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.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 52min
Michael Steele: The King of Debt Is Blowing Up the U.S. Economy
Michael Steele, former RNC chair and Maryland lieutenant governor, offers sharp conservative critique. He sounds the alarm on rising mortgage rates, inflation, and fiscal choices worsening affordability. They debate GOP priorities, threats to democratic norms, and the risks of warmongering and cults of personality. The tone moves between urgent and sardonic.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 6min
Al Gore: Trump Has Made a Historic Mistake
Al Gore, former U.S. vice president and climate activist who made An Inconvenient Truth, reflects on two decades of climate progress and looming risks. He discusses the renewable revolution, electric vehicles, AI’s climate footprint, threats to democracy from disinformation, and strategic errors around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Short, urgent, and forward-looking commentary.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 28min
Angie "Pumps" Sullivan and Phil Gordon: The Dumbest People Are Running this Country
Phil Gordon, former national security advisor and foreign policy author, and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan, outspoken podcaster and reality TV alum, debate U.S. politics and Iran. They discuss Trump’s changing posture toward Tehran, how economic pain shapes voter shifts, religious nationalism’s impact, and what bold, authentic political messaging might look like moving forward.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 9min
Jeffrey Goldberg and Joe Weisenthal: Pandora's Box Has Been Opened
Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-chief of The Atlantic known for deep foreign policy reporting, and Joe Weisenthal, Bloomberg executive editor and markets expert. They dig into risks of the Iran campaign, including threats to the Strait of Hormuz and global signaling to China. They also trace market shocks: oil, supply chains, niche commodity shortages, and how political moves shape investor psychology.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 50min
Bill Kristol: Trump Is in Way over His Head
Bill Kristol, conservative analyst and long-form commentator, weighs in with sharp critiques. They debate whether Trump was bluffing or escalating with Iran and ponder Israel's independent strikes. Conversation covers economic fallout from conflict, the risk to the Strait of Hormuz, chaotic administration messaging, and political consequences at airports and the gas pump.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
David Frum: A Very Bad Time for Bozos to Be in Charge
David Frum, political commentator and Atlantic staff writer, offers sharp takes on U.S. security and conservative politics. He discusses risky DHS picks and homeland vulnerabilities. He explores strained alliances, Denmark’s Greenland contingency, military vs political tracks of the Iran conflict, and long-term geopolitical and Israeli diplomatic consequences.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 41min
James Talarico: The Bulwark LIVE from Dallas
James Talarico, a Democratic politician and former Texas state representative running for U.S. Senate, outlines his fight against corruption and billionaire donors. He talks about building broad coalitions across Texas and persuading disillusioned voters. Topics include border policy balancing security and compassion, resisting endless wars, reconnecting with Latino and faith communities, and a playbook for flipping red states.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 50min
Ro Khanna: Trump Is in Denial
Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from California focused on technology policy and high-profile oversight, discusses the push for transparency on Epstein files. He tackles U.S. strategy toward Iran, the politics around oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. He also reflects on shifting MAGA support for war, debates over Israel criticism, and proposals for AI policy and worker ownership.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 20min
Ashley St. Clair and Cameron Kasky: Leaving the MAGA Cult
Cameron Kasky, youth activist and March for Our Lives co‑founder turned human‑rights advocate, and Ashley St. Clair, former right‑wing influencer now speaking out about leaving MAGA and legal fights over AI image abuse. They discuss life inside conservative influencer networks, doubts and disengagement from MAGA, AI image manipulation and lawsuits, first‑hand reporting from the West Bank, and related U.S. policy debates.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 54min
Bill Kristol: End the War
Bill Kristol, editor-at-large and conservative foreign policy commentator, breaks down the fallout from recent Iran strikes. He talks alliances fraying, allies refusing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, and whether escalation or a premature victory claim will come next. They also cover GOP infighting, threats to press freedom, and the economic shock rippling through oil and supply chains.
