Bulwark+ Takes

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on the conspiracy theory that the FBI staged January 6th. What started as junk reporting has now been laundered all the way up to Speaker Mike Johnson — proof that even the dumbest conspiracy theories can get a promotion in the right fever swamp. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a com...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Lauren Egan talks with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield about Trump’s distorted narrative of Portland and why Oregon is prepared to block any unlawful troop move. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller takes on the stupidest policy yet as Senate Majority Leader John Thune defends taking the revenue from tariffs to give to farmers who have been heavily affected by the tariffs themselves. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives e...

Bill Kristol and Hannah Yoest explore Marianne Moore’s “Like a Bulwark.” They trace its language and imagery, what the poem reveals about strength and patriotism, and expand the conversation to other poets and the place of poetry in our time. Explore more through Moore’s “ Poetry ”, the Poetry Foundation’s Modernism guide , and Auden’s poem for her 80th birthday. As always: Watch, listen, and leav...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The Daily Caller’s editor-at-large published a shocking column calling for “ultra violence” and “blood in the streets” in response to political tensions. JVL and Andrew Egger break down the dangerous rhetoric, the hypocrisy of MAGA’s approach to violence, and why conservative leaders refuse to denounce it As always: W...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Donald Trump and JD Vance are taking their authoritarian playbook to the next level with stretching “incitement” laws. Will Saletan dissects JD Vance’s recent comments on the FCC taking aim at Jimmy Kimmel and what it reveals about the dark path we’re on towards policing free speech. As always: Watch, listen, and leav...

JVL and Joe Perticone take on the latest Epstein files: Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Elon Musk all show up. What did the emails reveal—and why are Republicans staying quiet? 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 t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Kyle Cheney of Politico joins Sam Stein to take on Trump’s extraordinary indictment of James Comey — how the charges were filed, why the grand jury tossed one count, and what comes next as Comey faces arraignment on October 9. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, lives...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller brings on Daily Caller editor-in-chief Dylan Housman to debate Trump’s bizarre interview with the publication, former Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson’s extreme rhetoric, and debate over Trump’s handling of Ukraine and Gaza, ICE detainments without due process, his many corruption scandals, and the co...

Joyce Vance of Civil Discourse joined Bill to discuss the chaos at the Department of Justice. Follow Joyce Vance on Substack. 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...

Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace to get extremely real about his fears for American democracy—torn between pessimism, anger, and a stubborn hope that redemption is still possible. Catch Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ m...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Republicans used to say they were the party of free speech. Not anymore. Will Saletan breaks down how Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr have flipped their stance on free speech since the Charlie Kirk shooting. From defending Tucker Carlson’s Holocaust-denying guests to demanding comedian...

Sarah Longwell is joined by Ben Wittes to break down the likely to push indictment of James Comey as Donald Trump continues to push Pam Bondi’s DOJ for charges against Comey, Letitia James, and Adam Schiff. Wittes explains the possible charges they could attempt to bring, and why none of them will stick. Read Ben’s piece in Lawfare, “The Situation: Choose Your Own Adventure: Lindsey Halligan Editi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Jonathan Cohn talks with Ashish Jha, physician and former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, about Trump’s claims from the White House linking Tylenol and vaccines to autism, calling it the worst public health briefing since the bleach moment. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is ho...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah Longwell and Andrew Egger take on Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly, where he ranted about migration, claimed credit for ending wars, and demanded a Nobel Peace Prize. They unpack the hypocrisy of his trafficking claims, the bombing of Venezuelan boats, and his obsession with petty grievances—from brok...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller sits down with Kirk Minihane to unpack the culture wars, the GOP’s hypocrisy on “cancel culture,” and why Trump’s FCC is targeting Jimmy Kimmel. Check out the The Kirk Minihane Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCke6rWdoATscR7lE3s2R9oQ As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is hom...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com JVL, Sarah and Sonny take on “Clear and Present Danger”—a ’90s thriller packed with politics, cartels, and one of the best action scenes ever filmed. How does it hold up today? Watch as we debate the movie’s politics, Clancy’s worldview, and whether Harrison Ford gave us the best Jack Ryan on screen. In the comments,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on Donald Trump’s horrific autism press conference — from his bizarre Tylenol claims to his breathtakingly ignorant vaccine rants. 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller joins Piers Morgan Uncensored to take on Kari Lake, Wajahat Ali and Eric Bolling as they discuss the heated rhetoric in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ me...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Trump is firing U.S. attorneys for refusing to target his political enemies, floating a return to Afghanistan, and threatening a shutdown that could devastate health care and jobs. Sen. Mark Warner joins Sam Stein to break down the national security risks, from MAGA billionaires eyeing TikTok’s algorithm to the growin...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and Andrew Egger take on the stark contrasts at Charlie Kirk’s funeral — Erika Kirk’s forgiveness, Donald Trump’s unseriousness, Stephen Miller’s fury, and Tucker Carlson’s odd dog whistle. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller takes on Megyn Kelly’s attempt to turn corruption into a culture war, calling out her “us vs. them” rhetoric and exposing how she tries to divide Americans. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members...

Bill Kristol talks with Rep. Jim Himes about Trump’s illegal boat strikes, Pentagon gag orders on the press, and how fear keeps Republicans silent as America edges toward authoritarianism. 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Trump’s border czar Tom Homan was reportedly caught on hidden camera accepting $50,000 in cash during an FBI sting — and Trump’s DOJ shut the whole thing down. Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell take on the brazen corruption, the cover-up, and MAGA-world's defense of the indefensible. Read the massive scoop from Carol Leon...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller sits down with Katie Couric to talk Trump’s attacks on free speech, Disney folding under pressure, the future of late-night comedy, and the looming redistricting fight — all with some laughs (and a little cussing). As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livest...