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Bulwark+ Takes
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Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team. This is the home to ad-free video shorts, Bulwark+ member-only livestreams, and live event archives. The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither do we.
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Rep. Jim Himes: Tuberville is "participating in a coup d'etat"
Yesterday00:09:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam 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.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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Trump Found a New Way to Profit Off the Presidency (w/ Justin Wolfers) | Receipts
Yesterday00:20:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJoin 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/
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Coverage of Trump’s Prime Time Speech
2d ago00:30:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJoin Sarah Longwell and Sonny Bunch as they cover Trump's July 16, 2026 prime time speech.
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Trump’s Own People Don’t Want Him to Give This Speech (w/ Erin Banco)
2d ago00:05:50Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam 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 sayForeign Threats to the 2020 US Federal ElectionsAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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Command Post: Trump Flip Flopped So Fast That Mark Hertling Had to Scrap an Article
3d ago00:15:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comLt. 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. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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The Trio: The “Reporter” Covering Mitch McConnell’s Hospital Stay Has a CRAZY Backstory
3d ago00:16:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comBuckle 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?As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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BREAKING: Senate Grills Todd Blanche on Epstein, Slush Fund During Confirmation Hearing
3d ago00:23:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comJoin Sam Stein, Bill Kristol and Will Saletan as they cover the Todd Blanche confirmation hearing live.
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Cait Conley: Mike Lawler Bent the Knee to Trump. Now I’m Coming for His Seat.
4d ago00:08:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comLauren Egan speaks with Democratic congressional candidate Cait Conley about taking on Mike Lawler, Trump’s broken promise to avoid new wars, and Lawler’s four votes against reining in the administration’s Iran conflict.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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Some Democrats Want Ben Wikler to Run the DNC. Watch His Answer.
4d ago00:15:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam 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/1324131438As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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Trump’s Insane Strait of Hormuz Shakedown Lasted One Day
4d ago00:04:30Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and Will Saletan take on Trump's rare triple L: his 20% Strait of Hormuz toll dies within 24 hours, E. Jean Carroll finally collects $5.62 million after his lawyers claimed presidential immunity, and ICE halts vehicle stops after multiple fatal shootings.E. Jean Carroll receives $5.62 million sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump after yearslong waitTrump cites presidential immunity to try to toss out $83M judgment he owes to E. Jean CarrollICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a WeekAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
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