The Bulwark Podcast

Charles Duhigg: What MAGA Can Teach Democrats

February 24, 2026·58 min·5-min readconversationalpolitics
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Tim Miller hosts a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg, author of Super Communicators, to dissect why MAGA has outperformed Democrats in grassroots organizing and how authentic communication can rebuild political engagement. The discussion centers on the str

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Guest

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Charles Duhigg

conversational on The Bulwark Podcast

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Charles DuhiggTim MillerDonald TrumpBill ClintonBarack ObamaCharlie KirkKamala HarrisJared PolisGavin Newsom

Books

Super Communicatorsby Charles Duhigg

Companies

Turning Point USAMothers Against Drunk DrivingDARE

Research & Papers

What MAGA Can Teach Dems About Organizingby Charles Duhigg

Topics

DemocracyElectionsInequalityLeadershipLong Form JournalismPolitical NewsUs Politics

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