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Tim Miller

Mentioned in 94 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A conservative commentator and former Republican campaign operative who became a prominent Trump critic and Never-Trumper, he co-founded and hosts The Bulwark and Bulwark Takes podcasts. He regularly appears as a political analyst across major news platforms to discuss Republican strategy, Trump administration policies, and right-wing media controversies. His work exemplifies cross-partisan political discourse, frequently interviewing prominent figures from across the political spectrum.

Episode Appearances

The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 16, 2026

Michael Weiss: The Vice President Is Looking Pretty Stupid

Podcast host conducting interviews on Iran policy and Montana congressional race

Iran Nuclear Deal and Ceasefire NegotiationsStrait of Hormuz Control and Sanctions ReliefJCPOA Comparison and Regime Normalization
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 15, 2026

Bill Kristol: Trump’s Weak, Sad, and Embarrassing Weekend

Podcast host moderating discussion on Iran deal and America 250 celebration controversies

Iran Nuclear Deal and Strait of Hormuz ControlU.S. Military Withdrawal from Middle EastTrump Administration Foreign Policy Strategy
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 12, 2026

Jon Favreau: Why Aren't More People Talking about Nipple-Gate?

Host conducting interview and providing political analysis throughout episode

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Trump Administration DiplomacyEpstein Files Cover-Up and Justice Department CorruptionAllegations of Trump's Conduct with Trafficking Victims
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 11, 2026

Anne Applebaum: Trump's Firehose of Lies

Podcast host conducting interview and providing context on Iran strikes, Ukraine, and Venezuela policy

Iran Military Strategy and PropagandaFirehose of Falsehoods Propaganda TechniqueUkraine Drone Technology and Innovation
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 10, 2026

Raphael Warnock: Fight for Your Democracy

Podcast host conducting interview with Senator Warnock on democracy and faith-based politics

Voting Rights and GerrymanderingElection Integrity and Democratic ParticipationFaith-Based Political Leadership
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 9, 2026

Jason Calacanis: The Silicon Valley Vibes Are Still Pro-Trump

Host challenging Calacanis on CEO ethics, oligarchy concerns, and Trump policy failures; represents center-left political perspective.

AI Job Displacement and Entry-Level Career CrisisSilicon Valley CEO Political Alignment and Business PragmatismTrump Administration Foreign Policy: Iran War Impact
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026

Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein

Moderating discussion of Iran-Israel conflict, Trump appointees, and election denial conspiracy theories

Iran-Israel Military EscalationTodd Blanche Attorney General ConfirmationEpstein Cover-Up and Justice Department Accountability
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 3, 2026

Luke Russert and Josh Turek: There Is a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy

Moderates discussion on Iran policy, media capture, and Democratic primary strategy

Iran Nuclear Deal Collapse and Regional DestabilizationCBS News Editorial Independence and Media CaptureIowa Senate Race: Turrick vs. Hinson
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 2, 2026

Derek Thompson: The Party of Vicemaxxing

Host conducting interview on politics, AI, and cultural trends

Executive Overreach and Institutional ChecksAI Economic Bubble and Value AssessmentYouth Mental Health and Happiness Decline
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 1, 2026

Bill Kristol: Trump Is All-In on Authoritarianism

Podcast host conducting interview and providing analysis on political developments

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz ClosureTrump Administration Authoritarianism and Democratic Backsliding2026-2028 Election Interference and Voter Suppression Tactics
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 29, 2026

Lis Smith: A Very Vengeful President

Podcast host conducting interview with Lis Smith on Democratic strategy and 2026 midterms

Iran Military Conflict and Gas Price ImpactDOJ Political Weaponization Against Trump Critics2026 Midterm Democratic Strategy and Candidate Recruitment
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 28, 2026

Kara Swisher: The Tech Bros Should Just Shut Up

Podcast host conducting interview with Swisher about tech industry trends and billionaire influence

Elon Musk's Business Consolidation StrategySpaceX IPO Valuation and Financial StructureAI Company Valuations and Bubble Risk
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 27, 2026

Robert Kagan: A Total and Complete Shutdown of Trump

Moderates discussion and provides political context on Texas Senate race and Trump administration

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz ControlU.S. Strategic Defeat in Middle East and Regional RealignmentTrump Administration Foreign Policy Doctrine and Hemispheric Pivot
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 26, 2026

Eddie Glaude: Don't Let MAGA Own America's 250th Anniversary

Podcast host conducting interview; frames questions about political strategy and democratic defense

American racial history and anniversary narrativesReconstruction era collapse and redemption violence (1876)1920s Klan resurgence and immigration restriction (1924 Immigration Act)
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 25, 2026

Bill Kristol: Trump's Iran Disaster Is Also a Defeat for the U.S.

Podcast host conducting interview and providing political analysis on Iran negotiations

Iran Nuclear Deal NegotiationsU.S. Foreign Policy Strategy in Middle EastTrump Administration Iran War Objectives
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 21, 2026

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

Podcast host conducting interviews and moderating live San Diego discussion

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 20, 2026

Justin Jones: The Assault On Multiracial Democracy in the South

Podcast host conducting interview and providing political analysis on Republican primaries and national trends

Racial Gerrymandering in the SouthVoting Rights Act DismantlingTennessee Congressional Redistricting
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 18, 2026

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

Podcast host conducting interview and providing analysis on 2024 campaign and 2026 strategy

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?

Podcast host conducting interview with Weissmann on Trump administration corruption and legal remedies

Presidential Settlement Schemes and Taxpayer FraudEmoluments Clause Enforcement and Congressional LeverageVoting Rights Act Gutting and Racial Gerrymandering
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 14, 2026

Catherine Rampell and Robert Garcia: China Is Starting to Eclipse the U.S.

Moderates discussion and provides editorial framing on economic and political issues

U.S.-China Economic CompetitionTariff Policy and Trade War ImpactIran War Economic Consequences
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 13, 2026

Tom Nichols: There’s Something Wrong with the President

Host conducting live episode discussion on Trump administration policies and approval ratings

Presidential Mental Fitness and Cognitive DeclineIran Military Capability Assessment and Intelligence GapsInflation Attribution and Economic Policy Accountability
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 12, 2026

James Comey: We Can't Trust the DOJ

Host conducting interview with Comey about DOJ politicization and institutional threats

DOJ Politicization and Prosecutorial IndependenceClassified Documents ProsecutionFBI Leadership and Institutional Integrity
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 11, 2026

Bill Kristol: What a Bunch of Jackasses

Podcast host leading discussion on geopolitics, redistricting, and Trump administration failures

Iran Strait of Hormuz Control and U.S. Strategic DefeatPost-WWII International Order CollapseSouthern Redistricting and Racial Gerrymandering
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · May 6, 2026

MAGA Weirdos Are Hunting Random People Again

Podcast host discussing Libs of TikTok's harassment campaigns and cancel culture hypocrisy

Cancel Culture HypocrisyRight-Wing Social Media OrganizingCoordinated Harassment Campaigns
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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 analyzing Republican strategy, reconciliation package, and Texas runoff dynamics

Iran Military Conflict and Strait of Hormuz BlockadeGasoline Price Inflation and Supply Chain EconomicsTrump Administration Polling and Approval Ratings
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · May 5, 2026

Melissa Murray: Reclaim the Constitution

Podcast host conducting interview on constitutional law and governance

Voting Rights Act Section 2 gutting and racial gerrymanderingSupreme Court shadow docket expansion and procedural manipulationMifepristone access and Fifth Circuit overreach
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 30, 2026

Trump Is WAY Too Stupid To Pull Off a False Flag

Primary speaker debunking conspiracy theories and discussing democratic discourse and truth

False flag conspiracy theoriesPolitical assassination attempts and securityDemocratic discourse and truth
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 29, 2026

John Heilemann: Did Trump Make an Ominous Shift on Iran?

Podcast host conducting interview on Trump administration and Democratic prospects

Trump's Declining Approval and Political WeaknessJames Comey Seashell Indictment and DOJ WeaponizationMedia Industry Self-Censorship and Regulatory Threats
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 29, 2026

Tim Miller Has Some BRUTAL Advice for Democrats (w/ Lib & Learn)

Former Republican strategist discussing Democratic strategy, pragmatic politics, and 2028 election outlook

Democratic Party 2028 Strategy and Candidate SelectionPolitical Violence and Assassination Attempts on TrumpGun Proliferation and Mass Shooting Prevention
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All In with Chris Hayes

All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 29, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel targeted by Trump AGAIN as FCC opens sudden ABC review

Analyzes Republican messaging failure and Trump's distraction tactics amid economic crisis

FCC Regulatory Retaliation Against MediaPresidential Ballroom Funding and Government Spending PrioritiesIran Conflict and Global Oil Price Volatility
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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 28, 2026

Carol Leonnig and Will Sommer: The Loons and the Loyalists Running the DOJ

Moderates discussion on Secret Service, DOJ, and right-wing media landscape

Secret Service security failures and magnetometer vulnerabilitiesTrump assassination attempts and protective detail challengesDOJ prosecutor firings and political weaponization of Justice Department
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 26, 2026

White Supremacy on the Right (w/ Tom Joscelyn) | Bulwark on Sunday

Referenced for recent critique of Doug Wilson and Christian nationalism in Trump administration

White Supremacy and White Nationalism in American PoliticsGreat Replacement Theory and Demographic AnxietyChristian Nationalism and Religious Extremism
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Apr 26, 2026

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

Discussed debate with Sarah Longwell about Hassan Piker and coalition gatekeeping on The Next Level podcast

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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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 24, 2026

Nicholas Kristof: What a Mess Trump Created

Podcast host conducting interview and providing political analysis and counterpoints

Iran Nuclear Program and JCPOA Withdrawal ConsequencesU.S. Military Stockpile Depletion and Taiwan Defense CapabilityStrait of Hormuz Blockade and Global Supply Chain Disruption
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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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The Bulwark Podcast

The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 22, 2026

Sam Stein: Can Trump Avoid Humiliation in Iran?

Podcast host leading discussion on Trump administration policy failures and cabinet member performance

Iran Blockade and Strait of Hormuz StrategyTrump's Madman Theory Effectiveness LimitsVirginia Redistricting and Democratic Gerrymandering
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O'Connor & Company

O'Connor & Company · Apr 15, 2026

Iran Blockade is Working, VP Vance at TPUSA Event, Cal Thomas, Confused Biden

Former Jeb Bush campaign spokesperson now associated with left-wing TDS commentary

Iran Blockade Strategy and Economic ImpactU.S. Naval Dominance in Strait of HormuzEnergy Market Shift to U.S. Gulf Exports
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 15, 2026

Almost NOBODY Showed Up for Vance's TPUSA Event

Host analyzing JD Vance event attendance and Trump administration political viability

JD Vance campaign event attendance and base enthusiasm metricsTurning Point USA organizational strength and youth engagementViktor Orbán's electoral defeat in Hungary and democratic recovery
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · Apr 14, 2026

“What we stand to learn from Orban’s defeat”

Provides optimistic analysis of political momentum shift and MAGA movement vulnerabilities

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat and lessons for TrumpElection denialism as core organizing principle of MAGA movementMail-in voting security and voter fraud statistics
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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 14, 2026

Trump Deletes Post Displaying Himself As God | April 14, 2026

Former Republican criticized for comments about Melania's accent at press conference

Trump's Jesus imagery post and deletionEric Swalwell sexual assault allegationsPolitical accountability and double standards
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48 Hours

48 Hours · Apr 13, 2026

Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave

Founder of specialized search organization who used ground-penetrating radar to locate Kim Langwell's remains under bedroom floor.

Missing person investigationsCold case resolutionDomestic violence and abusive relationships
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 11, 2026

Pete Buttigieg TORCHES Host Over Trump Economy Spin

Podcast host analyzing and providing commentary on the Buttigieg-Kernan exchange and Democratic campaign strategy

Trump Administration Economic PolicyInflation Rate Trends and MessagingIran War Justification and Public Support
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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 9, 2026

Augusta Conspiracies + Tim Miller On Trump’s Presidency | April 9, 2026

Former Republican communications director for Jeb Bush discussing Trump's presidency, Iran war, and GOP future strategy

Augusta National Golf Club exclusivity and business modelMasters Tournament traditions and merchandise controversyTrump administration Iran military conflict and ceasefire negotiations
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 8, 2026

4/8/26: Trump Fell For Bibi Lies Before War, Alex Jones Freaks On Trump, Ben Shapiro Meltdown, Professor Pape On Escalation

Interviewed Josh Gottheimer on Iran war; pressed Democratic officials to acknowledge Netanyahu's influence

Netanyahu's February 11 Situation Room presentation and Trump decision-makingNew York Times investigation of Iran war origins and cabinet dissentStrait of Hormuz control and regional power hierarchy shifts
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Apr 7, 2026

Tim Miller vs. Rep. Gottheimer: War Debate Gets HEATED

Host pressing Gottheimer on contradictions between supporting war goals while opposing war execution and demanding congressional authorization

Iran War Objectives and StrategyCongressional War Powers AuthorityExecutive Accountability and Oversight
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · Apr 2, 2026

“Bondi’s out. What next?”

Analyzed Trump's dissatisfaction with Bondi and predicted economic stagflation from Iran war consequences

DOJ Weaponization and Political ProsecutionAttorney General Succession and Senate ConfirmationFederal Vacancies Act Exploitation
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Best of The Roula Show with Eric

Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 2, 2026

6a TSA Times, Post April Fools, Scoop Update On Megan Thee Stallion and Roundtable Bayou Butcher Update 04-02-26

Founded search organization after daughter Laura's murder; recently saw suspect indicted after years of investigation

TSA Security Wait TimesApril Fools' Day Pranks and EtiquetteBroadway Performance Health Crises
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Best of The Roula Show with Eric

Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 2, 2026

8a Garbage Diet, Went Doc For X Found Out X and Scoop 04-02-26

Founded search organization after daughter Laura was murdered in 1984 Texas Killing Fields; made emotional statement on recent arrest

Processed Food Consumption and Health Trade-offsSleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment OptionsDeviated Septum Surgery and Sinus Procedures
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Bulwark Takes

Bulwark Takes · Mar 27, 2026

Markets Rattled, Consumer Sentiment Plunges—While Trump Plays Emperor

Mentioned as warning about underestimated economic impacts of Middle East conflict

Oil Price Shocks and Energy Market DisruptionInflation Expectations and Consumer SentimentFederal Reserve Interest Rate Policy
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Pablo Torre Finds Out

Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 12, 2026

Share & MMAmerica & Tell with Wyatt Cenac and Tim Miller

Co-host and former Republican operative discussing Trump administration and Corey Lewandowski

Department of Homeland Security leadership and qualificationsKristi Noem resignation and misconduct allegationsCorey Lewandowski role in Trump administration
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