The Bulwark Podcast

By The Bulwark

Episodes (8)

The Bulwark Podcast

Bill Kristol: Trump Is All-In on Authoritarianism

Bill Kristol delivers a scathing assessment of Donald Trump's presidency, arguing that Trump is now fully committed to authoritarianism and kleptocracy, with no regard for democratic norms. He details how Trump's actions—from bullying federal judges and attemp

54mJun 1, 2026

The Bulwark Podcast

Derek Thompson: The Party of Vicemaxxing

Derek Thompson delivers a scathing critique of the Republican Party's moral collapse, coining the term 'vice-maxing' to describe a culture where corruption is not just tolerated but flaunted—especially when it targets political opponents. He argues that the GO

1h 0mJun 2, 2026

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Stephanie Ruhle: The Trump Family’s Massive Side Hustle

The Bulwark Podcast dives deep into the Trump family's expanding web of financial and political influence, spotlighting Ivanka Trump's acquisition of a 1,400-hectare private island in Albania as a symbol of unchecked elite privilege. Stephanie Ruhl argues that

1h 0mJun 5, 2026

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Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein

The Bulwark Podcast's latest episode, hosted by Tim Miller with editor-at-large Bill Kristol, delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's foreign and domestic policies, framing them as a cascade of incompetence, authoritarian overreach, and historical revis

1h 5mJun 8, 2026

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Jason Calacanis: The Silicon Valley Vibes Are Still Pro-Trump

Jason Calacanis, the co-host of The All In Podcast, delivers a blistering assessment of Silicon Valley's growing embrace of Donald Trump, arguing that the tech elite have willingly traded democratic norms for access, profits, and power. Despite Trump's chaotic

1h 14mJun 9, 2026

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Raphael Warnock: Fight for Your Democracy

Senator Raphael Warnock delivers a searing indictment of the current assault on American democracy, framing it not as a partisan battle but as a moral crisis. He argues that Donald Trump’s administration is systematically dismantling democratic institutions—fr

1h 2mJun 10, 2026

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Jon Favreau: Why Aren't More People Talking about Nipple-Gate?

Jon Favreau and Tim Miller dissect the surreal political theater surrounding Trump’s Iran deal negotiations, arguing that the real crisis isn’t the deal itself—but the administration’s inability to endure any political discomfort. Favreau lambasts Trump for re

1h 18mJun 12, 2026

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Michael Weiss: The Vice President Is Looking Pretty Stupid

The Bulwark Podcast delivers a scathing critique of the emerging U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), arguing it represents a catastrophic strategic retreat disguised as diplomacy. Michael Weiss, the episode's primary guest, dismantles the White House'

1h 11mJun 16, 2026

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