Nicolle Wallace: The Silence of Republicans Is the Bigger Threat

In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Nicolle Wallace, host of Deadline White House on MSNBC, covering a range of topics including Trump's recent comments on the Israel-Iran conflict, Lisa Murkowski's political stance, and the evolution of the Republican party. They discuss the challenges of covering Trump, the motivations behind political decisions, and the current state of American democracy. Wallace shares personal anecdotes from her time working with Jeb Bush and reflects on the changing political landscape, while also promoting her new podcast, "The Best People," and its focus on wisdom from individuals outside the daily news cycle. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of covering politics and the importance of bearing witness to current events.

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The Bulwark Podcast

Ceasefire Instability and Trump's Middle East Commentary

Lisa Murkowski's Political Affiliation and Republican Party Dynamics

Nicolle Wallace's Political Origins and the Evolution of Republican Ideals

The Bush Administration's Immigration Reform Efforts and Personal Conflicts

Jeb Bush's Early Career and the Shifting Political Landscape

The Bush Family's Perspective on Trump and the Republican Party

Navigating Political Divisions within Families and Bearing Witness to Political Events

Finding Fulfillment in Media and Addressing Personal Concerns

Assessing the Threat to Democracy and the Republican Party's Role

Nicolle Wallace's New Podcast and the Concept of "The Best People"

Deadline White House Mount Rushmore and Closing Remarks

Nicolle Wallace: The Silence of Republicans Is the Bigger Threat

The Bulwark Podcast

00:29Ceasefire Instability and Trump's Middle East Commentary

Ceasefire Instability and Trump's Middle East Commentary

06:34Lisa Murkowski's Political Affiliation and Republican Party Dynamics

Lisa Murkowski's Political Affiliation and Republican Party Dynamics

12:40Nicolle Wallace's Political Origins and the Evolution of Republican Ideals

Nicolle Wallace's Political Origins and the Evolution of Republican Ideals

17:50The Bush Administration's Immigration Reform Efforts and Personal Conflicts

The Bush Administration's Immigration Reform Efforts and Personal Conflicts

22:39Jeb Bush's Early Career and the Shifting Political Landscape

Jeb Bush's Early Career and the Shifting Political Landscape

27:13The Bush Family's Perspective on Trump and the Republican Party

The Bush Family's Perspective on Trump and the Republican Party

33:35Navigating Political Divisions within Families and Bearing Witness to Political Events

Navigating Political Divisions within Families and Bearing Witness to Political Events

40:05Finding Fulfillment in Media and Addressing Personal Concerns

Finding Fulfillment in Media and Addressing Personal Concerns

44:54Assessing the Threat to Democracy and the Republican Party's Role

Assessing the Threat to Democracy and the Republican Party's Role

50:01Nicolle Wallace's New Podcast and the Concept of "The Best People"

Nicolle Wallace's New Podcast and the Concept of "The Best People"

53:59Deadline White House Mount Rushmore and Closing Remarks

Deadline White House Mount Rushmore and Closing Remarks