The Bulwark Daily
Hosted by Tim Miller · 48 decoded episodes · newest Oct 7, 2026
<div>Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy.<br> <br> Bulwark+ members can get a totally ad-free version of the show delivered right to their favorite podcast player.</div>
Episodes 48
- Oct 7, 2026 · 57 minAngie Nixon pitches a broad coalition for Florida’s Senate raceNixon’s campaign tests whether progressive priorities, economic populism, and coalition-building can compete in a diverse, closely watched state.
- Oct 6, 2026 · 51 minMichael Lewis warns DOGE weakened the government America needsThe episode connects the purge of experienced public servants to weakened oversight of AI, public safety, and democratic institutions.
- Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 1mTrump’s corruption and demagoguery test Republican resistanceThe discussion connects Trump’s response to tragedy, alleged self-dealing, and foreign-policy risks to a broader test of Republican accountability and Democratic opportunity.
- Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 7mTrump’s war posture collides with conflicts of interest and political riskThe discussion connects possible renewed military action, Jared Kushner’s investments, fragile Horn of Africa politics, and Democratic uncertainty into one test of power and accountability.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 2mTrump’s economic promises collide with higher costs and weaker stabilityThe discussion connects everyday affordability, monetary-policy pressure, energy markets, and political instability into one test of governing competence.
- Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 14mEric Schmitt’s hearing exposes MAGA’s performance problemThe episode connects one senator’s bungled questioning to broader fights over Republican succession, Democratic strategy, and MAGA media credibility.
- Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 17mAuthoritarian power faces pressure in Washington and MoscowThe episode connects threats to democratic accountability in the United States with the personal and political costs of repression in Russia.
- Sep 28, 2026 · 1h 3mBulwark hosts link government overreach to Democratic momentumThe episode connects legal defiance, economic and defense-policy credibility, and the treatment of Haitian immigrants to the stakes of coalition-building before 2026.
- Sep 25, 2026 · 60 minTrump loyalty strains Republicans as court battles intensifyThe episode connects Republican deference to Trump, election-chain-of-custody concerns, and the long conservative campaign to reshape the Supreme Court.
- Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 20mTrump’s China pageantry meets Alaska’s populist testThe episode links presidential weakness abroad and corporate influence at home to a broader argument about accountability, costs, and political independence.
- Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 19mTrump’s media politics echo Italy’s populist pastThe episode connects attacks on press access in Washington to Italy’s experience with media-driven populism, while asking whether Giorgia Meloni offers Republicans a model or warning.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 59 minStevens urges Democrats to confront Trump and Republican weaknessThe conversation tests whether Democrats can turn Republican vulnerabilities on corruption, foreign policy, and Trump into a confident midterm strategy.