

The Next Level
The Bulwark
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss the news of the week, break down campaigns and elections, and wade into pop culture feuds. www.thebulwark.com
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Jul 26, 2023 • 60min
Kill it All With Fire
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
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Jul 23, 2023 • 57min
Just Say No to Crypto (with Ben McKenzie)
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
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Jul 21, 2023 • 33min
DeSantis and the No Labels DEFCON Level (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
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.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 46min
Three Indictments. Zero Accountability.
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
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Jul 16, 2023 • 51min
How to Beat Trump (with Jen Psaki)
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.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 18min
What Is "Real"? (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
Secret Podcast Preview: The weird disconnect between the vibes the actual real state of the economy.
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Jul 12, 2023 • 56min
DeSantis DeSpirals Downward
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
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Jul 9, 2023 • 59min
You Don't Gotta Hand it to White Nationalists (with Alex Edelman)
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
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Jul 7, 2023 • 27min
The Rage and Joy of MAGA America (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW)
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Jul 5, 2023 • 56min
Nine Imperfect Judges
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
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