Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes, published by The Bulwark, offers short daily takes on the news of the day from the Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol. The show has 500 episodes listed, updates almost daily, and runs about 36 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), at a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily political commentary reaching a highly engaged, news-focused audience every weekday
- Roughly 500 episodes and near-daily updates give sponsors frequent placements.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 1,282 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Descriptions and titles show a consistent focus on current politics and the news cycle.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted commentary, interview, news segment
- Tone
- pointed, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles discuss a livestreamed execution and violence at a rally ("Trump Jokes as Woman Is Beaten at His Rally"), and the content is heavily partisan political commentary.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thebulwark.com/listen |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1794450472 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5149464.rss |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trump’s Generals Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Their Careers (w/ Elliot | 2026-10-17 | 52 min |
| Trump-Friendly Influencer Has MAJOR Buyer’s Remorse (w/ Mario Nawfal) | 2026-10-16 | 37 min |
| BREAKING: Trump Fires New Press Secretary After Five Days (w/ Judd Leg | 2026-10-16 | 28 min |
| The Trio: MAGA Influencers Are Running for Cover After Talarico Smear | 2026-10-16 | 36 min |
| Elon Musk Has Dumped $276 Million To Save Republicans | 2026-10-15 | 15 min |
| Trump Reportedly Considering Firing Susie Wiles | Morning Shots Live | 2026-10-15 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.
The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark. Bulwark Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Bill Kristol, and more.
About Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes is a daily news commentary podcast from The Bulwark, featuring short takes on the day's political news from the Bulwark team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol, according to the show description in the RSS feed. The feed lists 500 episodes, with the latest episode released in October 2026 and a median runtime of about 36 minutes. Episodes are published almost daily and many include guest interviews, such as segments with former officials and journalists.
The show has a 4.7 average rating from 1,282 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which is the strongest available signal of its reach. Based on that rating count and its publishing frequency, listener reach is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, though this is an estimate and not published by the show. The audience appears to be mostly American adults interested in politics; this is an estimate based on the content.
The feed shows no sponsors so far. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Sponsors that want to reach politically engaged news consumers, including civic, media and news-adjacent brands, are the best fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bulwark Takes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bulwark Takes
How much does Bulwark Takes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Bulwark Takes about?
Bulwark Takes is a daily political news commentary podcast from The Bulwark, with short takes on the news of the day from its team, including Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol.
How do I contact Bulwark Takes about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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