1091: JD Vance Called His OWN Iran Policy “Complete Idiocy”
Jun 23, 2026
Tim is sick, but he's strapping on his football helmet. Tim, Sarah, and JVL cover another crazy week.
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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1090: Secret Podcast: JD Vance. Ross Douthat. 'Nuff Said.
Jun 19, 2026
The Iran war deal is falling apart (already). Israel is turning on Trump. And the two most insipid trad-Cath poasters in America are podcasting together again.Plus: JVL (finally) explains his disdain…
1089: Ben Shapiro's Tears Aren't Enough. The Iran War Hawks Owe Us More.
Jun 16, 2026
JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss the Iran "deal" that isn't really a deal—a memorandum of understanding that lifts sanctions immediately and hands Iran $300 billion while punting…
1088: Secret Podcast: We've Got a Situation
Jun 12, 2026
A super-sized Secret this week:
Sarah and JVL are coming to the legendary 92nd Street Y in New York on September 8. Come and hang out with them in JVL’s back yard! It’s possible he’ll have the…
1087: LIVE: Booed at the NBA Finals, Stormed Off NBC—Trump Is DOWN BAD
Jun 09, 2026
The gang is back together, and the U.S. and Iran are back at war...maybe? Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the latest in Iran, Donald Trump storming off of Meet the Press, the 'stolen election' freakout…
1086: Even TRUMP Thinks Netanyahu Went Too Far? | The Next Level
Jun 02, 2026
Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and JVL talk about the week's biggest stories: Trump installs a meme stock grifter as acting Director of National Intelligence, the $1.8 billion weaponization slush fund may be…
1085: Secret Podcast: A Cage Fight for America's Soul
May 29, 2026
Full episodes of The Secret Podcast are available to paid members of the Bulwark, on Apple Podcasts, Substack and YouTube.Sarah and JVL talk about the ongoing meltdown of Trump’s Freedom 250 event…
1084: Texas Primary Results! Megyn Kelly Turns on Trump?!
May 26, 2026
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL went live to cover the Texas primary runoff election, Megyn Kelly (maybe?) turning against Trump, and much more.Visit http://upwork.com/THENEXTLEVEL right now and…
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1083: Secret Podcast: The Walls Are Closing In
May 23, 2026
Full episodes of The Secret Podcast are available to paid members of The Bulwark via Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Substack.Sarah is in the City of Angels; JVL is in the Big Apple;) and they have A LOT…
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1082: Trump Could Tarnish the GOP for YEARS to Come
May 22, 2026
Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Sam Stein debate whether Democrats should just “let Trump cook” as his approval numbers crater, Republicans start breaking ranks, and the MAGA coalition begins to…
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1081: Secret Podcast: Trump's $1.7b Friends and Family Fund
May 15, 2026
The Secret Podcast is available exclusively to paid subscribers of The Bulwark. You can join on Apple Podcasts, Substack or YouTube!Last night news broke that President Trump would drop his $10b…
1080: Should the Next Democrat Punish Red States? JVL Says... Maybe
May 12, 2026
JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss the Virginia redistricting ruling, what it means for elections this November, and whether Democrats need to start playing as dirty as their opponents…
1079: Secret Podcast Preview: The Primary Was Over Before It Started
May 08, 2026
The full episode is available exclusively to paid members of The Bulwark. You can join on Apple Podcasts, Substack or YouTube.Sarah and JVL had a big show planned for you. Lots of different subjects…
1078: This is The Stupidest War You Can Possibly Imagine
May 05, 2026
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and Sam Stein (filling in for JVL) discuss the Trump administration’s assertion that the effort to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz is "separate and distinct" from the…
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1077: Secret Podcast: JVL Wants Every Trump Voter to Know, THIS IS YOUR FAULT!
May 01, 2026
Full episodes of the Secret Podcast are available to paid members of the Bulwark on Substack, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss the signs that voters are starting to regret…
1076: Trump Indicts Comey—AGAIN
Apr 28, 2026
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL are going LIVE to cover yet another indictment of Jim Comey by the Trump administration.NOTE: If you're getting this late—we apologize! Something went wrong and…
1075: Secret Podcast: Trump’s War Runs on Pure Make-Believe
Apr 24, 2026
JVL and Sarah Longwell talk about the firing of the Navy secretary mid-conflict and the bizarre “Trump-class battleship” saga, exposing a pattern of impossible promises and chaotic leadership. Plus…
1074: Tucker Carlson’s “Regret” Is Just Another Scam
Apr 21, 2026
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL celebrate JVL’s Webby win (sort of), and cover Tucker Carlson’s sudden “regret” turn and what it means about MAGA, Donald Trump Jr. as a 2028 front-runner, and the…
1073: Secret Podcast: Republicans Are Walking Into a Buzzsaw
Apr 17, 2026
JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss a bizarre week where markets surge amid global chaos, Trump feuds with his own allies, and confusion over Iran keeps escalating. They also break down a blowout…
1072: Did JD Vance Tell the Pope to Shut Up?
Apr 14, 2026
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL cover a rough week for Trump, from failed talks with Iran that turned into a naval blockade, to strong signs of real cracks inside his coalition as allies and…
1071: Secret Podcast: The Podcast Wars
Apr 10, 2026
JVL and Sarah discuss the failed ceasefire, Melania’s bizarre Epstein pre-denial, and the growing rift between Trump and "America First" heavyweights like Tucker, Megyn, Candace, and Alex Jones. Is…
1070: LIVE: Trump Extends Civilian Annihilation Threat For Two Weeks
Apr 07, 2026
Sarah, Tim and JVL g to cover Trump's Iran ultimatum and other news.Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul gummies. Right now, Soul is offering 30% off your entire order! Go to…
1069: Secret Podcast: Every Single Person Around Trump Is Expendable
Apr 03, 2026
JVL and Sarah discuss Trump’s rambling, unfocused address that failed to clarify any of the war’s goals, even as evidence mounts that the situation is getting worse. They also talk about the Bondi…
1068: Kristi Noem’s Husband Isn’t the Problem
Mar 31, 2026
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and JVL get into the wild new scandal involving Kristi Noem’s husband—and why the story isn’t what people think it is.They also discuss Trump’s chaotic handling of the…
1067: Secret Podcast: Trump Won’t Stop—Because He Can’t Look Weak
Mar 27, 2026
JVL and Bill Kristol—filling in for Sarah—discuss escalating Iran conflict, the risky push toward a wider war, and why the real damage may outlast the fighting. They also get into the global…
1066: How Much Pain Before MAGA Turns on Trump?
Mar 24, 2026
Tim Miller, JVL and Sam Stein (filling in for Sarah) discuss Trump’s shambolic approach to the Iran war—no clear objective, mixed signals, and rising economic fallout. As gas prices climb and markets…
1065: Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops”
Mar 20, 2026
Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL were live in Austin talking about Trump’s Iran war, the cascading economic fallout, and growing global instability. As gas prices spike and allies react, the…
1064: Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast
Mar 19, 2026
Paid members of The Bulwark can watch the FULL episode of The Secret Podcast.JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss the Trump administration’s stumble into an Iranian conflict that betrays its "no more wars"…
1063: Secret Podcast: Would You Trust These Idiots With a War?
Mar 13, 2026
Sarah Longwell and JVL talk about what happens if Trump doesn't TACO and pull the plug on the Iran war excursion after things go from messy to bad. Not great!Also: What happens if we know how to…
1062: LIVE REACTION: Trump Doesn’t Understand His Own War | The Next Level
Mar 10, 2026
Sarah, Tim and JVL are going LIVE to talk about the escalating air war with Iran and the chaos and dishonesty of Trump’s shifting explanations for it.Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your…