Political parties have a tendency to become muddied with sub-categories and new offshoots. Modern politics are no exception, especially in recent years. The Bulwark Podcast explores the differentiation between parties from an old-school conservative perspective. It also explores current stories and political questions. It does all of the above through the lens of the Republican Party of the last several decades. Listeners can consider it the stalwart voice of what came before the current New Right and before Donald Trump.

Charlie Sykes hosts The Bulwark Podcast. He is also an NBC/MSNBC contributor. He has written articles for The Atlantic and The Washington Post. He considers himself a conservative and has published several books, most recently How the Right Lost Its Mind. This podcast discusses political issues while remaining even-keeled. There are no impassioned monologues or raised voices here. This place is for refined commentary. Current events are a focal point of the show. But Charlie also dedicates significant time to critiquing his own political party. As a self-identifying conservative, he has unique insight into the party's inner workings. His analysis of its evolution and opinions of how it should be are sure to intrigue. Because of this, liberals may like The Bulwark Podcast.

Listeners can hear Charlie's insights on most weekdays. Episodes tend to be around an hour long, making them easy to fit into any schedule. Guests often join Charlie, offering their expertise and adding a new dynamic to the show.