The Incompetence In This Administration Is STAG-GER-ING!
Sam Stein fills in for Sarah to talk the continued fallout of the Trump administration’s signal group chat, with newly released texts detailing the “attack plans.” Plus, Tesla’s brand disintegration continues and Vice President JD Vance gets roped into accompanying his wife, Usha, to Greenland. Go to Hungryroot.com/THENEXTLEVEL (https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=THENEXTLEVEL&b=2210&utm_source=...
49m Mar 26, 2025
49m
All the Ways Trump Is a B*tch
The gang discuss President Trump’s bonkers interview with Laura Ingraham, his obsession with making Canada the 51st state, his call with Vladimir Putin, Federal Trade Commission firings, and how Sen. Chuck Schumer is not meeting the moment as Minority Leader. Plus, what happens when Bad JVL meets Bad Tim & Sarah? For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com (https://www.smalls.com/) and u...
49m Mar 19, 2025
49m
We're All His Enemies
The gang's all in person this week! They talk the state of the stock market, President Trump's expected invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, the arrest of Columbia University protestor Mahmoud Khalil, Gov. Gavin Newsom's new podcast, Pete Buttigieg announcing he won't run for Michigan's open Senate seat, and more! Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/thenextlevel (https://www.mintmobile.com/?utm_sourc...
59m Mar 14, 2025
59m
Trump's Economy In Peril
The gang break down the administration’s shameful abandonment of Ukraine, and speak to how our allies can no longer trust the United States They also discuss Trump’s joint address to Congress, Sen .Elissa Slotkin’s response, Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, whether tariffs will actually stick around this time, and Sen. Lindsey Graham “joking” about Trump 2028. Get tickets for our live Phoenix show...
1hr Mar 06, 2025
1hr
Da Bomb Threat Beyond Insanity
The gang break down the bomb threat they experience at the Principles First Summit. They also discuss the White House announcing they’ll decide which journalists are in the press pool, the access Elon Musk now has to the government’s data, the House GOP’s budget resolution, and how some MAGA voters are angry DOGE eliminated their jobs. Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/FACT...
54m Feb 26, 2025
54m
America's Villain Era
The United States is one of the bad guys now, with Donald Trump publicly calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a dictator. The gang react to the idea of America as a hero in the world shattering before their eyes. Plus, Elon Musk does a joint interview with Trump on Hannity and The Free Press’s Bari Weiss pisses her MAGA following off by lightly criticizing far-right. Thrive all year with cle...
1hr 9m Feb 19, 2025
1hr 9m
The DOGE Days Are Far From Over
The gang react the startling deterioration of our government under Elon Musk’s shadow presidency, and question what hold Musk has over Donald Trump that’s preventing Trump’s ego from firing him. When will the negative impact of DOGE be felt my the electorate that put Trump back into office? And will they just blame Democrats? Plus, inflation is up again under Trump and the White House goes aft...
47m Feb 12, 2025
47m
Boom, Roasted
We’re two and a half weeks into the second Trump administration, and it already feels like a century has passed. All of Donald Trump’s nominees are getting confirmed, and Elon Musk is taking a chainsaw to our government institutions. The gang rip apart Trump, Musk, the GOP, the bad billionaires, and the “Uncommitted” movement in this super-sized episode! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THENE...
1hr 15m Feb 06, 2025
1hr 15m
An Unbearable Farce
The gang went live Wednesday night to discuss RFK Jr.’s Senate hearing, the farce that was the questioning from Republicans, Trump’s funding freeze debacle, the first White House press briefing, and whether any of these things matter one bit. Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com.thenextlevel50off and use code thenextlevel50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping
1hr 17m Jan 30, 2025
1hr 17m
He's Back
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The gang react to his first three days, the resigned vibe from Democrats, the capitulation from Republicans over Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 pardons, and Trump’s flurry of executive orders, which some (Tim) might describe as a bukkake. For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com (https://www.getsoul.com/) and use code THENE...
1hr 5m Jan 22, 2025
1hr 5m
Michelle Obama Knows What Time It Is
The gang discuss the hearings for Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth and the changes of "norms" in Joe Biden's final week in office, as Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration that Michelle Obama has decided to skip, plus the TikTok ban that could really happen. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/thenextlevel50off and use code thenextlevel50off to get 50% off your first box plus free ...
1hr 14m Jan 15, 2025
1hr 14m
Aileen Cannon's SCOTUS Audition
The gang discuss Aileen Cannon continuing to be a completely stooge for Donald Trump by ordering Merrick Garland not to release Jack Smith’s report on the incoming president. They also unpack President Joe Biden’s latest interview and Trump’s insane desires to bring Canada and Greenland into the United States. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/nex...
58m Jan 08, 2025
58m
They're Already Tearing Themselves Apart
The gang discuss the GOP’s plans to investigate Liz Cheney, Elon Musk potentially causing a government shutdown before Donald Trump’s new term has even begun, and Bret Stephens renouncing the Never Trump title. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/50thenextlevel (https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcast?c=50THENEXTLEVEL&mealsize=8-1&c_comms=PERCENT&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=podcast50off&...
59m Dec 18, 2024
59m
This Is How They Get Away with It (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Sarah and JVL have a loooong talk about RFK and vaccines and collateral damage. One of them might be a heartless monster and you’ll never guess which one! Then they do a full after-action report on Sarah’s DealBook panel. You do not want to miss this part. It’s solid gold. And we’d like your thoughts on Sarah’s big question. Discuss in the comments. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free...
28m Dec 13, 2024
28m
The Worst Is Yet to Come
The gang talk Sen. Joni Ernst folding to MAGA on Pete Hegseth’s nomination, Donald Trump already acting like president, the shocking amount of support for alleged murderer Luigi Mangione, and Kimberly Guilfoyle getting offered Ambassador to Greece amid her breakup with Donald Trump Jr. Dealbook Summit audio (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-2024-elections-what-happened-and-whats-next/...
58m Dec 11, 2024
58m
Sorry to Pierce Your Bubble
Sarah joins Tim and JVL fresh off a heated panel at the Dealbook Summit with Kevin McCarthy, Kellyanne Conway, Anita Dunn and more. The gang also discuss Pete Hegseth’s potentially doomed nomination for Secretary of Defense, the possibility of Ron DeSantis replacing him, Lara Trump becoming the senator for Florida, and Donald Trump’s concepts of a plan to end the war in Ukraine. Get 25% off, p...
1hr 2m Dec 05, 2024
1hr 2m
Trump's Mess with the Cranks
Donald Trump won by aligning with cranks like RFK Jr. Should the Dems follow suit to win? Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace’s bullying of her new trans-coworker and the latest ridiculous picks to join the Trump administration. Sam Stein fills in for Sarah on today’s episode! Head to http://lumen.me/THENEXTLEVEL for 15% off your purchase. Head to GetSoul.com (https://www.getsoul.com/) and use code THENEX...
1hr 1m Nov 20, 2024
1hr 1m
Trump 2028?
The gang discuss Donald Trump's "joke" to the House GOP that it's possible he'll run for a third term. Plus, Trump's insane Cabinet nominees, the mistakes of Merrick Garland and Elon Musk's weird, and potentially doomed, relationship with Trump. Go to greenchef.com/nextlevel50 (https://www.greenchef.com/pages/podcast?c=NEXTLEVEL50&mealsize=3-2&c_comms=PERCENT&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&...
56m Nov 13, 2024
56m
Born From Anger
It’s been three days since Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris to be our 47th president. The gang attempts to start to unravel the question of what the Democratic Party must do to win working class voters, and debate what type of insanity we should root for from a second Trump term. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THENEXTLEVEL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Go to zbiotics...
55m Nov 08, 2024
55m
The Finish Line (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Sarah and JVL have a lot of thoughts about Trump’s threat against Liz Cheney, Larry Hogan’s latest, and the refusal of some leaders to get off the sidelines. Also about J-Lo and Hustlers. Which is a wildly under-rated movie. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
22m Nov 01, 2024
22m
This Is It
The gang assemble for their last official episode before the election on Tuesday. They give their final thoughts on where the race is at, alongside discussion on the closing arguments of both candidates and President Joe Biden’s gaffe last night. This holiday season, give the gift of Soul. Head to GetSoul.com (https://www.getsoul.com/) and use code THENEXTLEVEL for 30% off your order.
57m Oct 30, 2024
57m
It Might Happen Here (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Sarah and JVL look at the polling and the vibes and come to slightly different conclusions. Then Sarah lets it rip about John Kelly. (Again.) And then JVL goes to the Dark Place. It’s a real journey. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
26m Oct 25, 2024
26m
All the Fascist's Men
The gang reacts to the revelations that Gen. John Kelly, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff during his administration, believe the former president is a fascist and admired Adolf Hitler’s generals. This should be the October surprise, but the media seems incapable of treating it with the time and gravity the news requires. Meanwhile, Trump’s defenders claim Kelly to be a liar or minimize the...
51m Oct 23, 2024
51m
Live from Pittsburgh!
Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Jonathan V. Last stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on their swing state tour. They discuss the state of the race, Donald Trump's support from billionaires, RFK Jr. joining the Trump cabinet, the Trump campaign wanting Nikki Haley to help them out while Trump insults her, and why, with the polls indicating a coin clip race, our gang still thinks Kamala Harris will ...
59m Oct 20, 2024
59m
Closing Argument: He's Insane!
The gang talks Donald Trump’s bizarre town hall that turned into a concert, and how it presents the clearest closing argument for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign: the man’s lost his marbles. Plus the media’s insufficient job holding Trump and his surrogates, like Gov. Glenn Youngkin, accountable, and insights into Tim’s interview with tech bro Jason Calacanis. Get 20% off plus free sh...
1hr 6m Oct 16, 2024
1hr 6m
The Agony of St. Larry (The Secret Podcast Preview)
You know when someone says something that’s both obvious and profound and it crystallizes something you’ve long felt but couldn’t articulate? That’s what Angela Alsobrooks did to Larry Hogan last night and it was something else. Also: Sarah and JVL talk about the swing-state vibe shift in Trump’s direction and the idea that Trump has a ceiling. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free epi...
34m Oct 11, 2024
34m
AAAAHHHHH!
MAGA’s lies about hurricanes affecting the U.S. are as ridiculous as they are dangerous, leading some in the GOP to try to debunk the false reality their party created. Plus, Bob Woodward’s new book contains disturbing allegations of Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin, both during and since his time in the White House, and Sarah gives some insights into her recent Nevada focus grou...
57m Oct 09, 2024
57m
So Much Rage
Let’s be honest, the gang loathes JD Vance with a burning passion and wanted Tim Walz destroy him. Instead, Walz was Mr. Midwest Nice. Did he miss an opportunity? Or was it exactly what the Harris campaign needed? Plus, the gang give their thoughts on the International Longshoremen’s Association’s strike and Judge Aileen Cannon getting another case related to Donald Trump. Get 15% off OneSkin ...
56m Oct 02, 2024
56m
The Latest Trump Scam (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Sarah can’t stop JVL from talking about the $100,000 Trump Watch. It’s pure candy this week. Also: A look ahead to Walz versus Vance. And is Kamala Harris “doing enough”? Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
29m Sep 27, 2024
29m
Where'd Walz Go?
The gang discuss Gov. Tim Walz’s lack of media appearances compared to Sen. JD Vance, Vice President Kamala Harris’s media strategy, Sen. Mitt Romney continuing to not endorse Harris, despite being fearful of Donald Trump’s wrath, and the ethics of online gambling! Go to greenchef.com/nextlevelclass (https://www.greenchef.com/pages/podcast?c=NEXTLEVELCLASS&mealsize=3-2&discount_comm_id=b386032...
55m Sep 25, 2024
55m
The Way of the Flesh (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Republican candidates and boat parades. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
36m Sep 20, 2024
36m
Trump Bets it All on Male Voters
Post-debate movement is looking promising for Vice President Harris. Is the race still a tossup? It could come down to turnout between Harris’s newly enthused electorate and Donald Trump’s disgruntled male voters. Plus, the Trump campaign’s continued repugnant smears on Haitian migrants are having real-life consequences the ticket just doesn’t seem to care about. Upgrade your closet with Rhone...
54m Sep 18, 2024
54m
The Big Debate: JVL Likes MTG!?!? (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Sarah and JVL go 10 rounds on the the debate, and fact checking, and the proper role of moderators and news organizations in holding candidates accountable for presenting misinformation. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
37m Sep 13, 2024
37m
Alpha Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris exceeded all expectations during her debate against a beta Donald Trump. The gang breaks down their thoughts on the debate, swing voter reactions, and potential ways it could affect the race. Plus, Tim gives some insight into his time in the spin room post-debate, including the fiery interactions with Sen. Lindsey Graham and other pro-Trump personalities. Head to l...
58m Sep 11, 2024
58m
LIVE Debate Reaction
Sarah Longwell, Jonathan V. Last, Tim Miller, Sam Stein and AB Stoddard give their immediate reactions to the Harris vs. Trump debate! Watch the full livestream on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/-xqxl2ICGPo?feature=share
35m Sep 11, 2024
35m
The Anti-Cheneys (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Plus: Russian operatives and Nazi historians. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
34m Sep 06, 2024
34m
The GOP is Not Going Back
The gang talk what Kamala Harris needs to do in her debate against Trump to reignite her momentum, Republicans who want Donald Trump to lose to save their party, political yards signs and more! Check out Tim’s video on Harris’s “accent changes” here: https://youtu.be/wludyr3riKY Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEXTLEVEL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Head to ZBiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL ...
1hr 4m Sep 04, 2024
1hr 4m
We're Not Fluffing Around
It's been a month since all three of our gang have recorded the show together, so they're delving deep into the state of the presidential race now that the DNC has concluded. Plus, Tim, Sarah and JVL all get their own rant on what's infuriated them in politics. Head to lumen.me/THENEXTLEVEL (https://www.lumen.me/?utm_source=sp-influencer&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=sp1081&utm_banner=sp1081-pc-20...
1hr 21m Aug 28, 2024
1hr 21m
Everything Is Good. Too Good. (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
JVL and Bill Kristol talk about the unsettling feeling that the campaign is going . . . really well. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
19m Aug 16, 2024
19m
Are We Approaching the Best Case Scenario?
Apparently, this is the week for so-called moderate Republicans to come out and voice their support for Trump, despite no one asking them too. This included former Sen. Richard Burr, who finds no contradiction between a vote for Trump and his vote to impeach him for Jan. 6. Plus, what's the best case scenario for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, and how likely is it we'll get it in Nove...
58m Aug 14, 2024
58m
Kamala's Left Field Veep Pick
Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, and everyone but Never-Trump Republicans is happy! Plus, Donald Trump makes an insane Truth Social post where he fantasizes about President Joe Biden getting back into the race. Go to zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL (https://zbiotics.com/pages/am-nextlevel) to get 15% off your first order when you use NEXTLEVEL at checkout.
42m Aug 07, 2024
42m
The Simone and Josh Show (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
The conservatives who hate Simone Biles and the progressives who don't like Josh Shapiro. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
36m Aug 02, 2024
36m
The Trump Campaign Implodes
The campaign has completely turned on its head after Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party’s nominee. She’s got the right message, the right mentality, and an excited base that could propel her to a win against Donald Trump in November. The Trump campaign, by the way, is completely panicking, as shown by its public shunning of Project 2025 and second guessing of Sen. JD Vanc...
58m Jul 31, 2024
58m
Kamala's Upside Potential (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
If she crosses over to become a mainstream cultural figure, then watch out . . . Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
29m Jul 26, 2024
29m
Kamala's Perfect Storm
President Biden stepping off the ticket and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris has led to a huge vibe shift with Democrats. Can Harris ride this wave to November? What are her strengths and weaknesses? And who should she pick as her own veep? Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use THENEXTLEVEL to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/THENEXTLEVEL Head to lumen.me/THENEXTLEVEL (https://www.lum...
53m Jul 24, 2024
53m
Secret Podcast Preview: The Republican Convention After-Action Report
Trump, Tucker, J.D. Vance, and the beginning of the real campaign. Want to hear the whole thing? Full, ad-free episodes of the Secret Podcast are available exclusively to Bulwark+ members. Sign up here: https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe
27m Jul 19, 2024
27m
Bent Knees
The Republican Nation convention is underway, and every former critic still in the party, from Donald Trump’s new veep JD Vance to Nikki, is bending the knee in a show of unity. Plus, the Biden campaign continues to go after critics in the part who think he should step aside, even as the map to victory continues to shrink. We’re heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark....
59m Jul 17, 2024
59m
Blue MAGA
In some concerning ways, President Biden has taken a page out of Donald Trump’s book some in his party pressure him to leave the ticket, and a few of his supporters are attacking anyone opposed to his place atop the Democratic ticket. At the same time, some Democrats who publicly, and accurately, call another Trump term a serious threat to democracy don’t really think that’s the case, and thei...
51m Jul 10, 2024
51m
Group Therapy (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Being in the out-group. Again. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
28m Jul 05, 2024
28m
Burdened by What Currently Is
Voters, not just pundits and donors, are in a panic over whether President Joe Biden should remain atop the ticket, with more and more Americans calling for him to step aside for Democrats to have the best shot of protecting the country from another rump presidency. Is Vice President Kamala Harris the only person who could replace him? Or should the Democratic Party try to put a popular midwes...
53m Jul 03, 2024
53m