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Trump’s White House tried to spin the Epstein scandal by pushing for grand jury files they knew were safe, then blaming the judge when nothing came out. Tim Miller and Andrew Egger explain how the stunt worked, Maxwell’s cushy prison move, and whether we’ve really hit “peak Epstein.” As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com JVL, Sam Stein, and Andrew Egger take on Donald Trump’s latest press conference—part authoritarian cosplay, part surreal stand-up routine. From talking about “good violence” and floating military takeovers of blue cities, to comparing DC to Baghdad and rambling about a new presidential ballroom, the spectacle was as b...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com In a special video exclusively for Bulwark+ members, Sarah Longwell takes on your toughest comments and questions—no dodging, no fluff. 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...

Bill Kristol and Lauren Egan explore the high-stakes political season ahead with redistricting battles, leadership questions, and the names to watch for 2028. Plus they size up this year’s Alabama vs. Vanderbilt matchup. 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The Trump administration is trying to deport foreign students for doing nothing more than speaking their minds — attending protests, writing editorials, voicing opinions the government doesn’t like. It’s a direct attack on the First Amendment, and FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) is taking them t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Colin Allred joins Lauren Egan to talk about the Texas redistricting fight, his 2026 Senate campaign with potential rivals Beto O'Rourke and James Talarico with lessons from his race against Ted Cruz, and why Democrats can win over working-class voters with authenticity. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment....

Tim Miller serves up a double dose of Schadenfreude Saturday. Two die-hard MAGA businessmen just got a taste of their own politics — and it’s not going down easy. First, the Trump Burger chain owner in Texas who plastered his restaurants with MAGA merch… and now faces deportation. Next is Josh Smith, a Montana knife maker who mocked companies for whining about tariffs — until those same tariffs ja...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Jonathan Cohn talks with We Are Eating the Earth author Michael Grunwald about how food and farming are wrecking our planet. From beef and biofuels to fake meat and Florida politics, it’s a climate crisis hiding in plain sight. Hungry for more? Read more from Michael Grunwald in We Are Eating the Earth and The Swamp ....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Alan Dershowitz tried again—and failed again!—to get served at a Martha’s Vineyard pierogi stand. Sam Stein and Semafor's Max Tani take on the bizarre farmers’ market showdown and why it's blowing up online. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event a...

Tim Miller breaks down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent re-tweet of a Christian nationalist interview, praising a pastor opposing women’s right to vote and promoting their submission to men. It begs the question why Hegseth is focused on this, and restoring confederate statues, rather than many of the global events that should be occupying his time as Secretary of Defense. As always: Watch,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher joins Sarah Longwell to take on the shameless power grab happening in Texas. Texas Republicans are trying to ram through a mid-decade redistricting plan that could give the GOP 80% of the state’s congressional seats—even though nearly half of Texans vote Democratic. As always: Watch...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes are locked in a battle of right-wing infighting. It started with Candace’s awkward interview with Fuentes, escalated with Tucker implying Fuentes is a “fed,” and now the groypers are firing back. Sonny Bunch and Will Sommer break down how this feud started, why Tucker mi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah Longwell and Lauren Egan talk the Democratic Party’s generational shift, as younger leaders step up in the wake of elder congressional struggles, retirements and passings. With rising urgency and new media savvy, the next generation is starting to take the reins. Read Lauren’s The Opposition, “The Democratic You...

Tim Miller is joined by Michael Fanone to discuss the appointment of Jared Wise, a January 6th insurrectionist who shouted “Kill them!” at police officers, to a role at the Department of Justice's new "Weaponization Working Group." Follow Michael: Michael Fanone's Youtube Michael Fanone's Substack As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, a...

Tim Miller takes on the Trump administration's unconscionable firings at the FBI, blasting the politicization of federal law enforcement and the retaliation against career officials. 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 p...

Sam Stein, Tim Miller, and Will Sommer take on the craziest MAGA influencer drama you’ve ever seen—complete with enough NSFW dirt to make Jerry Springer blush. Buckle up, baby! 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Will Saletan takes on Donald Trump’s latest assault on reality, this time targeting the nation’s job numbers. He explains how Trump's delusion about the 2020 election morphed into a movement, why so many Republicans are still playing along, and why the media has stopped pushing back. As always: Watch, listen, and leav...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and former Ambassador Dan Shapiro discuss the deepening crisis in Gaza, Israel’s military strategy, and the growing humanitarian catastrophe. They examine Netanyahu’s leadership failures, the international backlash against Israel, and the erosion of global support. The conversation also explores U.S. policy...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on the GOP’s bizarre Epstein subpoenas targeting the Clintons, while leaving out Trump and Alex Acosta, the man who gave Epstein a sweetheart deal. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwa...

Tim Miller is fed up with Megyn Kelly’s latest ridiculous culture-war fantasy: inventing a fake battle between Beyoncé and Sydney Sweeney. Tim takes on this manufactured controversy and explains why Democrats shouldn’t take the bait. 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 fo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and Will Sommer unpack one of the worst GOP town halls in recent memory. From Medicaid cuts to Epstein questions, Mike Flood's night went off the rails fast. 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 Dr. Mike (Mikhail Varshavski), a family medicine physician and viral YouTube creator, joins Jonathan Cohn to unpack the chaotic healthcare landscape of the last few years. Dr. Mike shares how he built a 14-million-strong audience by countering medical misinformation. They look into the pandemic’s communication failure...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Trump said he would release the Epstein files. He did not. He said he would protect IVF access. He will not. Now Marjorie Taylor Greene and manosphere influencers like Andrew Schultz are lashing out. Sam Stein and Will Saletan break it all down and ask if these are cracks in the coalition or just more performative rag...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Texas State Rep. James Talarico joins Sam Stein from an undisclosed location in Illinois—far from the statehouse floor, to explain why Democrats fled Texas. They discuss the Trump-backed redistricting plan, why Talarico thinks California Democrats need to move on their own redistricting plan NOW, and the GOP’s flood r...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Will Sommer teams up with Hawk to take on the right-wing conspiracy circus—from Candace Owens’ bizarre lawsuit involving the Macrons to MAGA’s QAnon obsession, and Trump’s escalating Epstein disaster. Check out Hawk! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcrmvbQbfwSZaTgBZPrjMQ As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment...