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Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark
Elon Musk
Trump Administration
USAID
Donald Trump
Federal Workforce
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Racism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Head Start
Treasury Department
Public Health
HR Policies
Foreign Aid
Democracy Forward
Bill Cassidy
Immigration
Guantanamo Bay
Deportation
Stock Market

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.

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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

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Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell discuss Epstein releases and other news.

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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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Daniel Hernandez
Owner of Colonial Market & Restaurant
Colonial Market & Restaurant
Episode: Trump’s Minneapolis Raids Are Crushing Peoples’ Lives
Colleen Heflin
Professor at Syracuse University who studies food and nutrition policy
Syracuse University
Episode: Jared Tried the White House’s $3 Diet
Ben Terris
Washington correspondent for New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: Trump’s Health Claims Are Getting Embarrassing (w/ Ben Terris)
Dr. Aasma Shaukat
Associate of Alex Pretti and a medical professional.
Minneapolis VA
Episode: A Colleague Remembers Alex Pretti (w/ Dr. Aasma Shaukat)
Ben Bozeman
Local resident who filmed the incident and assisted the officer's family
Episode: ICE Detains a Corrections Officer, Leaves His Pregnant Wife Terrified (w/ Ben Bozeman)
Chris Ostroushko
Minnesota protester concerned about ICE actions
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Viral Protester Speaks Out As ICE Turns Minneapolis Into “Military Zone”
Chuck Klosterman
Author of a new book titled Football, just Football
Episode: Football Is Our Last Monoculture... And It's Fragile (w/ Chuck Klosterman)
Adam Schiff
Senator from California and Vice Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Episode: Democrats Think They Can Flip the Senate in 2026 (w/ Sen. Adam Schiff)
Mark Caputo
Political reporter at Axios, former Bulwark contributor
Axios
Episode: Private GOP Poll Reveals Trump’s Immigration Support Crumbling

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Sam Stein
Managing Editor at The Bulwark, provides insights on immigration, healthcare, and political dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • 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.

    Audible
    5
    M
    United Statesa month ago
  • Less Sam

    Please????!!!!! 🙏🏻 PLEASE!!!

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    2
    ms grimm
    Australiaa month ago
  • Sam is unfixable

    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.

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    1
    nbsfmc
    United Statesa month ago
  • So easy to fix!

    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

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    4
    susheg
    United Statesa month ago
  • CUBAN/healthcare

    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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    4
    Lee Esq
    United Statesa month ago

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The Minneapolis Shooting Demands a REAL Investigation (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
Q: Are ICE agents law enforcement exactly?
They do have enforcement authority but are not FBI agents, as they enforce immigration laws.
The Minneapolis Shooting Demands a REAL Investigation (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
Q: Is there anything that anyone can do besides more people out in the streets?
People should be vocal and engage with politicians about their concerns.
ICE Detains a Corrections Officer, Leaves His Pregnant Wife Terrified (w/ Ben Bozeman)
Q: What was it like to meet the officer's wife?
It was heart-wrenching; she was visibly shaken, crying, and pregnant, trying to understand what would happen next.
ICE Detains a Corrections Officer, Leaves His Pregnant Wife Terrified (w/ Ben Bozeman)
Q: What inspired you to get involved?
Watching the incident unfold felt surreal, and seeing someone pleading his innocence made it a pressing issue to interject.
A Colleague Remembers Alex Pretti (w/ Dr. Aasma Shaukat)
Q: How did you find out that he had been killed?
Dr. Shaukat was informed by colleagues and found it shocking, as it contrasted sharply with the peaceful and helpful nature of the Alex she knew.

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Recent guests on Bulwark Takes include:

1. Daniel Hernandez
2. Colleen Heflin
3. Ben Terris
4. Dr. Aasma Shaukat
5. Ben Bozeman
6. Chris Ostroushko
7. Chuck Klosterman
8. Adam Schiff

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