The Bulwark Daily

Amanda Carpenter: The Worst President Ever

Alastair Campbell: Trump Is a Wanker

Donald Trump’s current approach to foreign policy, particularly regarding Ukraine and the Middle East, creates global instability and undermines traditional transatlantic alliances. Trump’s erratic decision-making and perceived alignment with authoritarian figures like Vladimir Putin alienate European allies, who now f...

Michael Weiss: Iran Is Not Likely to Forget about the War

Donald Trump’s erratic late-night social media activity, characterized by megalomaniacal AI-generated imagery and impulsive announcements regarding military blockades, signals a concerning lack of stability in the executive branch. Michael Weiss, an expert on Russia and international security, joins to analyze the geop...

Bill Kristol: Are the Winds Finally Shifting?

Viktor Orbán’s resounding electoral defeat in Hungary signals a potential global shift against illiberal authoritarianism and provides a strategic blueprint for democratic renewal. By consolidating behind a single opposition leader, Péter Magyar, the Hungarian electorate successfully bypassed state-controlled media thr...

Jane Coaston: We Have Some Questions, Melania

Anne Applebaum: Hungary's Surreal, Post-Reality Campaign

David French and Suhas Subramanyam: The Superpower Folded in Front of the Whole World

Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz: The Dangers Posed by Sam Altman

The episode explores the trustworthiness of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, amidst the rapid advancement of AI technology. It questions whether Altman's initial promises of prioritizing AI safety and regulation align with his current pursuit of profit and growth, especially given AI's increasing integration into critical in...

Bill Kristol: POTUS, the Macho Madman

Robert Kagan: We’re Transitioning to a Post-American World

Susan Glasser: The President Is Crazy and Delusional

Josh Barro and Paige Cognetti: The World Is Going to Blame Trump

The podcast analyzes current geopolitical and economic issues, primarily focusing on the potential global recession and energy crisis resulting from escalating tensions with Iran. Josh Barro joins Tim Miller to discuss Trump's erratic foreign policy, its impact on global oil supplies, and the risk of stagflation. They ...

Jon Lovett: It Is Time to Scream and Yell

Bill Kristol: No Kings

Michael Steele: The King of Debt Is Blowing Up the U.S. Economy

Al Gore: Trump Has Made a Historic Mistake

The conversation centers on climate change, political issues, and the intersection of technology and democracy. Former Vice President Al Gore discusses the urgency of addressing climate change, highlighting the increasing investment in renewable energy sources and the alarming rate of global warming pollution. He addre...

Angie "Pumps" Sullivan and Phil Gordon: The Dumbest People Are Running this Country

Jeffrey Goldberg and Joe Weisenthal: Pandora's Box Has Been Opened

The podcast examines current affairs through the lenses of politics and economics, focusing on the potential economic consequences of the Iran war and the shifting geopolitical landscape. It highlights the administration's handling of inflation, the sensitivity of markets to Trump's actions, and the underpriced risks i...

Bill Kristol: Trump Is Way in over His Head

David Frum: A Very Bad Time for Bozos to Be in Charge