The Next Level

The gang talk to devastating attacks on Israel by Hamas, as well as the terrible reactions by both the left and the right. Except, of course, from President Joe Biden, who perhaps gave his best speech in office yet.  Plus, the race between Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan exemplifies the division and dysfunction in the the House GOP, and Sarah details her run in with Fox News host Laura Ingraham...

Tim sits down with former editor-in-chief of "Salon" Joan Walsh. Previously on opposite sides of political discourse, the two political pundits discuss how politics really is a horseshoe, with the radicals at both ends of the spectrum having a lot more in common than they think.  Plus, Joan talks about her new book, "Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power,...

Tim is in for Sarah and he and JVL talk about the economy, unemployment numbers, and the relationship between voter sentiment and reality.

The GOP majority in the House is on fire as Kevin McCarthy is ousted. But will a bigger threat in the form of Jim Jordan replace him? A.B. Stoddard subs in for Sarah to discuss! Plus, a judge puts a gag order on Donald Trump as he attends his trial for fraud charges, and Tim asks JVL and A.B. for parenting advice when it comes to kids in sports! Watch the gang record this podcast on The Bulwark's...

Actor and author Henry Winkler ( Happy Days , Barry ) joins Tim and Sarah to talk the evolution of his Hollywood career, dealing with dyslexia, artificial intelligence, the SAG-AFTRA strike and more!  Buy Henry's children's book, "Detective Duck," here : https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Duck-Case-Strange-Splash/dp/1419755137

Don't worry, folks, Glenn Youngkin is here to save the GOP! The Secret Show is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. To listen to the rest of this show and gain access to all Bulwark+ member benefits (newsletters, podcasts and more!) sign up today at TheBulwark.com/secret .

The gang dive into what the non-Trump candidates need to do in the second debate tonight ... and debate amongst themselves if it even matters.  Plus, Donald Trump says Gen. Mark Milley should be put to death and Biden strikes with UAW union members, even though the Democratic party's green energy policies complicate his relationship with them.

Gretchen Carlson sits down with Tim to discuss the fight against sexual harassment, age discrimination, her courage in speaking out against Fox and Roger Ailes, and the advice she has for young girls as they enter a potentially dangerous workplace environment. Plus, Sarah joins Tim at the top to discuss Cassidy Hutchinson’s accusations against Rudy Guiliani. Learn more about Life Our Voices, Gretc...

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Rep. Lauren Boebert fooled around and found out, while Sen. John Fetterman's opinion on the Senate dress code riles DC. It's a doozy of an episode with Sarah vs. Tim on proper etiquette in a theater and the Senate.  Plus, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is leading his majority straight for a government shutdown they could very well be blamed for, and Donald Trump casts aside the pro-life movement without c...

Fellow never-Trump Republican Brad Thor joins Tim this Sunday to talk his new thriller novel, "Dead Fall." They also discuss the decline of the GOP away from freedom and towards populism, the horror that would be a a second Trump presidency, and President Biden's handling of the crisis in Ukraine. Buy Brad's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Fall-Thriller-Scot-Harvath-ebook/dp/B0BHTNRQQQ

Sarah and JVL talk about the revelations from the upcoming Romney biography. And the weirdness of Republicans being “pro-working man” and also anti-union.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces the House will start an impeachment inquiry without a vote and without evidence. But his right-wing critics, such as MAGA troll Matt Gaetz, still aren't satisfied.  Plus, the Democratic governor of New Mexico's temporary ban on guns draws bipartisan backlash for being unconstitutional, while some Texas counties are creating legal challenges to people travelin...

Andrew Zimmern, former host of Bizarre Foods, joins Tim to discuss how food relates to immigration and climate, his journey to sobriety, growing up with two gay dads, and the future of alternative meat. Not a foodie? Don't worry, we promise there's lots of political analysis to whet your appetite! ANNOUNCEMENT: The Next Level’s YouTube page will be folded in to the main Bulwark channel starting Oc...

Sarah and JVL drop the news that TNL is taking over CSPAN on Saturday morning. They talk about Nikki Haley’s second look. America’s SpaceX problem. And the secret history of “Gay Obama.” It’s total, nonstop action.   Don’t miss Sarah, Tim, and JVL on C-SPAN on Saturday morning at 9am in the East. The Secret Show is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. To listen to the rest of this show and gain acces...

How concerned voters are toward Joe Biden's old age might be the biggest determining factor to whether he beats Donald Trump in 2024; and Tim got into it with FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver over how much the liberal media is covering it.  Plus, the GOP is trying to decide whether to shutdown the government or impeach Biden, and Elon Musk claims the Anti-Defamation League is the reason X/Twitt...

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One week after the first GOP debate, nothing has changed and Trump is still dominant. Plus, conservative pundits now say Trump will get more Black votes because he has a mugshot, and DeSantis heads to Florida to deal with two tragic events. Sonny Bunch subs in for Sarah to discuss! View the Biden and DeSantis picture here : https://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/il47u4/picture266923026/alternates...

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pulled off a surprise win against Republican Joe Kent in the 2022 midterms, and since entering Congress has made a name for herself as a truly moderate Democrat. Tim asks her about progressives calling her a "Kyrsten Sinema wannabe" for her vote against student loan forgiveness, as well as the Democratic Party's struggles with working class, rural voters, and the congr...

Sarah and JVL catch up on the debate—about Nikki and Ron and Vivek. And about Trump’s mugshot. Warning: Sarah’s audio is a little wonky. The Secret Show is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. To listen to the rest of this show and gain access to all Bulwark+ member benefits (newsletters, podcasts and more!) sign up today at TheBulwark.com/secret .

Tim and JVL went live with Tom Nichols and Semafor's Ben Smith on The Bulwark's YouTube channel last night immediately after the first GOP debate. Listen to their first take reactions right after closing arguments ended! Watch the recording and subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on future livestreams here : https://youtube.com/live/MZep4APpcR4?feature=share

The gang talks the stakes for the GOP presidential candidates not named Donald Trump who qualified for the first primary debate on Fox News. Watch the gang record this episode here : https://youtu.be/V93uXEDayto

Robbie Kaplan, the lawyer who represented E. Jean Carroll in her civil suit against Donald Trump, joins Tim to discuss her win against the former president for sexual abuse. She also gives her opinion on the current indictments against Trump, including which one could go to trial before the 2024 election, and her Supreme Court case that helped pave the way for marriage equality. Watch Tim intervie...

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The gang plays a little game: What are the odds Trump a) Becomes president, b) Goes to jail, or c) Neither? Let us know what you think the odds are in the comments! Plus, another ignorant country song storms the charts, and Trump apparently DM'ed a lot of people on the app formerly known as Twitter. Watch the gang record this episode on our YouTube channel here : https://youtu.be/ChWTYpojUsY Learn...