The Bulwark Podcast

James Carville and Tim Miller: Some Tough Love For the Dems

October 8th, 2021  |  52 mins 42 secs

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Democrats on Twitter don't win votes and won't save our democracy from the madman who's back to playing his golden escalator greatest hits. James Carville and Tim Miller join Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. When will the Democrats see that constructive criticism is really an act of love?

Elie Mystal: Anti-Maskers, SCOTUS, and Roe

October 7th, 2021  |  55 mins 18 secs

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Tucker Carlson's got anti-maskers yelling at schoolchildren, Texas' abortion bill is on hold — and enough with the Trump tell-all grifters. The Nation's Elie Mystal joins guest host Amanda Carpenter on today's podcast.

Josh Kraushaar: Everything is Political, Everything is Tribal

October 6th, 2021  |  45 mins 46 secs

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Sinema's silence gets decoded, and The Big Lie officially becomes The Great Grift. Josh Kraushaar joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast and breaks down the neck-and neck governor's race in Virginia and the politics of Arizona.

Karen Tumulty on Facebook, the Debt Ceiling, and Sinema

October 5th, 2021  |  43 mins 20 secs

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Steve Bannon is gearing up for the MAGA Revenge Tour, Mike Pence is talking like he went to a re-education camp, and Democratic activists seem to be relying on some good old-fashioned sexism to go after Kyrsten Sinema. The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast, and shares her predictions on the reconciliation bill and the debt ceiling."

Mona Charen on The Future of the Pro-Democracy Coalition

October 4th, 2021  |  47 mins 53 secs

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One party has embraced its inner lunatic, while the other plays political chicken. Can the Democrats not implode — and keep the pro-democracy coalition together? Mona Charen joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Plus, we're not living in a new Gilded Age, we're living in the Grifted Age.

Tim Miller on Joe Manchin's Moment

October 1st, 2021  |  55 mins 6 secs

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On today's podcast, Tim Miller joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Julie Andrews' birthday, why Dems should be grateful to Joe Manchin, Biden's immigration mess, Liz Cheney's opponent, and why Mike Pence is fawning over Hungary.

Bret Stephens: A Plea for Centrism

September 30th, 2021  |  43 mins 39 secs

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On today's podcast, New York times columnist Bret Stephens talks about Trump's moral universe, Biden's centrist dilemma, the looming danger of inflation, and why Manchin-Sinema could actually save the Democrats.

A.B. Stoddard: What Are They Thinking?

September 29th, 2021  |  44 mins 30 secs

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On today's podcast, A.B. Stoddard joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the Pentagon hearing, Mitch McConnell's endgame, the standoff over spending, Stephanie Grisham's new book, and Trump's plan for the midterm.

Bill Kristol: How Alarmed Should We Be?

September 28th, 2021  |  44 mins 28 secs

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On today's podcast, Bill Kristol joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the dangers of a constitutional crisis, the prospects of a Trumpian Restoration, and the fight over infrastructure spending.

Amanda Carpenter on the Arizona Fraudit

September 27th, 2021  |  50 mins 46 secs

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On today’s podcast, Amanda Carpenter joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the Cyber Ninja flop, the Democratic budget follies, and the Liz Cheney interview on 60 minutes.

Sarah Longwell on the Cyber Ninjas and Democratic Brinksmanship

September 24th, 2021  |  52 mins 19 secs

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On today's podcast Sarah Longwell joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the Arizona Fraudit's epic flop, the ongoing threats to democracy, and the disarray among the Dems.

Rick Wilson Sounds Off on Trump, Dems, and Coups

September 23rd, 2021  |  52 mins 1 sec

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On today's podcast, Rick Wilson joins host Charlie Sykes to offer some tough love to just about everybody.

Adam Kinzinger: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

September 22nd, 2021  |  46 mins 55 secs

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On today's podcast Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the House 1/6 Committee's work and the dilemma of principled GOPERs... is it better to leave the party or stay and fight?

The Focus Group Podcast

September 21st, 2021  |  48 mins 9 secs

Geoff Duncan on GOP 2.0

September 21st, 2021  |  47 mins 43 secs

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On today's podcast, Geoff Duncan, the lieutenant governor of Georgia joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the Big Lie about the 2020 election, and his new book about the future of the GOP. PLUS: A special appearance by Sarah Longwell as she unveils a new Bulwark podcast: "The Focus Group"

David Frum on What Never Trump Wants Now

September 20th, 2021  |  50 mins 43 secs

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On today's podcast, David Frum joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss The Former Guy riding Velociraptors; the debate over vaccines; how Democrats can keep Never Trump voters - and the problem with Bob Woodward's books.