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Every long episode from The Bulwark Daily, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. 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…

Bill Kristol: They're F*cking Thieves

Bill Kristol discusses government propaganda, political corruption, the 2024 election landscape, immigration injustices, and the Haitian community's struggles.

September 28, 2026

Alex Wagner: An Unlawful Administration

Alex Wagner exposes the conservative takeover of the Supreme Court and critiques the current political and judicial crises in America.

September 25, 2026

Andrew Egger: Donald, You’re Rattled

Andrew Egger joins Tim Miller to discuss Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, including his ban of news organizations from the White House and his bizarre rebranding of AI.

September 21, 2026

Anne Applebaum: Globalized MAGA Kleptocracy

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum discusses the globalized MAGA kleptocracy, detailing how the Trump administration and its allies are using American diplomatic and financial tools to promote their agenda and enrich themselves worldwide.

September 18, 2026

Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich: Hopium and Hate

Tim Miller is joined by sports and culture writer Wright Thompson and Democratic strategist Jesse Lehrich to discuss the political landscape ahead of the midterms, including key Senate races, the House, and the impact of cultural issues.

September 17, 2026

Catherine Rampell and Stephen Witt: Can We Avert Economic Disaster and the Robot Apocalypse?

Economist Catherine Rampell and author Stephen Witt join Tim Miller to discuss the Fed's latest moves, the upcoming census, and the looming threat of AI.

September 16, 2026

Mehdi Hasan: 9/11's Fallout 25 Years Later

Mehdi Hasan joins Tim Miller to discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11, its lasting impact on American foreign policy, and the rise of Islamophobia.

September 11, 2026

Jessica Tarlov: POTUS Needs Some Moral Support

Jessica Tarlov joins Tim Miller to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, Trump's influence on the Republican party, and the importance of engaging in difficult conversations.

September 9, 2026

Adam Jentleson and Pablo Torre: This Country Is Being Scammed

Tim Miller talks to Adam Jentleson about Donald Trump's political standing and to Pablo Torre about the Clippers' scandal and the Lakers' owner's financial dealings.

September 8, 2026

Bill Kristol: A Blue Wave vs. the Toxic Red Tide

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the upcoming midterm elections, drawing parallels to the 2006 and 1994 midterms, and analyze the current political landscape.

September 7, 2026

Bill Kristol: Keep Up the Pressure, Dems

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the latest in US foreign policy, including the Venezuela oil deal and the ongoing conflict with Iran, as well as domestic issues like the Pentagon's propaganda efforts and the upcoming midterm elections.

August 31, 2026

Ben Rhodes: Is Trump Stumbling into a Wider War?

Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Barack Obama, joins Tim Miller to discuss the escalating tensions with Russia and China, the future of the American-led world order, and the Biden administration's foreign policy challenges.

August 28, 2026

Neera Tanden: How to Win

Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, discusses the ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration, the political landscape of the Democratic Party, and the importance of strategic communication in today's political climate.

August 26, 2026

Tracy Alloway and Will Sommer: A Cabinetful of Clueless Grifters

Tracy Alloway of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast joins Tim Miller to discuss the intricacies of bond markets, the Federal Reserve's role, and the economic implications of AI. Later, Will Sommer delves into the bizarre world of right-wing media and political maneuvering.

August 25, 2026

Bill Kristol: The Weak Bully Keeps Flailing

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss Trump's disastrous trade war with Canada, the ongoing Iran conflict, and the upcoming midterm elections.

August 24, 2026

George Conway: For Trump, Harp Strikes a Chord

George Conway joins Tim Miller to discuss Melania Trump's recent public appearance, the latest on the Natalie Harp love letters, the national debt, and the weaponization of the Department of Justice.

August 21, 2026

David Wallace-Wells:  The Politics of AI Are Shifting in Real Time

David Wallace-Wells, opinion writer for the New York Times, discusses the shifting politics of AI, the surprising success of the Trump administration's immigration policies, and the worsening climate outlook.

August 20, 2026