Bulwark+ Takes

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...

Tim Miller is in agony as he’s forced to give Ted Cruz a sliver of credit for standing up for free speech—while refusing to say Trump’s name. Blame Alicia Menendez, who was sitting in for Nicolle Wallace, for putting Tim in this impossible position. Watch more Deadline: White House on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on a judge's BRUTAL rejection of Trump’s ridiculous lawsuit against The New York Times — and his claim that bad press should be “illegal.” As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ member...

Jonathan Cohn and Julian Zelizer discuss the dangers of RFK Jr.’s war on public health and the CDC—and then turn to Trump’s attacks on clean energy, showing how his policies threaten American jobs and the working class—and raise your electric bills too. 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 JVL joins Richard Rushfield of the Ankler to dig into the collision of politics, culture, and creeping authoritarianism.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller and Sam Stein take on the breaking news of Jimmy Kimmel Live being pulled from the air, citing Kimmel's monologue on Monday commenting on Charlie Kirk, amid FCC chair Brendan Carr hours earlier threatening action on Benny Johnson's show. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn recap the Senate HELP hearing with former CDC chief Susan Monarez, covering why she was ousted, RFK Jr.’s push to delay childhood vaccines, the sidelining of CDC scientists during outbreaks, and the real stakes with public health and vaccine safety. Read Jonathan’s The Breakdown, “RFK Jr.’s...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Is Trump and MAGA the inevitable endpoint to conservatism in America? JVL was joined today by Heather Cox Richardson to discuss the state of conservatism in American politics. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home short videos, livestreams, and event archives—all ad-free exclusively for...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins Jonathan Cohn to talk about RFK Jr.’s anti-vax agenda, Trump telling Republicans not to work with Democrats, and the looming fight over Obamacare subsidies that could raise premiums for millions. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams...

Tim Miller and Sam Stein join Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House to take on Kash Patel’s Senate meltdown, Adam Schiff’s explosive questioning, and Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times . 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller and Andrew Egger delve into Donald Trump’s latest lawsuit as he seeks $15,000,000,000 (yes, really) from the New York Times. 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller speaks with Ryan Broderick about the extremist internet culture connected to the Charlie Kirk assassination. They examine how meme language, online subcultures, and accelerationist networks are radicalizing young men and driving political violence. Read more from Ryan Broderick at garbageday.email/ As alway...

Join Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer for a live reaction to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s oversight hearing on the FBI. Kash Patel faces sharp questioning over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and the Epstein case, as senators probe his leadership and judgment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Pam Bondi tried to score MAGA points—and instead set off a firestorm on the right. Sam Stein and Will Sommer take on her “hate speech” gaffe, the furious backlash, and what it means for Trump’s attorney general. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and eve...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein speaks with Mayor David Holt about America’s struggle with political violence, from the Oklahoma City bombing to today’s climate after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and how local leaders are finding common ground on housing, crime, and inclusion. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, JD Vance rushed to blame “the Left” while ignoring Trump’s violent rhetoric, and then went further, calling for liberal professors to be fired and nonprofit foundations to be investigated. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestr...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein and Andrew Egger break down the online fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination — from Stephen Miller’s threats of government crackdowns to right-wing cancel culture and Kari Lake’s bizarre blame-shifting. What does it say about how America processes tragedy in the age of toxic social media? As always: Watc...