The Next Level
The BulwarkSarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss the news of the week, break down campaigns and elections, and wade into pop culture feuds. www.thebulwark.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 366 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||
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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... more
The gang is back together, and the U.S. and Iran are back at war...maybe? Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the latest in Iran, Donald Trump storming off of Meet the Press, the 'stolen election' freakout in Los Angeles, Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorne... more
Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and JVL talk about the week's biggest stories: Trump installs a meme stock grifter as acting Director of National Intelligence, the $1.8 billion weaponization slush fund may be dying (or just hibernating), Tina Peters walks fre... more
Full episodes of The Secret Podcast are available to paid members of the Bulwark, on Apple Podcasts, Substack and YouTube.
Sarah and JVL talk about the ongoing meltdown of Trump’s Freedom 250 event; the inappropriateness of putting a UFC cage fight ... more
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I’m here for Sarah and Tim. JVL can be tough. No sense of timing. He beats a point to death and often breaks the flow of otherwise excellent discussions. (For the love of all that is holy do not let Sam join / ruin this show, he’s the worst. At least JVL is smart so eventually there is a payoff.)
Apple Podcasts4nbsfmc
United States21 days ago - JVL is always right part 54!
Trump added a new addition to slush fund…no indictments for Family or tax audits either. This is unreal using our tax dollars for this!
Apple Podcasts5BpbluepillUnited Statesa month ago - Subscriber
It says I’m a subscriber, yet I still hear commercials on the podcasts. Why is that?
Love you all! Thanks!!!
Apple Podcasts5clareann233United Statesa month ago - Messaging Messaging Messaging Messaging
People please try to get Dems to stop saying Trump is not doing anything to lower prices…..It makes him seem disinterested, some innocent bystander, and aloof to the problem……. If I hear one more Dem say this, my head is going to explode.
When the better and factual message should be Trump’s actions (tariffs and Iran war) are the sole and direct cause for the inflation. In sum, Trump is the main culprit behind the inflation.
Dems need to get their act together with this message. N.b., Inflat... more
Apple Podcasts5Prometheus---United Statesa month ago - Reviews
Gotta tell ya. I want to be able to comment on the. Secret pod. And Tim’s shows. All I’ve got to say is Sarah. You’ve got the best laugh in the world! Makes me smile right along with you
Apple Podcasts5LoriJNYUnited States2 months ago
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YouTube | #130 | United States/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #79 | United States/News |
YouTube | #142 |  Canada/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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High-signal political analysis with brisk banter, focusing on current events, campaigns, elections, and the norms and tactics shaping democratic politics. Episodes frequently dissect redistricting, constitutional questions, consumer/policy drama, and foreign policy with a liberal-democratic framing, while weaving in pop culture and ad reads. Noteworthy is the trio's mix of sharp debate and occasional humor, producing a candid, fast-paced discussion that often challenges conventional political strategy and messaging. The format blends policy depth with accessible culture talk, making it useful for listeners who want thoughtful, opinionsated takes on how politics intersects with media, elections, and governance.
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1. Buckley Carlson
2. Abdul A. Sayed
3. Bill Kristol
4. Theo Von
5. AB Stoddard
6. Dean Phillips
7. Tristan Snell
8. Jake Auchincloss
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