Dems Took All the Reliable Voters
Dems continue their special election winning streak by flipping expelled Congressman George Santos' seat. Is it reason to be optimistic for November? And did the GOP sinking the border deal contribute? Plus, Sarah is back and responds to opinions President Joe Biden is too old and needs to step aside, and the gang debate whether Nikki Haley will ultimately endorse Donald Trump. Learn more abo...
49m Feb 15, 2024
49m
It Follows (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Once authoritarianism enters the political realm, it distorts everything. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/it-follows
30m Feb 09, 2024
30m
Mike Makes a Mess & Ronna Romney Runs Away
It's been a mess of a week for the GOP. Senate Republicans tanked their own bipartisan border bill, while House Republicans failed to deliver the votes to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and provide aid to Israel. The DC Court of Appeals also ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution, just as RNC chair Ronna McDaniel steps down to make w...
55m Feb 08, 2024
55m
Here's Why Trump is Beatable (with Tristan Snell)
Tim is joined by attorney Tristan Snell, who helped lead the prosecution of Trump University. They discuss the case and delve into the best legal strategies to take on Donald Trump with, so that the tyrant can finally be held accountable for his crimes. Buy Tristan's book, "Taking Down Trump: 12 Rules For Prosecuting Donald Trump By Someone Who Did It Successfully," here: https://www.penguinra...
50m Feb 04, 2024
50m
Joe Tells Us What He Really Thinks About Trump (The Secret Podcast Preview)
Also: How not to live and/or die with the polls over the next 9 months.
27m Feb 02, 2024
27m
MAGA Loses Their Minds Over Taylor Swift
Biden is still down in the polls, but is it still too soon to take them seriously? Sarah has thoughts on which of the swing states Biden has to win, and she disagrees with JVL's thoughts on Nikki Haley finally going after Trump. Plus, the Trump endorsements are really starting to get to Tim, and MAGA rages against Taylor Swift for being a successful, popular liberal. Go to greenchef.com/60next...
57m Feb 01, 2024
57m
Taylor Swift's MAGA Meltdown! | Ballot Box with Bill & Tim
If you want more Ballot Box with Bill and Tim, check out The Bulwark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bulwarkmedia Bill and Tim are live every Tuesday night at 9pm Eastern.
37m Jan 31, 2024
37m
The "Good Guy with a Gun" Myth (with Fred Guttenberg)
Tim is joined by Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter, Jaime, perished in 2018's Parkland school shooting. He's since dedicated his life to advocating for gun control measures  and taking on the NRA. In a heart-wrenching episode, Fred describes the day of the shooting and how his daughter still motivates him to make change.
54m Jan 28, 2024
54m
Democrats Need to Play Hardball with Crazy House Republicans (with Rep. Jake Auchincloss)
Tim Miller speaks with Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss on the status of the Ukraine/border deal negotiations, as well as the prospect of Donald Trump sinking it for political purposes.
22m Jan 26, 2024
22m
Get Ready for the Longest General Election Ever
New Hampshire's come and gone, and while Nikki Haley hasn't dropped out of the primary, the overwhelming consensus is that the general election between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden has begun. The gang breaks down the implications of Tuesday's results, including Trump's angry reaction to Haley staying in the race. Plus, they react to Tim Scott's sad endorsement of Trump and the current ...
1hr 3m Jan 25, 2024
1hr 3m
How Long Does the Planet Earth Have? (with David Wallace-Wells)
In a special climate episode of TNL Sunday, David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming, joins Tim to discuss the current state of climate change and efforts to reverse the damage that's been done.
54m Jan 21, 2024
54m
George Conway Explains E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuit Against Donald Trump
In this third edition of “George Conway Explains it All,” George explains to Sarah Longwell how he gave legal advice to E. Jean Carroll and helped connect her with her lawyer, Trump’s many, many other trials, and Trump’s big mad TruthSocial bleats directed at George.
37m Jan 18, 2024
37m
The Submission to Trump is Insane (Ballot Box with Bill Kristol)
In a special recording of their YouTube show, "Ballot Box," Bill and Tim recap the Iowa Caucus, discuss strategies for New Hampshire and where Democrats could be doing better.
29m Jan 17, 2024
29m
The GOP Chose Not to Stop Trump
The gang breaks down Donald Trump’s big win in Iowa, as well as what comes next for the other candidates in the primary. One thing’s for sure, Republicans in the Senate had their chance to convict Trump and destroy his chances at a comeback, but here we are. Go to tryfum.com/LEVEL (https://tryfum.com/level) to save 10% off Fum’s Journey Pack today. Start the New Year off right with a deliciou...
47m Jan 16, 2024
47m
Jeffrey Epstein's Secrets (with Julie K. Brown) | The Next Level Sunday
Tim speaks with Polk Award winning author Julie K. Brown about the recent batch of documents released regarding the Epstein case as well as her book 'Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story’. Julie K Brown is an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald. Buy Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story here: https://www.amazon.com/Perversion-Justice-Jeffrey-Epstein-Story/dp/0063...
46m Jan 14, 2024
46m
Pour One Out for the Good Guy: Chris Christie leaves; Nikki Haley prepares to get smoked (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
No Labels Is Big Mad, Chris Christie is good and Nikki Haley is toast. JVL and Sarah are giving you a free sneak peek at this week's Secret Podcast. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-that-hard-nikki
22m Jan 12, 2024
22m
Is Trump Going to Jail? (George Conway Explains it All)
In this second edition of "George Conway Explains it All," Sarah Longwell and George discuss the possibility of Donald Trump going to jail and the likelihood of such a glorious outcome coming to fruition.
24m Jan 10, 2024
24m
Yes, Presidents Can Commit Crimes
The Iowa caucus, and potentially the end to the entire 2024 primary season, is almost here. What are the campaigns doing in the final days? Plus, Donald Trump says he wants the economy to crash while Joe Biden is president. He also claims a president has complete immunity from all crimes. Go to zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL to get 15% off your first order when you use NEXTLEVEL at checkout.
48m Jan 10, 2024
48m
Special Edition: George Conway Explains It All (w/ George Conway)
George Conway joins Sarah Longwell in this special edition of The Next Level to give his legal expertise on how SCOTUS will approach states kicking Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot.
31m Jan 08, 2024
31m
What's Next for the Populists? (with Josh Green)
NYT bestselling author Josh Green joins Tim to discuss his new book, The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics. They go over Josh's hypothesis as to why a progressive didn't get the Democratic nomination in 2020, how the movement pushed Biden's agenda to the left, what the future holds for the party after Trump and Bide...
54m Jan 07, 2024
54m
Rating the News (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
The media is killing it right now. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-that-hard-nikki
30m Jan 05, 2024
30m
Hello Iowa, Goodbye Primary
The gang is back to kick off 2024 by delving into the Iowa primary, where GOP primary voters seem poised to give aspiring dictator Donald Trump a landslide victory. Plus, the gang has differing thoughts on the president of Harvard University stepping down, as well as whether Nikki Haley has any shot of becoming Trump's VP. Buy tickets to our live show, AN EVENING WITH THE BULWARK, in San Franc...
53m Jan 04, 2024
53m
It's Not That Hard Nikki (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
On the last Secret Podcast of 2023, Sarah and Tim talk Nikki Haley failing to mention slavery when asked about the cause of the Civil War. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/its-not-that-hard-nikki
22m Dec 28, 2023
22m
Let's Brace for 2024 Together!
The gang break down their predictions for 2024, including how the GOP primary will end, who will be Trump's VP pick, and the craziest development that could happen between now and election day.
44m Dec 28, 2023
44m
Little Steven Unplugged: Music, Politics, and Sopranos (with Steven Van Zandt)
On this special Saturday edition of TNL Sunday, Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band joins Tim and JVL to cover everything from politics and apartheid to the '80s, the politics of the 2020s, and his ever evolving career. Get the scoop on his music journey, genre-blending tricks, and thoughts on race in the industry. Plus, he spills the beans on acting, 'The Sopranos,' and how TV shows mix wit...
49m Dec 23, 2023
49m
Monsters Behind Every Door (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Least bad options are the only options we've got. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/what-if-good-things-happen
18m Dec 22, 2023
18m
Voters or the Courts? The Right to End Trump
Colorado's state Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump cannot appear on the ballot in 2024. The gang discusses whether the ruling does more harm than good as America enters it's next presidential year. Plus, the gang talks Trump's recent comments on immigration, the Senate sex scandal, and the new poll from The New York Times that bodes better for President Biden than other recent indicators. T...
1hr 9m Dec 20, 2023
1hr 9m
Where Did the Empathy for Ukraine Go? (with Terrell Starr)
Terrell Starr joins Tim to discuss being a Black reporter in Ukraine, and how that impacts the way he views the Russian invasion of the country. He also delves into the current mentality of Ukrainian citizens towards the defense effort, as well as how they view the stalemate in the United States over additional funds its ally. Terrell's YouTube channel, Black Diplomats official, can be found h...
57m Dec 17, 2023
57m
What If Good Things Happen? (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
An else-worlds episode. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/what-if-good-things-happen
19m Dec 15, 2023
19m
The GOP's Disgusting Future
The future of the GOP disgustingly hurtles towards Sen. J.D. Vance's isolationist vision, abandoning allies like Ukraine in the process. Plus, the Texas Supreme Court refuses to let a woman get an abortion, despite risks to her health. And the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden can't even state the impeachable crime their investigating. Go to zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL (https://zbioti...
47m Dec 14, 2023
47m
The Pivotal Moment (with David Grann)
The New York Times bestselling author David Grann ("The Lost City of Z") joins Tim and JVL to discuss his time covering Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, and how the choice of Gov. Sarah Palin paved the way for the GOP's embrace of Donald Trump. Plus, David discusses his latest book, "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder," as well as "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage ...
1hr 1m Dec 10, 2023
1hr 1m
Giving Permission (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Plus: Sarah has to save America. Again. Listen to the full episode by becoming a Bulwark+ subscriber here: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/giving-permission
24m Dec 08, 2023
24m
Mike Johnson: Obstructor of Justice
The gang discuss Speaker Mike Johnson blurring the faces of Jan. 6 insurrectionists to protect them from the DOJ, while Rep. James Comer makes the GOP impeachment inquiry about a truck President Joe Biden bought his son. Plus, there's a GOP debate tonight! Is there a reason to watch? And young voters are still enthused about voting, but what about Muslim Americans? This episode is sponsored b...
55m Dec 06, 2023
55m
A Reckoning with History (with Clint Smith)
The New York Times best selling author Clint Smith joins Tim to discuss race and its history in the United States, including the false narratives many Americans have about it. They also discuss his book, "How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America," and what he hopes its readers take from it.
59m Dec 03, 2023
59m
The Doorstep of Crisis (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Also: DeSantis vs. Newsom.
25m Dec 01, 2023
25m
Based Liz Cheney Has Arrived
The gang reacts to the first reveals from Liz Cheney's new book, including some embarrassing Kevin McCarthy quotes. Meanwhile, New Hampshire governor and Republican moderate, Chris Sununu, says he'll vote for Donald Trump over Joe Biden if it comes down to it. But will his endorsement of Nikki Haley mean anything? And is Mark Cuban running for president? Go to zbiotics.com/nextlevel to get 15%...
56m Nov 30, 2023
56m
Elect a Dictator to Save Democracy? No Thanks!
The gang discusses former Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Donald Trump over January 6, and his insane justification as to why he will vote for Trump over Joe Biden. Plus, DeSantis' campaign is starting to play the blame game, while Nikki Haley's shows (a little) signs of life.
50m Nov 23, 2023
50m
The Most Fortunate are the Least Patriotic (with Scott Galloway)
Professor Scott Galloway, host of the "Pivot" podcast, joins Tim to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, ungrateful tech leaders like Elon Musk, education inequality, and his transition into a media personality.
56m Nov 19, 2023
56m
Mom, Kari Lake Keeps Touching Me!
Tim debriefs his interview with Kari Lake, who's running to be the Senate of Arizona while attempting to put some of her craziest positions behind her. Plus, a new column gives Biden advice on how to turn his campaign around, so the gang give their own unsolicited opinions. And Donald Trump's plans for his second term are chilling, but they may be key to his defeat. Sonny Bunch joins Tim and ...
52m Nov 15, 2023
52m
On the Home Front (with Brianna Keilar)
For a special Veteran's Day weekend TNL Sunday, Tim interviews CNN's Brianna Keilar, whose husband is a Green Beret. They discuss what it's like to be in a military family, the current partisan political divides within the institution, and much more. Plus, Brianna talks about what it's like to cover Donald Trump post-presidency and how she decides what stories about the aspiring authoritarian ...
1hr Nov 12, 2023
1hr
St. Joe's Heel Turn (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
And the Republican debate.
38m Nov 10, 2023
38m
The Death of Glenn Youngkin's Career
The gang reacts to Democratic wins in last night's elections, like the pro-choice issue in Ohio and Dems taking over Virginia's state legislature; the latter effectively kills Republican donors' 2024 presidential hopes for Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Plus, Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa endorses Ron DeSantis to little coverage, Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, says he'll vote for whoe...
1hr 5m Nov 09, 2023
1hr 5m
Live from New Orleans with Walter Isaacson
Tim interviews Walter Isaacson at The Bulwark's live event in New Orleans. Listen to the two discuss Walter's latest book, Elon Musk, and what it was like for the author to interact with the business magnate as he was writing the biography. This event took place on October 25, 2023.
37m Nov 05, 2023
37m
Ron and Nikki (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
The no-shot and the long-shot.
28m Nov 03, 2023
28m
If You’re Not Michelle Obama
A new poll shows newly Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema trailing both Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in Arizona's 2024 Senate race. She also thinks adults celebrating Halloween is creepy? Plus, the Washington Examiner's cover art depicts a radical Democratic Party that couldn't be farther from the truth, Rep. Dean Phillips' campaign against Biden is run by a grifter, and...
47m Nov 01, 2023
47m
Red-Pilled (with Tom Arnold)
Actor and comedian Tom Arnold joins Tim to discuss his journey from comedy into anti-Trump politics. He also delves into his background growing up in a white working class family, as well his split from Roseanne Barr and her embrace of right-wing conspiracies. Plus some good old fashioned GOP-bashing for fun! And at the top of the show, Tim gives his reaction to Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips ...
1hr 8m Oct 29, 2023
1hr 8m
Brought to You by Johnson Phillips (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
The new speaker and the new presidential candidate.
22m Oct 27, 2023
22m
The MAGA House Takeover is Complete
The GOP’s next speaker-designate is MAGA Rep. Mike Johnson, a major player in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election; and he may just land the job! Plus, Jenna Ellis pleads guilty to felony charges, and the right tries to turn a White House faux pas on antisemitism into Biden’s “both sides” moment. A. B. Stoddard subs in for Sarah to discuss! This episode is brought ...
45m Oct 25, 2023
45m
Democrats are Ready to Deal (with Rep. Dan Goldman)
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman joins Tim to talk the mayhem in the House and what liberals would be willing to negotiate with Republicans to elect a Speaker. He also details his evacuation from Israel after Hamas' terrorist attacks and gives his opinion on the left-wing of his party outspoken support for Palestinians.
44m Oct 22, 2023
44m
A Tale of Two Speeches (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Jim Jordan and Joe Biden speak to America.
21m Oct 22, 2023
21m