

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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Dec 7, 2022 • 58min
Free Speech Nudes
Republicans say then-candidate Joe Biden put a torch to First Amendment rights by asking Twitter to take down inappropriate Hunter Biden images. Plus, Donald Trump says we should terminate the Constitution, then gaslights everyone who calls him out on it. JVL, Sarah and Tim discuss!
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Nov 30, 2022 • 54min
The Traveling Circus of Nutjobs (with Sonny Bunch)
Trump's dinner from hell with anti-semites has more republicans questioning his judgement ... again. Plus, are Never-Trump Republicans obligated to back DeSantis? Sonny Bunch joins Sarah and Tim to discuss!
Sonny's awards movie recommendations:
TÁR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na6gA1RehsU
ATHENA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRunUkdkK8s
Top Gun: Maverick - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXco2jaZ_4
Elvis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDLRvjHVOY
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Nov 23, 2022 • 42min
Club Q: Another Tragedy
Sarah, Tim and JVL unpack the Colorado Springs shooting that killed five people and injured 25 others.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 59min
Savoring Kevin McCarthy's Suffering (with Will Saletan)
Can Kevin McCarthy muster enough Republican support to become Speaker of the House after a disappointing midterm? Will any GOP leaders be held accountable for the party's losses? Plus, Kari Lake becomes the latest election denier to be rejected by the voters. Will Saletan joins JVL and Tim to discuss.
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Nov 9, 2022 • 54min
Democracy Won The Midterms
The results are in (mostly) and the red wave didn’t happen! Democracy appears to have prevailed when we most doubted it! JVL, Sarah and Tim breakdown the midterms, giving their thoughts on the results and predictions for the undecided races.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 56min
Elon's Twitter Apocalypse
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter could lead to its demise, while Republicans use the platform to spread conspiracy theories about Nancy Pelosi's husband after his assault. Plus, the hosts predict the outcomes of close midterm races one week out from election day.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 40min
BONUS: Cucking Around At The Fontainebleau (with Billy Corben)
Billy Corben joins Tim and JVL on this bonus episode of The Next Level to discuss his new documentary, "God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty,” which focuses on the Jerry Falwell Jr. cuckholding scandal with a pool boy. The documentary premieres Nov. 1 on Hulu.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 59min
The MAGA King & Queen
Ron DeSantis may be a black hole of charisma, but election denier Kari Lake knows how to run a campaign. Are these two the future of the MAGA movement in 2024? Plus, progressive Dems retracted a letter to Biden calling on a diplomatic solution to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. JVL, Sarah and Tim discuss on this week's The Next Level.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 47min
He Gets You Hot In A Bad Way
Paul Ryan, who has never been wrong about the direction of his party, says Trump will not be the GOP's 2024 nominee. Plus, contentious debates in pivotal midterm races were held this week. JVL, Sarah, and Tim give their thoughts.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 56min
Tulsi. Vance. And Yes, Kanye.
JVL, Sarah, and Tim talk Tulsi Gabbard's departure from the Democratic Party, Sen. Tommy Tuberville's racist rally comments, and Rep. Tim Ryan's debate performance against JD Vance. Plus, Tim goes off on Sen. Ben Sasse for resigning from Congress.
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