Best Kristol Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Can Be Stopped — Here’s How | Bulwark on Sunday with Bill Kristol & Sarah Longwell 34:29

3d ago34:29

34:29

This week on Bulwark on Sunday, Sarah Longwell joins Bill Kristol to tell you exactly what to do to stop Trump’s corruption and chaos.By The Bulwark

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S2 Ep1020: Bill Kristol: Staring Down the Barrel 46:19

4d ago46:19

46:19

We are here: Trump is openly defying the Supreme Court while sitting side-by-side with a Latin American strongman who openly mocked our judicial system from inside the Oval Office. Trump so badly wants his one-man rule and Republicans keep helping him, while corporate America keeps trying to get on his good side. Meanwhile, the intimidation is chil…

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Jason Furman on the Trump Tariffs and the US Economy 44:36

11d ago44:36

44:36

What are the likely effects of Trump’s tariffs, and what do they mean for the US economy? To discuss, we are joined again by Harvard economist Jason Furman, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in President Obama’s second term. According to Furman, Trump’s tariffs represent an enormous "shock to the system” likely to produce both sh…

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“They Will Be Killed” Trump Orders Afghan Refugees to Self-Deport 11:57

1h ago11:57

11:57

Tim Miller talks with veteran Will Selber on the letters the Trump Administration have sent to Afghan refugees saying they have seven days to self-deport, many of which risked everything to help American forces. Afghan American Veterans Alliance Global Friends of Afghanistan NXT MissionBy The Bulwark

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Travel to America TANKING! Europe, Canada, Latin America Say “HELL NO!” to US 8:35

2h ago8:35

8:35

Tim Miller takes on the shocking drop in visitors from Europe, Central America, and beyond, explaining why Trump's America is now seen as a potential nightmare for international tourists.By The Bulwark

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Trump’s BIGGEST Grift Yet—We Have RECEIPTS! 19:26

30m ago19:26

19:26

Tim Miller sits down with Molly White to break down how Trump and his allies are cashing in on crypto while gutting the rules meant to protect the public. They dive into shady deals, regulatory rollbacks, and what it all means for your wallet, whether you hold crypto or not.By The Bulwark

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S2 Ep1024: Anne Applebaum: Everything Is a Game to Trump 48:32

1d ago48:32

48:32

Sen. Van Hollen showed that Congress actually does have agency, and a federal judge finally scorched the administration in crystal-clear language about how it's violating the essence of our constitutional republic. But the White House is just treating the whole Abrego Garcia affair like it's a joke. Meanwhile, Trump is elevating his own businesses …

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Senator Confirms Abrego Garcia Alive, While Bukele Makes Sick Jokes 7:19

7h ago7:19

7:19

Tim Miller takes on the latest developments with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, with photos confirming Senator Van Hollen was granted a meeting after demanding access for Garcia to legal counsel, and confronting Bukele’s regime on international human rights violations. Meanwhile, El Salvador’s President Bukele turned the moment into a sickeni…

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Untangling the Partisan Knot: A Balanced Look at Political News with Isaac Saul of Tangle 1:13:36

11h ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a widely respected, nonpartisan political newsletter. Isaac and his team bring a fresh approach to political journalism by curating multiple perspectives—from the right, left, and center—on major stories of the day. Corey, a fan and avid reader of Tangle, dives deep into Isaac’s upbri…

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Tim Miller: This Judge Wiped The Floor With Trump 9:19

11h ago9:19

9:19

Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House to discuss a Reagan-appointed judge's sharp rebuke of the Trump administration for violating due process by deporting migrants without legal recourse. Tim also shares his take on the pushback from Harvard and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, saying she’s scared of Trump's increasin…

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Trump Vs. Powell Explodes! Can Trump Actually Fire The Fed Chair? 11:55

16h ago11:55

11:55

Trump is ramping up attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, demanding interest rate cuts and threatening to fire him. Andrew Egger and Joe Perticone discuss the growing chaos, economic risks, and why Trump's impulsive moves could trigger massive market instability. Trump Needs Someone to Blame Bessent urges caution as Trump rages against Powell Trump N…

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10 Points Down! New Poll Is A Disaster For Trump 18:11

16h ago18:11

18:11

Sarah Longwell and JVL discuss new polling showing Trump’s declining support among Republicans as voters blame him for economic instability caused by his tariffs and broken promises.By The Bulwark

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S2 Ep1023: Ben Wittes: Sorry, We Still Have Due Process 56:52

1d ago56:52

56:52

The White House is doubling down on justifying its extra-judicial actions around Abrego Garcia by trying to incriminate him in the court of public opinion. But the government still can't pluck people off an American street and send them to a concentration camp without due process. Plus, Judge Boasberg is not letting Stephen Miller off the hook for …

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Murkowski Says She’s Scared. Tim Says QUIT the GOP and Join the Fight! 9:27

18h ago9:27

9:27

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) says she’s afraid to speak her mind because of threats from MAGA fanatics and Trump goons. Tim Miller asks what that says about the party she still supports and if it's time for her to quit.By The Bulwark

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Jon Michaels with Madeleine Brand | Vigilante Nation: The Subversion of American Democracy 58:53

20h ago58:53

58:53

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CAUGHT: Vance, Rubio Admit Their Attacks On Speech Mean US NOT A Free Country In Old Video 15:01

1d ago15:01

15:01

Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell bring the receipts. JD Vance and Marco Rubio used to say weaponizing the IRS against your enemies was authoritarian. Now that Trump’s doing it? Crickets.By The Bulwark

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Elon Musk’s Sick Breeding Plan 26:02

1d ago26:02

26:02

JVL and Andrew Egger break down in detail the insane WSJ article on Elon Musk's plans to create a "legion" of children as he wants to have as many children as possible, with 14 publicly known children so far and counting. Plus, the cruel, heartless treatment of his many baby mamas by both him and his assistant. Read the article…

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Newsom Slams Trump with Lawsuit, Sends Love to Canada 6:52

1d ago6:52

6:52

Tim Miller talks California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement he is suing the Trump administration over tariffs, while also doing a publicity push to entice Canadian tourists to come to the Golden State.By The Bulwark

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S2 Ep1022: Stephanie Ruhle: Only Trump Is Happy 50:37

1d ago50:37

50:37

Manufacturing orders are down, stocks are down, and mortgage rates are up. But Trump and his family are wealthier than they've ever been. He's got his Ponzi-like crypto scheme, his meme coin, and a boatload of big money types showing up at Mar-a-Lago trying to curry favors from him for some cold, hard cash. Meanwhile, Trump is play-acting like he h…

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Revealed: Trump’s Deportation Lies and Smears Unravel Fast 17:51

1d ago17:51

17:51

The Trump administration is openly defying the Supreme Court and refusing to reverse the wrongful deportation of an innocent man they claim is linked to MS-13. The Washington Post’s Greg Sargent reveals shocking new details about the faulty evidence, shady investigations, and the dangerous precedent this case sets for due process in America. Trump’…

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Democrats Are Rebuilding — But With Whom? 15:16

2d ago15:16

15:16

Andrew Egger and Lauren Egan discuss the Democrats' emerging strategy, with Senator Cory Booker's filibuster and Senator Chris van Hollen's upcoming trip to El Salvador, signaling a move away from past leadership figures like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.By The Bulwark

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Harvard Makes A Stand Against Trump’s Crackdown 18:55

2d ago18:55

18:55

Bill Kristol and Jonathan Cohn break down the Trump administration's move to cut funding from Harvard, what it says about the broader attack on universities, free speech, and biomedical research.By The Bulwark

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GOP Silent as Trump Goes Full Dictator 17:00

3d ago17:00

17:00

Andrew Egger and Joe Perticone break down the silence from House and Senate Republicans as Donald Trump defies the rule of law, pushes the boundaries of executive power, and governs like a dictator.By The Bulwark

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S2 Ep1021: Josh Barro: Total Idiocy 1:13:04

4d ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Trump & company want to turn us into Taiwan circa 1985. But the brilliant minds behind the idea of intentionally weakening the dollar are prioritizing making America a good place to manufacture rather than a good place to live. If the administration stays on this track, this country will have lower incomes, higher inflation, and weaker buying power…

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Trump's Malignant Stupidity Could Screw Us All (w/ Paul Krugman) | WTF 2.0 33:48

3d ago33:48

33:48

Columnist and economist Paul Krugman joins JVL on the latest WTF 2.0 to talk Trump’s tariff madness, the self-inflicted economic crisis and the president’s malignant stupidity.WTF 2.0 is a pop-up show on Substack during the first 100 days of second Trump administration. Watch previous episodes, here. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.…

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JD Vance Fumbles—Literally! 7:40

3d ago7:40

7:40

Tim Miller and Pablo Torre take on JD Vance's embarrassing moment with the Ohio State football team at the White House. Let’s just say, things didn’t exactly go as planned.By The Bulwark

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(ICYMI) Beyond Right and Left: Rabbi Sharon Brous and the Courage to Ask 'What Do You See?' After October 7th 1:08:54

3d ago1:08:54

1:08:54

In this deeply moving episode, Corey Nathan welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a groundbreaking Jewish community based in Los Angeles. Rabbi Brous is also the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. Together, they explore ancient traditions, mental health, spiritual le…

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Trump Blames Zelenskyy for Starting War After Palm Sunday Massacre 6:18

4d ago6:18

6:18

Tim Miller shares his take on Trump blaming Zelensky for starting the war in Ukraine during his Oval Office meeting with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. Tim calls out Trump’s cowardice and psychological envy of Zelensky’s courage and leadership.By The Bulwark

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Bill Maher Is Getting Played By "Nice" Trump 23:45

4d ago23:45

23:45

Bill Maher dines with Trump and suddenly softens his tone. JVL and Sarah Longwell aren’t buying it. They break down how Trump manipulates elites, why Maher’s take is dangerous, and what it says about the media’s role in normalizing authoritarianism.By The Bulwark

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Sarah Longwell: Even Trump Voters Are Worried About Tariffs 3:56

4d ago3:56

3:56

Sarah Longwell joins Morning Joe to break down new focus group data showing growing Trump voter dissatisfaction—especially over rising prices and tariffs.By The Bulwark

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Supreme Court Said Bring Him Back—Trump Still Refusing 22:11

4d ago22:11

22:11

Sarah Longwell and Andrew Egger discuss the Trump administration’s refusal to bring back a wrongly deported Maryland father, despite a unanimous Supreme Court ruling as the White House tests how far it can go to defy the law.By The Bulwark

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Trump’s Approval Crashes as Tariffs Crush Economy 9:01

5d ago9:01

9:01

Andrew Egger breaks down the new polling from CBS News and YouGov showing Donald Trump's tariffs and economic plan has been unpopular with voters as his approval continues to drop.By The Bulwark

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China's Xi Leaves Trump on 'Read' In Tariff Staredown 8:44

6d ago8:44

8:44

Andrew Egger breaks down the phone call stand off as Donald Trump waits for President Xi to make the first move with tariff negotiations.By The Bulwark

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“People are Scared” Trump’s Reckless Policies are Damaging Local Governments 23:26

6d ago23:26

23:26

Lauren Egan is joined by Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb to discuss the Trump administration’s chaos on cities and local governments, with funding cuts and ICE raids nationwide, and how mayors are stepping up as Democrats search for real solutions. Also, what’s going on with the Browns stadium drama.By The Bulwark

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Trump Prosecutor Wants to Lock Up New Jersey’s Governor 11:29

7d ago11:29

11:29

JVL and Will Sommer share their takes on Trump attorney-turned-acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s announcement of a criminal investigation into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on live TV. They talk about the FOXification of the justice system and the rise of cosplay law enforcement.By The Bulwark

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Trump Defies SCOTUS Order; Judge Furious 12:03

7d ago12:03

12:03

Sam Stein and Andrew Egger discuss the breaking news on Trump's legal team defying the SCOTUS ruling to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador, back to the United States.By The Bulwark

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S2 Ep1019: David Frum: It's Too Late to Stop the Pain 51:44

8d ago51:44

51:44

Trump has effectively imposed a trade embargo on China, which means that after the inventory runs out, American retail will soon dry up. And since Europeans are already bypassing U.S. military contractors to beef up their defense spending —El Salvador is our only ally now— Trump is likely to do something desperate, like firing the Fed chair or seiz…

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From Bible School to 'Trump Grumpies': Gen Z Asks, What Would Jesus Really Do? with Emerson Riley Nathan 1:19:36

7d ago1:19:36

1:19:36

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with a very special guest — his own son, Emerson Riley Nathan. Together, they dive into Gen Z’s unique perspective on faith, politics, and culture. As a young adult navigating the complexities of belief, identity, and creativity, Emerson offers refreshing candor about his spiri…

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