The Bulwark Podcast

Mark Leibovich: Democrats Are Too Afraid of Hurting People’s Feelings

February 18, 2026·49 min·6-min readconversationalpolitics
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In a wide-ranging conversation, Tim Miller and Mark Leibovich examine the current state of American politics, focusing on Donald Trump’s reemergence, the Democratic Party’s identity crisis, and the broader cultural and institutional decay in Washington. Leibovich argues that while Trump’s

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Mark Leibovich

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Tim MillerMark LeibovichJonathan Alter

Books

Thank You for Your Servitudeby Mark Leibovich

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NetflixParamount

Topics

DemocracyElectionsLong Form JournalismPolitical NewsUs Politics

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