The Bulwark Podcast

Greg Weiner on Why Trump Has Overplayed His Hand

October 2nd, 2019  |  31 mins 49 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Greg Weiner joins Charlie Sykes to discuss his recent NYT column, and how Donald Trump may have inadvertently awakened a long-dormant Congress.

Kevin Kruse on Impeachment and the Historical Perspective

October 1st, 2019  |  39 mins 8 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Princeton professor Kevin M. Kruse joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the impeachment inquiry, Congressional oversight and past impeachment efforts.

David Brooks on The Second Mountain, Morals, and Impeachment

September 30th, 2019  |  38 mins 40 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, David Brooks from the New York Times joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss impeachment and his recent book, "The Second Mountain."

Weekend Impeachment Inquiry Megacast

September 28th, 2019  |  41 mins 28 secs

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On a special weekend megacast, Charlie Sykes, Sarah Longwell, and Jonathan V. Last talk about the many potential outcomes in an impeachment scenario, Joe and Hunter Biden, Ukraine, and what it means for 2020.

Kyle Kondik on Expanding the 2020 Electoral Map

September 27th, 2019  |  43 mins 31 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Kyle Kondik joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss his recent story about President Trump's attempts to go on offense and expand the 2020 electoral map.

Quinta Jurecic on the Whistleblower Complaint

September 26th, 2019  |  38 mins 33 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Lawfare's Quinta Jurecic joins host Charlie Sykes to break down the just-released whistleblower complaint, and where it fits in Trump's pattern of obstruction.

Peter Wehner on the Risk of Congressional Inaction

September 25th, 2019  |  42 mins 58 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Peter Wehner from the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the mobster mentality of the Ukraine call, and Congress's response.

Jonathan Allen on Nancy Pelosi's Coming Impeachment Decision

September 24th, 2019  |  31 mins 29 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, NBC's Jonathan Allen joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss how President Trump's Ukraine call may have titled the balance towards a certain impeachment vote.

Bill Kristol on What the Democrats Need to Do

September 23rd, 2019  |  33 mins 45 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Bill Kristol joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the cost of not punishing misdeeds, and his advice for Congressional Democrats on what they can do in response.

Michael Steele on the Malice Aforethought of Trump

September 20th, 2019  |  47 mins 38 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele joins host Charlie Sykes to talk about Ben Sasse's plan for survival, the RNC's unusual arrangement with President Trump to stymie his three challengers, how Elizabeth Warren survived Trump's early offensive, and Ukraine, whistleblowers, and the Rudy Giuliani meltdown.

David Priess on the Whistleblower Complaint

September 19th, 2019  |  34 mins 3 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, Lawfare's David Priess joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the anonymous whistleblower complaint, the departure of John Bolton, and new NSA Robert O'Brien and his resume.

David Jolly on Corey Lewandowski's Lies

September 18th, 2019  |  43 mins 59 secs

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On today's Bulwark podcast, David Jolly joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Corey Lewandowski's House testimony.

Noah Rothman on the Rothman Doctrine

September 17th, 2019  |  34 mins 13 secs

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On today's Bulwark podcast, Commentary's Noah Rothman joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss "The Rothman Doctrine" because when it comes to Brett Kavanaugh, there are no truths, only narratives.

Rick Wilson on Beto's Gun Confiscation Plan

September 16th, 2019  |  25 mins 47 secs

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On today's Bulwark podcast, Rick Wilson joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Beto O'Rourke's cynical gun control fantasy, and how it will impact those who have a chance of being President and down the ballot.

McKay Coppins on Thursday's Democratic Debate

September 13th, 2019  |  44 mins 44 secs

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On today's Bulwark Podcast, McKay Coppins from The Atlantic joins host Charlie Sykes to breakdown Thursday's Democratic debate, and his recent Atlantic cover story "The Heir" about the fight for the future of the Trump dynasty.

Benjamin Wittes on Impeachment Nomenclature

September 12th, 2019  |  37 mins 17 secs

On today's Bulwark podcast, Lawfare's Benjamin Wittes joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment inquiry.