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Bill Kristol

Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Founder and editor-at-large of The Bulwark, a conservative publication, and former editor of The Weekly Standard. A longtime conservative intellectual who broke with the Republican Party over Trump and frequently appears on political podcasts to analyze contemporary governance, electoral vulnerabilities, and threats to institutional norms. Podcasts feature him providing editorial commentary on major political events and policy discussions.

Episode Appearances

Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 12, 2026

What the Hell Is Going On With Melania? (w/ Sarah Matthews)

Host of Bulwark Takes conducting interview about Trump White House dynamics and personnel

Trump White House Staff Dynamics and LoyaltyMelania Trump's Epstein Press ConferenceInformation Control and Presidential Decision-Making
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 7, 2026

BREAKING: Trump Threatens Genocide in Iran | Morning Shots Live

Co-hosts Morning Shots, provides analysis of military implications and constitutional concerns

Presidential War Powers and Congressional AuthorityGenocidal Threats and International Law ViolationsIran Military Escalation and Strait of Hormuz
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 7, 2026

4/7/26: Trump Journo Jail Threat Backfires, US Low On Interceptors, Tucker Turns On Trump

Cited as example of Bush-era neocon rehabilitated through Russiagate narrative

Trump journalist prosecution threats and First Amendment implicationsUS military munitions shortage and production capacity crisisTomahawk missile depletion and Indo-Pacific deterrence gaps
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Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 3, 2026

Episode 5269: US Fighter Plane Downed In Iran

Criticized as part of neoconservative crowd promoting military intervention in Iran

Iran-Iraq War Historical Context and LegacyF-15E Fighter Jet Downing and Search-and-Rescue OperationsIranian Military Capabilities Assessment
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DarkHorse Podcast

DarkHorse Podcast · Mar 12, 2026

Unholy War: A Conversation with Tucker Carlson on DarkHorse

Neoconservative figure who endorsed idea that 'a little antisemitism is good for the Jews' to maintain group cohesion

Antisemitism accusations and false labeling as political silencing tacticIsrael-U.S. foreign policy alignment and lobbying influence on American military decisionsIran conflict escalation and violation of diplomatic norms
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Mar 3, 2026

1129: Why Democrats Must Oppose Trump's Iran War

Bulwark editor; hosts note he's upset about Iran war, suggesting neocon discomfort with Trump's execution of regime change strategy

Iran Military Strikes and Regional EscalationCongressional War Powers and AUMF AuthorizationU.S.-Israel Foreign Policy Alignment
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Feb 25, 2026

LIVE: State of the Union Coverage From the Bulwark (W/ Pete Buttigieg)

Bulwark founder; referenced as providing editorial perspective on speech analysis

Trump's Economic Claims and Inflation NarrativeMass Deportation and ICE OperationsTariff Policy and Supreme Court Ruling
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026

Trump’s Polls Stink. Will SOTU Turn Them Around?

Editor at large for The Bulwark; co-host analyzing Trump's political vulnerabilities and policy options

Trump Approval Ratings and Polling TrendsState of the Union Address StrategyTariff Policy and Economic Impact
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Making Sense with Sam Harris

Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 11, 2026

#458 — The Bulwark Against MAGA

Co-founder of The Bulwark and longtime conservative intellectual who broke with Republican Party over Trump

Trump's norm-breaking and democratic erosionRepublican Party realignment and factionalismRight-wing media ecosystem and propaganda
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The Press Box

The Press Box · Feb 11, 2026

A Super Bowl Review, the Will Lewis Era Ends With a Thud, and the Long, Strange Journey of Tucker Carlson.

Founded The Weekly Standard where Tucker Carlson worked; supported Iraq War

Washington Post Publisher Resignation and Mass LayoffsWill Lewis Leadership Failure and Exit StrategyJeff Bezos Media Ownership and Editorial Control
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

Bill Kristol: MAGA's Grievance Culture

Conservative commentator and guest discussing MAGA grievance culture, DHS funding strategy, and Democratic messaging

DHS Funding Strategy and ICE DefundingMAGA Grievance Culture and Cancel DynamicsDemocratic Messaging to Working-Class Voters
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 2, 2026

Bill Kristol: The MAGA Elites Are Such Frauds

Co-host discussing Trump administration abuses, MAGA elite hypocrisy, and 2026 election interference risks

ICE and Border Patrol deployment in cities and election interference risksEpstein documents release and lack of co-conspirator accountabilityTrump administration conflicts of interest and foreign financial ties
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

Gov. Tim Walz and Jason Zengerle: The Assault on Minnesota

Weekly Standard editor who initially rejected Tucker Carlson in job interview; represents neoconservative establishment Carlson resents

Federal ICE Operations and AccountabilityPolice Transparency and Civilian OversightImmigration Enforcement Policy
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 26, 2026

Bill Kristol: The Murder of Alex Pretti

Editor at large of The Bulwark, co-host analyzing constitutional violations and demanding removal of ICE/CBP from Minneapolis

ICE and CBP Operations in MinneapolisConstitutional Violations: First, Second, and Fourth AmendmentsGovernment Disinformation and Narrative Control
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 23, 2026

How Tucker Carlson Became the Prophet of MAGA

Weekly Standard staff member; part of powerhouse conservative magazine team where Carlson worked as journalist

Tucker Carlson's ideological evolution and political influencePartisan media business models and extremism monetizationCable news decline and YouTube/podcast dominance in political commentary
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 19, 2026

Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us

Co-host discussing Trump administration policies, congressional abdication, and institutional decay

Trump Greenland Annexation Threats and Tariff StrategyCongressional Abdication of Tariff Authority and Budget LeverageICE Facial Recognition and Accent-Based Detention Practices
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 19, 2026

Peter Brimelow on the Invasion of America, Who’s Behind It, and How Long Until Total Collapse

Neoconservative who refused to inscribe Brimelow's book, exemplifying movement's hostility to immigration debate

Immigration policy and demographic change in AmericaConservative movement intellectual history and gatekeepingLegal persecution of nonprofits and political organizations
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The Focus Group Podcast

The Focus Group Podcast · Jan 17, 2026

S6 Ep20: Playing Stupid Games, Winning Stupid Prizes (with Bill Kristol)

Editor-at-large at The Bulwark; discusses Trump's authoritarian governance, his evolution on conservative principles, and institutional threats

ICE Accountability and Police MilitarizationFederal Reserve Independence vs. Presidential PressureEpstein Files Transparency and Elite Protection
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 14, 2026

Mark Hertling: The Cowards of ICE

Co-host of new 'Command Post' military analysis segment on Bulwark Takes with Mark Hertling

ICE Agent Accountability and Masked OperationsConstitutional Rights and Law Enforcement PracticesIran Uprising and Regime Crackdown Response
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 12, 2026

Bill Kristol: This Is Accelerationist Authoritarianism

Editor at large discussing Trump administration authoritarianism, institutional threats, and 2028 political scenarios

Federal Reserve Independence and Monetary Policy ControlDOJ Weaponization Against Political OpponentsICE Enforcement and Use of Force Standards
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 12, 2026

Tucker’s Brother Buckley Carlson on Dogs, Childhood, Nicotine, Frank Luntz and America’s Future

Conservative intellectual whom Tucker worked with; criticized for lacking actual wisdom despite appearing clever

Government and institutional corruptionIntelligence agency influence on American politics and cultureMessaging and narrative control in corporate America
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 5, 2026

Bill Kristol: A Stupid and Insane Foreign Intervention

Co-host providing historical perspective on Venezuela intervention, Panama parallels, and foreign policy analysis

Venezuela Military Intervention StrategyDemocratic Opposition Abandonment (Machado)US-Latin America Relations and Regional Blowback
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 29, 2025

Bill Kristol: Trump Has Lost the Plot

Co-host discussing Trump's declining popularity and institutional damage

Trump Administration Approval Ratings and Public SentimentDOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) Policy ImpactsImmigration Enforcement and Border Policy
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