The Next Level gang went live Wednesday to talk about all the week’s news: McConnell’s comments on the BBB, the big win in the NYC Dem mayoral primary, do vibes or policies win, Trump’s Iran mess and being brave.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in and participated in the live chat. It’s fun to be together—even in virtual space!

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Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss Trump continuing to TACO causing increasingly slipping support, more Democrats getting arrested over immigration policies, the mixed feedback from Tim’s interview with NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on FYPod, and Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz’s heated conversation.

Show NotesArrest of NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad LanderZohran Mamdani: FYPod CrossoverTulsi’s Bizarre and Creepy Nuclear War PSA

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The gang discuss Trump’s extreme response to protests in L.A., his unsettling rally to a cheering military crowd, and the upcoming birthday parade. Also: Elon Musk’s 3am apology, RFK Jr. dissolving the vaccine board, and Mikie Sherrill’s primary win.

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Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and JVL discuss the Elon Musk and Donald Trump breakup thats amplifying throughout all of MAGA, how the primaries for New Jersey governor and New York mayor could shape the future of both parties, Joni Ernst’s comments on everyone dying show how much MAGA is losing their minds, and Curtis Yarvin’s dangerous influence.

Join Tim and Sarah in DC with John Lovett in June 6th for their Free Andry fundraiser and live show during WorldPride. Tickets and more information at TheBulwark.com/events. Before the show, join Tim and Sarah at the Action for Andry protest at SCOTUS.

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Live from Chicago, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL break down the latest wave of Trump pardons, the rising authoritarian behavior from GOP leaders, and the Democratic Party’s identity crisis. Also, who is the worst (and best?) cabinet member so far, and what comes next?

Join Tim and Sarah in DC with John Lovett in June 6th for their Free Andry fundraiser and live show during WorldPride. Tickets and more information at TheBulwark.com/events.

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The gang discuss the extensive corruption of President Donald Trump’s Middle East business dealings, Republicans’ focus on state and local tax deductions while letting democracy burn, and the latest revelations on former President Joe Biden being old while in office (who knew?).

Buy tickets to our May 29 live show in Nashville with Rep. Justin Jones (D-Tennessee), Tennessee Holler editor Justin Kanew, and our own Nashvillian Lauren Egan here.

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The gang talk about the latest on President Trump’s obsession with owning Canada and Greenland, new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s based first meeting in the White House, the administration‘s cruel immigration agenda, and DOGE’s complete failure.

Buy tickets to our live show in Nashville with TN Rep. Justin Jones, TN Holler’s editor Justin Kanew and our own Lauren Egan (May 29) here.

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On this bonus episode of The Next Level, it’s a very special AMA with JVL, Tim and Sarah, who got together to take your questions. They cover Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, the staggering grift it entails, and its entanglement with foreign governments, as well as why Sarah wants to get Trump down to 32 percent favorability, specifically. They also debate the viability of third parties, the best ways for listeners to stay engaged (mentally and politically), how to talk to kids and family about the state of American politics, and what specific actions people can take to resist Trumpism.

The gang break down the latest developments in the market, and how it’s sent the Trump administration into panic mode. Plus, Trump loses grounds in new immigration polling, Tesla might be unsalvageable, and Pete Buttigieg takes on the manosphere.

Buy tickets to our live shows in Chicago (May 28) and Nashville (May 29) here.

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The gang dive into the constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump refuses to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, against the ruling of SCOTUS, Democrats planning a trip to El Salvador to demand the Maryland man's release, Harvard University's refusal to fold to Trump's defunding threats, and Elon Musk's continually disturbing mission to impregnate different women.

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