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No Matter How Hard He Tries, JD Vance Will Never Be Cool

5/24/202642 min

Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, Sam Stein, Van Lathan, Brian Tyler Cohen, Jon Favreau, Jane Coaston and Erin Gloria Ryan appeared on stage LIVE in Los Angeles on May 21, 2026.

The Bulwark hosted a live quiz pitting the two teams against each other on the most obscure—and embarrassing—chapters of recent political history. Plus: the DNC autopsy gets roasted, California goes on trial, and JD Vance receives the takedown he deserves.

Clips

California Dreamin’ With Attitude
JD Vance “Charisma Of A Toe”
Rubio’s ‘Stupidest War’ Accusation
Autopsy Lies And Accountability
Sober Showdown At Grindr Party

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

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  2. Tim Miller· Host0:45

    Well, before we get to the game, Jon Favreau's here. Do you guys know him?

  3. Jon Favreau· Guest0:48

    [cheering] Hey, guys.

  4. Tim Miller· Host0:49

    And, um, it's, it's Jon Favreau's fault that we had to read the worst autopsy that's ever been- [laughs] You're welcome ... written.

  5. Jon Favreau· Guest0:58

    You're welcome.

  6. Tim Miller· Host0:59

    Ever. And it's- I got it ... it's all Jon Favreau's fault.

  7. Jon Favreau· Guest1:03

    This is what I wanted.

  8. Tim Miller· Host1:04

    And so before, before we get to the game, I just want everybody's opinion on the work that you've done, Jon. [laughs] And were you, were you happy with the results? Uh, do you like- Did you like the, did you like the conclusion?

  9. Jon Favreau· Guest1:13

    [laughs] The conclusion where it says, "Not provided by author"? [laughs] It's not there.

  10. Brian Tyler Cohen· Guest1:19

    Well, let's say hi to, I think we have Ken right there.

  11. Jon Favreau· Guest1:22

    [laughs] There's Ken. Hey, Ken.

  12. Tim Miller· Host1:23

    So what'd you think, Jon? J- what's your big takeaway? Uh- I mean- Is the party ready to move forward now?

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