
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 | 344 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Tim Miller, JVL and Sam Stein (filling in for Sarah) discuss Trump’s shambolic approach to the Iran war—no clear objective, mixed signals, and rising economic fallout. As gas prices climb and markets wobble, they ask whether the political damage has ... more
Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL were live in Austin talking about Trump’s Iran war, the cascading economic fallout, and growing global instability. As gas prices spike and allies react, the conversation turns darker: how bad could this get—and wh... more
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JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss the Trump administration’s stumble into an Iranian conflict that betrays its "no more wars" promise. They analyze the sudden resignation of ... more
Sarah Longwell and JVL talk about what happens if Trump doesn't TACO and pull the plug on the Iran war excursion after things go from messy to bad. Not great!
Also: What happens if we know how to reform the system, but the system is so ossified that... more
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✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️ Sarah, you have the best publisher ever.
Tim sounds drunk?
I fully agree with JVL on his opinion of Kash crashing the Olympic gold winning team’s locker room celebration. I don’t know much about the game, but turned it on a few minutes before their first goal. After that, I was fully invested. When they won in OT, I was ecstatic! Then I saw the Kash video and was immediately deflated. His antics stole my joy.
No excuses for not criticizing the 22 year olds. They need to hear it. It could influence them. That’s important in their young adulthood.
No excuses- not one.
Thank you JVL for your consistency and firm moral code. Too squishy, Sarah and Tim.
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 general one (instead of it being specifically about focus groups and legal issues).
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This podcast provides a vibrant and engaging discussion on contemporary political issues, often infused with humor and a lighthearted approach to serious topics. The hosts analyze current events, including election campaigns, political dynamics, and public opinion while sharing candid insights from their experiences in the political landscape. Particularly noteworthy is their ability to seamlessly blend political commentary with pop culture references, creating an entertaining listening experience that resonates with a politically engaged audience. With a focus on pressing issues such as the impact of Donald Trump on American politics, the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party, and broader social issues, this podcast is likely to at... more
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