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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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Fiona Hill: Putin and the Art of Manipulating Trump

22 Jan 2026
58m
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Fiona Hill, former National Security Council expert on Russia, discusses the challenges of serving in the Trump administration and the ongoing threat posed by Vladimir Putin. Hill recounts her early life and unexpected path to becoming a Russia expert, as well as her decision to join the Trump administration to mitigat...

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Rep. Sarah McBride: Our President's Drunk History Take

21 Jan 2026
50m
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David Plouffe: Democrats Have to Run Against Their Party

20 Jan 2026
1h 0m
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Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us

19 Jan 2026
48m
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Wright Thompson: The Ghosts of Mississippi

16 Jan 2026
1h 8m
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Sam Stein: Trump Is Trying to Instigate Unrest

15 Jan 2026
55m
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Mark Hertling: The Cowards of ICE

14 Jan 2026
56m
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The podcast examines military news and legal issues, focusing on the conduct of ICE agents and the situation in Iran. It contrasts the behavior of masked, unidentified ICE agents with the pride displayed by Iraqi security forces, highlighting concerns about constitutional rights. The discussion covers Iran's economic s...

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Susan Glasser and Jacob Soboroff: A Dangerous Lame Duck

13 Jan 2026
1h 9m
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The podcast examines the state of American politics under a potential second Trump term, focusing on Trump's power grabs and the enablers within the Republican Party and broader civil society. Susan Glasser highlights the danger of Trump as a "lame duck" and his potential for imperialist actions, such as pursuing the a...

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Bill Kristol: This Is Accelerationist Authoritarianism

12 Jan 2026
59m
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Anne Applebaum and Jacob Frey: Using Lies to Justify Violence

09 Jan 2026
1h 9m
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Ryan Grim: An Unconscionable Reaction to a Summary Execution

08 Jan 2026
1h 9m
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The podcast examines several pressing issues, beginning with the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, scrutinizing the official narrative and the disturbing reactions from political figures. The conversation then shifts to US foreign policy, particularly regarding Venezuela, and the motivations behind ...

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George Conway: Trump Is a Vampire

07 Jan 2026
52m
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Jonathan Blitzer: The Stars Aligned Against Venezuela

06 Jan 2026
1h 16m
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Bill Kristol: A Stupid and Insane Foreign Intervention

05 Jan 2026
1h 3m
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John Heilemann: The Year Is Ending a Lot Better than It Started

31 Dec 2025
1h 12m
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Julie K. Brown: Hiding the Truth in the Epstein Files

30 Dec 2025
47m
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Bill Kristol: Trump Has Lost the Plot

29 Dec 2025
48m
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Kara Swisher: We're in an 'Eat the Rich' Moment

26 Dec 2025
54m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller interviews Kara Swisher, focusing on the intersection of tech, politics, and culture. They discuss the potential long-term impacts of the tech industry's growing influence, particularly concerning China, university funding cuts, and the relationship between tech CEOs a...

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Tom Nichols: The Buzz Has Worn Off

23 Dec 2025
54m
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In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller and Tom Nichols discuss current events, starting with Donald Trump's proposal for new, large, and potentially nuclear-armed ships, which Nichols critiques as impractical and driven by Trump's nostalgia. They then discuss the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epst...

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Bill Kristol: This Is Trump's Cover-Up

22 Dec 2025
1h 2m
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Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss several topics, including the delayed release of the Epstein files and potential cover-ups by Trump's Justice Department, the internal conflicts within Turning Point USA and J.D. Vance's controversial stance, and the questionable editorial decisions at CBS News regarding a story crit...

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