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The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell

Sarah Longwell

Booking Overview

A weekly legal-and-political interview show focused on court rulings, legal filings, and how the Trump era is affecting American democracy, typically featuring prominent legal experts, journalists, authors, and political commentators. Credible pitches include constitutional lawyers, former prosecutors, election-law specialists, democracy scholars, and authors with relevant national expertise; booking is likely difficult because recent guests have substantial public profiles and subject-matter authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 134

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 629.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@thebulwark.com

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Host

Sarah Longwell - Publisher of The Bulwark and a political strategist who focuses on American politics, voters, and pro-democracy coalition building.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Constitutional and election-law experts, former prosecutors, attorneys, journalists, authors, political analysts, and democracy specialists with direct expertise on major legal or political developments.
Required Achievements:  
National media appearances, Published books or substantial journalism, Senior government, legal, or political experience, Recognized expertise in constitutional law, elections, or American democracy

Recent Guest Discussions

Alex Wagner - The Legal And Political Forces Behind The Conservative Effort To Reshape The Supreme Court, Samuel Alito's Dissent In A Mail-ballot Case, And The Broader Consequences For American Democracy.

Andrew Weissmann - Sarah Longwell's Political Book And Post-trump Politics, Voter Persuasion, The Right-wing Media Ecosystem, And Building A Pro-democracy Coalition.

George Conway - Trump's Effort To Overhaul Mail-in Voting, The Legal Prospects Of The Administration's USPS Changes, Supreme Court Developments, And Unanswered Questions Surrounding The Epstein Matter.

Andrew Weissmann - Supreme Court Actions Affecting Trump's White House Ballroom And Mail-in Voting Plans, An Ice-related Extradition Dispute, Phone Searches At The Border, And Questions About Government Access And Security Clearances.

Andrew Weissmann - The Administration's Effort To Erase Corporate Ownership Records, The Fauci Investigation, An Alaska Election Controversy, And Democratic Persuasion In The Trump Era.

Recent Topics

Politics, Constitutional Law, Supreme Court, Democracy, Elections

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
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S2 Ep181: DHS Raids Ilhan Omar’s Home. Weissmann Smells a Rat. | Illegal News

October 15, 2026

Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann discuss the FBI raid on Ilhan Omar, Trump’s latest overtures to Putin, and the courts’ efforts to stop his taxpayer-funded campaign ads. Plus, Weissmann explains why simply ordering Trump to stop breaking the rules isn’t enough, and whether DOJ lawyers pursuing politically motivated prosecutions could eventually face disbarment.Celebrate Carbsgiving, Wildgrain’s biggest sale of the year! Get $40 off your first box of delicious sourdough breads, pastries, an...

S2 Ep180: Andrew Weissmann Sees BIG Trouble for Trump in Deportation Showdown

October 08, 2026

Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann explain the explosive Kimberly Guilfoyle corruption allegations, including the $100,000 Amex payment, incriminating text messages, and why Trump might be reluctant to turn against her. Plus, Weissmann explains why Trump’s $5,000 election promise could constitute a crime, how a federal judge shut down a Trump DOJ prosecution, and why the administration’s defiance of court orders in its El Salvador deportations could still have serious consequences.Get 50% of...

S2 Ep179: Trump’s “Grand Conspiracy” Investigation Is Falling Apart From the Inside | Illegal News

October 01, 2026

Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann discuss Jack Smith’s latest Senate testimony, including the questions Republicans didn’t ask about the actual cases against Trump and the Eric Schmitt gotcha that blew up in spectacular fashion. They also dig into the turmoil inside Trump’s DOJ, the fight over White House press access, Trump’s $1.776 billion “slush fund” case, and a Supreme Court election decision ahead of the midterms.Explore personalized weight loss care from Hers, including access to Weg...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
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How do I get in touch with The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell?

The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell is hosted by Sarah Longwell. Its publicly listed email is info@thebulwark.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell?

The publicly listed email for The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell: info@thebulwark.com.

How many listeners does The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell have?

Podseeker estimates The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell?

The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Constitutional and election-law experts, former prosecutors, attorneys, journalists, authors, political analysts, and democracy specialists with direct expertise on major legal or political developments. Common among recent guests: National media appearances; Published books or substantial journalism; Senior government, legal, or political experience. Recent guests include Alex Wagner, Andrew Weissmann, and George Conway.

How hard is it to get booked on The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Constitutional Law, Supreme Court, Democracy, and Elections. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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