The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark

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.

  • 24 minutes 56 seconds
    BONUS EPISODE with James Carville: We Are the Opposition
    It's time to get our opposition organized and develop a narrative about Trump. And one narrative that's likely to emerge is how he betrayed his voters. Plus, did Kamala's interview on "The View" seal her fate? 

    James Carville joins Tim Miller.
    show notes
    Carville documentary, "Winning Is Everything, Stupid" (post-election recut out 11/14)

    9 November 2024, 8:08 pm
  • 47 minutes 46 seconds
    Ben Wittes: Americans Elected a Serial Criminal to Be President
    The Trump trials were a cosmic democratic disaster, and the justice system did not do justice: Trump was not treated in the same way as other people who've stolen classified docs or tried to overthrow the election—and his conviction and indictments made him more qualified in MAGA's eyes. Plus, the Sotomayor/SCOTUS issue, aiding Ukraine before January 20, and avoiding the sound of Trump's voice.

    Ben Wittes joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.

    show notes

    Ben's column, "Were the Trump Trials Pointless?"
    Tim's playlist  
    8 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 48 minutes 39 seconds
    Tom Nichols: This Is What They Want
    The American people made their choice, and the fight to preserve the global democratic coalition against the global authoritarian movement continues. But maybe letting those voters see unadulterated Trumpism in the White House, without the baby bumpers—at least for a little while—is how we save America. Plus, the price of eggs v fascism, and Trump is going to inherit a great economy and take credit for it. 

    Tom Nichols joins Tim Miller.

    show notes
    Tom's most recent Atlantic Daily newsletter
    Derek Thompson's piece mentioned by Tim (gifted)
    Nick Catoggio's piece 
    7 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Sarah Longwell and Jonathan V. Last: Election Debrief
    Kamala's tailored campaign message and ground game didn't matter. Voters were unhappy with Biden and didn't want a 'regular' politician. They also didn't care about the infrastructure bill or the CHIPS Act—but they do care about demagoguery and grievance. 

    Sarah and JVL join Tim to take in the pain, but also to chart The Bulwark's next phase: doing everything we can to protect our country, our democracy, and our institutions.

    6 November 2024, 6:42 pm
  • 46 minutes 7 seconds
    David Frum: Pride in the Fight
    Whatever happens tonight, Never Trumpers and voters should be proud that we rose to the challenge of Trump—and that a majority of Americans see through this fraudster. Meanwhile, a vote for Kamala is both a progressive and conservative choice. Plus, the Electoral College is crazy, Megyn is mad at the wrong people, and Tim's final prediction. 

    David Frum joins Tim Miller.
    show notes
    Reagan's closing statement in 1980 at the final debate with Carter
    David's book mentioned in show, "Trumpocalypse"

    5 November 2024, 6:19 pm
  • 42 minutes 13 seconds
    Bill Kristol: Maybe It's Dobbs, After All
    Republicans are crowing about a big turnout of early rural voters and a decrease in African American voters in the cities. But the early vote also features a big gender gap, likely tied to abortion—an issue that was not on the ballot in 2020. And the Trump team has done a terrible job of not taking the air out of the issue. Plus, the Epstein tapes, Trump's lousy last two weeks, and The Bulwark's good and worthy fight.

    Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.

    show notes

    Monday's Morning Shots newsletter
    HuffPost story on Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania
    4 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 10 seconds
    Ann Selzer: How Could This Be?
    Few states are as red as Iowa, and yet the legendary Iowa pollster Ann Selzer found that Kamala has leapfrogged over Trump to take the lead there. The turnaround is due to women—particularly women 65 and older, who previously tilted toward Trump, but now favor Kamala 63% to 28%. Iowa's new strict abortion law could be a factor. 
    J. Ann Selzer joins Tim Miller for a special Sunday pod.

    show notes
    Des Moines Register story on the Iowa Poll
    Des Moines Register story on Iowa's congressional races

    3 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 26 seconds
    Mehdi Hasan: Memory-Holing the Worst President
    The WSJ wants readers to think that Trump is too stupid to coup—despite Jack Smith's indictment showing a very clear plan. And for those on the left and right arguing that we survived once before, there are hundreds of thousands of people who would still be alive today if Trump had managed Covid better. Plus, the laughable GOP civility police, Kamala's potential trouble in Michigan, the MAGA ads that are simultaneously antisemitic, Islamaphobic, and misogynist, and the Green parties in Europe want Jill Stein to step aside. 

    Mehdi Hasan joins Tim Miller.
    show notes
    Tim's playlist 

    1 November 2024, 6:47 pm
  • 47 minutes 8 seconds
    Adam Kinzinger: All the Little Bros
    Trump and his pack of dude-bros are pitting men against women, even inside the home—the current Republican Party is definitely not pro-family or pro-marriage. Plus, Nikki's feelings are hurt, and Elon trucked in door-knockers for Trump who basically worked as indentured servants. How does this Putin-whispering patsy still have government contracts? 

    Adam Kinzinger joins Tim Miller.
    show notes

    Tim's message to Nikki Haley voters

    31 October 2024, 5:57 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Alex Vindman and Lakshya Jain: No More Petty Tyrants
    The character of the nation is on the line: We have to stop an autocratic minority from imposing its will on the majority of Americans. And no question, Putin has been very easily manipulating Trump and Musk. Plus, Biden talking about garbage, spam polls, pollster herding, and the weakest swing states for Kamala. 

    Alex Vindman and Lakshya Jain join Tim Miller.

    show notes:
    Congressional candidate Eugene Vindman's web site
    The fake family of Eugene's opponent in the open VA-7 seat

    30 October 2024, 6:58 pm
  • 48 minutes 19 seconds
    Robert Draper: The Prosecutor
    Kamala Harris sees the world as divided between those who follow the rules and those who break them—and that injustice requires action, not whining. And behind the story of a child of two high-achieving immigrants is a woman who remains loyal, reveres law and order, shows up prepared, and approaches challenges with a 'just the facts' linear style of thinking. Yet, she also maintains a level of inscrutability.

    Robert Draper joins Tim Miller.
    show notes:

    Draper's profile of Kamala

    29 October 2024, 6:00 pm
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