

The Bulwark Daily
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


Jim Acosta: Trump Can't Take the Heat
This podcast features an interview with Jim Acosta, a former CNN correspondent, discussing Donald Trump's State of the Union address. The hosts analyze the speech's content, focusing on Trump's lack of economic focus, attacks on various groups, and promotion of unsubstantiated claims. Acosta highlights Trump's incomp...

James Carville and Michael Weiss: The Whole Country Could Go Under
This podcast features an interview with James Carville, where they discuss his prediction of a Trump political collapse, the current economic downturn, and the potential responses of the Democratic party. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on the potential consequences of a reduced U...

Bill Kristol: Kleptocrats and Plutocrats
This podcast features an interview between Tim Miller and Bill Kristol, focusing on the fallout from a meeting between Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The discussion centers on Trump and Vance's contentious interactions with Zelensky, analyzing their criticisms of Zelensky's diplo...

BONUS EPISODE from Tim's New "FYPod"
This podcast episode discusses the reasons behind Gen Z's shift towards right-wing ideologies. The hosts, Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky, along with guest Joshua Rush, explore the role of social isolation, the perceived failures of institutions during COVID-19, and the appeal of simpler, more easily digestible conservat...

David Frum: Both Pro-Jesus and Pro-Sex Trafficking
This podcast features an interview with David Frum, discussing the current political climate in the US. The conversation begins with a humorous anecdote about Frum's recent trip to Austria, then delves into serious topics such as the rising price of eggs, the release of the Tate brothers from Romanian legal proceeding...

Mike Murphy: The Chinese Own Elon
This podcast episode features Tim Miller and Mike Murphy discussing the early days of the Trump administration, focusing on the political and economic implications of Trump's actions. The conversation covers Trump's cabinet meeting, Jeff Bezos's changes to the Washington Post editorial page, and the potential impact ...

Ruben Gallego and Zerlina Maxwell: Make Them Own It

Ben Wittes: Who the F*** Are You?
This podcast features an interview with Ben Wittes, discussing the current state of the US legal and political landscape under the Trump administration. The conversation covers the challenges of analyzing legally questionable executive actions, the concerning lack of transparency and accountability within government a...

Bill Kristol and Jared Polis: Send In the Clown

Adam Kinzinger: It's Starting to Happen
This podcast features an interview with Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman, discussing the potential for a pro-democracy movement similar to the Tea Party. The conversation analyzes the recent Georgia town hall protests and the impact of public outrage on politicians, suggesting that focusing on billionai...

David Graham and Pablo Torre: Is Lil Marco a Cuban Communist Agent?

Jared Moskowitz and Zeke Faux: Scams Galore

Susan Glasser: Giving Away the Store to Putin

Bill Kristol: Taking A Wrecking Ball to the Government
This podcast episode focuses on the concerning actions of the Trump administration, particularly the seemingly deliberate dismantling of government agencies. The hosts discuss numerous examples, including the firing of nuclear warhead reassembly personnel and veterans crisis hotline employees, highlighting the lack of...

BULWARK TAKES: Wrecking Ball TODDLERS Trump and Elon Are Making Susie Wiles' Life HELL
This podcast features an interview between Tim Miller and John Avlon, discussing the implications of Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration. The conversation centers on the actions of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and her attempts to manage Musk's influence, highlighting the challenges and potent...

Andrew Weissmann and Michael Weiss: Valentine's Massacre
This podcast episode discusses the resignations of six senior Justice Department officials who refused to drop the Eric Adams investigation, followed by an interview with Andrew Weissmann, a former FBI General Counsel, analyzing the situation and its implications. The discussion details the alleged quid pro quo offer...

Alex Wagner: The Poster Child for Corruption and Grift

Carol Leonnig and Robert Putnam: Lies and Moral Obligations

Tom Malinowski: Fight the Power, Dems
This podcast features an interview with former Congressman Tom Malinowski, discussing the potential ramifications of a second Trump term on US foreign policy and alliances. The conversation covers Trump's comments on Ukraine, the impact on US values-based diplomacy, and strategies for Democrats to counter Trump's acti...
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