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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.
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- Yesterday56 min
Will Sommer and Asawin Suebsaeng: The Groypers Have Taken over Trumpland
Stephen Miller has a free hand to pump out his racist policies; Trump regularly says blatantly offensive things that are way past a dog whistle; and one-time insurgents at the Heritage Foundation and other MAGA institutions are muscling out people who aren't comfortable with openly embracing bigotry. The groypers are running today's Republican Party. At the same time, Trump's Iran war has opened divisions within the administration, and the leaks are coming fast and furiously. Plus: the gullible people who think their bribes will keep them safe from Trump, Rod Dreher's falling out with JD Vance, the ties between the Tates and the White House should be a bigger scandal, Mitch McConnell may be doing the most Mitch McConnell thing of all, and how Cincinnatians fought back against DHS to protect a local chaplain.Zeteo’s Asawin Suebsaeng joins guest host Will Sommer. Show notes: Swin's recent reporting on Trump's failed Iran war Will's recent “False Flag” on MAGA rallying around Andrew Tate The NYT on the crackup at the Heritage Foundation New York mag on Justin Sun blowing the whistle on Trump Swin on the chaplain in Cincinatti Rod Dreher with a platter of oysters in Paris NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad
- 2 days ago54 min
Bill Kristol and John Heilemann: Taking a Wrecking Ball to the Military
Not only has our lousy commander-in-chief allowed the country's missile inventory to be dramatically depleted, Hegseth's politicized hiring and firing of officers has come home to roost and is doing real damage to the military as an institution. Meanwhile, Zelensky says he'll show Trump proof that Russia is helping Iran in the war, and Laura Loomer has done an about-face and now says she's on Ukraine’s side. Plus, the wet, hot DSA summer hits its peak in the Michigan Senate race, Bibi is going to try to save his hide, and Republicans in swing districts have been given the all-clear to distance themselves from Trump.Bill Kristol joins guest host John Heilemann.Show notes: The NYT on the diminished stockpile of Patriot antimissile interceptors John's "Impolitic" podcast Jon Cohn on Whitmer's endorsement of Haley Stevens Lauren on the troubles at the DNC Bill's "Bulwark on Sunday" with Epstein survivor, Dani Bensky Andrew on Trump bombing at the White House Correspondents Dinner Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge’s Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/THEBULWARK #Ridgepod
- 4 days agoconversational19 min4-min read
No One Has Seen McConnell in Weeks—and His Office Just Recycled an Old Statement
JVL and Sarah Longwell, co-hosts of The Bulwark Pod, deliver a candid, early-morning conversation covering political streamers, ICE vehicle stops, and inconsistencies in Pentagon casualty reporting from Iran. The discussion blends personal reflection with sharp political critique, emphasizing the moral decay in leadership and the need for institutional accountability.
- 6 days agoconversational53 min5-min read
Sarah Longwell and Alex Seitz-Wald: The Maine Thing
Sarah Longwell hosts The Bulwark Podcast, welcoming Alex Seitz-Wald, former NBC News journalist and now deputy editor of the Midcoast Villager, a local newspaper in Camden, Maine. The conversation centers on Maine’s evolving political landscape following the collapse of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign and the rise of Troy Jackson as his replacement. They explore how authenticity, local journalism, and deep community ties shape political perception in Maine, contrasting national media narratives with on-the-ground realities.
- 1 weeks agoconversational49 min5-min read
David Frum and JVL: Iran Is Going to Make Trump Eat It
In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, host Jonathan V. Last (JV) sits in for Tim Miller and interviews longtime friend and Atlantic columnist David Frum to dissect the Trump administration’s foreign policy recklessness, particularly its escalating conflict with Iran, its erosion of U.S. global credibility, and the deeper institutional decay threatening American democracy. The conversation spans military strategy, nuclear proliferation, congressional abdication, and the collapse of political norms, concluding with a sober reflection on whether America can reform itself.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 16m6-min read
Joe Scarborough: MAGA Doesn't Get America
In a wide-ranging conversation on The Bored Podcast, guest Joe Scarborough, co-host of Morning Joe and former Republican congressman, discusses the roots of Trumpism in Pat Buchanan’s ideology, critiques the current state of the Republican Party, analyzes the humanitarian and political fallout of Netanyahu’s policies in Israel, and reflects on the cultural significance of baseball and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Host Sam Stein guides the discussion through immigration, foreign policy, and the absurdities of MAGA-era politics.
- 1 weeks agoconversational52 min5-min read
Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol: We're Governed by Broken Men
In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Sarah Longwell sits in for Tim Miller and co-hosts with Bill Kristol, discussing the fallout from an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, Trump’s controversial behavior at the World Cup final, the moral decay of political leadership, and the troubling normalization of violence by ICE agents. The conversation centers on the psychological insecurity of authoritarian figures and the broader cultural rot they enable.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 0m7-min read
Nicolle Wallace: The Sore Loser Is Trying to Ruin Our Elections
In the final episode before host Tim Miller's two-week vacation, he and guest Nicolle Wallace reflect on the state of American democracy, the moral bankruptcy of Trump's base and Republican leaders, and the psychological toll of covering years of escalating authoritarianism. They dissect Trump's upcoming speech on election integrity — a narrative that forces his supporters to believe he alone presided over a fraudulent election — calling it the most cynical manipulation yet.
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