The Next Level

Sonny Bunch joins Tim and JVL to talk Republican fury over suggestions to ban gas stoves. Plus, debates on the trajectory of social media and Ron DeSantis’ new education policy. Join the gang from The Next Level in Hollywood on January 19 and in Seattle on January 21. Learn more here: TheBulwark.com/events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marjorie Taylor Greene looks all the more powerful in the new GOP-controlled House after playing her cards right during the Speakership standoff. What will it mean for the radicals to be in control going forward? JVL's Triad: https://thetriad.thebulwark.com/p/ross-douthat-and-the-match-throwing Join the gang from The Next Level in Hollywood on January 19 and in Seattle on January 21. Learn more here: TheBulwark.com/events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy's dream of becoming Speaker of the House is imperiled as the MAGA wing flexes its power. After FIVE rounds of voting, he's no where close to securing the position. Is this comeuppance for coming to Trump's rescue after Jan. 6? Join the gang from The Next Level in Seattle this January 21 for an evening of politics and savage love with our special guest Dan Savage. Learn more here: TheBulwark.com/NoBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves his country for the first time since Russia invaded to deliver an address to Congress. Plus, Trump's tax return will be released to the public and the Jan. 6 commission held its last hearing. Join the gang from The Next Level in Seattle this January 21 for an evening of politics and savage love with our special guest Dan Savage. Learn more here: TheBulwark.com/NoBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah, Tim and JVL took over The Bulwark Podcast! Tim Miller checks in from Turning Point's event in Phoenix on the role of "Gays Against Groomers" in the culture war. Plus, George Santos as Tom Ripley, and the Musk crowd's "Free Speech for Me and Not for Thee." Join the gang from The Next Level in Seattle this January 21 for an evening of politics and savage love with our special guest Dan Savage. Learn more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron DeSantis attempts to win over Trump voters by going full anti-vaccine. Is it a good strategy for him? Plus, the Twitter Files continue to drop and same-sex marriage is signed into law. JVL, Sarah and Tim discuss! Join the gang from The Next Level in Seattle this January 21 for an evening of politics and savage love with our special guest Dan Savage. Learn more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah, Tim and JVL unpack the Colorado Springs shooting that killed five people and injured 25 others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices