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Longwell, S. (2026, October 19). Bulwark LIVE: Charlotte. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwark-live-charlotte

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Bulwark is hosting a live event in Charlotte featuring Pete Buttigieg for members only. Attendees can expect political discussions in an intimate setting. Subscription offers include discounts, ad-free podcasts, exclusive content, and direct interaction with contributors, all aimed at providing deeper engagement with The Bulwark's community and insights.

Written by AI on 2026-10-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 19, 2026, The Bulwark hosted a live event in Charlotte, featuring Pete Buttigieg, where they discussed politics among friends. The event recording is exclusively available for Bulwark+ members, who also gain access to additional content like ad-free podcasts and member-only shows such as "The Secret Podcast" with Sarah Longwell and JVL. To encourage membership, The Bulwark offered a 30% discount on the first year of subscriptions, which includes access to all articles, newsletters, and exclusive live events without paywalls.

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27 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction

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Bulwark Bulwark LIVE Bulwark+ Charlotte JVL

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Live from Charlotte, the gang welcomes Pete Buttigieg for a night of politics among friends. asserted

gang → welcome → friends

you → get → tickets