The Next Level 1031: Secret Podcast: JD Vance Can’t Control What He Unleashed
Nov 7, 2025
JVL, feeling under the weather from a vaccine, and Sarah dive into a whirlwind of political chaos. They discuss the fallout from USAID cuts and Elon Musk's controversial role in it. Jeff Flake's bizarre op-ed claiming a Republican exodus from Trump is critiqued, revealing a disconnect with party realities. Big Democratic wins are unpacked, highlighting Republican misinterpretations of these losses. New polling data suggests skepticism about Trump's future, as well as a tease for insights from Gen Z voters.
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Shingles Vaccine Reaction
- Jonathan V. Last described severe side effects after getting the shingles vaccine including fever and chills overnight.
- He urged listeners to get vaccinated despite the rough reaction because it protects against shingles.
Down‑Ballot Democratic Wave
- Democrats achieved surprisingly large down-ballot wins that look bigger as more data arrives.
- These results suggest local turnout and engaged Democratic voters swung several off-year races decisively.
Republican Failure To Face Defeat
- Republicans are failing to acknowledge how badly they were defeated in recent elections.
- The party risks misreading loss causes if leaders ignore turnout dynamics and voter preferences.