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Bulwark Takes
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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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MAGA Mondays: Trump Refuses to Leave World Cup Trophy Ceremony
Today00:56:35Summary readyWill Sommer and Sam Stein went live to cover Trump refusing to leave Spain’s World Cup celebrations, the MAGA right questioning Trump’s claim that Iran is “obliterated” after deadly attacks on U.S. bases, the Tate brothers arrested in Florida, and Clavicular explaining “looksmaxxing” to Sean Hannity.Read more from Will: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/can-this-pseudo-journalist-destroy-american-democracy-john-solomon-just-the-news-trump
SummaryTwo American Soldiers Killed as Trump’s Iran War Spirals
2d ago00:18:17Summary readySam Stein and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) take on the deadly Iranian strike on a U.S. base in Jordan, the mounting American casualties, and a rapidly widening war with no clear path to de-escalation.
SummaryRep. Jim Himes: Tuberville is “participating in a coup d’etat”
3d ago00:18:54Summary readySam Stein speaks with Rep. Jim Himes about Trump’s election speech, his attacks on voting systems, and the danger of declaring sitting senators illegitimate. They also examine how Trump’s own foreign-interference files document Russia’s efforts to help him, spread the Burisma story, and create chaos in American politics.
SummaryTrump Found a New Way to Profit Off the Presidency (w/ Justin Wolfers) | Receipts Live
3d ago00:38:04Summary readyJoin Catherine Rampell and Justin Wolfers as they cover the week's biggest economics and finance news.Check out Justin's Substack, Platypus Economics: https://platypuseconomics.com/
SummaryThe Bulwark’s Live Coverage of Trump’s Prime Time Speech
4d ago01:02:21Summary readyJoin Sarah Longwell and Sonny Bunch as they cover Trump's July 16, 2026 prime time speech.
SummaryTrump’s Own People Don’t Want Him to Give This Speech (w/ Erin Banco)
4d ago00:17:14Summary readySam Stein speaks with Reuters national security reporter Erin Banco about Trump’s planned election speech, his administration’s moves against federal election officials, and concerns inside his own White House that reviving voting-machine conspiracies could backfire by convincing MAGA voters to stay home.White House weighs releasing controversial intel on China and US elections, sources say: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/white-house-weighs-releasing-controversial-intel-china-us-elections-sources-say-2026-07-15/Foreign Threats to the 2020 US Federal Elections: https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ICA-declass-16MAR21.pdf
SummaryTrump Flip Flopped So Fast That Mark Hertling Had to Scrap an Article | Command Post
4d ago00:29:30Summary readyLt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker take on the Pentagon's bizarre new testosterone screening program for troops, a promotion list with zero women admirals, and China's quiet power grab as America's alliances crack under Trump.
SummaryThe Trio: “Reporter” Covering Mitch McConnell’s Hospital Stay Has a CRAZY Backstory
5d ago00:32:44Summary readyBuckle up. It’s the last Trio video of July—and it’s a big one. The guys start by reacting to Joe Rogan’s interview of JD Vance, in which the Vice President trafficked in Epstein conspiracy theories. Vance also reflected on more important matters, like who’s cooler: Republicans or Democrats? His expertise on coolness could only come from years of experience getting stuffed into lockers and getting swirlies from bullies. Then, they go deep on New Orleans rapper Boosie’s attempt to get a pardon from the administration with help from an infamous duo of GOP operatives. Plus, an update on Kash Patel’s girlfriend. And the woman who couldn’t walk forward after receiving the flu shot—where is she now?Read Will Sommer's False Flag newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/false-flag
SummaryBREAKING: Senate Questions Todd Blanche on Epstein, Slush Fund During Confirmation Hearing
5d ago00:45:34Summary readyJoin Sam Stein, Bill Kristol and Will Saletan as they cover the Todd Blanche confirmation hearing live.
SummarySome Democrats Want Ben Wikler to Run the DNC. Listen to His Answer.
5d ago00:31:51Summary readySam Stein speaks with Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, about why Trump is not the main character for many voters, how groceries, gas prices, roads, and local relationships shape elections, and his plan for rebuilding Democratic power from the ground up.Buy Ben's book, "This Is The Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy" - https://www.amazon.com/This-Plan-Americas-Meltdown-Democracy/dp/1324131438
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