Bill Kristol
Mentioned in 33 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.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 19, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: The COVID Narrative Officially Collapsed
“Neoconservative who abandoned conservative principles to become Democrat; represents ideological collapse”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 18, 2026
Bill Kristol: Voters Are Realizing Trump Doesn’t Care About Them
“Primary guest discussing Trump's polling decline, foreign policy failures, and corruption concerns”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 11, 2026
Bill Kristol: What a Bunch of Jackasses
“Co-host discussing Iran strategy, international order, and domestic politics with Tim Miller”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Apr 30, 2026
MTG on the Neocons’ Hatred for America and What’s Truly Going on Behind the Scenes in Washington
“Founder of Project for the New American Century; video excerpt reveals contempt for American working class as 'decadent'”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 26, 2026
White Supremacy on the Right (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on Sunday
“Host of Bulwark on Sunday discussing mainstreaming of white supremacy in MAGA movement”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 22, 2026
Katie Couric LIVE on Trump's AWFUL Polls, GOP's Gerrymander Faceplant, WHCD Drama
“Conservative commentator analyzing Trump's strategic failures, military concerns, and Republican Party instability”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 21, 2026
BREAKING: A Truly Unhinged Trump Interview | Morning Shots LIVE
“Co-host providing analysis of Trump's statements and Virginia redistricting vote”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 21, 2026
VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards
“Criticized for abandoning conservative principles and pivoting to anti-Trump positions”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 15, 2026
What Finally Broke Orbán’s Grip (w/ David Pressman)
“Hosts the episode and conducts interview with David Pressman about Hungarian politics and democratic lessons”
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”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 10, 2026
Trump, Iran, “War Crimes” Claims, and the Double Standard on Targeting Infrastructure | Victor Davis Hanson
“Criticized as part of 'Democratic Borg' unable to decide if Trump is Hitler or Chamberlain”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us
“Co-host discussing Trump administration policies, congressional abdication, and institutional decay”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Bill Kristol: Trump Has Lost the Plot
“Co-host discussing Trump's declining popularity and institutional damage”