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Bulwark+ TakesEpstein Is Trump’s Nightmare. Don't Let Up!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell and Lauren Egan talk about the political silence around Epstein—why Trump hasn’t faced real fallout, how Democrats are tiptoeing around it, and what it says about who gets protected in American politics.Check out more of Lauren Egan’s reporting over at The Opposition. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home t…2025-07-2110 minThe BulwarkEpstein Is Trump’s Nightmare. Don't Let Up!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell and Lauren Egan talk about the political silence around Epstein—why Trump hasn’t faced real fallout, how Democrats are tiptoeing around it, and what it says about who gets protected in American politics.Check out more of Lauren Egan’s reporting over at The Opposition. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home t…2025-07-2110 min
The Bulwark PodcastAdam Serwer, Lauren Egan, and Justin Jones: The Attack on KnowledgeThe Trump administration is trying to exert ideological control over every knowledge-producing institution in the country. And the assault on colleges is not only about having fewer highly-educated voters, but also depriving Americans of trusted sources of information—much in the way Trump in 2020 wanted to stop counting Covid cases so it looked like he had the pandemic under control. Meanwhile, we're getting too much information about Elon's bladder control problems on his way out the door. Plus, The Bulwark's Lauren Egan and Tennessee's Justin Jones on courage, conscience, fighting a party drunk with power, and the future of the So...2025-05-301h 00
The BulwarkAdam Serwer, Lauren Egan, and Justin Jones: The Attack on KnowledgeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe Trump administration is trying to exert ideological control over every knowledge-producing institution in the country. And the assault on colleges is not only about having fewer highly-educated voters, but also depriving Americans of trusted sources of information—much in the way Trump in 2020 wanted to stop counting Covid cases so it looked like he had the pandemic under control. Meanwhile, we're getting too much information about Elon's bladder control problems on his way out the door. Plus, The Bulwark's Lauren Eg...2025-05-3029 min
The BulwarkAmerica's Moral Moment (with Lauren Egan)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comWe've heard from a lot of Democrats who want the party to be more moderate, and many who want the party to be more progressive. But they all agree that the party needs to fight harder in this moment. Lauren Egan, author of The Bulwark's newsletter, The Opposition, joins Sarah to listen to some Democrats talk about the threats they see from the Trump administration, and how they think elected Democrats should respond.show notes by Lauren Egan:Chuck...2025-04-1221 min
The Focus Group PodcastAmerica's Moral Moment (with Lauren Egan)We've heard from a lot of Democrats who want the party to be more moderate, and many who want the party to be more progressive. But they all agree that the party needs to fight harder in this moment. Lauren Egan, author of The Bulwark's newsletter, The Opposition, joins Sarah to listen to some Democrats talk about the threats they see from the Trump administration, and how they think elected Democrats should respond.
By Lauren Egan:
Chuck Schumer Is Facing a Biden Moment
Where Have All the Pussyhats Gone?
Some Weird Alliances Are Breaking Out...2025-04-1244 min
Bulwark TakesMASSIVE Turnout at Anti-Trump ProtestsTim Miller and Lauren Egan talk the massive protests over the weekend with hundreds of thousands nationwide coming out to protest Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the administration's policies. Also, Elizabeth Warren's townhall in Nashville draws in support, and North Carolina State Justice Allison Riggs opponent, Jefferson Griffin, attempts to overturn the results of her re-election.
Watch Lauren's interview with Justice Allison Riggs
Read Lauren's The Opposition, Big Backlash at Big Law Democrats
2025-04-0712 min
Bulwark+ TakesTrump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order Limiting Voters’ RightsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comLauren Egan is joined by Stephen Richer to discuss Donald Trump’s executive order on elections and voting rights, how these decisions are constitutionally handled by individual states rather than the executive branch, and the potential impact this will have in upcoming elections.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to sh…2025-03-2706 minBulwark TakesTrump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order Limiting Voters’ RightsLauren Egan is joined by Stephen Richer to discuss Donald Trump's executive order on elections and voting rights, how these decisions are constitutionally handled by individual states rather than the executive branch, and the potential impact this will have in upcoming elections.2025-03-2711 minBulwark TakesConor Lamb Says Fetterman Isn’t Meeting The Moment. AOC Is On His Side.Conor Lamb joins Lauren Egan to discuss the importance of town halls, listening to voters, and fighting against Trump. Lamb also talks about his new support from Alexandria Ocasio-Corte, and calls out John Fetterman’s collaborations against public interests.2025-03-2618 min
Marieke Hardy Is Going To DieVirginia Trioli Is Going To DieVIRGINIA TRIOLI IS GOING TO DIEVirginia Trioli is presenter of Creative Types on ABC TV and a former co-host of ABC News Breakfast and host of Mornings on ABC Radio Melbourne. A two-time Walkley Award winner, she spent nine years as a news reporter, features writer, and columnist in Melbourne. Her new book A Bit on the Side: Reflections on What Makes Life Delicious is a gorgeous interrogation of food and memory, but Virginia's not afraid to tackle weightier matters of death and grief. And she's put a lot of thought into what her Dream Funeral...2025-03-231h 07
Bulwark+ TakesNC Justice Alison Riggs’s Opponent Still Won't Concede — Four Months LaterThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comLauren Egan interviews North Carolina Justice Allison Riggs about her opponent Jefferson Griffin's attempts to overturn the results of her re-election in November and her ongoing battle in court.Keep up with Justice Riggs here.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusivel…2025-03-2012 minBulwark TakesNC Justice Allison Riggs Opponent Still Won't Concede — Four Months LaterLauren Egan interviews North Carolina Justice Allison Riggs about her opponent Jefferson Griffin's attempts to overturn the results of her re-election and her ongoing battle in court.
Keep up with Justice Riggs here
2025-03-2024 min
Bulwark+ TakesDemocrats in Crisis! Party Hits Record Low Favorability Amid Schumer Revolt!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and Lauren Egan talk about how the Democratic Party’s hit ALL TIME record-low polls, voter frustration, and leadership struggles. They discuss Chuck Schumer’s challenges, legislative missteps, and whether Democrats can recover. The Opposition: Chuck Schumer Is Facing a Biden Moment As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes …2025-03-1707 minBulwark TakesDemocrats in Crisis! Party Hits Record Low Favorability Amid Schumer Revolt!Sam Stein and Lauren Egan talk about how the Democratic Party’s hit ALL TIME record-low polls, voter frustration, and leadership struggles. They discuss Chuck Schumer’s challenges, legislative missteps, and whether Democrats can recover.
The Opposition | Chuck Schumer Is Facing a Biden Moment
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/chuck-schumer-is-facing-a-biden-moment
2025-03-1714 min
Marieke Hardy Is Going To DieBruce Pascoe Is Going To DieBRUCE PASCOE IS GOING TO DIEBruce Pascoe is a writer and farmer with extensive knowledge of the Australian landscape that reframes the colonised whitewashing of centuries of First Nations innovation. He has published 36 books including Dark Emu, which won the NSW Premier’s Award for Literature in 2016. Bruce is a deep thinker and so articulate about what it is to bear witness to the cycles of life and death in the natural world, and what he feels about his own legacy…and how much there’s still left to achieve.Instagram (IG @Bithee...2025-03-1451 min
The GistThe OppositionSenate Democrats have a rare chance to force Republican concessions in the government funding battle, but fear of political blame looms large. Lauren Egan, writer of The Bulwark’s Opposition newsletter, examines how Democrats are responding to challenges from within and outside their party—whether it’s policy missteps, messaging struggles, or the new ideological battlegrounds in media and podcasting. Plus, the Spiel on a subway shooting that occurred because of threat to public safety, but which the NY Times continues to frame as an example of overly aggressive crackdown on fare evasion.Produced by Corey Wara2025-03-1240 min
Bulwark+ TakesTesla’s Stock Crashes; Trump Stages a Bizarre PR StuntThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and Lauren Egan discuss another bizarre Trump and Elon interaction. They have an impromptu Telsa showroom on the lawn of the White House.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand s…2025-03-1105 minBulwark TakesTesla’s Stock Crashes; Trump Stages a Bizarre PR StuntSam Stein and Lauren Egan discuss another bizarre Trump and Elon interaction. They have an impromptu Telsa showroom on the lawn of the White House.2025-03-1114 min
The Don Lemon ShowLemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: The Economy is Tanking!! - March 10th, 2025Hey there Lemon Community! We knew the economy was looking shaky, but this? After today’s brutal stock market drop, it’s time to ask—are we officially in freefall? Wall Street took a nosedive, and the signs aren’t looking great. Tonight, Don is joined by reporter Lauren Egan and our very own Lemon Legends! Join us as we break down what’s happening, what it means for your wallet, and whether this is just a bad day or the start of something much worse. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild one! Learn more a...2025-03-111h 36
Bulwark TakesSocial Media Strategy for Dems Needs a Major UpgradeLauren Egan is joined by Sam Stein to discuss her twice-weekly newsletter ‘The Opposition’ following the state of the Democratic Party, this week covering the Democrats cringe attempts at authenticity.
Read Lauren’s The Opposition, ‘The Democrats’ Authenticity Trap’
2025-03-1013 minBulwark TakesTrump’s Unhinged And Lie Soaked Congress Address Was Insane For Even HimSam Stein, Lauren Egan and Sarah Longwell break down Trump’s lies in his address to Congress, and the strong Democratic response from Senator Elissa Slotkin.2025-03-0537 min
Bulwark+ TakesTrump’s Unhinged, Lie-Soaked Congress Address Was Insane Even for HimThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein, Lauren Egan and Sarah Longwell break down Trump’s lies in his address to Congress, and the strong Democratic response from Senator Elissa Slotkin.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of c...2025-03-0511 min
Bulwark+ TakesAmericans Are Furious And It’s Freaking Out GOP Reps At Their Town HallsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein, Lauren Egan, and Andrew Egger talk about how Americans are furious, and GOP reps are feeling the heat at their own town halls! Senator Roger Marshall faced a backlash in Kansas as voters grilled him on job cuts and veterans’ benefits.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the...2025-03-0305 minBulwark TakesRubio Regret Sets In After Insane Trump-Zelensky MeetingSam Stein and Lauren Egan break down Democratic senators' regrets over confirming Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. They explore Trump’s influence, Rubio’s stance on Ukraine, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party. Plus, Bernie Sanders’ push for a tougher fight and Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell.
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Bulwark+ TakesRubio Regret Sets In After Insane Trump-Zelensky MeetingThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and Lauren Egan break down Democratic senators' regrets over confirming Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. They explore Trump’s influence, Rubio’s stance on Ukraine, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party. Plus, Bernie Sanders’ push for a tougher fight and Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for...2025-03-0202 min
Marieke Hardy Is Going To DieMehreen Faruqi Is Going To DieMEHREEN FARUQI IS GOING TO DIEDr Mehreen Faruqi is the Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and Senator for NSW. She is also a civil/environmental engineer with 20 years experience in sustainability and environmental management, and before her time in Parliament worked in local government, consulting and higher educations institutions. As the first Muslim woman in any Australian parliament, Mehreen has been a political outsider fighting for her right and the rights of others like her to be let inside on their terms whilst surviving racial discrimination, violence, and death threats. So how does this...2025-03-0255 minBulwark TakesThe Rage Is Real. Liberal Voters Could Oust Dem Incumbent in 2026Sam Stein speaks with Lauren Egan about the potential for Democrats to face their own Tea Party movement that could oust their incumbents for not doing enough to stop Donald Trump.
Morning Shots: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-are-about-to-eat-their
2025-02-2812 min
Bulwark+ TakesThe Rage Is Real. Liberal Voters Could Oust Dem Incumbent in 2026This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein speaks with Lauren Egan about the potential for Democrats to face their own Tea Party movement that could oust their incumbents for not doing enough to stop Donald Trump. Morning Shots: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-are-about-to-eat-theirAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand si...2025-02-2806 min
Bulwark+ TakesTrump Uses Putin-Like Tactics on White House Press CorpsSam Stein and Lauren Egan break down Karoline Leavitt’s announcement the White House will dictate which news outlets will be able to cover Donald Trump in the press pool.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+Live feed to your player of choice, here. This is a public episode. If you...2025-02-2513 minBulwark TakesBREAKING: Trump Uses Putin-Like Tactics on White House Press CorpsSam Stein and Lauren Egan break down the crisis severity of Caroline Leavitt’s announcement the White House will dictate which news outlets will be able to cover Donald Trump in the press pool.2025-02-2513 minBulwark TakesElon's DOGE Email Unleashes ChaosTim Miller, Sam Stein and Lauren Egan discuss the most recent Elon mayhem: The email that went out on a Saturday asking federal employees what they did last week.2025-02-2413 min
Bulwark+ TakesElon's DOGE Email Unleashes ChaosThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim Miller, Sam Stein and Lauren Egan discuss the most recent Elon mayhem: The email that went out on a Saturday asking federal employees what they did last week.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio. 2025-02-2404 min
Marieke Hardy Is Going To DieJon Ronson Is Going To DieJON RONSON IS GOING TO DIEJon Ronson is a British-American journalist, author, and filmmaker, known for works such as Them: Adventures with Extremists, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and The Psychopath Test. He's also possessed of an insatiable curiosity and devilish intellect - so what plans has this provocateur made for his own Funeral, and how much thought has he given to who will deliver his eulogy?Jon’s two TED talks have been watched more than 30 million times. In the US he is a contributor to This American Life, the Ne...2025-02-2357 min
Adding The ImpactConfidence and Magnetic Leadership: Personal Branding Secrets with Lauren ClemettDescription: Are you struggling to balance leadership, confidence, and personal growth? Discover simple strategies to build resilience and create an authentic personal brand that helps you stand out and succeed. Join host Celine Egan as she sits down with Lauren Clemett; an international award-winning personal branding expert and managing director of The Audacious Agency. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from overcoming dyslexia to becoming a five-time bestselling author, where she has taught others how to find their "True North" and lead with impact.What You’ll Learn:Simple ste...2024-12-0146 min
Aren't You Worried?97. Elizabeth ThomasSpecial Guest: GabbyThis week Lauren and Gabby discuss the abduction of Elizabeth Thomas Week 6: Most Wanted's Missing Children's SeriesSources:ABC News: Timeline of the alleged kidnapping of Tennessee student Elizabeth ThomasNBC News: Tennessee Teacher Kidnapping: Elizabeth Thomas is Reunited with Family, Attorney Says by Dakshayani Shankar and Sammi DavisThe Tennessean: timeline shows troubling events before Elizabeth Thomas’ disappearance by Jordan BuieAll That’s Interesting: Tad Cummins, The Tennessee Teacher Who Kidnapped His 15-Year-Old Student And Claimed ‘The Devil Made Him’ Do It by Austin Harvey Crime Online: ‘He is the devil’: Eli...2024-11-271h 08