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The Good FightSarah Longwell on What Voters Really ThinkYascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell also discuss who—if anyone—can save the Democrats.
Sarah Longwell is the publisher of The Bulwark, which she helped found in 2019. She regularly conducts focus groups with voters across the political spectrum and hosts the podcast “The Focus Group,” which is in its fifth season, and co-hosts “The Next Level” podcast and “The Secret Podcast.”
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell discuss which voter segments support Donald Trump, what might change their minds, and which potential candidates could help the Democratic Party stage a comeback.
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The Good FightSarah Longwell on What Voters Really ThinkYascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell also discuss who—if anyone—can save the Democrats.
Sarah Longwell is the publisher of The Bulwark, which she helped found in 2019. She regularly conducts focus groups with voters across the political spectrum and hosts the podcast “The Focus Group,” which is in its fifth season, and co-hosts “The Next Level” podcast and “The Secret Podcast.”
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell discuss which voter segments support Donald Trump, what might change their minds, and which potential candidates could help the Democratic Party stage a comeback.
If you h...2025-04-261h 09
Break Fake RulesResisting Fear to Restore Democracy with Sarah LongwellSarah Longwell returns to Break Fake Rules, this time at the Forward Global Summit! In this episode, Sarah breaks down the state of American democracy and the fractured media landscape in the wake of the election. How can philanthropists play a positive role in the effort to defend democracy and counter misinformation? Listen to Sarah to find out. 💡Sarah Longwell: “What is the point of having FU money if you don't tell bad people to FU?”Hear more from Sarah and learn what real American voters think on The Focus Group podcast. For honest news and smar...2025-03-2638 min
Hacks On TapRussian Roulette (with Sarah Longwell & Patrick Gaspard)Heilemann’s flying solo this week, but fear not! In the absence of Axe & Murphy, Heilemann is joined by two Hacks renowned for their razor-sharp analysis and impeccable wit: Sarah Longwell and Ambassador Patrick Gaspard. Together, they break down Trump’s presser with Macron, the latest in the Russia-Ukraine saga, the fine art of hiding behind empathy, Elon’s latest 4D chess move (or tantrum?), playing possum, and much more!2025-02-2557 min
The Al Franken PodcastSarah Longwell on Voter Reactions to Trump's First MonthA month into Donald Trump's second term, how do voters feel about the job he's doing? We talk to Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast. We discuss how Trump is currently in the "honeymoon" period of his presidency and how plenty of voters are just happy that Trump is doing SOMETHING. Sarah also gives advice to Democratic leaders about messaging and how to fight back against the onslaught of bad policy coming from the White House.Listen to Sarah's podcast, The Focus Group: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2025-02-2349 min
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastSarah Longwell & Sen. Chris MurphyThe Focus Group podcast’s Sarah Longwell examines her assumptions about the 2024 election and how they can be improved for the future. Senator Chris Murphy discusses how Democrats can appeal to the American people with a more populist message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0744 min
On Point | Podcast Sarah Longwell on what’s driving the Trump-to-Biden voters in 2024 For years, Republican strategist Sarah Longwell has been conducting focus groups with so-called “flippers,” voters who supported Donald Trump in 2016 then flipped to Joe Biden in 2020. Longwell’s analysis on what’s influencing them in 2024.2024-10-1547 min
The AmendmentVance vs. Walz with Sarah LongwellDid Vance’s smooth debate performance win folks over? What did Walz leave on the table? Will this move the needle with undecided voters? Errin’s joined by Sarah Longwell, Republican strategist and master of the focus group, to break down the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. Civility and decorum took center stage – but as Sarah explains, that might be a disservice to the American people. Follow Sarah on X at @SarahLongwell25Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Insta...2024-10-0340 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastSarah Longwell & Paola RamosThe Focus Group’s Sarah Longwell details what she’s seeing in focus groups. MSNBC’s Paola Ramos examines her new book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2545 min
America at a CrossroadsSarah Longwell and Simon Rosenberg with Larry Mantle | A Closer Look at the 2024 ElectionsSarah Longwell, a Republican political strategist, is the founder andproducer of The Bulwark, a conservative anti-Trump news and opinionwebsite launched in 2018. Together with Bill Kristol and Charlie Sykes,Sarah has consistently presented outstanding podcasts, programming andarticles for Republican never-Trumpers, a movement which Longwellhelped to form and continues to lead. Longwell is the founder ofRepublican Voters Against Trump, which spent millions of dollars to defeatthen-President Donald Trump in 2020. She also heads Republicans for theRule of Law which advocated for the impeachment and removal of Trump2024-09-1958 min
PossibleSarah Longwell on politics, AI, and electionsWhat’s driving some of the greatest political divisions and threats to democracy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election?This week, Reid and Aria attempt to unpack this with someone who specializes in listening to American voters and translating those insights, at scale: Republican political strategist and The Bulwark co-founder/publisher Sarah Longwell. Sarah, who also hosts The Focus Group Podcast, joins the show to talk about her experience listening to everyday voters through focus groups — and her perspective on how doing so can help people better understand one another, combat misinformation, and heal some of the...2024-09-181h 12
Defending DemocracyMeet the Republicans Voting Against Trump with Sarah LongwellSarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, wants you to know that not all Republicans support former President Donald Trump. She discusses with Marc Elias fractures in the GOP, how Trump is a threat to democracy and conservative ideals and what Democratic voters need to understand about modern Republican voters. Learn more about Republican Voters Against Trump: https://rvat.org/
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2024-09-0658 min
The Secret PodcastLIVE from Chicago: It's Sarah Longwell!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah is in Chicago and JVL gets her to tell everything.What else could you ask for?How about the greatest analogy ever:Travis is to Taylor as Doug is to Kamala.Boom.Go listen. It’s good stuff.The Secret Podcast is exclusively for members of Bulwark+ featuring Jonathan V. Last and Sarah Longwell. To listen to this episode become a Bulwark+ member today.2024-08-2106 min
AmanpourRNC Strategist-Turned-Trump-Critic Sarah LongwellThe Republican National Convention reached its conclusion late Thursday night, capping off proceedings with a whopping 90-minute speech from Donald Trump. Though the former president promised to speak on the theme of unity after his assassination attempt, the tone quickly shifted back to his familiar tropes, falsehoods and head-scratching references. Sarah Longwell is a longtime Republican strategist-turned-Trump critic, who regularly speaks to average GOP voters to understand their state of mind. She joins the show to discuss. Also on today's show: former Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan on why Kamala Harris should replace Joe Biden; Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative r...2024-07-191h 01
The Bulwark PodcastSarah Longwell, Jonathan V. Last, and Jonathan Martin: A DisasterThe Secret Pod makes an emergency appearance to work through last night's terrible performance by Biden and to urge the Democratic Party to do the responsible thing in this moment. And Jonathan Martin discusses the strategy behind Biden's failed gamble and whether sitting Democrats would actually publicly push the president to leave the ticket. Sarah Longwell, JVL, and Martin join Tim Miller for the weekend pod.
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Claire McCaskill on Biden's performance
David Frum on the debate
Tim's playlist
2024-06-281h 09The Al Franken PodcastNever-Trumpers Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller on the Presidential DebateBulwark Founder Sarah Longwell and former Republican operative and host of the Bulwark podcast Tim Miller are worried about a dangerous potential second term of Donald Trump. The first step for Joe Biden defeating Trump? Have a good showing in this week's coming debate. Tim has prepped Presidential candidates to face Trump and shares his insight. And what messages should President Biden hit on during the debate? Sarah hosts The Focus Group podcast and shares what voters are looking for this November. Joe Biden has a LOT of policies that poll extremely well. So how does he take that messag...2024-06-2337 min
Hacks On TapDouble Haters (with Sarah Longwell)This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by focus group guru and Bulwark legend, Sarah Longwell. Trump is out of the courtroom and back on the trail, the Hacks break down his concerns over teleprompter technology, Hunter Biden’s conviction, how both camps are preparing for the debate, vibe sessions v. recessions, dancing bears, and so much more!2024-06-1158 min
The Don Lemon ShowSCOTUS: CAN PRESIDENTS KILL OPPONENTS? - With Tim Miller & Sarah LongwellDon Lemon is joined by Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell of @bulwarkmedia to discuss the latest case before the Supreme Court and the political influences on Trump's voters. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-2529 min
Daily Kos' The BriefRecast: Sarah Longwell talks beating TrumpThis episode originally aired March 12, 2024. The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell joins Kerry to discuss the State of the Union and what President Biden needs to do to soundly defeat Donald Trump in November.2024-04-2428 min
Hacks On TapPoliticianing (with Sarah Longwell)This week, Axe and Gibbs had the pleasure of welcoming the illustrious Superstar Hackeroo and cherished friend of the pod, Sarah Longwell, who is the host of The Focus Group Podcast and publisher of The Bulwark. Together, the Hacks embark on a riveting exploration of the convoluted narratives surrounding the South Carolina primary, the tumultuous state of the GOP, the enigmatic campaign landscape in Michigan, Biden's political quagmires, Trumped-up allegations, and so much more!2024-02-281h 01
Break Fake RulesBridging the Divide with Sarah Longwell“People should go push to liberate themselves. What do they want to do more of?”Break Fake Rules is a podcast from the Stupski Foundation that questions philanthropy’s self-imposed rules and looks for ways philanthropy can better serve communities and contribute to lasting change. Glen talks with Sarah Longwell, president and CEO of Longwell Partners, founder of The Bulwark, and host of The Focus Group podcast. In this episode, they discuss her decision to fight against Trump as a Republican and the need for the nation to build strong coalitions to restore Americans’ trust in our in...2024-02-1318 min
TED Talks DailyWhat makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah LongwellOur brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to convince people to vote against their political party in a recent election and shows why telling a better story about democracy is key to bridging the ideological divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0611 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastKarine Jean-Pierre, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Sarah LongwellWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-2456 min
Person of The WeekSarah Longwell • Defending DemocracyIn the second of two episodes focused on the forces shaping the modern GOP, Sarah Longwell, a formidable figure in the political communications world and a leading Republican strategist, joins host Charlotte Alter to discuss the 2024 Iowa Republican presidential caucus and the implications of Donald Trump's win for the upcoming election season. As the President and CEO of Longwell Partners and the driving force behind several influential political organizations, Sarah shares an insider's look at the transformation of the Republican Party over the past two decades and voters’ enduring support for Trump. The first female national board chair of th...2024-01-1831 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastSarah Longwell, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell & Maria Theresa KumarSarah Longwell of The Bulwark discusses the ongoing embarrassment of the Republican presidential primary. Former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell details her Senate run against one of the Senate's most unlikable members, Rick Scott. Additionally, Maria Theresa Kumar from Voto Latino examines how the Democrats can reignite voter enthusiasm among Hispanics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-0851 minAmerica at a CrossroadsSimon Rosenberg and Sarah Longwell | An Early Look at the 2024 ElectionsSimon Rosenberg and Sarah Longwell | An Early Look at the 2024 Elections2023-12-0754 min
The Michael Steele PodcastInside the Voter's Mind: With Sarah LongwellMichael Steele is joined by Sarah Longwell, President of Longwell Partners & Republican Accountability PAC, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast. The pair discuss the mindset of the current voter, how third parties will hurt the next election, the cesspool that was the second GOP debate, who Trump would pick as VP and how the government shutdown will impact both Republicans and Democrats.
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Hacks On TapThe Dancing Bear Theory (with Sarah Longwell)This week Axe and Gibbs were joined by Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast. The Hacks discuss the upcoming GOP debate, the difficulties and nuances of interviewing Trump, DeSantis and Haley’s viability, aging presidents, nailing jello to walls, and clowns with flame throwers.
Want to hear more from Sarah Longwell? Make sure to listen to The Focus Group podcast, new episodes will be coming out on Saturday!2023-09-211h 07
The Odd YearsEpisode 9: Has Trump Locked Up The GOP Nomination? With The Focus Group Podcast Host Sarah LongwellAmy Walter catches up with Republican strategist Sarah Longwell, publisher of the Bulwark and founder of the Republican Accountability Project. Sarah also hosts The Focus Group podcast, which brings listeners into wide-ranging conversations with voters. Sarah and Amy discuss where Donald Trump is already showing his potential strength in a general election [6:16]. Sarah also reflects on what she’s heard in focus groups to explain where Ron DeSantis’ candidacy went wrong [10:04], why evangelical voters aren’t coalescing around Mike Pence, and what to expect from Tim Scott in the coming months [21:22]. Amy also asks Sarah whether a third...2023-08-1148 min
AmanpourRepublican Accountability Project founder Sarah LongwellFresh from the courtroom and back on the campaign trail, Donald Trump attends a fundraising dinner in Alabama tonight and visits South Carolina on Saturday. Despite his legal issues, the former president is still way ahead of the entire field in the Republican primary. Joining the program to discuss is former Republican strategist and founder of the Republican Accountability Project Sarah Longwell.
Also on today's show: Frontline producer Sasha Joelle Achilli; New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi; CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson; New Yorker contributing writer Joshua Yaffa To learn more about how CNN pro...2023-08-0455 min
Hacks On TapAerogenous Events (with Sarah Longwell)Expert Hack Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss the state of the 2024 presidential race. The Hacks also break down debt ceiling negotiations, discuss DeSantis’ meta strategy and if he has ever met-a-voter, invent a new word, and oh so much more! 2023-05-1057 min
The Great BattlefieldHow The Right Is Resisting Trump with Sarah Longwell of Defending Democracy TogetherSarah Longwell of Defending Democracy Together joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how she's working to recruit a serious primary challenger on the republican side.2023-05-031h 01
Burn the BoatsSarah Longwell: Trump vs. DeSantisSarah Longwell discusses the 2024 presidential race and its potential candidates.Sarah is a longtime Republican political strategist who has broken with her party to defend democracy. She is the publisher of The Bulwark, and has been monitoring the opinions of voters for years by hosting weekly focus groups. She discusses these groups on her podcast, The Focus Group.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BOATS and get on your way to being your best self. Learn mo...2023-05-0253 min
ELB PodcastELB Podcast Episode 4:7: Sarah Longwell: Election Denialism and the Future of the Republican PartyHow do Republican voters think about Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen 2020 election?
What are voters’ attitudes towards authoritarianism and the rule of law?
How will election denialism play out in the 2024 Republican presidential primary?
On Season 4, Episode 7 of the ELB podcast, we speak with GOP pollster and publisher of The Bulwark, Sarah Longwell.2023-04-1131 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastAngelo Carusone, Sarah Longwell & Dave WeigelMedia Matters CEO Angelo Carusone walks us through the latest revelations from Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News and what the future holds for the network. The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell talks about the little-discussed polling questions that speak volumes on the Trump v. DeSantis rivalry. Plus, Semafor’s Dave Weigel sends us a dispatch from CPAC’s increasingly divided circus show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-031h 01America at a CrossroadsSarah Longwell and Michael Steele with Madeleine Brand | The Future of The Republican Party and ConservatismSarah Longwell, Republican political strategist & publisher of The Bulwark & Michael Steele, former Chair, Republican National Committee, discuss GOP2023-03-021h 01Daily Kos' The BriefOur annual check-in on the Republican Party with The Bulwark’s Sarah LongwellSarah Longwell is a longtime Republican strategist and prominent never-Trumper. Her podcast, The Focus Group, is a peek at the thousands of hours of focus groups she has conducted all across the country. Sarah comes on to give her thoughts about the state of the current Republican Party and why its future remains bleak.2023-02-0839 min
Pantsuit PoliticsPrimary Season Approaches with Sarah LongwellWe talk to Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark about the looming presidential primaries and what the state of things is in both political parties. TOPICS DISCUSSEDPresidential Primary Season Approaches with Sarah Longwell Outside of Politics: Busy Family Schedules UPCOMING EVENTS:Maryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Happiest Place on Earth: Wed. April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted...2023-02-0347 minPantsuit PoliticsPrimary Season Approaches with Sarah LongwellWe talk to Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark about the looming presidential primaries and what the state of things is in both political parties. TOPICS DISCUSSEDPresidential Primary Season Approaches with Sarah Longwell Outside of Politics: Busy Family Schedules UPCOMING EVENTS:Maryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Happiest Place on Earth: Wed. April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted...2023-02-0347 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastSarah Longwell, Jacob Rubashkin & Yvonne Wingett SanchezThe Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell talks to us about the tangled web Republicans find themselves in after Trump dined with unabashed anti-semites. Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin tells us about the Senate runoff election in Georgia. The Washington Post’s Yvonne Wingett Sanchez tells us all about the fuckery going on with counting ballots in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-3048 min
On with Kara SwisherFrank Luntz, Rick Wilson and Sarah Longwell on Donald Trump and the MidtermsElection Day is less than two weeks away, and Republicans are poised for some major midterm gains. So today, Kara talks to three Republican strategists about midterm predictions and the effect that Donald Trump is having on these elections. Our guests are veteran pollster Frank Luntz, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson, and Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell. All three are long-time Republican operatives who believe that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy and to the party but they disagree on whether and how the party can move beyond MAGA and the Big Lie. Before t...2022-10-271h 01
Red Wine & BlueIt’s Time To Focus… Group (with Sarah Longwell and Julie Womack)If you listen to this podcast, you know that suburban women are a key voting bloc coming into the midterm elections. And they are fired up – about abortion rights, about their kids’ schools, about voting rights, and so much more. So this week, we’re taking a moment to talk about what exactly is on suburban women’s minds right now. One of our favorite organizers, Julie Womack, drops by the pod to discuss what she’s been hearing on the ground. Rachel adds what she’s been hearing from women on her Troublemaker Tour, and Jasmine and Amanda ta...2022-10-0549 minAmerica at a CrossroadsBill Kristol and Sarah Longwell — "Swing" Voters: Where Does the Balance of Power Lie?Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell — "Swing" Voters: Where Does the Balance of Power Lie?2022-08-2559 min
The Good FightSarah Longwell on 2024Sarah Longwell is a Republican political strategist and publisher of The Bulwark. She is also host of the Bulwark podcast The Focus Group, which presents the broad takeaways from hundreds of hours of voter opinion focus groups across both the country and the political spectrum.In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell discuss which candidates from either party have a chance to break out in 2024; why neither Joe Biden nor Kamala Harris is the Democrats’ best choice; and how Democratic messaging can balance the existential stakes of the 2024 election with a positive vision of our...2022-08-061h 03
Hacks On TapProsecuting the Case (with Sarah Longwell)Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast, joins Axe and Gibbs to discuss how Trump voters are reacting to the January 6th hearings, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and whether it gives Democrats an opportunity to go on offense in the midterms, Mitch McConnell’s approach to the bipartisan gun control bill, Elise Stefanik’s hard turn to towards Trumpism, and more.2022-06-291h 02
SwayDavid Axelrod, Sarah Longwell and Preet Bharara on What to Look For in the Jan. 6 HearingsThe House’s Jan. 6 committee is going prime-time. On Thursday, its members, with Representative Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming, serving as vice chair, will present findings in hearings televised throughout June on all major networks (except Fox News). But will Americans watch? Or care?In this conversation, Kara Swisher breaks down the hearings with the former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod, the Republican strategist Sarah Longwell and the former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara. They discuss the downsides of prime time and the imperative to engage Americans on social media in this landmark moment for democracy. They al...2022-06-0940 min
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 486 — Sarah LongwellInspired by the stacks of books in her parents’ home, Republican strategist Sarah Longwell once thought she might become a poet. But at Kenyon College, she found herself more captivated by political science than writing. Sarah joined David to talk about coming out as gay in a very conservative professional environment, her work to keep Donald Trump from winning in 2020, the struggle to separate true conservatism from the current culture wars, why she believes Joe Biden shouldn’t run for reelection, and what happens if Trump wins in 2024.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visi...2022-04-211h 01
The Bill Press PodDefending Democracy with Republican Sarah LongwellSarah Longwell is a veteran Republican Political Strategist who is at the center of key never-Trump organizations. She heads Defending Democracy Together, The Republican Accountability Project and is Publisher of The Bulwark. And is very outspoken about the GOP today.Today we are highlighting the great work of Run For Something. The organization is dedicated to recruiting and supporting young progressives to run for office. Especially for local races. More information at RunForSomething.NETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-02-0840 min
The Purple PrincipleWait, I’m Not the Crazy One! Sarah Longwell, Conservative Watchdog of Republican Sanity“I'm watching everybody slowly turn into a pro-Trump zombie that I've ever worked with or been around; everyone's doing their rationalizations.“ So recalls special guest this episode, Sarah Longwell, conservative strategist turned watchdog of Republican populism as Executive Director of the Republican Accountability Project and Publisher of The Bulwark. “The fact that there were a bunch of people that I respected who I had been intellectually interested in for many years — when those people saw the world the same way I did, it kept me from feeling insane."Those people included highly respected conservative journalist Charles Sykes, founder o...2022-01-1129 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVSarah Longwell Goes on a Date with BenWherein Ben and Sarah Longwell get dressed up and go to French sovereign territory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-221h 01
A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS7: Episode 35: A French Village Christmas! (Part 1)Part 1 of Sarah and Ben getting a special visit from members of The French Village cast, Marie Kremer (Lucienne) and Constance Dolle (Suzanne), as well as Showrunner Emmanuel Dauce. Taped in-studio with translator Eve Gaumond.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-12-2043 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS7: Episode 36: A French Village Christmas! (Part 2)Part 2 of Sarah and Ben getting a special visit from members of The French Village cast, Marie Kremer (Lucienne) and Constance Dolle (Suzanne), as well as Showrunner Emmanuel Dauce. Taped in-studio with translator Eve Gaumond.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-12-2049 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVA Villeneuve Focus Group with Sarah LongwellWherein the French Village Podcast and The Focus Group with Sarah Longwell have a crossover episode. Come with your hot-takes on A French Village and #LePodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-171h 01A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS7: Episode 34: Fin (Season 7, Episodes 4-6)Sarah and Ben close out A French Village podcast with the final episode (Season 7, Episodes 4-6).
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A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS7: Episode 33: The End is Nigh (Season 7, Episodes 1-3)Sarah and Ben discuss the first half of season 7, episodes 1-3
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-2954 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS6: Episode 32: Season 6 Finale - Legal Purge (Season 6, Episodes 4, 5, & 6)Ben and Sarah wrap up Season 6 with the final 3 episodes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-231h 06A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS6: Episode 31: Season 6 (Episodes 1, 2, & 3)Sarah and Ben discuss season 6, episodes 1, 2, & 3.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-151h 11Red Wine & BlueUnite and Fight: Dispatches From DC (with Sarah Longwell and Adrienne Elrod)On today’s episode, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark and Amanda Weinstein discuss what the heck is going on in Washington. What’s the debt ceiling? Should we eliminate the filibuster? What’s the difference between the infrastructure bill and reconciliation? Are Democrats really in disarray? And most importantly… why should we care?After a quick primer on the debt ceiling from economist Amanda and an explanation of the filibuster by state rep Jasmine, Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod joins the pod to help explain what is going on inside the Beltway. How can Democrats unite and fight against the righ...2021-10-1344 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS5: Episode 30: Season 5 Finale! (Season 5, Episodes 11 & 12)Sarah and Ben discuss the final two episodes of Season 5.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-091h 06A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS5: Episode 29: Bad Beriot (Season 5, Episodes 9 & 10)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 5, Episodes 9 & 10.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-10-0155 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS5: Episode 28: Beriot is Back! (Season 5, Episodes 7 & 8)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 5, Episodes 7 & 8), and joined by a special guest.
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In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVSarah Longwell on her Snazzy New PodcastWherein Sarah Longwell returns to discuss the state of democracy and her new podcast: The Focus Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-241h 02A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS5: Episode 27: The Gasping Mummy (Season 5, Episodes 5 & 6)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 5, Episodes 5 & 6
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-09-1753 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS5: Episode 26: No Vacation (From the Horror!) (Season 5, Episodes 3 & 4)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 5, Episodes 3 & 4
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-09-101h 06A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS5: Episode 25: Renewed Again! (Season 5, Episodes 1 & 2)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 5, Episodes 1 & 2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-08-2753 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS4: Episode 24: Season 4 Finale! (Season 4, Episodes 11 & 12)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 4, Episodes 11 & 12
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In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVSarah Longwell, Yascha Mounk, and Baby Cannon, April 24, 2020Wherein Sarah Longwell, Yascha Mounk, and #BabyCannon join the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-161h 11A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS4: Episode 23: Coming to the End (Season 4, Episodes 9 & 10)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 4, Episodes 9 & 10
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-08-131h 03A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS4: Episode 22: Jailbreak! (Season 4, Episodes 7 & 8)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 4, Episodes 7 & 8
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-08-061h 05A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS4: Episode 21: The Commies Are Back, Again! (Season 4, Episodes 5 & 6)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 4, Episodes 5 & 6
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-07-3158 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS4: Episode 20: Who's Ready to Hang Out In the Woods! (Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-07-231h 02A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS4: Episode 19: Renewed for Season 4! (Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2)Sarah and Ben dive into season 4 of the French Village. With a special guest.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-07-161h 00A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS3: Episode 18: Behind the Log Pile (Season 3, Episodes 11 & 12)It’s the season 3 finale! Sarah and Ben discuss Season 3, Episodes 11 & 12
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-07-091h 04A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS3: Episode 17: The Commies Are Back (Season 3, Episodes 9 & 10)Sarah and Ben discuss Season 3, Episodes 9 & 10
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-06-251h 06A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS3: Episode 16: Love and Radios (S3 Episodes 7 & 8)Love and resistance is in the air on this week's episode of A French Village Podcast. Sarah and Ben discuss S3 Eps 7 & 8.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-06-191h 10A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS3: Episode 15: The Train Has Left (Season 3, Episodes 5 & 6)Hortense has a moment of redemption… but did she earn it? Some of the scheming from these episodes seems a little too contrived. Some of the escapes seem improbably, too—but then again, so did the ones in real life. Is the show playing games with the numbers? Will it ever not be soul-crushing again? Please?
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A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS3: Episode 14: The First Spark of Resistance (Season 3, Episodes 3 & 4)Sarah and Ben discuss how Nazis used child separation as a tool as they break down a difficult pair of episodes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-06-051h 06A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS3: Episode 13: Why Is Hortense Alive? (Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2)But seriously, how and why is Hortense alive? Sarah is confused; Ben is indignant. Warning: Season 3 has some nasty Holocaust stuff. The nature of Vichy changes as the deportations start. Class, status, and nationality distinctions deteriorate within the Jewish community (communities?). Servier is a stand-in for bureaucracy, and he gets much worse in these episodes. The printing press caper put the bourgeoning resistance in a difficult situation.
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A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS2: Episode 12: Is Everybody Dead? (Season 2, Episodes 11 & 12)Sarah and Ben discuss the relationship drama of the last two episodes of Season 2. Plus, the future of the show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-05-211h 07A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS2: Episode 11: Fingers in the Foie Gras (Season 2, Episodes 9 & 10)Sarah is anti-fingers in the foie gras, but anti-anti-smoothing. Bad decisions are driving the plot. Getting cold doesn’t make you sick! Don’t torture where you eat. Big promotion for Marchetti. Kurt is back! Should Lucienne have gone to Switzerland with him? Beriot has his best episode so far. Mueller has a weird concept of respect.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-05-141h 05A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS2: Episode 10: The Monkey’s Paw and Schwartz’s Foie Gras (Season 2, Episodes 7 & 8)An astute listener is stridently anti-Lucienne. Sarah and Ben are more circumspect. Beriot and Lecienne’s father have very different drinking styles. Marcel Larcher has a lucky day! The competition for grossest character heats up (or at least for second place). Sarah should have been more specific about her aspirations for Elise Stefanik. Daniel has to make some life-and-death decisions. Also, the Communists are in these episodes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-05-0756 minA French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS2: Episode 9: Heartbreak and Hostages (Season 2, Episodes 5 & 6)Sarah stans Lucienne, while she and Ben debate Sarah's (i.e. the character, not the host) affair. Beriot encourages. . . dancing! Hortense just gets worse. The prostitutes in the brothel are the most effective resistance. Ben tells true stories that resemble the show—plus the greatest obituary he's ever read: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/world/europe/robert-de-la-rochefoucauld-noted-for-war-exploits-dies-at-88.html
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-301h 02A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS2: Episode 8: Bolsheviks, Bigotry and... Baking? (Season 2, Episodes 3 & 4)The Communists become cannon fodder for the Soviets. Ben and Sarah dive deep on collaborators, terrorists, and the resistance. Lucienne and Marie meet again. Sarah and Ben discuss the plausibility of Lucienne's abortion. Hortense is the worst. It's amazing how many people are from Algeria these days. There's a cake competition. Tucker Carlson has entered the chat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-231h 12A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS2: Episode 7: All the 8-Year-Olds Know (Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2)Germany has invaded the Soviet Union, so the Communists have a new perspective. Suzanne's admission to Marcel is morally confusing. Schwartz, Heinrich, Larcher, and the deputy prefect have a nice dinner together. Then Schwartz does something kinda badass! We learn more about the Larchers. Sarah's citizenship is in question. All the 8-year-olds find out about Lucienne's bad decisions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-161h 08A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS1: Episode 6: La finale! (Season 1, Episodes 11 & 12)Lorrain and Natacha are no more, but Captain Carrot lives! Sarah gives more info to Heinrich than she means to. Mr. Schwartz is in trouble. Dr. Larcher shows some moral development maybe? Ben reflects on socialists vs. commies, Sarah reflects on who does the right thing and why.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-091h 07A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS1: Episode 5: Rings Are Not First-Date Appropriate (Season 1, Episodes 9 & 10)The persecution of Jews begins in earnest. The spy ring intersects with the ring of Jewish refugees. Is Mr. Schwartz Jewish? Ben fives into the differences between the German Army, the SS, the SD, and the Gestapo. Sarah still can't pronounce De Kervern. Ben reveals his preferred method of torture. Lucienne and Beriot have more awkward encounters. Rings are not first-date appropriate!
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A French Village Podcast with Sarah Longwell and Ben WittesS1: Episode 4: Is Heinrich the Bad Guy? (Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8)This episode involves gambling, prostitution, and spy rings. Gustav, Ben’s favorite character, is adorable, but can’t keep a secret to save his life—or anyone else’s. The Larcher brothers’ class differences intensify. De Kervern uses some, shall we say, enhanced interrogation techniques before setting up his spy ring. How did he know how to do that, by the way? Kurt and Lucienne’s relationship is “verboten.” Heinrich is a Gestapo officer, a drug addict, and... an interesting guy? Lucienne has her “Me too” moment, figuratively and literally.
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