanley...

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2025/08/17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comIn this episode of How to Fix It, General Stanley McChrystal joins John Avlon to reflect on the themes of his latest book on character and how personal integrity shapes public leadership. McChrystal argues that character isn’t just about ideals—it’s the product of values and the discipline to live them out. He believes America is suffering a national character erosion, and that rebuilding democratic norms must start from

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4:10

Why is Trump's New Guy Hot for Hitler’s Ship?

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2025/08/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJVL and Ben Parker dive VERY deeply into Trump’s BLS pick E.J. Antoni’s proud admiration of a Nazi battleship, and if his big plan for his upcoming role is to sink honest jobs reports similar to the battleship itself. 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

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12:57

Trump’s Shameful “Summit” Was Even Worse Than We Thought

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2025/08/16

Tim Miller takes on how the Trump-Putin Alaska summit went from what seemed to be an empty nothing-burger to a grotesque betrayal as it’s now being reported Trump pushed Putin’s demands onto Zelenskyy that Ukraine give up Donetsk and Luhansk.Financial Times’ report, “Putin demanded Ukraine cede Donetsk and Luhansk in exchange for freezing rest of front line“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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10:09

Gen Z's Political Shift: Why Young Voters Are Turning...

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2025/08/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comCameron Kasky and Tim Miller are joined by "nerdy, abundance-pilled centrist zoomer" Laksha Jain, co-founder of Split Ticket, to unpack the complex dynamics of Gen Z voters and election analysis. Laksha explains the "golden age of map nerds," looking at the intricacies of redistricting battles like California's push for more seats and the critical implications for the Voting Rights Act. They also discuss the alarming

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9:39

What Are Focus Groups for Anyway?

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2025/08/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe Focus Group Podcast will be back for real in a couple of weeks, but by popular demand, Sarah and her producer, Conor Kilgore, take on some of our listeners' frequently asked questions about how and why they do all these focus groups.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Don’t care for video? Use the control on the left-side of the player to toggle to the audio-only version of the show. Ad-free editions are available

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