We've Got a Situation

We've Got a Situation

From The Bulwark by The Bulwark

June 12, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode discusses theories about the Iran deal, a leak regarding the Trump administration's Situation Room summit, and ongoing debates about the free market and court expansion.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com A super-sized Secret this week: * Sarah and JVL are coming to the legendary 92nd Street Y in New York on September 8. Come and hang out with them in JVL’s back yard! It’s possible he’ll have the championship belt! (Tickets on sale here.) * JVL actually thinks the Iran deal might be real this time. He’s got a theory. * Sarah has a theory of her own about who leaked to Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about the Trump administration’s big Situation Room summit on how to handle the Epstein files? * JVL makes progress on his continuing quest to bring Sarah around on “the free market” and court expansion. Is this the week the dam breaks? It’s a good show, long show. Hit the like button ❤️ and come to the comments so JVL doesn’t get all needy. Again. The Secret Podcast with JVL and Sarah is exclusively for members of Bulwark+. To watch or listen to future episodes and join the Secret community in the comments become a Bulwark+ member today. The only way through is together.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah, JVL

Topics covered

  • Iran deal
  • Trump administration
  • Epstein files
  • free market
  • court expansion
  • live event

Keywords

  • Iran deal
  • Trump
  • Epstein
  • free market
  • court expansion
  • live event
  • Secret Podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bulwark+

Books & works: Secret Podcast

Places: New York

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