Tim Miller - New Host of The Bulwark Podcast

Former Republican operative Tim Miller joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics! We cover Biden's re-election strategy and react to his State of the Union speech. (Plus the GOP response from Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), With Congress as dysfunctional as it is, is there any chance of funding the effort in Ukraine? And does Tim still find common ground with his old Republican Party?
See more of Tim's work at The Bulwark
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[@ds5436]

Tim is good people. Love what the Bulwark is doing.

[@lhoward9593]

I love hearing from sensible, courageous, and honorable Republicans.

[@joshntn37111]

It takes the worst kind of person, like you, to cheer for someone who is cheering on the Genocide in Gaza like Tim. These people are completely detached from reality. They only hate Trump bc he took over the party and kicked them out. They use to be really important people and now they are no one. That's why they all have Trump Derangement Syndrome. Please educate yourself.

[@iamunce]

Thanks for inviting Tim Miller on the programme. He's a great fellow.

[@lornahuddleston1453]

Al, I never tire of your laugh. It's still the Al Franken Decade.🤗

[@temporarystranger95]

Thanks for having on Tim, Sen. Franken. Tim’s great and I love his work with the Bulwark! Great conversation! 👊👊

[@BabbetteChoquette-po5hx]

We also don't want a THEOCRACY.

[@iv2sab512]

Amen

[@helenhazlett6476]

@@iv2sab512 I'm appreciating the irony of saying "Amen" to an anti-theocracy comment.

[@stringlarson1247]

​@helenhazlett6476 and I'm appreciative of your appreciation as it aligns wi . . .

[@suemccord2633]

NO to THEOCRACY 🎉4MoreYears Biden/ Harris ❤

[@TisDana]

The overlap of the Bulwark and the Lincoln Project is George Conway.

[@kimberlyjohnson5923]

Thank you for that observation!

[@Anabee3]

ABSOLUTELY! Mad respect for George Conway.

[@anitazuck]

Excellent news! Tim is one of the smartest, funniest and always-on-the-money commentators out there.

[@yvonneplant9434]

I am still bothered by how Tim simply thought it was okay to stay closeted while others gained the rights that he now enjoys.

[@canyonroots]

Tim can get very crude.

[@tlowe2502]

To protect the country, our democracy, freedoms, and women's rights. VOTE BLUE 💙 FOR ALL OF US.👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿👍🌊💙🌊💙🌊🇺🇸🌎

[@robertrodriguez6982]

Biden is not over confident. He has knowledge. Big difference.

[@Liberal.Linda.]

💯🎯💯

[@hazellove2144]

Thank you Al. I adore this youngster, Tim. 😊

[@catbb1000]

Love the Bulwark and their gang. As a Democrat I like going there to listen to normmie Republicans. Thanks Al for having Tim Miller. Oh Al, please don't do what Micheal Steele did and have Dr Phil on 😂🤣

[@MH-ni6ye]

Amen to that! 100%

[@ArtisticlyAlexis]

It's given me a new respect for actual conservatives, even though I'm a on the left side of the Democratic Party.

[@zackamania6534]

Steele does whatever his paymasters tell him to. It’s a disgrace that msnbc let TIFFANY CROSS GO but hired Michael Steele. “Liberal Media” my ass…

[@lhoward9593]

​@@ArtisticlyAlexisMe too!

[@LB-tw7gg]

@ArtisticlyAlexis Conservative democrat here. I’m not against progressive policies. I just want certain conservative things for myself, personally. I’m still totally for moving forward. I just want you to know that even though we don’t totally agree on everything. I’m here for everything.

[@MLNoff]

The Bulwark saved this Independent-turned-Democrat during the first Trump campaign. Such consistently stellar, rational work. Thank you for featuring them!

[@ConstanceCamus]

Two of my favorite people. Score!

[@kathivy]

Tim’s great!

[@Lu_Woods]

Thanks folks for making my Saturday night a bit more lively ; )

[@soularddave2]

Tim & Al... could either of you interview Beau of the Fifth Column? That would be a scoop.

[@MH-ni6ye]

That would be great

[@catbb1000]

That would be awesome 😎

[@mistiecantey1]

@soularddave2 Beau is awesome

[@killerDIRK1]

Also Tennessee Brando. Both would be excellent choices !!

[@Mr22thou]

Somehow, I can't imagine Beau doing that. But it could be interesting to hear more from him.

[@soularddave2]

Tim & Al... I watch everything you 2 put out. I appreciate the overview, as well as the nitty-gritty details you 2 provide.

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

🤩yeppers🐝

[@emilymanhart368]

I've been following Bulwark for a few months and it helps me remember that not all conservatives are maga crazies. Thank you Tim, for helping the few remaining sane formerly Republican voters come into the light.

[@yvonneplant9434]

German conservatives actually believed it could control Hitler. We know how that turned out. American conservatives will try to "save themselves only" if Trump gets back in. They won't do anything to save anyone else.

[@Kari.F.]

Once the sane, adult former Republicans start finding the courage to come out of the closet and speak their minds, I think we will find that there are more of them than there are of the MAGA crazies. At least I hope so...

[@onlykarlhenning]

Rooting for Katie Britt to go on and on! Ti, you're a dangerous man!

[@lastmouseontheleft]

Thanks Al (and his whole team)

[@Sam-vd3tu]

Excellent, real conversation. Tim’s final comment about not being shackled by political talking points is what makes discussions so useful.

[@elizaimogen6381]

Thanks for asking Tim about policy.

[@rodneycraft1005]

As someone who grew up in South Louisiana then retired to Colorado, good luck with the move. It's god awful ignorant there. Tim, congrats on preserving your DIGNITY and SELF RESPECT.

[@direwolf6234]

miller's got a great talent for political commentary .. his well produced 'takes' where he splices together the news cartoons TV shows and movies is always dead on devastating and darn funny .. the dems need to hire him

[@ianmclaren9721]

Good choice of guest. I enjoy Tim’s analysis of the madness.

[@Mr22thou]

I don't agree with Tim on everything, but if the republican party was negotiating with the democrats on the issues Tim mentioned, we'd be in good shape. I used to see the two parties putting reasonable checks and balances on one another. Those days are almost completely gone and fading fast, and we are in seriously bad shape for it. And it's not just in the trump era. I put a lot of the blame on Newt Gingrich. And there were lots of creeps back in the Reagan years...they've been devolving for around 45 years and counting and taking the country with them. Still, I fight on and remain cautiously optimistic!

[@kattz753]

I just keep thinking about the conversation in the Jost - Johannson household. "Uh, honey, they asked me at work today if you would come in and do a skit for us this weekend. Um, apparently you look just like that creepy Republican lady from TV last night..."

[@mamiestacy1704]

Al, I still wish you would return to the Senate. Democrats made a huge mistake turning their backs on you. I was saddened then and remain so. 😢

[@lauriestrong9972]

I ❤Tim and his pearls 😊

[@lornahuddleston1453]

Thanks fellas. 💋

[@pollykent2100]

Al, your shows just get greater and greater! I absolutely LOVE Tim! Glad you asked him about his Republican politics too, because I have a hard time understanding why he - or anyone, really - would ever be a Republican.

[@nanasewdear]

My husband is visiting Japan right now, He can't seem to say enough nice things about the Bullet Train. I'm thinking, it's 2024...why don't we have that here?

[@user-df5bt9bb9c]

I loved Air America! From that show I was introduced to Rachel Maddow! Loved Al Frankin! At that time all talk radio was right leaning and far right….. it was wonderful to hear a radio show that reflected my ideals. I learned a lot too! Glad that your podcasts provides me with the same kind of informed commentary!

[@maureensansburn6413]

Yeah I remember AIrAmerica with great fondness

[@ingridguillaume3260]

Al, I really enjoy your podcast! But you could have found a more recent picture of Tim Miller! He is even cuter now and the pic on the YT version makes him look like a high schooler. ❤️❤️

[@kimthompson3846]

I'm a lifelong democrat here to listen to all things Tim Miller. He's always insightful and funny!

[@lorriewatson7423]

I miss Charlie Sykes' take on things, but I really enjoy Tim's presentations! His blunt language, and reality are a much needed faire in this world. Excellent conversation fellas, I enjoyed it.

[@occamsrazor5376]

I just discovered Bulwark - looking forward to everything from these two!

[@letXeqX]

Be sure to check out "the next level', it's tim, sarah longwell and jonathan last together. Best thing on the interwebs.

[@kristinarunciman6472]

Al and Tim have a great conversational chemistry. Loved this episode.

[@ElaineMLove]

Two of my favorite guys 🎉!!!!

[@coachtaewherbalife8817]

I've always supported Israel and their right to exist, but I haven't always agreed with their methods. Their Palestinian settlements felt awkward, as well as the Palestinian blockades. But Netanyahu's actions are far beyond acceptable. He deserves international condemnation.

[@CherylAnderson-qs4iq]

Condemnation & removal. Was his election legit?

[@ailblentyn]

“The Palestinian settlements seemed awkward”. Wow. That’s quite a way to describe it. Apartheid, holocaust, ethnic cleansing… so awkward.

[@NathanCroucher]

@@ailblentynAnd only "condemnation". So in other words nothing. This one issue is the reason ill be changing my vote, and im all the way over in AUS.

[@letXeqX]

@@ailblentyn None of that is happening, you can use all the big bad words you want but they are all false.

[@ailblentyn]

@@letXeqX The two-state solution is a fantasy, kept alive in bad faith by people who don‘t want to acknowledge what sort of one-state solution has already been achieved.

[@laurabustos6560]

I may not agree with Tim Miller on the minute details of policy, though I'm subbed to the Bulwark, but who cares?!? Right now we're all coming together to save our country from the rotten mango guy. ✌️

[@stephenhenion8304]

Agreed.. he's knowledgeable on politics, but he needs to get real world 2024. Drop that Conservative ideology .

[@scientistforscience]

Great episode! Well done Al. Love Tim and Bulwark, we're all in this together fighting the good fight.

[@Madeira-Magic]

Much respect for Tim, gets my vote for best new presenter/ political commentator on the Tube. A very astute and intelligent young man. From a concerned, world citizen, from the Land Down Under, ( where women glow and men thunder!) Thanks Al for having him on your show, as usual another interesting and switched on guest🤔😘.

[@lamina566]

Hakeem Jeffries said that they are working through the discharge petition process to get the Supplemental Security bill voted on by the house.

[@susiebhappy33]

These two are AWSOME❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@tcam2352]

Love this interview with Tim, Al. You both keep me sane when I listen to you. Also very afraid 😮

[@lhoward9593]

What a scary timeline we're living through...

[@jlvandat69]

Disagree 100% with Tim's low priority on critter care and higher taxes for the rich, but agree 100% that DJT remains the countries most serious immediate threat. Great interview, gentlemen.

[@joanfregapane8683]

Great conversation

[@scottwarthin1528]

As a long time listener of Al Franken, Tim Miller [& "Pod Save America"] I see this interview as a long time coming. Tim so often brings to the table insightful analysis of Republican politicians' psychology (sensible renditions of their internal dialogue). All around great stuff !

[@AuntieMamies]

Just stumbled upon this. Delightful

[@Valerie-mz4et]

I love the Bulwark, fantastic guest!

[@jacquirimown3886]

Great podcast,

[@carolinemaybe]

3 million podcasts. It’s mind blowing.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Salute to two Fantastic Politicians...and You both tend to exude over confidence . I'm so glad the sitting President exudes Over Confidence... you guys are just playing catch up!!🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@loladavino3071]

Tim Miller - smart, funny, a great dad and A D O R A B L E ! Yup, it’s true. Love Tim and almost all Bulwark podcasts! Go Tim Go!

[@BabbetteChoquette-po5hx]

I enjoy watching you, Al, more, but I listen to all of the audio podcasts. I was tickled to get your book, Giant of the Senate❤👍👍👍👍❤

[@christys413]

The Bulwark and Pod Save America are my daily go-to podcasts.

[@johnstallings4049]

Likewise! ❄️🌎❄️

[@theautistsguide]

I was sad when Charlie left, but Tim is a great replacement!

[@markendicott6874]

In another life I'd be against pretty much everything Tim used to be for, but in the life we are currently stuck in He's been on the right side of things since 2016, so kudos to you both for keeping the fight going.

[@kimberlyjohnson5923]

Dithering you are right on!

[@lucibjlb]

Loved this!!

[@NoSacredCowFla]

That's an old Tim Miller Pic his hair is a bit more high and tight now. 🤣😂🤣

[@Freerider93]

and he wears pearls now which is weird.

[@NoSacredCowFla]

@@Freerider93 it's their fashion statement to make. Maybe has some sentimental value.

[@Freerider93]

@@NoSacredCowFla You mean "his" choice? Every gay man isn't nonbinary 😂

[@paularhodes1997]

Thanks Al. Love your show

[@trinidiana]

That was excellent. I’m with you on the critters though.

[@cheriewolfsen2491]

Thanks for a Fun & Interesting Conversation!

[@brianr6651]

Doin Tim dirty with that picture

[@johngage5391]

Thanks, good show! This was a convergence of two of my favorite sources for keeping up with things. Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers complete the circuit. Facts seasoned with jokes, heavy on introspection, give me the illusion I know what's going on in the world.

[@MsMak12356]

Very enjoyable show!

[@greedowins2917]

Enjoyed it, for a change.

[@davidcoxinparis]

Brilliant quip! LMAO

[@jkarnes45]

Love Tim He's one of the people over the last several years that has helped me keep my sanity and to realize that I'm not the crazy one

[@pameladenton8640]

Love the music Al.

[@Sheepdawg7]

I’m listening! ❤

[@emiliog.4432]

Al Franken is sorely missed in Congress.

[@suemccord2633]

❤Tim. Doing great 🎉Thanks Al.))

[@michaelsalovaara567]

I usually listen to you on your podcast every week. It’s my Sunday listen while I walk. Great job and the Tim Miller was excellent… you know, for a change.

[@marshabailey1121]

I don't agree that the President didn;t remember the year Beau died; someone interrupted. I agree with Al about the President having a ton of things on his mind; something that never happened with the clueless DumbF.

[@user-np5ot7fg8v]

Tim is uniquely qualified to give us all the scoop on the GQP. When it was the GOP, he worked for them and knows them well. I always enjoy his takes and think he is a great replacement for Charlie. Good on him!

[@zanlooney343]

There's Al, always ready for a Reagan impression.

[@pameladenton8640]

I only watched about 60 seconds of the Katy Britt response. Now that I know more about it, I might go back and watch more just for entertainment.

[@denisehead6680]

The only thing I’ve ever disagreed with Tim about is that he doesn’t care so much about critters. In the good old days before Trump, the environment was my top concern. But he’s right that now, those things are less important than making sure Trump is not installed into the White House again. Critters are nowhere on Trump’s list of things to care about.

[@EricSmith-wt2qu]

Don't underestimate what Moses Mike is capable of. If Trump loses in November every effort will be made to get the election sent to the House if it's close.

[@lhoward9593]

Absolutely!

[@thomassparrevohn8577]

That was great

[@ksea9146]

C'mon Tim! We are no longer a nation of farmers. We are now a nation of corporate farms, and they care about this planet as much as they care about delivering toxic-free food.

[@tracygallagher2423]

Excellent show!

[@hereigoagain5050]

Thanks Al and Tim. I miss Charlie hosting Bulwark. He knew how to ask "dumb" questions instead of parading his knowledge. BTW. We need to go back and to taxing total income & not different rates for "earned" (paychecks) and "unearned" (dividends and capital gains) income.

[@johnmartinesi9088]

Right on Tim I am an avid listener of the podcast good sane intelligent discussion

[@judykinsman3258]

I’m always amazed at Tim & the never Trumper republicans want Trump gone but continue to endorse the policies of their party that brought us Trump.

[@dalailalai6335]

It’s why I view them with a cynical eye. For my entire life I’ve never felt that the Republican Party offered any policy that benefited working class people of which I am one. They have also given the game away with their own outrage over Roe, proving that it’s a wedge issue that they cynically used until the dog caught the car. They themselves never cared about children and mothers within their policies. They always wanna cut the Social Safety Net. Liz Cheney endorsed and voted for Trump twice and only flipped when she had to run for her life. Take all these people with a chunk of salt

[@orionred2489]

same here. I loved the bulwark until one day they had guy on talking about how the Democrats almost ruined the country with their situational morality... and they were all like, yeah, those dumb liberals!

[@susansprague7304]

Thanks, Al & team for this! Tim and the Bulwark need all the visibility they can get. (but, my word, how I miss Charlie!).

[@Reldas]

Love Tim Miller!

[@kimberlyjohnson5923]

I did not watch it LIVE as I was watching Rick Wilson and the Enemies List

[@joangravitz3280]

I watched keith olbermann

[@geniemelone6793]

Congratulations Tim….

[@garoldcounts8777]

Tim, I like your mind set, but it was Nixon who formed the EPA and if you look at Florida, it´s been republicans who have lncreased the cost of construction. they say things to make them sound responsible, but they have always been about making monet for corps. Califprnia has the same climate problems as Florida but with earthquakes

[@onlykarlhenning]

Good show!

[@carolynstewart8465]

Tim is so smart. And cool!❤❤❤❤❤

[@EnvironmentalCoffeehouse]

I wish you had never resigned. You were set up & you should've fought yourself because you've got a voice!

[@MrBruno656]

I will not bow to Putin. Will you, Donald Trump?

[@merriferrell2818]

He's already owned by Putin

[@brandonholland929]

Holy shit, Al! @17min I've been saying this from the get go. We are showing how capable our weapons systems are in the hands of others!!!

[@pookiesnackenburger]

Couldnt find a better pic of tim?

[@sunnywhether]

Hi Tim, welcome home! I live in the Irish Channel, let’s have coffee sometime!

[@BettyVeronica2.0]

Katie Britt was indistinguishable from an SNL sketch. 😂😂😂😂

[@lesbrown8099]

Thank you...