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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes

By: The Bulwark
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 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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Episodes
  • Bill Kristol & Ryan Goodman: How Trump Could Weaponize Surveillance

    Bill Kristol & Ryan Goodman: How Trump Could Weaponize Surveillance
    Apr 19 2026
    NYU law professor Ryan Goodman joins Bill Kristol to discuss how surveillance powers could be used—and abused—by the Donald Trump administration. Plus, a broader look at Trump's escalating clashes with the rule of law and what, if anything, Congress can still do to push back.
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    40 mins
  • Where Did the Campus Protests Go in Trump 2.0?

    Where Did the Campus Protests Go in Trump 2.0?
    Apr 18 2026

    Rachel Janfaza and Lauren Egan explore a striking political shift: campus protests that once followed every move of Democrats have all but vanished under Trump—even amid a growing conflict with Iran. From massive campus shutdowns to near silence, what happened to Gen Z activism? They discuss protest fatigue, fear of consequences, changing campus rules, and a deeper cultural shift among young voters who may be giving up on protests altogether.

    Read more from Lauren’s reporting: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-campus-protest-culture-that-targeted-biden-goes-silent-for-trump-iran-anti-war
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    24 mins
  • BREAKING: Strait of Hormuz is ALREADY Closed Again

    BREAKING: Strait of Hormuz is ALREADY Closed Again
    Apr 18 2026
    Tim Miller takes on fast-moving developments after Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again and fires on commercial ships—less than a day after Donald Trump said it would "never" close again. Plus: Trump’s appearance with Joe Rogan, his response to the crisis, and his decision to shut down questions from reporters.
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    13 mins
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