Voters HATE Project 2025 & Trump is SCREWED Because of It (w/ Michael Medved) | The Bulwark Podcast

Longtime conservative talk show host Michael Medved believes America was chosen for a special mission—Republicans used to understand that, but now it's the Democrats who are carrying on the patriotic, 'morning in America' idea. Meanwhile, fiscal conservatives shrug over Trump's promised tariffs, and the architect of Project 2025 reportedly killed his neighbor's dog with a shovel. Michael Medved joins Tim Miller.

show notes

0:00 Nebraska update
2:36 Medved on Never Trump
6:25 Endorsing Harris
11:07 Medved’s early career
17:44 DeleteMe
19:35 Party values inversion
23:06 Paul Ryan’s write-in vote
26:04 Democracy Decoded
26:57 Is the party salvageable?
38:56 Trump’s tariffs
41:36 Heritage Foundation’s dog problem
43:58 PrizePicks
45:37 Vance on Robinson and Ohio
52:50 Life lessons from radio

[LG-dzss]

A patriot can love their country AND see its faults. 💯

[Peeved]

As a Democrat, I have never *not* been patriotic. I resent the implication that I am otherwise. What I am not is performative. But I do appreciate the recent taking back of the concept of patriotism.

[MsMcKat-ubsm]

I don't particularly appreciate when Republicans define Democrats as "finally" pro-America. I'm a lifelong Democrat who has always felt patriotic. That does not stop me from seeing the injustices built into our system and wanting to do something to make this a better country.

[victoriakelly]

I am a democrat. My four brothers all served in the military. I am relatively conservative as well as a churchgoer. Family has always been a top priority in my family. I am also proud to be an American. I do get irked when the right thinks they have a lock on all of these qualities.

[sheryls_institches]

Utah Mormon here EMPHATICALLY anti-Trump along with my husband and ALL of our children and grandchildren! Trump must be stopped! My husband and I are great fans of The Bulwark. Thanks for all you do....

[Leonaza]

What scares me about Project 2025, is that if this is what they’re willing to publicly state they want to do, what the hell are their hidden, backroom plans?

[crash]

The fact that Nikki Haley turned around and endorsed Donald Trump says a lot about her I’m glad we found out who she is!

[BelleAntoinette]

Trump being named over 300 times in Project 2025 and them still saying he's not involved is incredible to me. They rely on us being stupid.

[annakingry]

Paul Ryan knows that a write in is a wasted vote. That's not taking a stand; that's helping Trump win. The choice is Harris or Trump. Period.

[burntorangehorn]

When I was a child, my mother had Rush Limbaugh on the radio most days, and Medved's show bumped up against Rush's, so I heard his name a lot. I asked why we never listened to him, and she told me he was too liberal. I'm happy to report that she is not in the orange cult.

[robertlisenko]

As somebody who listened to Medved daily on AM870 in the 2000s, it warms my heart that he turned away from Trumpism

[thatslife]

Appreciate Mr Medved for standing against Trump and his minions, we need more to follow that lead.

[jayscott]

This isn't football. We're not picking favorite teams. Not a Republican, not a Democrat. I pick based what's on the best interest of the country. Country over Crazy every time!

[SeaMark]

My Democrat dad fought in WWII. Was he patriotic? What did he teach me? Patriotism and being a good Democrat. And being a Jew, never again.

[JodyLehman-qp]

I sent my daughter the cliff notes version of project 2025. Both her and her fiance are now voting for Harris

[KeelyPace]

I have no respect for Nikki Hailey.
She endorsed trump after telling everyone why not to vote for him.
She lost all credibility, endorsing trump.

[juliehaslam]

I’m a proud democrat and have always felt patriotic.

[jessetorres]

Just another reason why even if you're not the biggest fan of Harris, it's imperative to vote for Democrats at all levels (President, House, Senate, Governors, local judges) to help prevent Project 2025 from happening anywhere in this country.

[BonnieJoStatler]

PROUD Nebraskan democrat here---and PROUD of our Sen. McDonnell who did'nt get 'swept up' by maga's BS. THANK YOU SEN. McDonnell from a fellow Nebraskan.

[pamelahood]

How wonderful to see Michael. Wasn't aware he was a Never Trumper. Such a reasoned, reasonable guy. Great interview, Tim. Michael graced us with his amazing political journey. Man of great courage, decency, and love for this continuing experiment called America.