
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 | 338 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Sarah Longwell, JVL, and Tim Miller are going live to talk about the shifting mood around the Iran strikes—how casualties could change the politics, whether 2026 is starting to feel like 2006, and if Trump’s “just do stuff” approach has hit a wall (w... more
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The U.S. government is ordering employees out of Israel and Iraq, the latest signal that war with Iran is approaching. Larry and David Ellison just ... more
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and JVL run through a packed episode: explosive new questions about the Epstein files and whether Trump’s DOJ is shielding him, the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling (and the three justices who would green-light almost anythin... more
JVL, Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and Sam Stein team up, live in Minneapolis, to dish on how Donald Trump kicked off his new Board of Peace by threatening to go to war with Iran and why other countries are holding people accountable in Epstein-related ... 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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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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