The Bulwark

Democrats are considering running more attractive candidates as a strategy to improve their image and win elections, based on conversations with party operatives.

The segment discusses Donald Trump's inappropriate comments about sex during a speech to a Saudi investment fund and his evasive response to a serious question about Iran on Fox and Friends, highlighting a pattern of unprofessional behavior.

Tim Miller expresses optimism about protecting democracy, discussing Republican election interference efforts, Democratic victories in TSA funding fights, and cracks in the Republican coalition over Iran.

The hosts discuss Karoline Leavitt's press conference where she criticized TSA lines and controversially used the phrase 'the cruelty is the point', originally from Adam Seward's critique of Trump administration policies.

Michael Steele and Tim Miller sarcastically discuss Trump's impact on the U.S.

The podcast discusses a recent hack by Iranian group Handle a Hack Team targeting FBI director Kash Patel's emails and photos, raising concerns about national security and counterintelligence vulnerabilities during tensions with Iran.

This segment criticizes Pete Hegseth as the dumbest person in the Trump administration for his petty and incompetent handling of the Iran war, focusing on his political attacks instead of uniting the country.

The segment discusses Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran, including military updates and concerns about his engagement with intelligence briefings.

The hosts discuss Iran-related topics, including the possibility of an invasion and the appointment of J.D.

Host Tim Miller introduces Angie Sullivan, co-host of the podcast IHIP, discussing her background and the show's niche following before transitioning to politics.

This segment discusses how Donald Trump is acting increasingly like a king, as evidenced by his actions such as adding gold trim to the White House, renaming landmarks, and approving a new dollar coin with his face on it, while the No Kings protest movement grows.

The hosts discuss the bizarre situation where FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, posted a series of tweets accusing prominent conservative figures of being foreign operatives, raising questions about the implications and connections to figures like the Netanyahu family.

California Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his stance on Trump, his potential presidential candidacy, and his foreign policy views on Iran, including criticism of the administration's lack of clear goals and the economic impacts of rising fuel costs.

The host discusses Trump's social media activity, focusing on his posts about the Iran war and a Washington Post column by Mark Teason that Trump shared to assert he is not losing his nerve.

The podcast discusses Nick Adams, a Trump supporter known for controversial online behavior, who transitioned from being nominated as ambassador to Malaysia to a newly created State Department role as special presidential envoy for American tourism, exceptionalism, and values.

This segment discusses McKay Coppins' Atlantic cover story on the rise of sports betting and gambling's impact on American culture and society.

Tim Miller discusses political optimism, focusing on a Democrat's win in Florida's Mar-a-Lago district and potential Democratic victories in the governorship or Senate based on insider information.

This segment discusses the unveiling of the Trump Presidential Library, which is described as a skyscraper in Miami likely to be a hotel with features like a 747 Air Force One in the lobby and a golden Trump statue, and includes analysis from architectural experts.

The host discusses personal topics and plans to talk about Trump's declining support among figures like Theo Von and Joe Rogan.

The podcast discusses Donald Trump firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, with analysis of the timing, reasons including comparisons to Matt Gaetz, and reactions from the hosts.

The hosts analyze a recent Trump speech that was unusually scripted, derived from Truth Social posts, and question its purpose and effectiveness.

The host introduces upcoming live programming and guests, then transitions to discussing Trump's upcoming speech and news items related to Iran and war economics.

This episode previews a major presidential address on Iran and NATO, discussing concerns about potential U.S.

The host Tim Miller welcomes back Jon Lovett to discuss the Trump administration's behavior and societal reactions, reflecting on a previous podcast about worst-case scenarios.

Bill Kristol and Tim Miller discuss their experiences at No Kings rallies in New Orleans and Waltham, highlighting the diverse political backgrounds of attendees and the positive, inspiring atmosphere.

The episode introduces a discussion with defense analyst Michael O'Hanlon about presidential war powers and congressional authorization, prompted by his new book on U.S.

Bill Kristol and Jim Swift discuss their experiences at the No Kings event in Cincinnati, highlighting the large turnout and memorable signs from the protest.

The host JVL introduces guest Andrew Weissmann to discuss Todd Blanche's ethics violation and Weissmann's new book on preventing authoritarianism in legal systems.

Sam Stein and Andrew Egger discuss their experience watching a Trump cabinet meeting, highlighting bizarre moments like a potential statue of Trump in Venezuela and planning to list the top five craziest utterances from the meeting.

This segment discusses how Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won a Democratic primary despite AIPAC spending over $7 million against him, highlighting his strategy as a potential anti-AIPAC model for progressives.

Tim Miller introduces Al Gore on the Bulwark Podcast, discussing his climate activism and addressing rumors about booing Howard Nutlick.

Ezra Levin discusses the upcoming No Kings protest, which aims to be the largest in American history, with over 3,100 events registered and a goal of engaging 3.5% of the population against authoritarianism.

The segment introduces Elliot Williams as a legal analyst to discuss legal news, touching on his background at ICE during the Obama administration and setting up a conversation on current issues.

The segment introduces Sue Gordon, a former Trump administration intelligence official, to discuss the evolving situation in Iran and her expertise in national security.

A judge has ordered a halt to Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction project, rejecting his claim of broad presidential authority, leading to Trump's angry response on True Social.

The hosts of The Bulwark podcast, including JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller, discuss a Webby Award nomination and encourage listeners to vote, with light-hearted banter and references to political topics.

The hosts discuss the Trump administration's escalating rhetoric and potential actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran, framing it as a critical foreign policy decision with global implications.

The host previews upcoming discussions on authoritarian behavior by FCC's Brendan Carr and the state of the MAGA coalition, while teasing a topic about a political photo.

The podcast introduces a discussion on AI's broad societal impact, featuring guest Megan McArdle, who shares her background in technology.

The hosts discuss a recent UMass poll showing Trump's approval rating at 33% with a negative net of 29, linking it to issues like Iran, gas prices, and inflation.

Adrian Carrasquillo discusses his interview with actor Giselle Mariano from the show The Pit about playing an ICE agent and the intersection of immigration issues with entertainment.

The hosts discuss the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and its significance in the MAGA movement, with Andrew Egger filling in for Sam Stein.

The Bulwark team provides live coverage of the third No King's protest across the U.S., discussing its growth from previous events and current momentum.

Susan Glasser discusses Trump's incoherent speech and lack of plan for war, highlighting the chaotic nature of his presidency.

The podcast discusses the one-year anniversary of Liberation Day, an economic policy under Trump 2.0 involving tariffs that led to economic decline and legal challenges.

The host discusses concerns about RFK Jr.'s appointment to a key health agency during the Trump administration and checks in with colleague Jonathan Cohn on the situation at HHS.

Tim Miller hosts a live stream discussing breaking political news, including a Democrat flipping a Trump-won district in Florida, Iran ceasefire negotiations with JD Vance's involvement, and critiques of senators like Martin Heinrich.

Host Tim Miller previews a content-packed week and introduces guests Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, and Joe Weisenthal.

JBL hosts Tim Miller and Sam Stein in a humorous episode where they discuss Sarah Longwell's book writing, address listener concerns about their teasing, and share playful anecdotes about their relationships and work.