Sam Stein, The Bulwark Journalist Profile

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Trump’s Truth Social Meltdown Rant Keeps Coming

4 days ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Sam Stein

Trump spent the morning posting to Truth Social about oil prices and nuclear threats. Tim and Sam discuss why the chaotic bleats could be incredibly dangerous. 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 side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
Masked ICE Thugs Manhandle And Arrest Another Dem

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Sam Stein

Tim Miller and Sam Stein talk the shocking footage of NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander being handcuffed by masked ICE agents for trying to help a migrant in court, just a week after Senator Alex Padilla was similarly handcuffed in LA. 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? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.
Trump Keeps Posting Crazy Stuff About The Iran-Israel War

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Andrew Egger

Sam Stein and Andrew Egger break down a surreal and alarming day in American foreign policy, as President Trump seemingly live-blogged potential military action against Iran on Truth Social, calling for “unconditional surrender,” and urging 10 million people in Tehran to evacuate. We unpack what this means for U.S. policy, global stability, and the ever-blurring line between social media and warfare. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
Congressman on MN Shooter’s Hit List Speaks Out

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein

Sam Stein talks with Representative Greg Landsman about being named on a shooter’s target list, what it was like waiting for the suspect to be caught, and why political violence feels closer than ever. 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? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
Trump’s Reckless Bleat Sparks Global Chaos

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Sam Stein

Sam Stein and Tim Miller react in real time to the chaos surrounding Trump’s late-night “bleat” about Iran, escalating confusion over potential U.S. military involvement, and Pete Hegseth’s baffling public role amid a potential international crisis.
The Resistance Is Back! Will the DNC Listen?

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Lauren Egan

Sam Stein and Lauren Egan take a closer look at the No Kings protests and how organizers are rethinking resistance. They explore why the movement feels different this time and why Democrats still seem stuck. 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? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.
Trump’s New Poll Numbers are Awful

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Sarah Longwell

Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell dive into a wave of troubling polling data for Donald Trump, including dismal approval numbers and declining support on key issues like immigration and the economy. We break down what the data reveals about voter sentiment and how Trump’s return to center stage is impacting his numbers. 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?
Sen. Padilla Thrown to Floor, Handcuffed at Kristi Noem Presser

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Sam Stein

Senator Alex Padilla was tackled and handcuffed at a DHS press conference in Los Angeles after attempting to ask Secretary Kristi Noem a question. Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down the unprecedented and shocking event. 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? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.
Trump’s Immigration Chaos Is Blowing Up in His Face

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Sam Stein

Sam Stein and Tim Miller break down Trump’s latest unhinged “bleat” on immigration—where he’s suddenly worried about losing hotel and farm workers due to… his own policies. They dissect the political whiplash, Stephen Miller’s likely meltdown, and MAGA voters realizing too late what they signed up for. It’s legal chaos, GOP backroom panic, and plenty of schadenfreude. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
Secret Air Force One Deal? Is The DOD HIDING SOMETHING From Congress?!

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Sam Stein

Tim Miller and Sam Stein talk about the Defense Department’s shady behavior, the absurd lack of transparency, and what it means when even top-line budgets are kept secret. 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? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.