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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.

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Republicans have entrapped themselves with the promise of a massive surveillance state for American women. Plus, how Never Trumpers can put Biden over the top, the dangers of RFK, Jr's super pac money, Hamas may have gotten what it wanted, and a remembrance of Miranda Frum. David Frum joins Tim Miller. show notes: Frum's piece on the passing of his daughter Frum on Trump's self-sabotaging campaign Reagan's "Morning in America" ad Reagan '84 ad with the Statue of Liberty 
As local news is hollowed out, rightwing news fills in the gaps. In Tennessee—ground zero for the culture war—Justin Kanew's site, The Tennessee Holler, holds leaders to account. Kanew joins Tim Miller on the anniversary of the Nashville school shooting. Plus, an update on the bridge disaster from Baltimore Banner reporter Justin Fenton. show notes: The Tennessee Holler The Baltimore Banner Baltimore bridge collapse (around 5:40) Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, as a high school student, dressed in drag
Elon Musk, for all his keyboard courage, couldn't handle Don Lemon's Q and A, but then sicced his Twitter minions on the ex-CNN host after their interview. Plus, a surprising take on Tucker—and a shout-out to Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC anchors speaking out against the Ronna McDaniel hire. Lemon joins Tim Miller. show notes: The Don Lemon Show 
Mike Gallagher is following Ken Buck out the House door, as they both abandon their jobs, their voters, and any sense of public service. Plus, MTG threatens Mike Johnson, Lisa Murkowski signals she may leave the GOP, and Lil Marco auditions for the VEEP stakes. Kristol and Perticone join Tim Miller today.
Rural white voters wield outsized power in our democracy, yet they are also more likely to support violence as a political tool—and to hold antidemocratic views. Meanwhile, rural whites enjoy the perk of being seen as the "real" Americans. Waldman and Schaller join Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes: Tom and Paul's book Tim’s Playlist
It used to be that politicians who had affairs, took bribes, and paid people off lost their office or lost their base. Tapper joins Tim to discuss his CNN series, "United States of Scandal," as well as his role in freeing a wrongly convicted man. Plus, rising antisemitism on the left and right. show notes: https://www.cnn.com/videos/title-2411812 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/cj-rice-philadelphia-exonerated/677787/ Fundraiser for C.J. Rice
A recent editorial in The Dispatch rejected both Trump and Biden as acceptable choices in 2024. Tim takes strong exception to that position, arguing it's a danger to democracy. Today, a debate between Steve and Tim over how to handle the choice in this year's election. Plus, an agreement on spending. show notes: The Dispatch editorial on the Trump-Biden rematch Matt Yglesias on spending
Trump's 2024 lies are not just the familiar ones about a 'rigged election' and 'Sleepy Joe.' He's also unleashing a flood of untruths about Biden and his record that gets filtered through the media mill and reduced to background noise. Plus, Putin's Potemkin victory. Glasser joins Tim today. show notes: Susan's most recent column
Trump stands and salutes the  insurrectionists during the national anthem, and may rehire the treasonous Paul Manafort to help out in '24. Plus, the dust settles on the Fani Willis' prosecution in Georgia, and Aileen Cannon seriously entertains Trump's absurd claim in the docs case. Kristol and Wittes join Tim.
He lost, he's low on campaign cash, and he's juggling criminal court dates. Are the bad things he says about America a projection of how he feels about himself? Plus, Candace's crazy new crazy conspiracy, MAGA nuts in swing states, and the most alarming threat from a Trump 2.0. Amanda joins Tim for the weekend pod. show notes https://www.authoritarianplaybook2025.org/
One of the biggest reasons voters are not happier about the economy is because interest rates are much higher than they were few years ago. Plus, publicity-hound RFK Jr's self-own, more from the mailbag, and should Sotomayor retire this year? Barro joins Tim today. show notes Josh arguing for Sotomayor's retirement ABC News story Tim mentioned
In 2016, the Trump campaign used microtargeting to suppress the Clinton vote. Since then, digital malfeasance has become the dominant subplot in our politics. How did the Biden team respond to 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Creepy Joe' in 2020, and what's the game plan for viral disinfo in '24? Issenberg joins Tim today. show notes By Sasha: The Lie Detectives The Engagement
Biden has the air of a man with no doubt about his campaign strategy—which is not exactly soothing to some Democrats and Never Trumpers. Plus, Hur's questionable framing of his report, the RNC bloodbath, jealous elites, and Tucker can't get no respect. Osnos joins Tim today. show notes By Evan: Joe Biden's Last Campaign Rules for the Ruling Class Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now Wildland: The Making of America's Fury Plus: Richard Ben Cramer's "What It Takes"
Old guy Biden got Ezra Klein to back down—and Kristol a little bit as well. Plus, Orbán at Mar-a-lago, the fallout from the "illegal" immigrant line, and Longwell joins Tim to read from the mailbag, and highlight this week's Focus Group pod. show notes: Bill's interview of Timothy Snyder Send your mailbag questions here: BulwarkPodcast@TheBulwark.com
The White House explains why Biden led his State of the Union speech with the threats to democracy at home and abroad. Plus, MAGA's meltdown over Biden's vigor, Mike Johnson's squirming, and Katie Britt's freakish performance. WH Comms Director LaBolt and Saletan join Tim for the weekend pod. show notes: Democratic response to Reagan's '85 SOTU, moderated by Bill Clinton Tim’s Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch?si=duwnuIpGRxeVWDSkrwaD1w&pi=u-QDtY_MnOS0mV
Republicans keep painting Biden as an antifa-loving, Iran-coddling communist as they try to create a moral equivalence with Trump. Plus, McConnell won't even stand by his wife, the Russian wing of the GOP wants to defund the police, and Katie Porter: Give us a break. Nichols joins Tim today. show notes: New edition of 'The Death of Expertise,' out April 3
The Biden campaign is facing a buyer's market among voters and will really have to up its persuasion game, particularly with voters of color. Plus, Nikki packs it in, Republicans went for the craziest SOBs, and Kamala's coming heavy lift on the campaign trail. Haines joins Tim Miller today.
Trump's plans to add tariffs and shrink the labor force— via an immigration crackdown— would likely reignite inflation. Plus, Biden's secret energy boom, and how the recent immigration surge has been a gift to the economy. Rampell joins Tim today. show notes: Rampell on the economic benefits of the immigration surge Rampell on Trump's economic policy plans
The courts aren’t taking care of Trump and we can’t live in denial about the state of play. Meanwhile, words keep failing him at his weird rallies—and telling Romney voters you don't need them doesn't seem all that smart when Nikki gets 30% of the vote. Kristol rejoins Tim, and Wittes is back for a mini-Trump Trials. show notes: Send your questions here: BulwarkPodcast@TheBulwark.com Tim's Not My Party: https://t.snapchat.com/SnxQ5aG0
Tech has allowed some very bad people to do some very bad things—including in the democracy arena. Swisher joins Tim for the weekend pod to share her burns of Elon, Trump and the vampires of Silicon Valley. Plus, a capitalist case for government doing more to rein in Big Tech. show notes: Kara's new memoir, "Burn Book" Tim's Walter Isaacson interview
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michael gilman

Grading Stephen. D- He protests too much. Honesty that is where you plant your flag? Really? Nixon- Watergate, Reagan - Iran Contra, Bush 2 - WMD. I suppose you would not choose one of them over Trump given your devotion to honesty. Really, honesty in politics is the best excuse, I mean principled objection you can offer for passive support of Trump? Grade change...Make it an F.

Mar 22nd
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ID25564562

When these men say a woman should "put an aspirin between her knees" they mean women should keep their legs together, as if they're holding an aspirin between their knees. In other words, they shouldn't spread their legs. This is what will prevent pregnancy. ( I realize that I am a day late and a dollar short, but since I have a signed of Tim’s book, I felt I should help him out. )

Mar 19th
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Loreen Broderick

Guys. the Republicans comments about "aspirn between the knees" has nothing to do with aspirin itself being contraceptive. it is a crass way of saying that if a woman holds an aspirin tablet between her knees she can't spread her legs.

Mar 16th
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michael gilman

Tim, really, who is this mealy mouthed, equivocating a hole? Tuning out on this episode.

Mar 10th
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Julie Grey

Great show! Love you & Katie!

Feb 22nd
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Cheriet

Sadly, no longer as nuanced, even, or insightful. Their blinders are growing and they're getting stuck in a worldview rut.

Feb 21st
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NoahArkwright

So much healthy masculinity and adorable, nerdy whiteness at the end - I love it! ❤️ I can't imagine what this podcast will be like without Charlie!

Feb 8th
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NoahArkwright

This episode made me super grateful that I am over halfway to dead. A lot of things make me feel that way these days.

Feb 7th
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NoahArkwright

JOE FUCKING BIDEN 2024!!!!! Perfect!

Feb 5th
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Bigislandguy

I'm so bummed you're leaving the podcast Charlie, it has become my favorite daily listen but I also respect your need to pull back a little. I'll just have to look forward to your spots on MSNBC. Peace 🤙

Feb 4th
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Feb 4th
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NoahArkwright

I can't believe Charlie is leaving!! As a lifelong progressive/leftist, I *never* would have thought I would ever be THIS fond of and attached to a huge group of conservatives, but I am so fucking grateful that I am today. Charlie and the Bulwark crew make me proud to be an American, they inspire me to keep fighting even when I want to give up, they've completely changed my willingness to compromise w the right by walking their fucking talk for once. I fucking love you guys! Good luck, Charlie!

Feb 2nd
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Jan 18th
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John Doe 36 "likes them young"

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the left flail about all day today trying to attach President Trump's name to the sordid Epstein files, when in fact there was nothing there. Never went to Epstein Island, while Bill Clinton went over 25 times because you know, he "like's them young."

Jan 4th
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John Doe 36 "likes them young"

BREAKING: Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files confirm President Trump DID NOT visit Epstein homes or island, no contact with underage girls. Same unsealed documents confirms Bill Clinton "liked them young".

Jan 4th
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NoahArkwright

Yay, they're back! i missed my oppo-aisle homies!! I never thought I'd fangirl so hard for a bunch of conservatives, but after Trump happened I now know who is trustworthy & cares about the country and who doesn't. It's been one of the few positive things that have come out of this mess. It feels really good to know that there are still awesome people on the other side ❤️

Jan 2nd
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NoahArkwright

When Christians have integrity and actually give a shit about Christ's example it's quite pleasant to hear them speak about their faith.

Dec 8th
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NoahArkwright

Kudos to Cheney for doing the right thing on and after J6, but let's not forget that she voted for most of Trump's garbage policies up until then. And I don't think another Cheney in the White House would be anything like a rebirth of American democracy, considering that her father is a fucking war criminal and co-conspirator in what is likely the greatest financial fraud in the history of the country - and he never paid the piper. Not a fan of the Cheney family.

Dec 8th
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NoahArkwright

Ok...I'm sick of hearing men pretend to care about the systematic rape of Israeli women when most of them watch porn. Internet porn has revealed, loudly and clearly, the VIOLENCE and DEPRAVITY that are integral to what passes for male sexuality today. If men REALLY give a shit about rape, then they'll look in a fucking MIRROR for once, because it's not just "bad men." ALL MEN have contributed to this situation, and MEN need to fucking fix it instead of pointing fingers elsewhere.

Dec 7th
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Patrick Waickman

Everything Trump says is projection. Every single thing he accuses people of is true about him.

Nov 14th
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