Bulwark Takes

Andrew Egger is joined by Jonathan Cohn to look at the next big health care fight facing Democrats. Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has made Donald Trump a bizarre offer: support Medicare for All and get to put your name on it. As ridiculous as the idea sounds, Trump's willingness to embrace government intervention in health care raises some interesting questions about what might actually be possible. Plus, Jonathan explains the three camps emerging in the Democratic Party's debate, where Bernie Sanders and more moderate Democrats might find common ground, and the reforms they could realistically pursue over the next two years.For 20% off your first purchase, head to https://www.fairharborclothing.com/BULWARKTAKES and use code BULWARK20.Read more from Jonathan: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-medicare-for-all-debate-single-payer-clash

Ukraine is finding ways around Elon Musk's Starlink restrictions, and Moscow isn't happy. Michael Weiss and former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos discuss Trump's chaotic diplomacy with Putin, Europe's growing distrust of the U.S., and the escalating Nvidia espionage scandal.For 20% off your first purchase, head to https://www.fairharborclothing.com/BULWARKTAKES and use code BULWARK20.

Just days before Kalshi parted ways with Donald Trump Jr., Catherine Rampell sat down with CEO Tarek Mansour for a wide-ranging conversation about the booming prediction market industry. They discuss why Kalshi hired the president’s son, the risks of insider trading and election manipulation, whether political betting is really different from gambling, and the legal battles that could determine the industry’s future.Get $20 off your first subscription order at https://cometeer.com/bulwarktakes or use code BULWARKTAKES. (Offer does not apply to one-time purchases.)

MAGA’s next generation is turning against Trump, and the fight over the Republican Party’s future is getting ugly. Andrew Egger and Will Sommer examine the revolt among young Republicans, Nick Fuentes’s growing influence, JD Vance’s uncertain political future, and the increasingly bitter struggle between MAGA radicals and the old Republican establishment. With Trump’s grip on the party weakening, could the entire MAGA movement collapse before its would-be successors can take control?Get $20 off your first subscription order at https://cometeer.com/bulwarktakes or use code BULWARKTAKES. (Offer does not apply to one-time purchases.)

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is out following revelations about his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and the fallout could reach all the way to Donald Trump’s White House. Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger examine the national security warnings Trump reportedly ignored, the growing pressure on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and why this scandal could be just getting started. Plus, Trump appears to sideline JD Vance over Iran, his Justice Department escalates its threats against Democrats, and a stunning Senate victory in Mississippi redraws the political map.Get $20 off your first subscription order at https://cometeer.com/bulwarktakes or use code BULWARKTAKES. (Offer does not apply to one-time purchases.)