The Next Level

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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Trump has no idea what he’s doing, and America’s financial standing in the world, as well as the security that comes with it, is forever diminished.

Note: Today’s episode of TNL was recorded before President Trump rescinded some of his tariffs, which the GOP then claimed was part of his brilliant plan all along. We think this commentary on the chaos, economic uncertainty and long term consequences of Trump’s tariffs still stands. Enjoy!

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The gang discuss President Donald Trump's ridiculous "Liberation Day" declaration and the foolish harm his tariffs will cause, the results of yesterday's Wisconsin election, Sen. Cory Booker's new filibuster record, and more!

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Sam Stein fills in for Sarah to talk with JVL and Tim about the continued fallout of the Trump administration’s Signal group chat, with newly released texts detailing the “attack plans.” Plus, Tesla’s brand disintegration continues and Vice President JD Vance gets roped into accompanying his wife, Usha, to Greenland.

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Tim, Sarah, and JVL were in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend to give their thoughts on how Donald Trump’s second presidency is going. Long story short, it’s all so much worse than they expected.

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