The Next Level

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The key whistleblower the GOP has been touting as a smoking gun against President Biden, along with his son Hunter, has been charged with failing to register as a foreign asset for China. And Tucker Carlson plans to host a forum without Trump. Will it do anything to save DeSantis' floundering campaign? Plus, what do Trump 2016-Biden 2020 voters think of the state of the country? Will they be Trump 2024 voters soon? Sarah gives some Focus Group insight to the gang. Watch the gang record this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkpFXXUSQAk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot comedian on the rise Alex Edelman joins Tim to discuss his show, Just for Us, and its debut on Broadway, alongside Judaism, white nationalism, comedy itself, and why he's the reverse of JD Vance. Plus, Tim and JVL discuss Hunter Biden's secret child in Arkansas, and what President Joe Biden should do, both politically and morally. Just for Us plays at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway until August 19th. Watch Tim interview Alex here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKgSs916Utk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 https://thebulwark.com/secret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah is back this week to talk all things SCOTUS, as the gang breaks down this year's rulings and what they mean for the country. Plus, Ron DeSantis' campaign tries to out flank Trump to the right by arguing he's a bigger homophobe. And is Vivek Ramaswamy in a race for distant second against him? Watch the gang record this episode on TNL's official YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqCs3ge_vVc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim sits down with sportswriter and ESPN Daily host Pablo S. Torre to discuss how sports, the last unifying cultural touchstone in America, has started to be corrupted by polarization. They get into the cringy identity politics of both the left and the right when it comes to athletics, along with some NBA commentary and Denver Nuggets debate! Plus, Tim breaks down his thoughts on SCOTUS ruling against Harvard’s and UNC’s affirmative action policies. Watch Tim interview Pablo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_x50CSNQRw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Kristol sits in for Sarah today and we talked about a lot. What the 2024 election looks like from Europe; the war in Ukraine; Mike Pence; the Republican elites; No Labels; and even some Casablanca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and JVL sat down with Lt Col. Alexander Vindman to breakdown the almost civil war in Russia and what it could mean for Vladimir Putin down the line. Check out The Bulwark's YouTube channel to watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vVMS2rgaA0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Trump might not be the strongest candidate in 2024, but immediately walks it back as loyalists rage against him, and DeSantis' poll numbers are pathetic. Plus, Joe Perticone joins Tim and JVL to discuss reporting on the Hill and breakdown new developments with normie Republicans, the Freedom Caucus, and the Squad. Watch the gang record this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CLVhcTZ0CU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's TNL Sunday, Tim and JVL interview Reid Hoffman, a founding member of OpenAI, aka the creators of ChatGPT. Together they discuss how the future of humanity could unfold as artificial intelligence becomes more and more advanced. They also talk Elon Musk's venture into politics and the possible reason why he made such a choice. Plus, Tim and JVL breakdown good Republican Will Hurd becoming the latest not-Trump candidate to enter the 2024 GOP primary. Watch Tim and JVL interview Reid here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0IB2jstIhk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices