Un-American! Sarah/Tim/JVL Rage On Week of Hell
The gang discuss Trump’s extreme response to protests in L.A., his unsettling rally to a cheering military crowd, and the upcoming birthday parade. Also: Elon Musk’s 3am apology, RFK Jr. dissolving the vaccine board, and Mikie Sherrill’s primary win. Go to https://zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL and use NEXTLEVEL at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Get 15% off OneSkin...
1hr 21m Jun 11, 2025
1hr 21m
MAGA is Imploding in Real Time
Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and JVL discuss the Elon Musk and Donald Trump breakup thats amplifying throughout all of MAGA, how the primaries for New Jersey governor and New York mayor could shape the future of both parties, Joni Ernst’s comments on everyone dying show how much MAGA is losing their minds, and Curtis Yarvin’s dangerous influence. For an extra 25% off your order and a special gif...
1hr 8m Jun 04, 2025
1hr 8m
Live in Chicago! Pardons, Authoritarianism, and Xanax
Live from Chicago, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL break down the latest wave of Trump pardons, the rising authoritarian behavior from GOP leaders, and the Democratic Party’s identity crisis. Also, who is the worst (and best?) cabinet member so far, and what comes next. To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/THENEXTLEVEL (https://www.nakedwines.com/THENEXTLEVEl) and us...
1hr 5m May 29, 2025
1hr 5m
If Only It Were Opposite Day
The gang discusses the incompetence of Kristi Noem on constitutional matters, Bernie Sanders’ views on the Democratic party, Joe Biden’s campaign mismanagement, the Republican tax bill, and Tesla’s business struggles. Listen now to the NPR Politics Podcast, only from NPR – wherever you get podcasts. Go to Hungryroot.com/THENEXTLEVEL (https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=THENEXTLEVEL&b=2210&utm_s...
1hr 14m May 22, 2025
1hr 14m
Trump's Dictator Erotica
The gang discuss the extensive corruption of President Trump's Middle East business dealings,  Republicans' focus on state and local tax deductions while letting democracy burn, and the latest revelations on former President Biden old age in office. Go to zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL (https://zbiotics.com/pages/am-nextlevel) to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use NEXTLEVEL at ch...
1hr 16m May 15, 2025
1hr 16m
Beta Trump
The gang talk the latest on President Trump’s obsession with owning Canada and Greenland, new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s based first meeting in the White House, the administrations cruel immigration agenda, and DOGE’s complete failure. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THENEXTLEVEL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Go to Quince.com/thenextlevel (http://quince.com/thenextlevel)...
1hr 13m May 08, 2025
1hr 13m
100 Days of Damage
The gang bask in the utterly abysmal first quarter of President Trump’s second presidency. Plus, they react to Gretchen Whitmer and Hakeem Jefferies not understanding the authoritarian moment we’re in, and advise Democrats how they can capitalize on just how unpopular Trump will be come 2028. To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/THENEXTLEVEL (http://nakedwines.com/THENEX...
1hr 19m Apr 30, 2025
1hr 19m
Panic! At The Dow Lows
The gang break down the latest developments in the market, and how it’s sent the Trump administration into panic mode. Plus, Trump loses grounds in new immigration polling, Tesla might be unsalvageable, and Pete Buttigieg takes on the manosphere. Buy tickets to our live shows in Chicago (May 28) and Nashville (May 29) here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/chicago-and-nashville-here-we-come Liste...
1hr 5m Apr 23, 2025
1hr 5m
The Fight Trump Has To Lose
The gang dive into the constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump refuses to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, against the ruling of SCOTUS, Democrats planning a trip to El Salvador to demand the Maryland man's release, Harvard University's refusal to fold to Trump's defunding threats, and Elon Musk's continually disturbing mission to impregnate different women.
1hr 5m Apr 16, 2025
1hr 5m
The Damage Can't Be Undone
Trump has no idea what he’s doing, and America’s financial standing in the world, as well as the security that comes with it, is forever diminished. Note: Today’s episode of TNL was recorded before President Trump rescinded some of his tariffs, which the GOP then claimed was part of his brilliant plan all along. We think this commentary on the chaos, economic uncertainty and long term conseque...
56m Apr 09, 2025
56m
What a Stupid, Stupid Day This Is
The gang discuss President Donald Trump's ridiculous "Liberation Day" declaration and the foolish harm his tariffs will cause, the results of yesterday's Wisconsin election, Sen. Cory Booker's new filibuster record, and more!
58m Apr 03, 2025
58m
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