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Bulwark Takes

The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.

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48:07

BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/09

Tim Miller and JVL are going live to cover the massive increase in oil prices roiling markets right now.

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13:51

The GOP Screamed About Debt—Now They’re Burning $2B a...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/08

Tim Miller takes on the hypocrisy behind Washington’s deficit panic. After Elon Musk and Trump allies promised massive spending cuts and warned about “debt slavery,” federal spending kept climbing—and now the Iran war is burning through billions per day.

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42:47

Sarah’s Little Secret is Out | Bulwark on Sunday

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/08

Sarah Longwell joins Bill to talk about her new book—How to Eat an Elephant. Preorder Sarah's book now! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-eat-an-elephant-sarah-longwell/1149619381?ean=9781250464170

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17:14

Montana’s GOP Leaders Suddenly Bailed (w/ Ryan Busse)

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2026/03/08

Lauren Egan is joined by Ryan Busse, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Montana’s 1st District, for his take on the stunning shakeup in Montana politics. Within days, Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he won’t seek reelection and Sen. Steve Daines revealed he’s retiring, throwing the state’s political landscape into turmoil. Busse talks about why he believes the race is now wide open and how Democrats can compete in a deeply red state. A former firearms industry executive who later broke with the

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14:51

Trump’s Iran Post Is Unhinged and Alarming

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/07

Tim Miller takes on Trump’s latest Truth Social rant about Iran—where the president calls Iran the “loser of the Middle East,” talks about the country potentially “collapsing,” and signals the war could escalate even further. He also reacts to Tucker Carlson’s claim that Trump believes the war is polling at 90% support, and what that might mean for where this conflict is headed.

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12:41

The GOP Scandal So Twisted They Can’t Spin It

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2026/03/07

Will Sommer and Joe Perticone give their takes on Rep. Tony Gonzales’ sudden retirement after he admitted to an affair with a subordinate staffer. They also discuss the emerging Republican candidate to replace him, who's based his campaign on a hardline pro-gun rhetoric and previously touted ownership of Mein Kampf.

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19:48

Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/06

Tim Miller talks with former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos about the rapidly escalating situation with Iran and the chaos surrounding the Trump administration’s strategy. Trump has floated the idea of choosing Iran’s next leader, while reports suggest the U.S. may be considering covert support for Kurdish groups that could amount to regime change. They also discuss the growing “brain drain” across national security agencies, including reports that FBI Director Kash Patel fired agents with Iran

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40:30

BREAKING: Jobs Report Show MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/06

JVL and Catherine Rampell are going live to discuss the disappointing new jobs report.

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23:18

Oh God, ANOTHER Racist GOP Group Chat Leaked

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/06

Tim Miller and Will Sommer give their takes on why a stolen truck full of Tucker Carlson’s nicotine pouches has led to an escalating feud with Laura Loomer, another racist group chat scandal that has rocked young Republican and Candace Owens’ increasingly bizarre conspiracy series that now includes a theory involving youth travel basketball.You MUST read Will's False Flag newsletters: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/false-flag

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41:15

BOMBSHELL: Trump Fires DHS Sec. Noem; Sen. Mullin...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/05

JVL, Tim Miller and Andrew Egger are going live to cover Trump firing Kristi Noem.

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7:46

Pam Bondi’s Revenge Tour Is a Total Bust

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/05

Tim Miller gives his take on The New York Times reporting that the Trump Justice Department’s failed to build a criminal case over President Biden's use of an “autopen." Biden and his aides are just the latest in a growing list of revenge investigations that have fizzled under Pam Bondi’s DOJ. From Biden to Obama to Mark Kelly and Jim Comey, the indictments never seem to materialize.

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19:38

RFK Jr. Picks a Fight With Dunkin’—And New England...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/05

Sam Stein, JVL, and Catherine Rampell give their takes on why HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is demanding “safety data” from Dunkin' over its sugar-loaded iced coffees and why that fight could hit differently in Massachusetts. From 115 grams of sugar to 48-ounce coffee buckets, the crew taste-tests a truly unholy Dunkin order and debates whether this is public health policy or just another front for the MAHA movement in the culture wars.

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50:22

LIVE REACTION: Hegseth Press Event, Iran War Updates...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/04

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.), Tom Nichols, and Ben Parker are LIVE to discuss the war with Iran—especially the bigger strategic question: what comes after the airstrikes. They react to Pete Hegseth’s press conference, and answer audience questions about escalation, the point of no return, and how the U.S. and Israel actually coordinate in wartime.

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8:33

Sarah, Tim and JVL Went to See Minneapolis for...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/04

Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL traveled to Minneapolis to see what’s happening outside the Whipple detention center, where local volunteers and protesters say ICE activity hasn’t slowed despite official claims.

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17:48

Tim Miller: MAGA Influencers Don’t Know How to Defend...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/04

Tim Miller goes back into the lion’s den on Piers Morgan’s panel to debate Trump’s escalating war with Iran. Tim notes something surprising: even some of Trump’s biggest MAGA allies sound conflicted about the war. Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/piersmorganuncensored

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15:45

Sen. Kaine on Iran War: “Have we learned nothing?”

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/04

Sam Stein talks with Senator Tim Kaine as he forces a Senate vote to block Trump from waging war with Iran without congressional approval. Kaine says lawmakers are ducking their constitutional duty and warns the administration’s rationale echoes the run-up to Iraq. If senators want this war, he argues, they should have the guts to put their names on it.Delegate smarter and grow faster. Post your job for free at https://Upwork.com and connect with top freelance talent today.

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78:56

Texas Votes: Crockett vs. Talarico! How MAGA Will...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/04

Join Sarah Longwell, JVL, Tim Miller, Lauren Egan and more for Bulwark's LIVE coverage of the Texas primary elections. The biggest contest is the U.S. Senate primary, with Republicans John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt, and Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico competing for their parties’ nominations.

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26:46

GOP Senators Suddenly Discover Kristi Noem Is a Problem

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/04

Sam Stein, JVL and Andrew Egger give their takes on the chaotic and dramatic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Republican senators sharply questioned Noem over her leadership at DHS, ICE's deadly actions in Minnesota, and her department’s $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem front and center. They also debate a bigger question: Is Noem being set up as the scapegoat? With DHS funding frozen and Republicans under pressure, are some in the GOP trying

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16:12

Tulsi Gabbard Believes in Nothing

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/03

Will Saletan revisits Tulsi Gabbard’s past warnings that Trump “lied” about ending wars—and compares them to her current role defending new bombings in Iran and moves in Venezuela.Delegate smarter and grow faster. Post your job for free at https://Upwork.com and connect with top freelance talent today.

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40:10

LIVE: Did Israel Drag Us Into the Iran War? | Morning...

Bulwark Takes ·

2026/03/03

Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger are going live to discuss Israel and the war in Iran, Congressional war powers, the growing split between hawks and “America First” within MAGA, and the DoD/AI question.

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