The Next Level

Country artist Amanda Shires joins Tim to discuss Nashville politics, abortion (including her life threatening ectopic pregnancy), being a liberal singer in a conservative genre, starting the all-female country group The Highwomen and more! Plus, Tim gives his thoughts on the latest arraignment of former president Donald Trump. Find Amanda's tour dates here: https://amandashiresmusic.com/ Loving You: https://atorecords-ffm.com/lovingyou Highwomen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D-6nklMMbM Summertime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aW1a4fM8X0 Watch Tim interview Amanda on our Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/txZcSgqPLWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah and JVL talk about the latest arraignment. The Secret Show is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. To listen to the rest of this show and gain access to all Bulwark+ member benefits (newsletters, podcasts and more!) sign up today at TheBulwark.com/secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump, this time on the most dangerous charges yet: 2020 election interference. What will this mean for the 2024 race? What are the worst defenses of Trump's actions? Will Trump be put on trial during the general election? The gang breaks down all of this and more on today's The Next Level! Watch the gang record this video on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wsy1J7RSybY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron Filipkowski joins Tim to talk his journey from lawyer to never-Trump political commentator. Together, they analyze the MAGA transformation of the party they once called home, lambast Ron DeSantis' attempts to peel off Trump supporters, and explain how he balances his day job with his constant tweets on conservative crazies. Watch Tim interview Ron here: https://youtu.be/0dLxCE86VuQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah and JVL talk about Jack Smith’s superseding indictment, Hunter Biden not getting pardoned, Sarah’s new campaign, and Barbenheimer. It’s a pretty good show this week. The Secret Show is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. To listen to the rest of this show and gain access to all Bulwark+ member benefits (newsletters, podcasts and more!) sign up today at TheBulwark.com/secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeSantis attempts to reboot his campaign with by firing a third of his staff, one of whom apparently made videos with Nazi symbolism. Plus, Kevin McCarthy teases an impeachment inquiry of President Biden, progressives turn on AOC, and a bizarre conservative ad makes it way online. Watch the gang record this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/UIQ-eZtkUxM For a podcast without talks-too-much Tim Miller, subscribe to Bulwark+ and get The Secret Podcast with Sarah and JVL. Here's a link to get 30-days FREE to try it out: thebulwark.com/secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben McKenzie (The O.C., Gotham) joins Tim and JVL to talk his new book, "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud." They discuss his investigation into cryptocurrency during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushback from supporters of crypto, finding a fulfilling mission later in life, and his lifelong vendetta with Chad Michael Murray! Plus, Tim and JVL talk about the impact of Trump’s trial and potential conviction on the presidential race. You can purchase Ben's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Money-Cryptocurrency-Casino-Capitalism/dp/1419766392 Watch Tim and JVL interview Ben on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAaIN1KkNbk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah and JVL dig into Ron DeSantis’s awful campaign reset and then try to figure out just what the No Labels people are thinking. Check out all The Secret Podcast episodes here: https://thesecretpodcast.thebulwark.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump and DeSantis had major interviews last night, and both were consumed by the former's third indictment yet. Trump doesn't even need to defend himself with DeSantis repeating all his talking points! Plus, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and former Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman tease with forming a "unity" ticket doomed to fail and put Trump back in the White House. And Mike Pence might not even qualify for the first GOP primary debate, proving he really is just a glutton for punishment. DeSantis' South Carolina exchange: https://twitter.com/GiancarloSopo/status/1681083703760506881 Watch the gang record this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWGfpg5y8SM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Psaki joins Tim and Sarah this week to talk what Biden needs to do to win in 2024, whether his age is an issue, her time in the White House, and the transition to hosting her own TV show on MSNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices