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Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy.
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- Yesterdayconversational1h 2m5-min read
Tommy Vietor: The Marionette in the White House
On this episode of The Bulwark Daily, host Tim Miller and guest Tommy Vietor discuss the Trump administration’s foreign policy recklessness, Jared Kushner’s war profiteering in Israel, escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa, Democratic campaign strategies in key midterm races, and the absurdity of Silicon Valley’s AI accelerationist agenda. The conversation blends sharp political critique with dark humor, underscoring a deep concern about democratic erosion and militarism.
- 2 days agoconversational1h 1m5-min read
Josh Barro and Jonathan V. Last: The Patriotic Cowboys Wrecking Our Economy
The episode features Tim Miller hosting Josh Barro and Jonathan V. Last (JVL) to discuss Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings, the economic fallout from his policies, rising interest rates, energy price spikes due to geopolitical instability, and the absurdity of appointing figures like Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth to defense roles. The conversation blends economic analysis with sharp political satire, highlighting how Trump’s actions have damaged both the economy and national credibility.
- 3 days agoconversational1h 5m6-min read
Maria Comella and The Trio: Holy Schmitt, That Was Bad
The Bulwark Daily hosts Tim Miller, Will Sommer, and Sam Stein, joined by political strategist Maria Comella, dissect the absurdity of recent GOP retribution efforts against Jack Smith, analyze the political viability of post-Trump Republican figures, and dive into salacious MAGA gossip involving Byron Donalds’ fabricated Jamaican past and Candace Owens’ alleged lesbian dating history. The conversation blends sharp political insight with irreverent humor, exposing the contradictions and performative outrage defining today’s right-wing politics.
- 4 days agoconversational1h 8m5-min read
Amanda Carpenter and Evan Gershkovich: Trump's and Putin's Authoritarian Projects
The Bulwark Daily, hosted by Tim Miller, features a two-part episode: first, a discussion with Amanda Carpenter of Protect Democracy on the Trump administration’s failed efforts to manipulate the midterms and its rampant corruption, including misuse of government funds and cronyism; second, an in-depth interview with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter imprisoned in Russia for 500 days on fabricated espionage charges, who reflects on his ordeal, the state of Russian authoritarianism, and the broader geopolitical implications.
- 5 days agoconversational57 min5-min read
Bill Kristol: They're F*cking Thieves
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the Trump administration’s use of taxpayer-funded propaganda, economic and foreign policy failures, and the political implications of a potential Democratic wave in the 2024 elections. They highlight disturbing immigration enforcement tactics in Springfield, Ohio, and spotlight under-the-radar House and Senate races where Democrats could make gains.
- 1 weeks agoconversational52 min6-min read
Alex Wagner: An Unlawful Administration
In a fiery episode of The Bulwark Daily, host Tim Miller and guest Alex Wagner dissect the Republican Party’s complicity in sustaining the Iran war, President Trump’s subservience to Xi Jinping, and the broader erosion of democratic norms. They critique GOP senators like Mitch McConnell and Bill Cassidy for enabling Trump’s agenda, highlight the dangers of election subversion by local officials, and discuss the radical right’s decades-long judicial heist detailed in Wagner’s new book, The Steal. The conversation underscores a deepening crisis in American governance and accountability.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 17m6-min read
Sam Stein and Mary Peltola: Cozying Up to Commies and Corporate Elites
Tim Miller and Sam Stein dissect Trump's groveling reception of Chinese President Xi, mocking the absurdity of U.S. troops kneeling to smooth the red carpet while Trump winces at a flyover. They then pivot to Democratic self-sabotage, criticizing the New York Times for amplifying Mary Peltola’s staff drama days before an election, while praising Peltola’s policy substance in a candid interview covering Alaska’s diesel crisis, fish politics, and Dan Sullivan’s cowardice.
- 1 weeks agoroundtable1h 10m6-min read
Sarah Matthews and Jason Horowitz: Trump Propaganda and Italian Fascism
The episode explores the erosion of press freedom under Trump's second administration, highlighted by bans on major news outlets from White House access and the rise of state-controlled media like Trump TV. It also examines the broader implications through comparisons with Italy’s political evolution under figures like Berlusconi and Giorgia Meloni, suggesting a global pattern of populist leaders undermining democratic norms while maintaining power through media manipulation and nationalist appeals. Additionally, it delves into internal Republican disillusionment, the normalization of abusers in politics, and the symbolic significance of Pope Leo—a U.S.-born pontiff whose emergence reflects both institutional adaptation and resistance to authoritarianism.
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