Best Thenextlevel Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Cries Over Crab Legs! RICO Against Protesters?! Free Speech Is Dead! 23:08

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3d ago23:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah and JVL are BACK! Trump’s allies want to charge protesters with RICO, Kash Patel stonewalls, Trump plays the victim, and MAGA world spins new truly nutty conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. For our friends in Canada, we added a second liv…

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Jobs Numbers CRASH HARD! Kamala SLAMS Biden! Netanyahu PLAYED Us? 1:02:06

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah and JVL are back! Trump shrugs at Russian drones, clings to a laughable “hoax” defense on Epstein, and gets played by Netanyahu yet again — while Kamala Harris calls Biden’s 2024 run reckless. Watch, listen, and leave a comment. This ad-free video version of…

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GOP’s Epstein Freakout! Mace in Tears! MTG Joins the Rebels! 1:07:02

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah, JVL and Tim are back! Trump disappears for a weekend and sets off health rumors, Epstein victims speak out on Capitol Hill, and Congress releases “new” files that turn out to be mostly recycled documents. Meanwhile, Trump tries to change the subject with Nationa…

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Vance is a DORK! MAGA is GAY! Sandwich Man WINS! 1:14:51

14d ago1:14:51

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah Longwell is back and ready to go! They dive into Trump’s accelerating authoritarian moves, from masked cops snatching people off the streets to purging the Federal Reserve, while Gavin Newsom trolls Trump with meme-style politics that energize Democrats but raise…

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Gavin Goes FULL TRUMP! Tucker Drools Over Dictatorship! Trump’s Cult Has Cops?! 24:24

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com JVL, Tim Miller, and special guest Andrew Egger get into the rise of Trump’s cult cops, the right’s open flirtation with Caesarism, and whether Newsom’s new “mean streak” is a weapon or a trap for Democrats. Watch, listen, and leave a comment. This ad-free video versio…

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Pitiful GOP Candidate in VA! Goateed Loser Cooking Books! Leningrad...What?! 24:42

1M ago24:42

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah, Tim and JVL are BACK! Trump turns a late-night DC fight into an excuse for a full-blown National Guard takeover — complete with a TV personality running the cops. The gang tackles this absurd “Big Balls” pretext, Trump’s upcoming Alaska summit with Putin (and th…

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Trump’s Polls Could Collapse! Epstein Coverup Keeps Rolling! Newsom Goes Hard! 24:25

2M ago24:25

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah, and Sam talk Trump’s continuing Epstein nightmare, the GOP’s redistricting chaos in Texas, and RFK Jr.’s disastrous antivax decisions. Plus, Megyn Kelly picks a fight with Sarah, Jim Acosta creeps out everyone by interviewing an AI ghost, and conservatives …

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ICE Website Goes Full Fascist! Trump’s Personal Army? Epstein Excuse Blows Up! 34:28

2M ago34:28

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL discuss the recent ICE job postings. These listings describe positions for “Deportation Officer”, "Criminal Investigator" and "General Attorney". They suggest this is part of a broader strategy to staff a loyalty-vetted enforcement ag…

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Trump Spooked! Oval Office Barf! Gen-Z Goes Full Fascist! 25:29

2M ago25:29

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah, and JVL talk about Epstein, of course—particularly President Donald Trump’s aggressive attempts to deflect attention toward former President Barack Obama by suggesting Obama committed treason. They delve into the dynamics within the MAGA base, analyzing the…

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Epstein Scandal Keeps Shaking Trumpworld 22:17

2M ago22:17

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah and JVL debate whether Trump’s reaction to the Epstein files, calling it a “hoax” and lashing out at former supporters, marks a turning point. They explore whether this could crack the deep trust his base has in him, especially conspiracy-driven voters who s…

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Elon’s Bot Goes Full Bigot! Trump’s Tariff Tantrum! Epstein Files “Vanish” 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

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Trump fumbles through a chaotic cabinet meeting, announcing new tariffs and cluelessness to the Ukraine weapons pause. Meanwhile, MAGA world erupts over the Epstein files, Grok turns into a bigoted chatbot, and ICE has transformed into Trump’s personal police force. Special guest Sam Stein joins Sarah and JVL to discuss yet another wild week. show …

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Chaos, Cowards, and Alligator Alcatraz 33:21

2M ago33:21

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL break down the latest news. On today’s show, we cover the House vote on Trump’s fugly bill, ICE expansion, and the cowards at Paramount. Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggl…

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McConnell’s Threat, Mamdani's Big Win, AOC Vibes and more.. 35:41

3M ago35:41

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The Next Level gang went live Wednesday to talk about all the week’s news: McConnell’s comments on the BBB, the big win in the NYC Dem mayoral primary, do vibes or policies win, Trump’s Iran mess and being brave. Thanks to everyone who tuned in and participated in the …

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Can Trump TACO His TACO? 13:02

3M ago13:02

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss Trump continuing to TACO causing increasingly slipping support, more Democrats getting arrested over immigration policies, the mixed feedback from Tim’s interview with NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on FYPod, and Tucker Carlson and Ted…

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Un-American! 15:14

3M ago15:14

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss Trump’s extreme response to protests in L.A., his unsettling rally to a cheering military crowd, and the upcoming birthday parade. Also: Elon Musk’s 3am apology, RFK Jr. dissolving the vaccine board, and Mikie Sherrill’s primary win. Watch, listen, and…

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MAGA is Imploding in Real Time 16:56

4M ago16:56

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and JVL discuss the Elon Musk and Donald Trump breakup thats amplifying throughout all of MAGA, how the primaries for New Jersey governor and New York mayor could shape the future of both parties, Joni Ernst’s comments on everyone dying show …

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Live in Chicago! Pardons, Authoritarianism, and Xanax 15:47

4M ago15:47

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Live from Chicago, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL break down the latest wave of Trump pardons, the rising authoritarian behavior from GOP leaders, and the Democratic Party’s identity crisis. Also, who is the worst (and best?) cabinet member so far, and what comes …

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Trump’s Dictator Erotica 38:22

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss the extensive corruption of President Donald Trump’s Middle East business dealings, Republicans’ focus on state and local tax deductions while letting democracy burn, and the latest revelations on former President Joe Biden being old while in office (w…

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Beta Trump 35:29

5M ago35:29

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang talk about the latest on President Trump’s obsession with owning Canada and Greenland, new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s based first meeting in the White House, the administration‘s cruel immigration agenda, and DOGE’s complete failure. Buy tickets to …

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Bulwark+ AMA for May 1 23:08

4M ago23:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com On this bonus episode of The Next Level, it’s a very special AMA with JVL, Tim and Sarah, who got together to take your questions. They cover Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, the staggering grift it entails, and its entanglement with foreign governments, as well as why …

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Panic! At The Dow Lows 32:44

5M ago32:44

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang break down the latest developments in the market, and how it’s sent the Trump administration into panic mode. Plus, Trump loses grounds in new immigration polling, Tesla might be unsalvageable, and Pete Buttigieg takes on the manosphere. Buy tickets to our liv…

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The Fight Trump Has To Lose 32:52

5M ago32:52

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang dive into the constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump refuses to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, against the ruling of SCOTUS, Democrats planning a trip to El Salvador to demand the Maryland man's release, Harvard University's refusal to fold to Trump's d…

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The Damage Can't Be Undone 28:04

5M ago28:04

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Trump has no idea what he’s doing, and America’s financial standing in the world, as well as the security that comes with it, is forever diminished. Note: Today’s episode of TNL was recorded before President Trump rescinded some of his tariffs, which the GOP then claim…

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What a Stupid, Stupid Day This Is 29:01

5M ago29:01

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss President Donald Trump's ridiculous "Liberation Day" declaration and the foolish harm his tariffs will cause, the results of yesterday's Wisconsin election, Sen. Cory Booker's new filibuster record, and more! Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the…

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The Incompetence in This Administration Is STAG-GER-ING! 24:40

6M ago24:40

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sam Stein fills in for Sarah to talk with JVL and Tim about the continued fallout of the Trump administration’s Signal group chat, with newly released texts detailing the “attack plans.” Plus, Tesla’s brand disintegration continues and Vice President JD Vance gets rope…

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Live From Phoenix! It's Darker Than We Thought... 28:22

6M ago28:22

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Tim, Sarah, and JVL were in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend to give their thoughts on how Donald Trump’s second presidency is going. Long story short, it’s all so much worse than they expected. Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side…

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All the Ways Trump Is a B*tch 24:43

6M ago24:43

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss President Trump’s bonkers interview with Laura Ingraham, his obsession with making Canada the 51st state, his call with Vladimir Putin, Federal Trade Commission firings, and how Sen. Chuck Schumer is not meeting the moment as Minority Leader. Plus, wha…

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We’re All His Enemies 29:21

6M ago29:21

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang’s all in person this week! They talk the state of the stock market, President Trump’s expected invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, the arrest of Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, Pete Buttigieg announcin…

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Trump's Economy In Peril 17:26

6M ago17:26

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang break down the administration’s shameful abandonment of Ukraine, and speak to how our allies can no longer trust the United States They also discuss Trump’s joint address to Congress, Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s response, Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, whether tariffs …

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Da Bomb Threat Beyond Insanity 20:27

7M ago20:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang break down the bomb threat they experienced at the Principles First Summit. They also discuss the White House announcing they’ll decide which journalists are in the press pool, the access Elon Musk now has to the government’s data, the House GOP’s budget resol…

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Sarah & Tim at Principles First Summit: The Truth Is Non-Negotiable—Will America Wake Up? 9:43

7M ago9:43

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller sound the alarm on America’s political future. Are we ready for what’s coming? Watch now. Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show whe…

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America’s Villain Era 24:18

7M ago24:18

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The United States is one of the bad guys now, with Donald Trump publicly calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator. The gang reacts to the idea of America as a hero in the world shattering before their eyes. Plus, Elon Musk does a joint interview with Trump on Ha…

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198: Fueled by Faith for Purpose Driven Leaders with Ellie Tsai 30:42

7M ago30:42

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In this episode I talk with Peak Performance & Optimization Coach Ellie Tsai who helps busy women master time, structure, and emotional resilience to create a life of balance and ease. Combining life coaching with done-for-you organization, she empowers women to sharpen their focus, elevate their performance, and fully embrace their feminine design…

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The DOGE Days Are Far From Over 22:57

7M ago22:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang react the startling deterioration of our government under Elon Musk’s shadow presidency, and question what hold Musk has over Donald Trump that’s preventing Trump’s ego from firing him. When will the negative impact of DOGE be felt by the electorate that put T…

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Boom, Roasted 12:27

7M ago12:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com We’re two and a half weeks into the second Trump administration, and it already feels like a century has passed. All of Donald Trump’s nominees are getting confirmed, and Elon Musk is taking a chainsaw to our government institutions. The gang rip apart Trump, Musk, the…

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An Unbearable Farce 14:57

8M ago14:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang went live Wednesday night to discuss RFK Jr.’s Senate hearing, the farce that was the questioning from Republicans, Trump’s funding freeze debacle, the first White House press briefing, and whether any of these things matter one bit. Watch, listen and leave a …

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He's Back 6:05

8M ago6:05

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The gang react to his first three days, the resigned vibe from Democrats, the capitulation from Republicans over Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 pardons, and Trump’s flurry of executive orders, which so…

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Michelle Obama Knows What Time It Is 10:01

8M ago10:01

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss the hearings for Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth and the changing "norms" in Joe Biden's final week in office, as Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration that Michelle Obama has decided to skip, plus the TikTok ban that could rea…

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Aileen Cannon's SCOTUS Audition 5:53

8M ago5:53

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss Aileen Cannon continuing to be a completely stooge for Donald Trump by ordering Merrick Garland not to release Jack Smith’s report on the incoming president. They also unpack President Joe Biden’s latest interview and Trump’s insane desires to bring Ca…

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They're Already Tearing Themselves Apart 6:28

9M ago6:28

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss the GOP’s plans to investigate Liz Cheney, Elon Musk potentially causing a government shutdown before Donald Trump’s new term has even begun, and Bret Stephens renouncing the Never Trump title. Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edit…

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The Worst Is Yet to Come 4:57

9M ago4:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang talk Sen. Joni Ernst folding to MAGA on Pete Hegseth’s nomination, Donald Trump already acting like president, the shocking amount of support for alleged murderer Luigi Mangione, and Kimberly Guilfoyle getting offered Ambassador to Greece amid her breakup with…

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Sorry to Pierce Your Bubble 6:15

9M ago6:15

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah joins Tim and JVL fresh off a heated panel at the Dealbook Summit with Kevin McCarthy, Kellyanne Conway, Anita Dunn and more. The gang also discuss Pete Hegseth’s potentially doomed nomination for Secretary of Defense, the possibility of Ron DeSantis replacing hi…

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Trump's Mess with the Cranks 5:59

10M ago5:59

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Donald Trump won by aligning with cranks like RFK Jr. Should the Dems follow suit to win? Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace’s bullying of her new trans-coworker and the latest ridiculous picks to join the Trump administration. Sam Stein fills in for Sarah on today’s episode! Watch…

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Trump 2028? 5:05

10M ago5:05

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang discuss Donald Trump's "joke" the the House GOP that it's possible he'll run for a third term. Plus, Trump's insane cabinet nominees, the mistakes of Merrick Garland and Elon Musk's weird, and potentially doomed, relationship with Trump. Watch, listen and leav…

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Born From Anger 5:25

11M ago5:25

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com It’s been three days since Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris to be our 47th president. The gang attempts to start to unravel the question of what the Democratic Party must do to win working class voters, and debate what type of insanity we should root for …

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This Is It 5:00

11M ago5:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang assemble for their last official episode before the election on Tuesday. They give their final thoughts on where the race is at, alongside discussion on the closing arguments of both candidates and President Joe Biden’s gaffe last night. Watch, listen and leav…

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Trump Has a Secret 10:39

11M ago10:39

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com After a long break, Jonathan V. Last and A.B. Stoddard return to the void to react to Donald Trump claiming to have a secret with Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. Are they going to try and stop a Kamala Harris victory in the House? Watch, listen and leave a comment. Th…

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All the Fascist's Men 5:58

11M ago5:58

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang reacts to the revelations that Gen. John Kelly, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff during his administration, believe the former president is a fascist and admired Adolf Hitler’s generals. This should be the October surprise, but the media seems incapable of…

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Closing Argument: He's Insane! 4:59

11M ago4:59

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com The gang talks Donald Trump’s bizarre town hall that turned into a concert, and how it presents the clearest closing argument for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign: the man’s lost his marbles. Plus the media’s insufficient job holding Trump and his surrogates, li…

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AAAAHHHHH! 5:08

12M ago5:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com MAGA’s lies about hurricanes affecting the U.S. are as ridiculous as they are dangerous, leading some in the GOP to try to debunk the false reality their party created. Plus, Bob Woodward’s new book contains disturbing allegations of Donald Trump’s relationship with Vl…