It Doesn't Matter Which Reich Trump Meant
It's been a a chaotic week in GOP politics, with Donald Trump sharing a video hyping up a "United Reich, SCOTUS Justice Alito's upside down flag revelation, and a new MAGA conspiracy making the rounds claiming the FBI tried to assassinate Trump. Oh, and voters continue to see the economy as horrendous, while failing to register Trump as a socially conservative radical. Join Tim, Sarah and JVL...
50m May 22, 2024
50m
Only the Worst People (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Sarah and JVL talk about Samuel Alito’s flag, Greg Abbott’s favorite murderer, MTG’s spectacle, and Bob Menendez’s gold bars. The scumbags are ascendent and it is glorious. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast Join Sarah, Tim and JVL for a live show in Denver on June 21. Tickets are on sale now at TheBulwark.com/events (http://...
28m May 18, 2024
28m
The Next Level Live in DC!
The gang was live in D.C. last night to talk President Biden challenging Donald Trump to a debate in June. The former president accepted the early debate, but is it a smart move from the White House? Plus, the gang dives deep on where they stand on recent polling and the mindset of “the people,” and ponder whether they would vote for former GOP. Gov. Larry Hogan for the open Maryland senate se...
57m May 16, 2024
57m
Stormy with a Chance of Guilty (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Sarah and JVL talk about the cross examination of Stormy Daniels, Biden’s move to deny Israel heavy ordinance, Marco Rubio’s VP quest, and all of the anti-anti-Trumpers getting ready to jump back on side. It’s a big episode. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
32m May 10, 2024
32m
You Don't Want to Hear All the Stormy Details
Stormy Daniels takes the stand in one of Trump's trials, while Judge Aileen Cannon indefinitely delays another! Plus, what's the difference between former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and former Speaker Paul Ryan? One will does the right thing and vote for Joe Biden, while the other can only bring himself to write-in another conservative. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/thenextlevel5 (https://www.fac...
45m May 08, 2024
45m
Why Kim Jong-Un Underestimated Kristi Noem (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Also: Trump's first criminal trial is going great. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
28m May 03, 2024
28m
It's Always Dark in Trump's America (Live from Philadelphia)
The gang went to Philly and hosted a live event where they discussed the terrifying new Time magazine interview with Donald Trump, and why everyone is talking about college protests instead! Plus, a dark deep dive into how Americans can still choose to elect Trump and a debate on which Republican has embarrassed themselves the most auditioning to be his veep.
59m May 02, 2024
59m
The Supreme Court Won't Save Us (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
And it's not clear that the SCOTUS would want to, even if it could. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
30m Apr 26, 2024
30m
The Tabloid Candidate
David Pecker’s testimony in Trump's trial highlights how his lies and misinformation dominated his 2016 campaign. And Marco Rubio's pathetic attempt to become Trump's veep has led him to vote against funding for Ukraine, but the gang is pretty sure conservative "normies" will eat the selection up. Plus, the potential for RFK Jr. to hurt Trump, rather than Biden, the reason why foreign aid fina...
54m Apr 24, 2024
54m
Catch Up: Sununu, Johnson, and DJT (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Sarah was out of pocket and off the grid all week. JVL was doing his best work in Overtime. So they play a rapid-fire game of catch up on everything Sarah missed. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
22m Apr 19, 2024
22m
The Trial of Donald J. Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson is battling Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to oust him while also crafting legislation to give foreign allies aid, a tall task given how continually chaotic his slim majority has been. Plus, jurors are selected for Donald Trump's trial, while JVL and A.B., subbing in for Sarah, give their thoughts on Tim's interview with Ross Douthat. Get tickets to see Sarah, Tim & JVL...
52m Apr 17, 2024
52m
What Trump Did to Pro-Life Inc. (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
And cancer finally catches up with O.J. Simpson. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
27m Apr 12, 2024
27m
The 1860s are Back!
The OG trio is back to discuss the Arizona Supreme Court's upholding of an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions in the state.
51m Apr 10, 2024
51m
The Economy Keeps Getting Better (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Tim subs in for Sarah to talk new economic data that hopefully starts to make Americans feel good enough to vote for President Biden! Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
12m Apr 05, 2024
12m
Enemies and Traitors Working Together
Nikki Haley pulled a decent chunk of the Wisconsin primary vote, despite being out of the race for weeks, while the Governor of Nebraska is taking the lead of Charlie Kirk when it comes to changing their electoral college system. Plus, while JVL is out on Spring Break, Andrew Eggers joins Tim and Sarah to discuss their absent colleague's piece about Donald Trump running for a third term! Go to...
48m Apr 03, 2024
48m
Cable News Is Kabuki Theater (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Ronna McDaniel wasn't hired to analyze the news. She was hired to play a part. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
24m Mar 29, 2024
24m
The Big Lie is Hiring Up!
The RNC, now under Lara Trump, is asking candidates if they believe the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump, creating a new litmus test for Republicans who want to work in politics. Plus, Republicans politicize the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, Candace Owens is out at the Daily Wire, and Donald Trump grifts off selling bibles! Will Saletan subs in for Sarah on this week's episode! H...
52m Mar 27, 2024
52m
Ohio Says Goodbye to Anything Other Than MAGA
Trump-endorsed businessman Bernie Moreno easily won the GOP senate primary in Ohio on Tuesday, and will face off against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November. Dems are thrilled, because they think the MAGA candidate and his scandals give them their best shot at keeping the seat. And how many votes is Nikki Haley getting after dropping out? What does it mean for the general election? Plus,...
51m Mar 20, 2024
51m
The Trumps Welcome the RNC into the Family
Lara Trump's takeover of the RNC has led to massive lay offs and looks to be steering the political organization towards paying off Trump's legal bills. Essentially, get ready for the RNC to be just another limb of the Trump campaign. Plus, Robert Hur testifies before Congress, defending his controversial report where he made a low assessment of President Biden's mental faculties. And Rep. Nan...
53m Mar 13, 2024
53m
Biden's State of the Union Masterclass (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
May we interest you in a t-shirt? Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
25m Mar 08, 2024
25m
This is the End, Our Primary Friends
Super Tuesday has come to the close, and so has the entire 2024 primary season. Nikki Haley has dropped out, essentially sealing to deal on another Trump vs. Biden rematch. How are the hosts feeling now that the GOP is sprinting towards November with an aspiring dictator at the top of their ticket? Listen to find out! Go to zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL (https://zbiotics.com/pages/am-nextlevel) to ge...
53m Mar 06, 2024
53m
Trump and Biden Went to Texas (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
We finally got the Trump-Biden split-screen. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
22m Mar 01, 2024
22m
Biden Goes on Offense
Both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump scored big victories in their respective Michigan primaries, but what do the numbers tell us about the general election? Regardless, Biden is finally speaking in public more, and taking shots at both Trump and the GOP while he's at it. Senate Republicans are also on the verge of killing a bill to protect IVF, with Senator J.D. Vance calling the Democra...
47m Feb 29, 2024
47m
Live from Principles First!
Listen to Sarah Longwell, Jonathan V. Last and A.B. Stoddard live on stage at the 2024 Principles First Summit!
46m Feb 26, 2024
46m
Together. Again. (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Everything, everywhere, all at once. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/s/thesecretpodcast
14m Feb 23, 2024
14m
The Dying Star Witness
The House GOP's key informant for their impeachment efforts against President Joe Biden has charged with lying about his the Biden family's business dealings in Ukraine. How is this not a bigger deal! Plus, the gang discuss Nikki Haley's vow to stay in the race as the South Carolina primary approaches, as well as the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 proposals for Donald Trump if he wins anot...
54m Feb 22, 2024
54m
Genuine Patriots and Useful Idiots (The Secret Podcast Preview)
A study in contrast. Become a Bulwark+ member to listen to the full episode: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/it-follows
31m Feb 16, 2024
31m
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