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
  • Mark Hertling: Aiding and Abetting a War Criminal

    Mark Hertling: Aiding and Abetting a War Criminal
    Mar 12 2025
    Putin has been named a war criminal because of the Russian way of war in Ukraine—bombing Kyiv and other cities, attacking civilians and first aid workers, and destroying infrastructure. The administration's pause on aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine made the US complicit in those crimes. Meanwhile, Trump does not have any leverage to force Russia to comply with the proposed cease-fire. Plus, the escalating trade war with the EU harms our national security, our allies' hesitancy to share intelligence because of Tulsi, and the South African DOGE bro's laughably absurd attack on Mark Kelly.

    Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins Tim Miller.
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    51 mins
  • Will Sommer: Across the MAGA-Verse

    Will Sommer: Across the MAGA-Verse
    Mar 11 2025
    To find out what's really going on in Trumpistan, the AP is out and random lifestyle Instagrammers and MAGA conspiracy posters are in. Meanwhile, hothead Dan Bongino couldn't join the FBI until he fulfills his commitments to his podcast advertisers, Seb Gorka—the new counterterrorism chief—is a prank caller, and RFK Jr. resurfaced to ordain beef tallow fries a healthy food choice. Plus, did Elon go to Trump with tears in his eyes, and ask, "Sir, will you buy one of my cars?"

    The Bulwark's new Senior Reporter Will Sommer joins Tim Miller.

    show notes
    • Ben Dreyfuss tribute to Kevin Drum
    • Tim's 2024 interview with Julie K. Brown about Jeffrey Epstein
    • Bloomberg story on Don Jr's plans to monetize MAGA (gifted)
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S.E. Cupp: The Outrage Is the Point

    S.E. Cupp: The Outrage Is the Point
    Mar 10 2025
    This time around, Trump has dispensed with the ribbon-cutting side of being president—he's just not giving average Americans anything to feel good about. Instead, his administration is defunding the police, freeing criminals, and welcoming home the alleged sexual predator Tate brothers. Meanwhile, Trump is also shrugging off the economic news even as Maria Bartiromo is raising the threat of a recession. Plus, our allies and trading partners are infuriated, and we've officially become one of the bad guys in Ukraine.


    S.E. Cupp joins Tim Miller.

    show notes

    • Tim joined Bill for the "Bulwark on Sunday"

    • "Bulwark Takes" on Apple Podcasts

    • The Noah Smith piece Tim referenced
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    55 mins

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Great Podcast

Full of political commentary from a Never Trump perspective, this podcast is informative and important on what the Trumpist Right is doing to harm America

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Ben & Charlie Detail of Espionage Charges

Great review on how Document Case proceeds with Bad Judge. Trump stiffs Cuban Cafe.

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Tim never fails!

Tim is outstandingly quick Twitter and amusing while possessing an extra sense for what maybe going on out there...great guests with which Tim continually demonstrates a genuine report - even when opinions don't exactly align. Amazing that he puts out top shelf product on a daily basis...obviously, he never stops listening, thinking, asking, etc. ...strongly opinionated with facts to back him!

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Great podcast!

Great explanation of how corruption work and how it can wear people down until they are part of the corruption.

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Reasoned Witness Perspective

This interview was so helpful in putting the listener in that kibbutz on the day of the attack. Mona barely had to ask questions because the storyteller was a fellow journalist. I benefited from his reasoned explanations of the now and the potential future for the government and the region.

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new podcast on Thursday

this is an excellent new law related podcast I also listen to Lawfare thank you!

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Excellent political podcast

I would consider myself somewhere inside the shrinking center-left bubble of our vastly expanding political spectrum, likely more in line with the Pod Save/Crooked Media crowd on most issues. But hell if Tim and the Bulwark boys(and girls, love A.B. and Sarah) don't always provide some intelligent and nuanced insight on the current political climate with occasional doses of sarcasm and mockery. Tim might have failed in Washington, but he's got a daily listener in me going forward, whatever that's worth! ;)

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100 watt bulb

thanks for shining the bright light on ron ron I really didn't have a good take on him. this election cycle is going to get interesting

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Very best poscast

The Bulwark is absolutely the best podcast hands down. Very informative, insightful and eye opening.

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The podcast that got me to like Podcasts

Political discussion in GOOD FAITH.

I may not always agree with Charlie, but his sincere discussion on all of the day's latest topics help me stay up to date with the latest news and bring a logical and rational perspective to all of it. His perspectives along with many of his guests bring a point of view that tries to take a step back and look at the overall picture and how current events compare and contrast with history and the basic principles of democracy. Highly recommended.

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