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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.

Episodes

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Tom Nichols: America's Problem Child

29 Aug 2025
53m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Tom Nichols, a professor emeritus of the Naval War College and a staff writer at The Atlantic, to discuss current political issues. They analyze Donald Trump's behavior, comparing him to the character Homelander from "The Boys," and discuss Trump's authorita...

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Sam Stein and Talmon Smith: Brain Drain

28 Aug 2025
1h 10m
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Jake Sullivan: Trump Is Making China Great Again

27 Aug 2025
59m
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Susan Glasser: An Exercise in National Humiliation

26 Aug 2025
50m
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Bill Kristol: March to Dictatorship

25 Aug 2025
51m
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Tim Miller hosts Bill Kristol on The Bulwark Podcast to discuss current affairs, focusing on what Kristol describes as a "march towards despotism" in the U.S., rather than a democratic backsliding. They analyze recent events, including the takeover of the D.C. police force, the expansion of ICE, and the purging of mili...

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Tommy Vietor: Trump's Security State

22 Aug 2025
1h 11m
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Garry Kasparov and Jerusalem Demsas: Democracy Can't Defend Itself

21 Aug 2025
1h 12m
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Adam Kinzinger: Don't Feed the Dictator

20 Aug 2025
58m
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David Kirkpatrick: Trump's Self-Enrichment

19 Aug 2025
50m
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Bill Kristol: Authoritarian Takeover

18 Aug 2025
44m
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Hakeem Jeffries: More Is More

15 Aug 2025
1h 5m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, covering a range of pressing issues. They discuss Trump's upcoming summit with Russia, the militarization of D.C., and the political landscape, including gerrymandering and the Democrats' strategy ...

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Michael Weiss: Helsinki in Anchorage?

14 Aug 2025
51m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Michael Weiss, editor of The Insider, about the upcoming summit in Alaska. They discuss the symbolic victory for Russia in holding the summit on American soil, the large Russian delegation, and potential deals that could be made. Weiss expresses concerns abo...

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Jason Calacanis: Anarcho Capitalism

13 Aug 2025
1h 7m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Jason Calacanis of the All In podcast, exploring Calacanis's perspective that Trump's first six months in office have been "solid." They discuss economic policies, regulatory changes, and the business environment under both the current and previous administr...

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Amanda Carpenter: Fake Emergencies

12 Aug 2025
59m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller and Amanda Carpenter discuss current affairs, focusing on Trump's actions and potential power grabs. They analyze the implications of sending troops to D.C., the appointment of E.J. Antony as commissioner of labor statistics, and Trump's "ransomware model" of extractin...

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Bill Kristol: The Lawless Administration

11 Aug 2025
49m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss current affairs, starting with Donald Trump's plans for Washington, D.C., and a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine. They critique Trump's foreign policy decisions, the incompetence of some U.S. officials, and the ongoing Ep...

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Lis Smith: Dems Need to Burn Down the Party Establishment

08 Aug 2025
51m
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Anne Applebaum: What USAID's Absence Looks Like on the Ground

07 Aug 2025
50m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, host Tim Miller interviews Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, to discuss pressing issues related to autocracy and global affairs. They delve into the implications of CEOs having to appease political leaders, drawing parallels to the Soviet Union's politically driven pe...

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Zerlina Maxwell and Josh Barro: We Are in a Bad Place

06 Aug 2025
1h 10m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, host Tim Miller engages in two segments: first, a discussion with Zerlina Maxwell on Texas redistricting, anti-democratic elements in the Republican Party, and demographic shifts affecting voter power, particularly concerning Black and Latino voters, as well as the Democratic Par...

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Chuck Todd: Is the Economy the Biggest Political Threat to Trump?

05 Aug 2025
54m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Chuck Todd, former moderator of Meet the Press, about the current political landscape and media trends. They discuss the historical significance of August in shaping political narratives, comparing current events to past inflection points like the 2009 healt...

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Bill Kristol: This Is So Third World

04 Aug 2025
56m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the recent firing of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by Trump after a report showed a slowing economy, raising concerns about authoritarianism and the manipulation of economic data. They explore the implications of this action on governmen...

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