The Next Level

JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss the weak jobs report and Pete Hegseth's controversial State of the Armed Forces address, criticizing his focus on appearance over military readiness.

JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller analyze the chaotic state of the Trump administration ahead of the midterms, highlighting internal disarray over…

Hosts Cheeies, Sarah, and Tim discuss the controversial DHS strategy of arresting immigrants in vulnerable locations like hospitals, contrasting it with the administration's stated goals.

Sarah Longwell and JVL discuss the White House press ban, noting that Vice President JD Vance allegedly leaked information to justify blocking journalists during Xi Jinping’s state dinner.

JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss Vivek Ramaswamy’s struggles with Trump voters in a new Focus Group newsletter.

Hosts Sarah Longwell and Victor David Hanson open the episode by mocking Joe Manchin’s recent endorsements of Susan Collins and Mike Rogers, framing…

JVL, Tim Miller, and Andrew Agger discuss Mitch McConnell’s return and Trump’s new conspiracy theories linking the Butler shooting to Democrats.

Bill and Sarah Longwell discuss her book tour, including a historic event at a Cambridge church where Ralph Waldo Emerson once spoke.

JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss the Trump midterm convention, Corey Lewandowski’s alleged corruption, and the political fallout from John Fetterman’s defection.

The hosts discuss their recent book tour and the desire to top the New York Times bestseller list, currently held by Ted Cruz.

The hosts promote an upcoming show at the 92Y and discuss Sarah Longwell’s new book.

Tim and JVL discuss Mark Cuban’s claim that he would run as a Republican, arguing he misunderstands the party’s current populist base.

The hosts mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, celebrating her legacy of affirming human dignity across political divides.

JVL and Sarah Longwell critique Darlene Graham’s focus on trans sports in South Carolina, arguing it distracts from critical issues like Taiwan’s chip industry.

JVL, Tim Miller, and Andrew Egger discuss a New York Times story about a Trump-voting husband whose Russian wife was detained by ICE, criticizing his lack of empathy for other detainees.

Sarah and JVL discuss their upcoming book tour, including a new Southern leg, and critique Trump’s petty maneuvering to place his name on the Kennedy Center.

JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss Senator Bill Cassidy’s vote to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General, criticizing his rationale and performance.