The Bulwark Podcast

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Charlie Sykes and guests discuss the latest news from inside Washington and around the world. No shouting, grandstanding, or sloganeering. Conservative, conscientious, and civil.

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10.27.2021

Presidents of both parties have been exploiting loopholes for years. Trump showed just how urgent the problem of presidential overreach is. Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith join Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guests: Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith.

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10.27.2021 Jack Goldsmith & Bob Bauer: Restoring the Presidency Presidents of both parties have been exploiting loopholes for years. Trump showed just how urgent the problem of presidential overreach is. Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith join Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guests: Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith.
10.26.2021 Catherine Rampell: When Taxing the Rich Doesn't Include Millionaires With a wealthier and more highly educated base, do Democrats have the political will to actually tax the rich? The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Catherine Rampell.
10.25.2021 McKay Coppins: Our Democracy Needs Busy, Bustling Newsrooms Increasing polarization, misinformation, and the erosion of public trust can be traced to the death of newspapers. Why is a secretive hedge fund hollowing out local newsrooms? The Atlantic's McKay Coppins joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: McKay ...
10.22.2021 Tyler Merritt: We Are Not Monolithic The deaths of Black people awakened our nation last year. What happened to our conversation about race? Author and actor Tyler Merritt joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Tyler Merritt.
10.21.2021 Bill Kristol: Democrats, Please Don't Let a Political Meteor Hit Us Again Republicans have no agenda beyond denying the truth about 2020, and changing election rules. But if the Democrats can't get it together, there could be a Trumpian restoration. Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.
10.20.2021 Charlie Warzel: I Should Have Warned You Can our media rise to meet the dangerous moment we are in? Journalist Charlie Warzel joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Charlie Warzel.
10.19.2021 Will Saletan: The Vaccination Culture War After its embrace of the unvaccinated and the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, the GOP can no longer claim it's the party of law and order. Do the Democrats have it in them to take on that role? Will Saletan joins Charlie ...
10.18.2021 Ben Schreckinger: The Bidens and the Media's Credibility While there has been no shortage of exposés about Trump, his administration, and his family, a new book about the Bidens is getting relatively limited attention. Is the mainstream media applying a double standard? Ben Schreckinger joins Charlie Sykes on ...
10.15.2021 Bill Kristol: Clowns to the Left, Jokers to the Right When you can't align with the people who equate mask mandates to Nazi Germany — or with people who get triggered by the Federalist Society — where does the Rational Center belong? BIll Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. ...
10.14.2021 Ian Bassin: Putting Democracy First Our democracy is in a crisis, but there's also a growing movement across the country to join forces to fight for it. Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Ian Bassin.
10.13.2021 Emma Green: Is the Claremont Institute saying the silent part out loud? The Claremont Institute is the intellectual home of America's Trumpist right — as well as election theft mastermind John Eastman. The Atlantic's Emma Green joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Is the conservative think tank just giving words and ideas ...
10.12.2021 David Priess: Getting the Truth on January 6 Not only is Trump doubling down in support of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, he's turning Ashli Babbitt into a martyr. Plus, when will Biden build back better bumper sticker-style messaging from the White House? Lawfare's David Priess joins Charlie Sykes ...
10.11.2021 Larry Sabato: Our Divided America Americans hate the other side so much, they want to bust up the country, censor media they don't like, and allow "their"president to act without checks and balances. That's according to recent polling by Larry Sabato, who joins Charlie Sykes ...
10.08.2021 James Carville and Tim Miller: Some Tough Love For the Dems 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 ...
10.07.2021 Elie Mystal: Anti-Maskers, SCOTUS, and Roe 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. Special Guest: Elie Mystal.
10.06.2021 Josh Kraushaar: Everything is Political, Everything is Tribal 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. Special Guest: Josh Kraushaar.
10.05.2021 Karen Tumulty on Facebook, the Debt Ceiling, and Sinema 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 ...
10.04.2021 Mona Charen on The Future of the Pro-Democracy Coalition 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 ...
10.01.2021 Tim Miller on Joe Manchin's Moment 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. Special Guest: Tim Miller.
09.30.2021 Bret Stephens: A Plea for Centrism 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. Special Guest: Bret Stephens.
09.29.2021 A.B. Stoddard: What Are They Thinking? 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. Special Guest: A.B. Stoddard.
09.28.2021 Bill Kristol: How Alarmed Should We Be? 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. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.
09.27.2021 Amanda Carpenter on the Arizona Fraudit 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. Special Guest: Amanda Carpenter.
09.24.2021 Sarah Longwell on the Cyber Ninjas and Democratic Brinksmanship 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. Special Guest: Sarah Longwell.
09.23.2021 Rick Wilson Sounds Off on Trump, Dems, and Coups On today's podcast, Rick Wilson joins host Charlie Sykes to offer some tough love to just about everybody. Special Guest: Rick Wilson.
09.22.2021 Adam Kinzinger: Should I Stay or Should I Go? 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? Special Guest: Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
09.21.2021 The Focus Group Podcast We're giving Charlie's listeners a peek at the newest podcast from the Bulwark: The Focus Group with Sarah Longwell. If you love this as much as we think you will, subscribe to get every episode delivered straight to your podcast ...
09.21.2021 Geoff Duncan on GOP 2.0 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 ...
09.20.2021 David Frum on What Never Trump Wants Now 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. Special Guest: David Frum.
09.17.2021 Tim Miller on Biden's Brass Clankers On today's podcast, Tim Miller joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the retirement of Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, Biden's new COVID mandates, this weekend's Pro-Sedition Rally, and the Dem victory in the California recall election. Special Guest: Tim Miller.
09.16.2021 Scott Gottlieb: How COVID Crushed Us On today's podcast, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss his new book: "Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic." Special Guest: Scott Gottlieb.
09.15.2021 Stuart Stevens: It Was Worse Than I Thought On today's podcast, veteran political consultant Stuart Stevens joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the Trumpifciation of the GOP; the upcoming mid-terms; the biggest threat to the Biden presidency; and the new paperback edition of his book, "It Was All ...
09.14.2021 George Will On Our Unruly Torrent On today's podcast, George F. Will joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss writing, history, education, politics, history, and Nicki Minaj. His new book is "American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent." Special Guest: George F. Will.
09.13.2021 Olivia Troye on Stephen Miller's Bigotry On today's podcast, Olivia Troye joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss GWB's 9/11 speech, Chris Christie, the fight over refugees, and the looming COVID winter. Special Guest: Olivia Troye.
09.10.2021 Tom Nichols on Confronting the Crazies On today's podcast, Tom Nichols joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Chris Christie; the Biden mandates; the thirsty politicians of Ohio; and our deeply unserious politics. Special Guest: Tom Nichols.
09.09.2021 Bill Kristol on 9/11, Twenty Years Later On today's podcast, Bill Kristol joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11; TFG's thoughts on Robert E. Lee; the new politics of abortion; and the normalization of political violence. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.
09.08.2021 Ashley Allison on Holding the Democratic Coalition Together Amanda and Ashley talk about what's up with Texas, Biden Agenda, and COVID overhang. Special Guest: Ashley Allison.
09.07.2021 Asha Rangappa on the J6 Domestic Terror Threat Guest host Amanda Carpenter is joined by Asha Rangappa, where they wonder what happened to COVID testing, go deep on J6 records requests, and talk about the Texas abortion law. Special Guest: Asha Rangappa.
09.03.2021 Tim Miller Braces for Cold Joe Fall On today's podcast, Tim Miller joins host Charlie Sykes to answer the question: what opinion are you most nervous about expressing in public? (Plus, Biden's polls, abortion, and the future of Never Trump.) Special Guest: Tim Miller.
09.02.2021 James Hohmann on the Dangers of a Rogue Military On today's podcast, the Washington Post's James Hohmann joins host Charlie Sykes to talk about the pro-life movement's Catastrophic Victory; the dangerous strain of thought in the military about civilian control; and Joe Biden's empathy problem. Special Guest: James Hohmann.
09.01.2021 David Jolly on the GOP's Gangster Politics On today's podcast, former congressman David Jolly joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Kevin McCarthy's threat against telecom companies; SCOTUS and the future of abortion, Biden's Afghanistan speech; and how the Dems could take down Ron DeSantis. Special Guest: David ...
08.31.2021 Amanda Carpenter on The Day After On today's podcast, Amanda Carpenter joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the final plane out of Kabul; the GOP's sedition caucus, and why Democrats need not to screw up. Special Guest: Amanda Carpenter.
08.30.2021 Russell Moore on the Evangelical Future On today's podcast, Dr. Russell Moore joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the challenge that "cultural Christianity" poses to genuine Christian witness. Special Guest: Russell Moore.
08.27.2021 Tim Miller: Peeling the Onion of Awfulness On this weekend's podcast Miller joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss horse deworming medicine, the Nirvana baby, Joe Biden's prickly presser, and the cynical politics of Afghanistan. Special Guest: Tim Miller.
08.26.2021 Karen Tumulty: How Presidents Survive On today's podcast, the Washington post's Karen Tumulty joins host Charlie Sykes to talk about Kristi Noem, the debate over refugees and vaccines, and the history of presidential FUBARS. Special Guest: Karen Tumulty.
08.25.2021 David Priess: Was It An Intelligence Failure? On today's podcast, Lawfare's David Priess joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss mosquitos, vaccines, and whether Afghanistan represented a failure of intelligence... or policy. Special Guest: David Priess.
08.24.2021 Amb. Eric Edelman on the Catastrophe in Afghanistan On today's podcast, Ambassador Eric Edelman, a former undersecretary of defense for policy, joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the collapse of Afghanistan, the future of terrorism, and the damage to America's reputation. Special Guest: Eric Edelman.
08.23.2021 A.B. Stoddard: Democrats Face the Headwinds On today's podcast, A.B. Stoddard joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Biden's polls, Pelosi's challenge, and GOP crackpottery. Special Guest: A.B. Stoddard.
08.20.2021 Bill Kristol: How Bad Will It Be? On today's podcast, Bill Kristol joins host Charlie Sykes to react to President Biden's Friday afternoon statement, and to discuss the possible outcomes of the fall of Afghanistan. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.
08.19.2021 Sarah Longwell: What Biden Needs To Do Now On today's podcast, Sarah Longwell joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Biden's latest comments on Afghanistan; the politics of refugees; and Ron Desantis's base play. Special Guest: Sarah Longwell.

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