The Bulwark

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Channel • 16 Shows

Politics

Politics

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Film Interviews

Film Interviews

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Politics

Politics

Updated weekly
News

News

Updated 08/05/2023
Politics

Politics

Updated weekly
Politics

Politics

Updated daily
Politics

Politics

Updated daily

06/05/2023

How Do You Bring the (Fake) Real Pete Davidson to Life?

This week I’m joined by Judah Miller, showrunner of the new Peacock dramedy Bupkis, to talk about bringing Pete Davidson’s life to the small screen. Bupkis is fascinatingly hard to describe in shorthand, given the way it mixes tones and genres, and also the manner in which it blends Pete Davidson’s ripped-from-the-headlines life with a fictionalized version of his family and day-to-day existence. The first season is streaming in its entirety now on Peacock, and I strongly recommend checking it out: it’s a fascinating portrait of fame in the age of social media and also the business of showbiz. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06/05/2023

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24 min
28/09/2024

Devo's Groundbreaking Work

This week I’m talking to a friend here in Dallas, Bart Weiss, about the Ernie Kovacs Award taking place this weekend at the Texas Theatre. This year’s honoree is Jerry Casale from the band Devo, and we’re discussing his work both with the band and as a pioneer of the music video artform. Check out the links above for tickets to the various events (the screening tonight is going to be pretty fun, I think, as the movie is super-interesting). If you’re in the Dallas area I hope you check it out. And if you enjoyed this episode, I hope you share it with a friend!

28/09/2024

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39 min
4 APR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Some Terrible Ways to "Fix" Theaters

This Variety piece may have broken Sonny’s spirit: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/movie-theaters-texting-smoking-weed-1236347824/ Listen and see why.

4 Apr · Bonus

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18 min
20/10/2022

Who Won the Summer—and Who Lost?

On this week’s episode, CNN’s Frank Pallotta rejoined the show to talk about horror’s big summer, the winners and losers of summer, the ratings war between House of the Dragon and Rings of Power, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to share it with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20/10/2022

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42 min
3 JUN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Is Trump’s Judicial Empire Crumbling?

On this week's Just Between Us, guest host Andrew Egger is joined by JVL to discuss how Trump’s second-term power plays—like politicizing law enforcement and the DOJ—are breaking institutional norms, with dangerous implications.

3 Jun

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54 min
27/10/2022

The Past, Present, and Future of the Romcom

This week I talk to Scott Meslow about From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy, his critical appreciation of the genre. From When Harry Met Sally to Crazy Rich Asians, with stopovers in the land of raunch-coms like There’s Something About Mary and Brit-roms like Richard Curtis’s oeuvre, to the modern tendency to overthink the genre and why it works (or doesn’t!), Meslow’s book is a thorough examination of the last 30-plus years of onscreen romance. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to share it with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27/10/2022

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47 min
04/12/2020

Can Normal Elbow Out Crazy?

Bill Kristol joins B2D to discuss the normal (!) congressional Covid compromise, Biden’s cabinet so far, and the insanity on the Trump right. Special Guests: Bill Kristol, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04/12/2020

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1h 10m
24/12/2021

Were the Clintonites Right after All?

The centrist wing of the democratic party is making a bit of a comeback. With Joe Manchin calling the shots on BBB — and cultural issues like "defund the police" not winning even among Black and Hispanic voters — is it time for the Democratic leadership to stand up to the progressives? The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein is this week's special guest. Highlights/Lowlights: https://forward.com/culture/437007/why-do-jews-eat-chinese-food-on-christmas/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/19/statement-from-press-secretary-jen-psaki-4/ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/dec/20/peng-shuai-appearance-fails-to-address-concerns-for-tennis-stars-wellbeing-says-wta Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Ron Brownstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24/12/2021

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1 hr
26/04/2024

"Ukraine is anti-Christian" and other Russian Lies

Anne Applebaum joins the panel (with Philip Bump) to discuss Ukraine's war effort, Russian disinformation, campus protests, and a change of pace for final segment. What would you have put on the Voyager Spacecraft? Mona: Images of human love: parents interacting with babies (joy), a dog reacting to being reunited, humans taking care of other humans with a handicap (compassion). Damon: Holy texts of major religions, Plato's Republic, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and the Beatles. Philip: The vessel itself is a message, and a Haiku by Issa. Linda:, a reproduction of Aphrodite of Knidos Sculpture by Praxiteles, Michelangelo's David, Gorecki and Beethoven.

26/04/2024

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1h 1m
22/10/2021

The Democrats’ Sinking Poll Numbers

Eric Edelman helps unpack China’s new missile, Democrats’ decline, and McAuliffe’s tone deafness. Highlights/Lowlights: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/alden-global-capital-killing-americas-newspapers/620171/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-america-come-to-taiwan-defense-china-xi-navy-11634053378 Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Eric Edelman, and Linda Chavez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22/10/2021

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57 min

Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss the news of the week, break down campaigns and elections, and wade into pop culture feuds. www.thebulwark.com

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POLITICS
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
Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center.

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POLITICS
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
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
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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FILM REVIEWS

4 APR · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Some Terrible Ways to "Fix" Theaters

This Variety piece may have broken Sonny’s spirit: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/movie-theaters-texting-smoking-weed-1236347824/ Listen and see why.

4 Apr · Bonus

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18 min
3 JUN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Is Trump’s Judicial Empire Crumbling?

On this week's Just Between Us, guest host Andrew Egger is joined by JVL to discuss how Trump’s second-term power plays—like politicizing law enforcement and the DOJ—are breaking institutional norms, with dangerous implications.

3 Jun

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54 min
27 MAY • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Feel the Power

Andrew Egger and Mona discuss the corruption of the pardon power and the DOJ, Trump's memecoin haul, and the vaccine insanity.

27 May

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37 min
29 APR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

All Hail Canada

Will and Mona discuss Canada, nationalism, some of the worst moments on the past three months, and whether the polls will make a difference.

29 Apr

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41 min
6 JUN · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The Wide World of Disney Animation

On this week’s bonus episode, we highlighted some of our favorite animated Disney classics. What do we look for in a cartoon?

6 Jun · Bonus

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19 min
24 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

CPAC 2025: MAGA’s Big Party Was a Festival of Grievance and Boredom

Andrew Egger reports back on his experience at CPAC, full of grievances and little euphoria.

24 Feb

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13 min
10 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Alone

Sarah and JVL talk about modern society, social connection, technology, and what all of this is doing to us, but individually and collectivey. Also: JVL has some life news.

10 Jan

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41 min
11 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The U.S. & Canada Trade War Remains Utterly Senseless

Justin Ling joins Andrew Egger to talk the escalating trade war between the US and Canada as negotiations and retaliations heat up, including threats to double tariffs and surcharge electricity exports. Follow Justin Ling's Substack

11 Mar

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23 min
14 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The Hero We Need

Sarah and JVL talk about Danielle Sassoon, impeachment, soft power, and Survivor.

14 Feb

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57 min
28 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Racing Toward a Showdown with the Supreme Court

Mona and JVL discuss the pause on government disbursements and whether we're living in the medium or worst case scenario.

28 Jan

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43 min