John Avlon

New York

Husband, Dad, Journalist, Author of Washington’s Farewell, Wingnuts and Lincoln & the Fight for Peace. Centrist. Chairman of Citizens Union.

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The Budget Bill from Hell

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |John Avlon

Stein and John Avlon take a close look at the GOP’s chaotic budget bill, with deep Medicaid cuts, Trump-era tax games, and a rushed vote few even understood. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Don’t care for video?
JD Vance Is A Moron When It Comes to India-Pakistan

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | John Avlon |Benjamin Parker

8 hours agoPresident Donald Trump ‘s readiness to accept a luxury jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar for conversion into a presidential aircraft has revived the conversations around emoluments and the notion of a president otherwise allegedly profiting off of the office. “I would never be one to …
Matt Yglesias: Stop Being Scared of Voters

3 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | John Avlon |Matthew Yglesias

John Avlon and Matt Yglesias break down why Democrats need to focus on popular, practical ideas—like growth, safety, and common sense—to win voters and fix what’s broken. Leave a commentWatch, listen and leave a comment. The How to Fix It with John Avlon podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Add this podcast to your player of choice, here. Ad-free editions are available exclusively for Bulwark+ members.
Bulwark on Sunday: You Can’t Make A Deal With Darth Vader

2 months ago | thebulwark.com | Joe Perticone |John Avlon

How To Fix It Host John Avlon sits in for Bill this weekend on Bulwark on Sunday with Reporter Joe Perticone. They break down the news of the week including the continued folding to Trump, Dems who are fighting back and much more. Leave a comment
Trump’s Pivot to Putin?

Mar 9, 2025 | thebulwark.com | John Avlon |Michael A. McFaul

John Avlon and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul to discuss the Trump administration’s alarming realignment towards Russia. From halting military aid to Ukraine to inviting Putin back into the G7, McFaul breaks down the stunning policy shifts that threaten America's democratic alliances. Watch, listen and leave a comment. The How to Fix It with John Avlon podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Add this podcast to your player of choice, here.
Jeff Bezos Did What?!

Feb 26, 2025 | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |John Avlon

Sam Stein and John Avlon discuss Jeff Bezos announcement of changes at The Washington Post opinions pages to only be "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets," and many Republicans are also bending the knee to Donald Trump. Read more John Avlon, "Senate Republicans Perfect the Art of Appeasement"As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.
Wrecking Ball Toddlers Trump and Elon Are Making Susie Wiles' Life Hell

Feb 14, 2025 | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |John Avlon

Tim Miller and John Avlon join forces to talk about Trump and Elon's growing relationship, Susie Wiles having to deal with them, and much more. Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio.
Keeping the Faith in the Fight to Defend Democracy (Anne Applebaum)

Jan 19, 2025 | thebulwark.com | John Avlon |Anne Applebaum

As Trump retakes the Oval Office, John speaks with Anne Applebaum about how to stay in the fight of our times. In this horseshoe moment, she says the center-left and center-right have to stick together as Trump makes moves to exercise power without checks and balances. Meanwhile, we need to read and support local and regional journalism to keep the information and debate flowing—and to counter the algorithmic assault on our democracy from platforms pushing content that’s not necessarily true.
Melissa Murray and John Avlon: The Dark Legal Clouds Ahead

Jan 16, 2025 | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |John Avlon

Pam Bondi is likely to sail to confirmation—even if she's an election denier and pretends she was born yesterday—because she meets the simple qualifications of being a lawyer and former prosecutor, and because she's not a frat paddle come to life i.e. Matt Gaetz. But the fact that she wasn't able to clearly state that the U.S. is her client, not Donald Trump, is a giant red flag. Ditto for his personal lawyers also coming on board.
Opinion: One big lesson from New Hampshire

Jan 23, 2024 | cnn.com | John Avlon |John Bynum

See the moment the first votes were counted in New Hampshire's GOP primary 01:58 - Source: CNN Editor’s Note:John Avlon is a CNN senior political analyst and anchor. He is the author of “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace.” The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN. CNN — New Hampshire might be the last, best chance to stop former President Donald Trump from seizing the Republican presidential nomination.