Stephanie Ruhle and Tom Saenz: Why Aren't People Freaking Out?

After the decade we've been living through, we will remember the people like Liz Cheney, who have made the choices that really matter. Meanwhile, will the MAGA influencers who say they were unwitting Russian propagandists give their millions back? Plus, Tucker's praise and promotion of Holocaust denialism, Vance's pathological feelings about women, and the continuing tragedy of guns everywhere in America.  David Frum joins Tim Miller. show notes: Frum's recent piece on the Gaza protesters

5 Syys 202443min

The media still haven't figured out how to cover Trump, so they don't scrutinize even his most shocking statements—like when he claimed he had the right to interfere in the '20 election. Plus, Kamala's strong Indian mom, the Dems' improved response to sexist and racist attacks, winning rural voters, Mark Robinson's porn habits, and how it looks in Trump country.  Neera Tanden and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp join Tim Miller. show notes: Heitkamp's One Country Project Heitkamp's "Hot Dish" podcast

4 Syys 202455min

Kamala is showing that she's good at politics by uniting the party's coalition and making appeals to the center. But many Democrats can't help themselves and are just waiting for all hell to break loose. Plus, building affordable homes, conserving the republic vs. preserving conservative policies—and Walz, the everyman. Sen. Brian Schatz and Mona Charen join Tim Miller. show notes: Mona's piece, "What Are We Conserving?" Pat Toomey on CNBC today

3 Syys 202453min

Kamala looks to have a very narrow lead in the polls, but she needs to do more to drive Trump down—a good target would be his announcement that he's voting against protecting abortion rights in Florida. Plus, his sudden concern for Pence and Vance's copious podcast blathering.  Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller for a special Labor Day pod.  show notes: USA Today piece about Will Selber Hersh Goldberg-Polin's childhood bedroom with art about Jerusalem

2 Syys 202423min

Harris has been watching and learning about the ways of Washington, and she keeps sticking the landing like a gymnast. Meanwhile, Trump is desperately trying to unring the bell on abortion. Plus, what is his plan to delegitimize the election this time? PBS' Margaret Hoover joins Tim Miller for the holiday weekend pod. show notes: Margaret's Firing Line special, "Counting the Vote" on your local PBS station Margaret's Firing Line documentary on YouTube Tim's playlist John Avlon's congressional campaign website

30 Elo 202457min

Policy differences pale in comparison to maintaining self-governance and restoring sanity in the country—high time for the anti-Trumpers to endorse the candidate who's not posting crap like a 17-year-old in his parents' basement. Plus, the Arlington incident, jealous Megyn Kelly, and why Russia is freaking out about the Telegram-related arrest. Adam Kinzinger joins Tim Miller. show notes: Will Selber on the Arlington episode and Section 60 Tickets for The Bulwark LIVE next week in Dallas

29 Elo 202442min

The pundit class keeps talking about how Trump hasn't figured out how to respond to Kamala—but she already knows how to deal with him. And the man who's used to controlling the narrative finds himself on the sidelines. Plus, maximizing the efficiency of Kamala's digital campaign over the next 10 weeks.  D.L. Hughley and Teddy Goff join Tim Miller. show notes: D.L.'s radio show, streaming D.L.'s radio show, terrestrial options

28 Elo 202456min

Rumors have surfaced about Joe feeling sad and resentful about the re-energized party. At the same time, Kamala seems happy to share the limelight with party stars, like Pete Buttigieg. And over at Mar-a-Lago land, the flat-footed Trump campaign still doesn't know how to respond to the change in the Dem ticket. Plus, the mysterious and sketchy way Trump is allocating campaign contributions. Mark Leibovich and Juleanna Glover join Tim Miller. show notes: Mark's piece on the Buttigieg Bubble Elaina Plott Calabro's piece on Kash Patel Juleanna's essay for The New York Times on Trump's expenditures The "YIMBYs for Harris" event Tim is part of The Apple playlist link for Bulwark Pod music Tim's Spotify list

27 Elo 202454min