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- Today38 min
How ‘Tuner’ Found the Perfect Pitch
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Daniel Roher, the Oscar-winning director of Navalny, to talk about his first narrative feature, Tuner, which is streaming now on Paramount+. It’s one of my favorite movies of the year, so I was pretty thrilled to get him on the show and pick his brain about how the movie came to be, the importance of sound design for creating an unforgettable theatrical experience, and how he nabbed Leo Woodall, who has shot up my list of best young actors on the planet following this and Tony. And really, seriously: you should watch Tuner. It’s streaming now and available for rental. It’s a propulsive 107 minutes, the perfect length for a high-concept thriller like this. And I guarantee you’ll be blown away by the cast: Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, and Woodall are all pretty amazing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
- Yesterday11 min
The Trio: Meet the Most Revolting Man in MAGA’s Universe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comDon Leonard just pulled off a stunning upset in Ohio, defeating a Republican incumbent in a district Trump won by 10 points. The congressman-elect joins Tim Miller to discuss how he did it, his arrest at a No Kings protest, his plans to dismantle ICE, Trump’s treatment of Haitian immigrants, and why he believes JD Vance has betrayed his working-class roots.
- Yesterday10 min
Ohio Democrat Pulls Off Stunning 20-Point Swing in Trump Country (w/ Don Leonard)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comDon Leonard just pulled off a stunning upset in Ohio, defeating a Republican incumbent in a district Trump won by 10 points. The congressman-elect joins Tim Miller to discuss how he did it, his arrest at a No Kings protest, his plans to dismantle ICE, Trump’s treatment of Haitian immigrants, and why he believes JD Vance has betrayed his working-class roots.
- Yesterday22 min
Trump’s Supreme Court Plans Just Hit a Massive Roadblock
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comWe have big plans for Illegal News. The election may be over, but the fight for accountability is just beginning, and they’ll be here to explain what Congress can do, what the courts will allow, and how to make sure the guardrails hold this time. Join The Bulwark to support the show and help us keep these conversations going. And you’re in luck—we’re running a flash sale for 20% off for the next year of Bulwark+. Offer ends soon.Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann are still celebrating the wave, but they’re already looking at what comes next. From the judges and lawyers who thwarted Trump’s election meddling to the new Congress’s power to hold his administration accountable, they discuss what this victory changes—including Trump’s suddenly limited options for Supreme Court appointments.
- Yesterday16 min
Adam Hamilton: Knock Holes in the Darkness
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comKansas Senator-elect Hamilton was not recruited out of the Democratic Party pipeline. The Methodist pastor chose to challenge Roger Marshall because he didn't like what was happening in the country, including with ICE agents and cuts to healthcare. But he was also bothered by people in DC claiming to be Christian but not acting like it. Plus: Kamala campaign alum Rob Flaherty joins Tim to celebrate some of the biggest midterm stars, the Dems figuring out how to communicate with voters, the massive blowouts in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania—and how Democrats in the new Congress have to address the growing concerns over AI. Senator-elect Adam Hamilton and Rob Flaherty join Tim Miller.show notes:* Hamilton's victory speech* Tim’s interview with North Carolina’s Anderson Clayton* Gina Hinojosa’s personal “I Chose Her” ad* Scott Colom’s “Pick Another Senator” ad* Colom talking to Trump voters in line for a Trump rally* Rob’s “Nobody Knows Anything” podcast* Rob’s piece for The Bulwark on the DNC autopsy* The Bulwark store* 20% OFF FLASH BULWARK+ on Substack for the next year. Go beyond the paywall and get unfettered access to ad-free and member-only video and written content from The Bulwark. Go to: TheBulwark.com/sanitywinsBulwark+ members via Substack can set up their personal RSS feeds on their podcast player of choice to access ad-free and member-only shows.As always: Watch, listen, hit the like button or leave a comment. We want to hear from you. Ad-free editions of The Bulwark Daily are available exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Tim Miller’s Bulwark Daily is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. New shows drop each weekday afternoon. If you like the show, leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen. Add The Bulwark Daily to your player of choice, here.
- 2 days ago6 min
JB Pritzker Has NEVER Seen an Election Like This in His Life
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comAfter a historic Democratic midterm victory, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins Sam Stein to explain why Democrats can’t afford to waste their newfound power. He lays out his aggressive agenda for Congress, calls out corporate leaders and fellow Democrats who caved to Trump, and unloads on JD Vance for suddenly distancing himself from the Iran war. Plus, why Pritzker thinks the election could finally loosen Trump’s grip on Republicans.
- 2 days ago7 min
Trump’s Crushing Defeat Just Changed How the World Sees America
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comA quick note: Michael and Marc bring really rare expertise to stories like these: investigative reporting, knowledge of the intelligence world, and Marc’s firsthand experience in the CIA. If you value having people like this go deep on happening behind the headlines, join Bulwark. And you’re in luck—we’re running a flash sale for 20% off for the next year of Bulwark+. Offer ends this Friday.Trump’s midterm shellacking has changed the political equation at home and abroad. Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and journalist Michael Weiss discuss the celebrations among America’s allies, what the results mean for Ukraine and the war in Iran, Netanyahu’s costly bet on MAGA, and the congressional scrutiny awaiting Trump’s inner circle. Plus, why JD Vance and Elon Musk may be among the election’s biggest losers.
- 2 days ago6 min
EXCLUSIVE: Abdul El-Sayed Has Some Choice Words for Mike Rogers
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump and Vance threw everything they had at Abdul El-Sayed, but Michigan voters elected him to the U.S. Senate by seven points. In an exclusive interview with Jonathan Cohn, El-Sayed reflects on the anti-Muslim attacks against him, why he believes Republicans’ strategy failed, and his plans to challenge Trump and shake up Democratic leadership.
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