
Sarah 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 | 332 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller relish Trump’s losing streak—from +6 approval to –14—and why slipping GOP support could signal a Bush-style collapse. They also get into inflation backlash, the White House’s “Don’t Be a Panican” spin, and the earl... more
Donald Trump posts an overtly racist video, Republicans briefly squirm, and the usual defenses start to crack. JVL and Sarah Longwell explain why this moment exposed GOP cowardice, how Trump’s vanity and distractions are starting to cost him politica... more
JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller talk about the new Epstein file releases and what they reveal about elite weakness, Peter Attia’s emails, the effort to rehabilitate Epstein after prison, and why this isn’t “cancel culture.” They also discuss what... more
JVL and Sarah came in hottt today, angry about . . . all of it? Journalists are now being arrested. Masked DHS agents are still terrorizing Minneapolis. The worst “free speech” people you know are building a state media ecosystem. And the Melania mov... more
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I look forward to the secret podcast every week. So smart, incredibly insightful and I love Sarah and JVL. Is Rebecca gone? She provided the perfect cognitive dissonance for me. Regardless, thank you.
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This was a masterful episode. Thanks for going deep. Thanks for not losing focus of the absurdity nor the danger and impact to Americans and the whole world. What a stupid moment to live through. I graduated with a SUNY UB undergrad degree in political science and I mostly studied Russian Foreign Policy and Covil military relations. Posse Comitatis stuff. Never thought my dopey job would depend on classes I largely overslept.
Love your show, faithful listener. Thanks to Sarah for the Seahawks shout out! Go Hawks!
I’m here for Sarah and Tim. JVL has grown on me a bit but he can be tough. No sense of timing. Always the maximalist pov. Needs a debate coach. He beats a point to death and breaks the flow of otherwise excellent discussions.
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Featuring a blend of political analysis, humor, and insightful commentary, this podcast addresses a range of topics primarily centered on current political events, elections, and governance in the United States. The engaging hosts often reflect on the actions and implications of political figures, with a strong focus on Donald Trump and various controversies surrounding his administration. Each episode combines light-hearted banter with serious discussions about democracy, election strategies, and voter sentiments, making it both informative and entertaining for listeners interested in political discourse.
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