The Bulwark Podcast

By: The Bulwark
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  • Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy. Bulwark+ members can get a totally ad-free version of the show delivered right to their favorite podcast player.
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Episodes
  • S2 Ep1024: Anne Applebaum: Everything Is a Game to Trump

    S2 Ep1024: Anne Applebaum: Everything Is a Game to Trump
    Apr 18 2025
    Sen. Van Hollen showed that Congress actually does have agency, and a federal judge finally scorched the administration in crystal-clear language about how it's violating the essence of our constitutional republic. But the White House is just treating the whole Abrego Garcia affair like it's a joke. Meanwhile, Trump is elevating his own businesses over the nation's, and is quickly adopting the kleptocratic models of Russia and China—while overlooking the fact that the Chinese have maintained a functional and competent government. Plus, children all over the world are going to die because Elon wants our money to go to his companies, and Marco signaled that the big talker who promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours is ready to give up and walk away.

    Anne Applebaum joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.

    show notes

    • Anne's recent piece, "Kleptocracy, Inc."
    • The Atlantic on Trump ending lifesaving humanitarian aid
    • JVL's Triad on the mindset of ICE agents
    • Tim's playlist
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    49 mins
  • S2 Ep1023: Ben Wittes: Sorry, We Still Have Due Process

    S2 Ep1023: Ben Wittes: Sorry, We Still Have Due Process
    Apr 17 2025
    The White House is doubling down on justifying its extra-judicial actions around Abrego Garcia by trying to incriminate him in the court of public opinion. But the government still can't take people off an American street and send them to a concentration camp without due process. Plus, Judge Boasberg is not letting Stephen Miller off the hook for defying his order to turn the Salvadoran-bound planes around. And while the administration tries to stir up outrage about one immigrant's marital problems, they admiringly describe the evil, blood-thirsty Vladimir Putin as a good guy. Ben Wittes joins Tim Miller.

    show notes

    • CNBC on Chris Krebs leaving his company after being targeted by Trump

    • Boasberg's probable cause finding to hold the goverment in criminal contempt

    • Tim's 2019 Bulwark piece that he referenced

    • Support Lawfare
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    57 mins
  • S2 Ep1022: Stephanie Ruhle: Only Trump Is Happy

    S2 Ep1022: Stephanie Ruhle: Only Trump Is Happy
    Apr 16 2025
    Manufacturing orders are down, stocks are down, and mortgage rates are up. But Trump and his family are wealthier than they've ever been. He's got his Ponzi-like crypto scheme, his meme coin, and a boatload of big money types showing up at Mar-a-Lago trying to curry favors from him for some cold, hard cash. Meanwhile, Trump is play-acting like he has a strong hand, but he's begging China to make a deal. Plus, the administration is defunding science and our world-renowned medical centers to buy crypto. And the Abrego Garcia kidnapping and imprisonment has touched a nerve in surprising ways.

    Stephanie Ruhle joins Tim Miller.

    show notes
    • Chuck Grassley getting grilled at town hall over Abrego Garcia
    • WSJ story on Elon's 'legion of babies,' and their mothers (behind firewall)
    • Mediaite summary of WSJ piece
    • Bluesky post on the fake gold medallions in the Oval Office
    • Bloomberg on United Airlines having two profit scenarios because of the trade war (gifted)

    *The Bulwark Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp
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    51 mins

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