The Bulwark

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Channel • 16 Shows

TV & Film

TV & Film

Every two weeks
Film Interviews

Film Interviews

Updated weekly
Politics

Politics

Updated daily
Politics

Politics

Updated weekly
Politics

Politics

Updated weekly
Politics

Politics

Updated daily
Politics

Politics

Updated weekly

9 SEPT

The Delightfully Cranky 'Highest 2 Lowest'

On this week’s episode, Sonny, Alyssa, and Peter asked why Activision would turn down a chance to have Steven Spielberg direct a Call of Duty movie. Then they reviewed Highest 2 Lowest, the latest collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington. Spoiler: We all loved the score, which is apparently a controversial opinion in some quarters! (Also the rest of the movie is pretty good too.) Make sure to swing by Thursday for a bonus Spike Lee draft. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

9 Sept

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50 min
2 SEPT

Disney's Economic Inequality

On this week’s episode, Sonny, Alyssa, and Peter discuss the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots at Disney World, as chronicled in this New York Times piece. Then they review Caught Stealing, the new Darren Aronofsky film that’s being marketed like a Guy Ritchie caper but is something else entirely. Some spoilers over the last 15 minutes or so of this pod, so just keep an ear out if you’re worried about that sort of thing. Swing by the Bulwark on Thursday for a bonus episode on High and Low and King’s Ransom, the movie and book, respectively, on which Spike Lee’s new film, Highest 2 Lowest is based. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

2 Sept

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48 min
25 JUL

The Society-Deforming Spectacle of Jubilee

On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by Puck media correspondent Julia Alexander to discuss the absurdities of Jubilee. You might not recognize the name of the company but you’ve probably seen some of their clips; most recently, Mehdi Hasan went up against 20 self-described far-right conservatives that resulted in at least one of the participants losing his job after he proudly declared himself an autocrat and downplayed Nazi crimes during the Holocaust. Is this brand of debate spectacle lucrative? Maybe! Is it bad for society? Undoubtedly. We examine why on this week’s episode. If you enjoyed it, please share it with a friend!

25 Jul

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50 min
5 AUG

Why 'Oz' Is Coming to The Sphere in Vegas

On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch, Alyssa Rosenberg, and Peter Suderman ask why The Wizard of Oz is being mutilated via the alchemy of AI to be shown on the enormous 16K-resolution screen at The Sphere … and why Sonny is, honestly, kind of into it. (You can watch the CBS Sunday Morning segment on Oz at The Sphere here.) Then they review The Naked Gun, a movie so funny it brought this episode to a screeching standstill when Alyssa couldn’t keep it together while trying to recount one of the jokes. Funny movie! You should go see it! No bonus episode this week, but we’ll be back Monday with a brand new one.

5 Aug

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44 min
1 FEB

Trump’s Administration Is an Incompetent Mess

Mass firings, illegal freezes, and unhinged governance—Conway & Longwell discuss why Trump’s administration is a complete disaster.

1 Feb

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51 min
4 FEB

The Best Movies of 2024

Some websites and podcasts start putting out their best-of lists on December 1. Not Across the Movie Aisle. We want to make sure you had plenty of time to see all the award-season stuff. If it takes until February, well, so be it. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

4 Feb

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52 min
15 APR

The Gripping Reality of 'Warfare'

On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss the myriad ways in which tariffs could hurt (and maybe in one very minor way help) the entertainment business. Then they review Warfare, the latest film from Alex Garland and co-writer/co-director Ray Mendoza. No bonus episode on Friday, but we’ll be back with a full episode on Monday where we’ll be reviewing Sinners. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!

15 Apr

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46 min
26/09/2024

Trump Is a Serial PREDATOR. It’s Time To Talk About It.

George shows Sarah his Anti-Psychopath PAC's new videos, which highlight two women abused by Donald Trump. They also discuss Kamala Harris's support for eliminating the filibuster, and the current state of Trump's ongoing trials. PUBLIC REC Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.publicrec.com/ASKGEORGE #publicrecpod FACTOR Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/askgeorge50 and use code askgeorge50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.

26/09/2024

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47 min
24 JAN

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Absurdity

In this episode, George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, talk Donald Trump’s pardons for rioters on January 6th, the executive order on birth right citizenship, and if law will withhold through Trump’s second term. Start the New Year off right with an upgraded wardrobe. Save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE! #trueclassicpod

24 Jan

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45 min
15 JUL

The Scourge of Celebrity AI Scams

Apologies: an editing snafu led to last week’s episode being reedited and uploaded in the initial version of this post. On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) ask why Keanu Reeves, of all people, is the most-impersonated celebrity by scammers and how AI is being used to take money from lonely elderly people. (For more, read Rebecca Keegan’s great piece in the Hollywood Reporter on this terrifying, saddening subject.) Then they review Superman, an oddly Dubya-coded superhero movie. Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ on Thursday for a bonus episode about Superman’s place in the cinematic canon. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!

15 Jul

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46 min

Here’s the elevator pitch: It’s “Left, Right, and Center” meets “Siskel and Ebert.” Three friends from different ideological perspectives discuss the movies and controversies (or nontroversies!) swirling around them. Bulwark+ members enjoy weekly bonus episodes: https://atma.thebulwark.com/

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TV & FILM
Sonny Bunch hosts The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood, a new podcast featuring interviews with folks who have their finger on the pulse of the entertainment industry during this dynamic—and difficult—time.

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FILM INTERVIEWS
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. Bulwark+ members can get a totally ad-free version of the show delivered right to their favorite podcast player.

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POLITICS
Sarah Longwell (not a lawyer) needs George Conway (super-lawyer) to explain the ins and outs of Trump's legal cases. With every update, argument, ruling, and procedural twist and turn, listen to George explain what it means and why it matters.

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POLITICS
Unfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected—The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. https://www.thebulwark.com/podcast/focus-group/

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POLITICS
The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.

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POLITICS