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Sarah Longwell

Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Publisher and co-founder of The Bulwark, a conservative political outlet, known for conducting focus groups with voters across the political spectrum to understand Republican and Trump voter sentiment. Appears frequently as a political analyst and commentator on podcasts discussing contemporary political issues, institutional trust, and authoritarian governance. Recognized for intellectual integrity in conservative commentary and deep research into voter rationalization and political messaging.

Episode Appearances

The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 21, 2026

Amanda Carpenter, Sarah Longwell, & Sam Stein: Trump Gives His Family a Free Pass to Crime

Co-host discussing Republican defections, Jeff Bezos interview, and political strategy

Trump January 6th Settlement and Immunity ProvisionsTax Crime Immunity for Trump Family MembersIran Regime Change Plot and Ahmadinejad
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 18, 2026

Bill Kristol: Voters Are Realizing Trump Doesn’t Care About Them

Expressed strong criticism of Polis commutation on social media

Trump Approval Ratings and Midterm ImplicationsIran Foreign Policy and Military Escalation RiskChina Summit and Taiwan Arms Deal Reversal
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 15, 2026

Andrew Weissmann: Is Trump Going To Raid Fort Knox Next?

Mentioned as frequent collaborator with Weissmann on legal analysis podcast

Presidential Settlement Schemes and Taxpayer FraudEmoluments Clause Enforcement and Congressional LeverageVoting Rights Act Gutting and Racial Gerrymandering
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 12, 2026

Trump Accelerates Superpower Decline as XI Plays the Long Game (ft. Sarah Longwell)

Guest discussing focus group research on voter sentiment, Republican Party dynamics, and Democratic strategy for 2026-2028

Trump-Xi Summit Strategy and US-China LeverageIran Ceasefire Collapse and Regional War EscalationGas Prices and Summer Inflation Impact on Midterms
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · May 8, 2026

It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?

Focus group researcher noting voter preference for Rubio over Vance in GOP primary

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeUS Military Escalation in Middle EastGas Price Inflation and Economic Messaging
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The Focus Group Podcast

The Focus Group Podcast · May 6, 2026

S6 Ep39: Chuck Schumer’s Candidate Got Humiliated in Maine

Host and primary analyst discussing Maine Democratic primary dynamics and voter focus group findings

Maine Senate Race 2024Democratic Primary StrategyCandidate Age and Generational Representation
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · May 6, 2026

Trump’s Senate Nightmare Is Starting Early

Praised for insights on the episode topic; noted as Sam Stein's boss

Trump Ballroom Security FundingReconciliation Bill Process and Republican StrategyDemocratic Senate Pickup Opportunities
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The Next Level

The Next Level · May 5, 2026

1078: This is The Stupidest War You Can Possibly Imagine

Co-host discussing Iran policy, gas prices, DNC leadership, and Maine Senate race

Iran Military Conflict and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeGasoline Price Inflation and Supply Chain EconomicsTrump Administration Polling and Approval Ratings
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · May 5, 2026

"Trump's retribution campaign today"

Conservative commentator featured on Best People podcast discussing voter sentiment and Trump support

Election worker safety and threats of political violenceDOJ weaponization against election officials and political opponents2020 election lies and ongoing election denial campaigns
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · May 5, 2026

"Americans are feeling the squeeze”

Focus group insights on voter pain (groceries vs. soccer) and shift from patience to anger about Trump's priorities

White House Ballroom Funding and Reconciliation Bill PoliticsEconomic Affordability Crisis and Gas Price InflationTrump Administration Corruption and Elite Protection
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Apr 26, 2026

Are Trump Voters Feeling Buyer's Remorse? (With Sarah Longwell)

Guest discussing focus group research on Trump voter sentiment and Democratic messaging strategy

Trump voter buyer's remorse and declining optimismCorruption messaging strategy and economic framingIran war political impact and Middle East foreign policy
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Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Apr 23, 2026

The Gas Prices Are Too Damn High

Co-host of The Next Level podcast, promoted as smart political discussion show

Gas Price Politics and Presidential ApprovalIran War Economic Impact on US ConsumersStrait of Hormuz Blockade and Global Supply Chains
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 3, 2026

Even Tim and Sarah Disagree on Hasan Piker

Co-host and author arguing against platforming Piker; advocates independent credibility-building on foreign policy

Hasan Piker and far-left streaming politicsDemocratic Party coalition strategy and tent boundariesU.S. military involvement in Iran and Middle East policy
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 2, 2026

BREAKING: Trump Fires Pam Bondi

Discusses Epstein cover-up as original sin behind Bondi's firing

Pam Bondi's firing as Attorney GeneralEpstein files mishandling and cover-upDOJ weaponization and election interference
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Mar 22, 2026

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher: Texas May Finally Be in Play

Host of the podcast episode, Kenyon College alumna conducting interview with Rep. Fletcher

Texas Congressional Redistricting and GerrymanderingDemocratic Strategy in Republican-Leaning StatesHispanic Voter Realignment in Texas
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Making Sense with Sam Harris

Making Sense with Sam Harris · Mar 6, 2026

#462 — More From Sam: The Iran War, American Amorality, Addressing Hopelessness, Tucker, and More

Bulwark commentator discussed in context of Democratic strategy lessons from Trump's norm-breaking

Iran Military Intervention and Regime ChangeU.S. Foreign Policy Under Trump AdministrationInternational Norms and Rules of Engagement
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Feb 28, 2026

Trump Goes to War: Iran Strike Breaks Promise of No Regime Change

Bulwark publisher discussing MAGA base fracturing and erosion of institutional trust in government information

Iran Regime Change Military OperationCongressional War Powers AuthorizationTrump Foreign Policy Contradiction
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Feb 25, 2026

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

Bulwark contributor; joined coverage after birthday dinner; provided analysis of speech messaging

Trump's Economic Claims and Inflation NarrativeMass Deportation and ICE OperationsTariff Policy and Supreme Court Ruling
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Making Sense with Sam Harris

Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 13, 2026

#459 — More From Sam: Corruption, Immigration, The End of White-Collar Work, and More

Conservative commentator and co-founder of The Bulwark, praised for intellectual integrity and trustworthiness

Trump Administration Corruption and Financial Conflicts of InterestCryptocurrency and Foreign Investment in U.S. AdministrationAI Chip Export Policy and National Security
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Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Feb 12, 2026

14: The Epstein Administration

The Bulwark political analyst; discussed Epstein scandal's political implications and voter messaging

Epstein Files Release and Government TransparencyTrump Administration Corruption and AccountabilityElite Networks and Systemic Corruption
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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, conducts focus groups with voters to understand Republican base rationalization of Trump support

Trump's norm-breaking and democratic erosionRepublican Party realignment and factionalismRight-wing media ecosystem and propaganda
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The Focus Group Podcast

The Focus Group Podcast · Feb 7, 2026

S6 Ep23: Young Trump Voters Have Feelings (with Rachel Janfaza)

Publisher of The Bulwark and host conducting focus groups with Gen Z Trump voters to understand political preferences

Gen Z Political Preferences and Voter BehaviorEconomic Anxiety and Cost of Living Impact on YouthForeign Policy Isolationism and America First Ideology
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The Focus Group Podcast

The Focus Group Podcast · Jan 31, 2026

S6 Ep22: Put Excuses on ICE (with Adrian Carrasquillo)

Publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast conducting voter focus groups on immigration

ICE enforcement operations and tactics in American citiesVoter perception of immigration policy implementation vs. campaign promisesExcessive force and accountability in federal law enforcement
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The Next Level

The Next Level · Jan 30, 2026

1052: Secret Podcast: Trump Begins Arresting Journalists

Publisher of The Bulwark and co-host; discusses journalist arrests and authoritarian governance tactics.

Journalist Arrest and Press FreedomAuthoritarian Governance TacticsSelective Law Enforcement and Political Targeting
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The Focus Group Podcast

The Focus Group Podcast · Jan 24, 2026

S6 Ep21: The Heebie Jeebie GOP (with Will Sommer)

Bulwark publisher and Focus Group Podcast host; conducts swing voter research on Republican political attitudes

2028 Presidential Election DynamicsMAGA Establishment vs America First Ideological SplitSwing Voter Sentiment on Republican Candidates
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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)

Publisher of The Bulwark; hosts episode analyzing Trump's first year, focus group findings, and elite failure to oppose authoritarianism

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 relaunched legal news podcast 'Illegal News' covering DOJ and legal developments

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 7, 2026

George Conway: Trump Is a Vampire

Previously co-hosted Bulwark podcast with Conway; mentioned as fellow podcaster in NY-12 race

Congressional oversight and impeachment strategyExecutive branch accountability and constitutional lawWar Powers Act reform and enforcement mechanisms
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