Jonathan V. Last
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Jonathan V. Last is an American journalist, author, and editor at The Bulwark. He is known for his political commentary and writing on American politics.
7 episodes featuring Jonathan V. Last
The Bulwark Daily
Trump loyalty strains Republicans as court battles intensify
The episode connects Republican deference to Trump, election-chain-of-custody concerns, and the long conservative campaign to reshape the Supreme Court.
Sep 25, 2026 · 60 min
Receipts with Catherine Rampell
Rising borrowing costs expose the politics of easy fixes
The episode connects higher mortgage rates, economic uncertainty, corporate fear, and healthcare frustration to a broader demand for simple answers that may not work.
Sep 25, 2026 · 59 min
Receipts with Catherine Rampell
Canada Turns Away From Trump as Institutions Face Pressure
The episode connects Canada’s realignment with Europe to a broader warning about inflation, central-bank independence, disappearing tax data, and weakened accountability.
Sep 18, 2026 · 57 min
The Bulwark Daily
Republican senators confront the consequences of enabling Trump
The discussion tests whether Republican criticism can matter after lawmakers have helped install and sustain an administration they now question.
Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 14m
The Bulwark Daily
Trump’s inner circle reveals the costs of political devotion
The discussion connects personal loyalty around Donald Trump to broader concerns about fiscal policy, politicized justice, and election integrity.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 7m
The Bulwark Daily
Trump’s threats expose a credibility crisis at home and abroad
The discussion connects erratic threats, nepotistic diplomacy, and weakened alliances to a broader erosion of U.S. credibility and accountability.
Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 7m
The Bulwark Daily
Democrats debate turning Trump’s vanity into a political liability
The conversation tests whether Democrats can convert Republican hypocrisy, Trump’s self-interest, and popular issues into a sharper electoral strategy.
Aug 14, 2026 · 1h 17m