Live from Melbourne, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan react to Democrats’ decision to stand firm on ICE funding and force a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi’s epic meltdown in front of the House Judiciary Committee, Megyn Kelly’s unhinged response to the Bad Bunny halftime show, and what really happened with the the laser weapon that shu ... Show More
Feb 6
1117: Trump Threatens to Steal the Midterms
Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, and Mike Johnson hint at plans to steal the midterm elections, from "nationalizing" the voting to straight-up sending ICE to "surround" the polls. Jon and Dan sound the alarm and offer Democrats some advice on how to respond. Then, they react to Border ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 2024
Six Days Left: Closing Arguments, Racist Jokes and Burning Ballots
<p>In the final week of the race for president, Donald J. Trump’s big rally in New York appeared to backfire, while Kamala Harris’s closing message cast her as a unifier. Fears about election interference also resurfaced after arsonists burned ballots in three states.</p><p>The T ... Show More
36m 39s
Jan 2025
Michelle Obama Knows What Time It Is
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss the hearings for Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth and the changing "norms" in Joe Biden's final week in office, as Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration that M ... Show More
10m 1s
Oct 2024
Normally Podcast: Trump & Elon Have Fun...The Left Loses It!
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the intersection of fast food culture and politics, focusing on Donald Trump's recent campaign event at a McDonald's. They explore the nostalgic and humorous aspects of Trump's persona, his ability to connect with ... Show More
32m 34s
Jul 2023
Ep. 392: Trump TORCHES Republican Candidates, Plus Joe Biden RESPONDS to His 7th Grandchild Navy Joan
President Donald Trump calls on other Republican contenders to drop out of the race, and Liz breaks down what this rhetorical strategy does in the minds of voters and why it’s so effective. Plus, a grown man builds a lifelike dog suit to identify as a canine in public. How did we ... Show More
28m 15s
Aug 2024
Kamala's Left Field Veep Pick
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com
Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, and everyone but Never-Trump Republicans is happy! Plus, Donald Trump makes an insane Truth Social post where he fan ... Show More
4m 55s
Feb 2025
Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin
<p>Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms.</p><p>The Times jou ... Show More
35m 25s
Jan 2025
Friday Roundup: More Hearings And Trump's First Two Weeks In Office
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI, and Tulsi Gabbard, his nominee for intelligence chief, had their hearings on Capitol Hill. Will they be confirmed?
Then, a look back at President Trump's first two weeks in office. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, j ... Show More
26m 38s