Bulwark Takes

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Did JD Vance Get Publicly Humiliated in Switzerland?

Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on the messy first day of U.S.-Iran talks—Trump's threat to seize the Strait of Hormuz and kill negotiators, JD Vance appearing to get publicly snubbed, and the Lebanon clause that may have handed Hezbollah a veto over the whole deal.

Jun 21, 2026•20 min•Ep. 960

DeSantis Picked the Wrong Fight in Miami Beach

Jonathan Cohn reports from South Beach on the fight over a beloved LGBTQ landmark, the history of Miami Beach’s queer community, and how a symbol many thought was gone ended up becoming permanent. Read more in The Bulwark

Jun 21, 2026•7 min•Ep. 959

Trump Is Hijacking America’s 250th Birthday (w/ Kevin Levin)

Bill Kristol sits down with Civil War historian Kevin Levin to examine Trump’s effort to reshape America’s story ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Read Civil War Memory

Jun 21, 2026•39 min•Ep. 958

Trump's Reflecting Pool Guy Looks like a Cartoon Mobster

JVL and Sonny Bunch take on the bizarre saga of Washington’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool and John Cafaro the Trump-connected donor who landed the contract to fix it. Plus, an unexpected detour into wrestling history, Paul Bearer, and why this whole scandal feels more like a cartoon than real life. Looking for a Father's Day gift? Consider a membership to The Bulwark's website. Learn more at https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe

Jun 20, 2026•17 min•Ep. 957

LIVE: Convicted Grifters from SBF to Elizabeth Holmes Are Betting on Trump | Receipts Live

Join Catherine Rampell and JVL live as they cover the week's economic and financial news. The Bulwark makes a fantastic Father's Day gift: Learn more at thebulwark.com/subscribe

Jun 19, 2026•47 min•Ep. 956

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