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 | 389 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the U.S. Supreme Court letting Trump’s ballroom go ahead (for now), why JVL thinks John Roberts is the Susan Collins of the Supreme Court, and whether Sarah is warming up to tearing down the ballroom in 2029. Plus: Trump s... more
Full episodes of The Secret Podcast are a special perk just for paid members of the Bulwark. We put almost every video out for free, because we don't think you can save the country from behind a paywall. This is one of the rare things we do reserve j... more
Tim, Sarah, and JVL are back together for a JAM-PACKED show. They discuss:
-Dolly Parton's passing and her legacy.
-America's war (not the Iran war, our trade war with Canada), and why the rest of the world can't count on American anymore--even if D... more
The Secret Podcast with JVL and Sarah is exclusively for paid members of the Bulwark on YouTube, Substack and Apple Podcasts.
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Sarah and JVL did a BIG show today. Sample awesome:
Sen. Darlene Graham says that voters in South Carolina don’t care... more
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- To Be a Clone of JVL Alone
Ohhh to be a clone of JVL alone. But if not, can I get him as my ringtone? Sarah, you are so great, smart, beautiful, quick witted in a friendly polite way. Timmy, I might be your grandma,, me and “your grandpa” are married 49 years. I say that because you are cute and so super smart . Problem, We had no children, ON PURpose. My pronouns are old hippie lady. Is that rude? How would this boomer know?
Apple Podcasts5Becky Beefheart
United Statesa month ago - Good but not great
I picked up this podcast recently and generally enjoy listening to most of what the group has to say. I especially like Sarah’s focus group research. JVL’s relentless pessimism about the future is really starting to turn me off and does not inspire me to pay for content beyond the paywall. If I want doom and gloom, I’ll save my money and just look around me at what’s happening for free.
Apple Podcasts3Tinava27United Statesa month ago - Good, could be great
I’m here for Sarah and Tim. JVL can be tough. He’s grown on me but he has no sense of timing. He beats a point to death and breaks the flow of otherwise excellent discussions. I do think he’s working on this and I appreciate it. (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 Podcasts5nbsfmcUnited Statesa month ago - More Sarah!!!
Edited to add: More Will Sommer!! More Andrew Egger!!! Tim’s annoying and totally lost the plot with Platner. Sam can be annoying too. Love JVL even though his takes are out there (Laura Loomer and Darline Graham 🧐)
…I love Sarah and JVL, but Tim makes the podcast so hard to listen to. Between the interrupting and inappropriate comments I have gotten to the point I don’t listen to any Bulwark podcast he’s on. I’m glad Sarah has her own podcasts, but I would like for her to have a more genera... more
Apple Podcasts5Scottish WeedUnited Statesa month ago - Trio
Well done
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #78 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #237 | United Kingdom/News |
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What is The Next Level about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, banter-heavy political discussion show featuring three regulars who mix policy analysis with brisk cultural commentary. Across recent episodes, they cover elections dynamics, party strategies, media narratives, and high-stakes foreign policy debates, often weaving in personal anecdotes and satire. The format blends candid banter with rigorous takeaways on campaigns, messaging, and governance, while leaning toward independent, sometimes contrarian perspectives that challenge conventional party lines. A standout aspect is the group's willingness to push back on consensus, invite provocative guests, and weave humor into serious political analysis, making it a go-to for listeners who want both smart critique and lively conversation.
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2. The Bulwark Daily
3. The Focus Group Podcast
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1. Abdul El-Sayed
2. Callista Gingrich
3. Jonathan Cohn
4. Catherine Rampell
5. Will Sommer
6. Jason Calacanis
7. Buckley Carlson
8. Abdul A. Sayed
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