
Jeff Sharlet and Joe Perticone: The Confidence of a Bully
Trump's shark/electrocution anecdote was not a sign of deterioration. Trump is actually getting better at communicating a solid message in a carnivalesque atmosphere—and he's reaching people outside o...
17 Juli 202449min

Alyssa Farah Griffin: National Unity Is Not Where the GOP Is
J.D. Vance is an incredibly polarizing figure, and his addition to the ticket signals a complete realignment of the Republican Party. Plus, he gave the single-worst response to the assassination attem...
16 Juli 202444min

Bill Kristol: Not Resigned to a Trump Presidency
We begin with a rejection of the fatalist rhetoric from the left. It may be an uphill battle, but the pro-democracy forces have to keep our morale up and be creative. Also the debate around political ...
15 Juli 202441min

Sam Stein: Violence Is Not the Answer
In this bonus episode following the assassination attempt on Trump, The Bulwark's managing editor Sam Stein joins Tim Miller to discuss the precarious moment we are in, how to dial back the temperatur...
14 Juli 202438min

Amanda Carpenter: A Life or Death Bet
Not having dementia is not enough to change the dynamic. Biden needs a proactive message against Trump. Meanwhile, you don't have to play 'Connect the Dots' to see the overlap between Project 2025 and...
12 Juli 202455min

David French: Trump Tries To Run Away from the Christian Nationalists
Inviting "populist slut hero" Amber Rose to speak at the Republican convention and adjusting the platform on abortion—Trump is trying to distance himself from MAGA's Christian fundamentalist ranks. Me...
11 Juli 202455min

Ezra Klein: A Path to Defeat
Top Democrats say they don't see a way for Biden to win, and some are resigning themselves to being the resistance against Trump, despite the threat he poses to our democracy. Batten down the hatches—...
10 Juli 202459min

Bakari Sellers and Elaina Plott Calabro: The Case for Riding with Biden
This is not a moment for a politician's origin story or soaring oratory. Some think that means dancing with the one that brung ya. But maybe it’s a moment for someone who could prosecute the case agai...
9 Juli 202449min





















