
The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 587 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

Sam Stein and Jonathan Cohn give their takes on the alarming return of measles in the United States. The disease is spreading again, with major outbreaks in South Carolina and hundreds of cases appearing nationwide. They break down why falling vaccin... more
Will Saletan takes on Todd Blanche’s Sunday show appearances, where Trump’s former lawyer—now running the Justice Department—defends mass deportations, self-issued warrants, foreign money flowing to Trump, and openly political prosecutions, despite p... more
Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell discuss Epstein releases and other news.
Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell react to the “Greater Than” ad campaign, a polished rebrand of the push to roll back gay marriage. They watch the ads, break down the claims about children and families, and explain why the argument doesn’t hold up—factu... more
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I'm a proud conservative American, but the Republican party has gone off the rails with the MAGA movement. This podcast, despite having some commentators with liberal views I don't share, helps me feel sane. In the Trump era it's hard to find healthy conservative analysis of public events and the Buiwark provides that. Hopefully we'll get through this shameful moment of in history. If you agree with what I'm saying, this podcast is for you.
Please????!!!!! 🙏🏻 PLEASE!!!
Every complaint is about his behavior which clearly indicates a pattern of which he is fully aware. It’s also clear his coworkers hate him for being a pointless bully, but somehow he persists, what a feat! He adds no value to interviews or reports, and it’s baffling as to how he has a job at the bulwark, which is truly an excellent organization aside from this misstep.
Just listened to the Dark Horse episode - first, why did the speakers (mostly) not identify themselves?
I don't know who this person I'm about to criticize is, bcuz she didn't identify herself, but she came right before Sam, about 1/2 way thru.
She said "ekspecially" for "especially" three times in a row.
What??
That's 5-year-old talk.
You don't have producers or engineers to ask her to go back & do another take? That's so easy to fix! it's not like an actual speech impediment.
Then she said ... more
All specialists in Manhattan have opted out of Medicare. Equity investors have bought up all of the primary care practices or they are concierge, which is a Fraud. I tried it.
My husband fell ill. I had employer insurance. There were no specialists in network I had to go out of network. The reasonable and customary was a joke. $2000 visit and reasonable and customary was $200.
Hospital mergers are a nightmare. Number four Hospital killed my husband. A combination of medical negligenc... more
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Offering incisive and timely commentary on current events, this podcast provides short insights and analyses from a dynamic team of hosts. The discussions often center around political developments, particularly focusing on noteworthy figures such as Donald Trump and the implications of their actions on the national stage. With a blend of humor and seriousness, the hosts tackle everything from election strategies and immigration policies to broader cultural shifts within American society. This format not only keeps listeners updated on the latest news but also encourages reflective dialogue on pressing political issues, making it particularly engaging for those who prioritize informed perspectives in a rapidly changing news landscape.
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