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 | 379 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Big show today: It’s the dawn of Streamer JVL?
Plus: Some questions for Tom Homan about shooting January 6 insurr... more
Sarah, JVL, and Will Sommer (sitting in for Tim) discuss:
* Whether Laura Loomer is one of the adults in MAGA-land? I'm Ron Burgundy?
* The state of the Iran War.
* The ridiculous AI advertisement being run by a Ted Cruz-aligned outside grou... more
Sarah Longwell and Sam Stein (filling in for JVL) discuss Trump’s tedious (and still scary!) election speech, the documents that undercut his election claims, JD Vance’s cringe appearance on Joe Rogan, Trump voters’ brutal reactions to Vance, and Dem... more
The whole gang is back together, for the last time until August. Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss:
- Two more killings by ICE officers. JVL asks whether we're getting numb to this. No one on this show is numb.
- Trump's aborted plan to toll the Strait of... more
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I love all the Bulwark podcasts but please remember that not all 80 year olds are alike. I know 80 year olds who are very active, work full time and are nothing like Trump. Trump is physically much older than 80 due to his life style. Keep that in mind when you say “well he is 80”.
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Australiaa month ago - Always great but sometimes even better
This was one of your strongest shows all year. Funny, the perfect amount of gloating and yet still earnest, honest, and brave.
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Canadaa month ago - Good, could be great
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.)
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United States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #41 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #115 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #153 | Canada/News |
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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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Recent guests on The Next Level include:
1. Jason Calacanis
2. Buckley Carlson
3. Abdul A. Sayed
4. Bill Kristol
5. Sam Stein
6. Theo Von
7. AB Stoddard
8. Dean Phillips
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