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EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 33 MIN

Bulwark on Sunday: Poetry, Patriotism, and Truth

from Bulwark+ Takes · host William Kristol and Hannah Yoest

Bill Kristol and Hannah Yoest explore Marianne Moore’s “Like a Bulwark.” They trace its language and imagery, what the poem reveals about strength and patriotism, and expand the conversation to other poets and the place of poetry in our time. Explore more through Moore’s “Poetry”, the Poetry Foundation’s Modernism guide, and Auden’s poem for her 80th birthday. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebulwark.com/subscribe

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