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[@vatiammatri2660]

PA rural and urban elected Fetterman, with his shorts & hoodie. He represents us and we don't care what he wears. He's authentic and more than competent. Hawley wears suits and tried to overthrow the government (amongst others). So there's that.

[@teacher01ful]

God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom To know the difference."

[@Rocwallaby]

Regarding Lauren Bobert and so many on the right, firstly she was asked not to vape by another patron and didn’t, that’s rude. Regarding the groping and affairs, it’s not the sex, it’s the Hypocrisy. So many of those people spout ‘Christian values’ the sanctity of marriage and screw around on the side, the attitude is ‘not for me, for thee’. Regarding the senate/congress dress code, a dress code is irrelevant when people spout rubbish and don’t act in the interests of the constituents. I’d note that another podcast said Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley used to come to the floor to vote in workout clothes straight from a session in the gym.

[@Rugelacharugula]

You gotta give Bobo credit for reaching across the aisle to take firm hold of the hard issues.

[@jcbjcb2]

Was the issue already hard?

[@homohawk]

LMFAOOO 😂😂

[@liamcullen3035]

Hahaha sometimes these episodes go off the rails in the very best way 😂

[@marymclaughlin9009]

Sarah makes a fine point about appearances, but let's face it, right now the Senate dress code is just a veneer maintaining the fiction that being a senator is "an important job" and not the lifetime sinecure it has become. All they do is stand around and talk and enjoy social and legal privileges. Fetterman might dress "like a gym teacher" but he at least is treating it like a real job while a real gym teacher in a suit is singlehandedly screwing up the chain of command in the US military

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

Dress codes protect toes tho that's the part we all forget. It's usually safety related. I COULD wear soft toe boots and be more comfortable but if drop something on them these steel toes will protect my toes. Fetterman should remember that

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

Also loose clothing like the kind fetterman wears can be a hazard. Just a couple years ago a woman went into the machine at the packing house here in Del Rey because she ignored the dress code. I don't remember if it was loose clothes or jewlrey but I do remember that it was sad. Always observe the dress code it is there for your safety.

[@marymclaughlin9009]

Sorry friend, but you're talking about real jobs. That's not what the Senate is.

[@davidwemett200]

“If those jagoffs in the House stop trying to shut our government down, and fully support Ukraine, then I will save democracy by wearing a suit on the Senate floor next week,” said the first term Senator (Fetterman).

[@Vonfleet]

I can't believe Tim even gave a second thought to the choice between Beyonce and the second Republican debate. Beyonce wins that one every time, and I can't imagine anyone holding that against him. As to handling the angst of a potential second Trump presidency, I dealt with that by renewing my passport. I won't bolt right away, but I will keep an ear to the ground.

[@Reldas]

Beyonce > everything

[@audreywellham2413]

🛂🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️

[@michelebenedosso3899]

“I’m not taking the joy away from myself to watch Vivek and Nicky Haley fight over who’s at 6%”. (Tim M.) 😂🤣😃

[@Maribel-q3y]

he he he!

[@cynthiahansen9395]

So happy you are doing the concert!!! Go and enjoy - you SO deserve it, Tim!

[@Kamikamkam1222]

100% on Tim Millers side with the dress code. For Fetterman, it keeps him in touch with who he is and who he answers to. And since NONE of them have done that thus far, we're going to go with the Fetterman/Tim dress code....

[@jcbjcb2]

Miller's arguments were pretty strong... The "dress/kilt code" that i'd suggest for legislatures' chambers would request only reasonable (skin) coverage.

[@Kamikamkam1222]

@jcbjcb2 as one with family ties back to Murphy Irish fisherman, I'm down with a kilt.

[@sms-2014]

I'm grateful that Tim brought up the emotional dimension of the work to defeat Trump. Sarah and Tim are dealing with the paralyzing anxiety and dread in relatable ways. Re JVL: I want to persuade people it's dangerous to choose the hand grenade.

[@tweda4]

I'm on JVLs angle. If the people aren't intelligent enough to know that the hand grenade is dangerous, I don't think any amount of convincing will help them to grow a brain.

[@bradcazden8624]

The best conversation I've yet heard about what we're heading for. Man oh man

[@SantaCruz007]

Sarah's right. There is a double standard. Gross Trump!!

[@BWSC81]

Not going to lie to you, seeing Tim at Beyonce is one of the most compelling reasons to become a member I have heard.

[@iamheatheranne]

Regarding the dress code for Congress: at the present time we have so many other issues that require our attention. Some in Congress supported an Insurrection, are believers in Quanon and authoritarianism and give hand jobs on camera in public. If our country was more stable, a dress code could be an important issue to discuss. But we gotta pick our battles people. The government is close to shutting down.

[@marnavanloo7302]

I agree

[@addyyyyg]

The opening to this KZbin version of the show is fantastic

[@pauladufour7594]

Sarah is right. I will not stop trying to break through until the votes are cast. After the votes are cast, if we lose I will change the way I oppose the winner. I will not accept the loss of the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence. I will not be ruled.

[@teacher01ful]

I, too, am concerned about Trump winning. Do NOT want to live in an authoritarian run country.

[@jbrown6367]

Even if he wins, Trump will get outsmarted by the Dems. He can't get out of his own way.

[@turdferguson3475]

He's already been president once. Did we become an authoritarian run country?

[@brianruzek5487]

Those aren’t dreams you described Tim, they’re nightmares, the kind I hope to never experience

[@3ld919]

OMG, that grenade analogy was brilliant, JVL nailed it!

[@bellamartin5353]

Absolutely agree Sarah about old Republicans Bush, Rice, etc

[@hctobe]

I’ve also been subscribed to the Bulwark channel, so keep it coming please! love your show!

[@marcboss6]

The Bulwark makes my fking head hurt. Republicans shut down the government every time they get a smidge of power under a Dem president. People aren’t stupid.

[@tweda4]

Given how many votes trump received in the last presidential election, I think we're safe to say that a lot of people are very stupid.

[@Rugelacharugula]

Obviously republicans are, or they wouldn’t keep _electing_ enough people to keep doing it.

[@patriciagazey4693]

a lot are unfortunately

[@jcbjcb2]

It looks as if Saudi "oil sheiks" also prefer RightWing (US) Presidents

[@JohnChampagne]

I assume Champagnes get a free pass to the Room.

[@seandwyer2020]

I love The Next Level, but it does nothing for my mental health and hope that our country might someday come around to common sense. Anyways, Keep up the good work Jonathan, Sarah and Tim.

[@andrewking_8]

Had to take a break for a few weeks lol

[@ronaldadams9233]

Don't worry about missing the second debate, Tim, here's a recap... "we love you Trumpy, oh yes we do, we don't love anyone as much as you, when you're gone, we're blue, oh Trumpy we love you"

[@harinisridharan1188]

FULL THROATED SUPPORT FOR TIM'S CASE! 💃

[@llkellenba]

I saw that Nicole Wallace red flashing light broadcast and agree felt traumatizing to hear her validate my blaring internal alarms 🚨. Same way I felt watching January 6 go down. Assumed reinforcements show up and assist those overwhelmed Capitol Police … then no one appears…unforgettable sinking realization.

[@hopekevans]

Sarah, why are people against VPHarris? I truly don’t understand. How could they gamble with democracy vs autocracy because of Harris? I don’t get it.

[@patriciagazey4693]

I do

[@markwilliams2620]

It's too late for me to watch this now, but I just have to say, whomever wrote the cutline, BONUS POINTS!

[@danaeward3260]

Love y'all... Sarah busted out the mom jeans and schooled y'all about dress code. Bimbobert deserves what she gets. Tim... nice pearls.

[@snosister]

Scrubs... Surgeons. Veterinary Techs and Assistants, Med techs, Nurses etc

[@llkellenba]

Yep. I used to think how weird it felt to be literally saving lives wearing the mandated “pajamas” scrubs with the hospitals name stamped across my ass…

[@sandraullmann5711]

She knew exactly what she was doing. And it would draw attention to her.

[@MsMacbook2009]

I cant believe Tim even considered the debate over BEYONCÉ at all! Can't believe he even remembered the debate!

[@carolinemaybe]

Yay!!!! I got to be here live. I’m only a few minutes behind. So excited to be here.

[@ElaineMLove]

"Stitcher" is an inside joke, lolo 😂 !! They went out/off the "AIR." I dont know why or when or where they went, but I did hear it on the radio!!! 😅

[@janlamontia8786]

Tim you had me at dressing up! 🤣

[@HopeWins777]

Right out of the box. This is simple. Nothing is as good as Stitcher! I can't stand anything I've used yet. Why did they take away the best one?

[@chickenmama823]

This conversation was amazing and gave me some good laughs.😂

[@Spearca]

Looking forward to Tim in concert gear 😁

[@d.t.8465]

You all are the BEST! One of my faves!

[@d.t.8465]

Before I heard Sarah and Tim's debate about Fetterman's attire I was kind of thinking like Sarah, but what Tim argues make sense to me. Fetterman is extremely popular amongst the constituents who elected him BECAUSE of who he is. Exactly who he is. Just like Jim Jordan. I've been paying attention to Charlie Sykes and his guests that keep saying the Dems aren't connecting with/are losing the working class. So maybe Fetterman isn't being 'disrespectful', but rather the opposite. Maybe he knows his people and knows that they relate to someone who is a visual representation of their reality.

[@msj7872]

I've always been frustrated with this wishy-washy middle that shows up every four years. I realized a long time ago that the people who fervently support Trump cannot be reasoned with, but is this middle even paying attention? What motivates these people to ignore the noxious Trump because they dislike Biden? Is it really the price of eggs?

[@miguelvelez7221]

You have to come to grips with the sad fact that in terms of the voting public a third are stew of Radical Reactionary Resentment that's been nursed on fifty years of GOP outrage farming spread by their media allies. Another third is an alliance of "Centrists", slightly Left of Center Post War styled "Liberals" and a small but growing, and getting more active contingent of "Leftists" that range from committed Social Democracy types to those that have a more radical commitment to Leftist politics and ideals. The final third? Political incoherents. Point blank. They have no moorings and it's not because they are "above" partisan politics. They are incurious with no desire to build a cohesive or practical political world view. It's why you get Obama voters that cast votes for Trump twice.

[@mikeoshaughnessy582]

As far as the dress code how about no kilts, flip flops, crocks, or guns?

[@jodiredler7469]

Right now I'm still in the it can't happen camp. After the 2016 election went to see Something Rotten...which is amazing--so if you haven't seen it try to. The lead actor came out after the curtain call and thanked us for coming and commented when the actors first come out they can feel the stress from the people in the audience. By the end the cast could feel we've all relaxed.

[@tonisodano5472]

Yes , Tim Miller is THE BEST Pearl wearing pundit around !

[@ampleangel2262]

No worries, Tim...id skip the second debate for Weird Al Yankovick....😂

[@Raven_of_Doom]

Jagoff reminds me of the SNL skit on philly

[@johnmcfaul8260]

JVL is correct about the grenade analogy. Sarah has the most logical approach. Unfortunately, I'm implementing Tim's approach which is avoidance and putting it off and hoping beyond hope that hope that sanity prevails and our country isn't assaulted by the obvious, destructive, self-serving monster Trump again! This time he would be unrestrained.

[@viekent]

Haha "keri lake told me that". I remember that. She was trying to do a jon stewert bit when imade fun of tuckers bow tie

[@deez4evs]

Picturing Tim listening big freedia is awesome 😂 and i love he’s going to see Bey.. I don’t know if he’s joking or not but I love the visualization

[@michelleiverson2642]

Don’t apologize Tim, you’re so funny. “Not in a good way”

[@johnhutchinson2395]

ALL the Senators should wear powdered wigs in the Senate.

[@CounterRhythms]

I am processing the likelihood that he will win with lots of Death Metal. I highly recommend it.

[@flashtrash2329]

We need to bring back DUELS OF HONOR!!

[@zs9297]

Sarah, Tim, JVL! Thank you

[@hollandanish5557]

I think that on any given day I pass through each of the panelists reactions as described by Tim plus a few more. I'm a short term pessimist and long term optimiste. So Tim have a fabulous time at the concert decked out in your finery and return to us with your batteries recharged.

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Talk about MTG's memoir coming out. No one had even heard of her before 2015.

[@flashtrash2329]

We need MEDIEVAL JUSTICE for all of these REPUBLICAN TRAITORS!!

[@remygill4802]

You guys have the best waiting room music

[@clairekane4157]

Your disappointment in "not my problem Corkers", that's how lots of people act once their children graduate from public school - I paid when my kids were there. Keep up the good work ✌️

[@ns4524]

JVL ,i love the grenade analogy.

[@d.t.8465]

"Kari Lake told me that too". 😂😂😂

[@hadawson72268]

Tim - rare that it is - I disagree - even Pa Ingels wore his suit to the grange meeting in Mankato - you can go to American Thrift with the rest of us and buy a suit for 15 dollars and go to the senate .. I love John Fetterman - man of the people but I don’t understand why he can’t put on a suit - Tim you went to Catholic school like me - we had to wear a uniform to go to school to make us feel the importance of where we were going and what we were doing - We can do this

[@jazzjudy]

Welcome to the Big Easy~

[@catbb1000]

How anyone could ever believe tRump about abortion is mind boggling. He brags about "He's" the one that overturned Roe.

[@rbnlyns]

And that will run in more than one commercial as a run up to the general.

[@andrewduff2048]

The pro-life people believe it’s murder so they aren’t just going to approve of “murder” up to 15 weeks. The actual single issue pro-life vote is a small percentage of the Republican Party probably 5%

[@teacher01ful]

Woo Hoo, Focus Group returning. 🙌🏻

[@CatieGorga]

Oh come on, Sarah, JVL as moderator with a bunch of voters would be HYSTERICAL!!😂

[@clairekane4157]

Hallelujah Sarah! Well said. Glad they gave you the space and respect. ✌️💜🙏 Glad I found you through PSA

[@TK-fp5fp]

Good on you Tim, you have to take time for yourself sometimes.

[@jcbjcb2]

... noticed "bags" under Longwell's and Miller's eyes.

[@francesbatycki404]

I agree with Sarah on the dress code. Why not casual Fridays like other businesses?

[@linguaphile42]

I know we're living in an era that is unlike anything in our lifetimes, but at this point in Obama's term he was at 43% approval rating, and Reagan at 45%. They both won in landslides a year later. We are still a year away, and were up against at least decent opponents. Anything could happen, but Trump will not win. No, we can't get complacent, but we can't freak out either.

[@blacksand357]

You three deliver in sooo many ways, that first quarter of the show was so good. I'm going to add my prediction regarding a Trump win, which is it won't happen as it will finally dawn on his supporters that he's only running again to stay out of jail...

[@teacher01ful]

Take the JOY, Tim!

[@erinstaack3584]

I don't care about dress code as much as I care about electing officials that live in reality and do their job with integrity. I don't care if Mitt Romeny wears a tutu next to a Ted Cruz in a suit....I still see them for what they are and what they do.

[@hangonaminute2580]

All three of them have every right to be disappointed in the silence of Republicans who have long since left office, but they need not be at all mystified about the reason for that silence: it's because Trump hasn't changed the G.O.P. quite as much as they want to believe he has.

[@miguelvelez7221]

Boom. These people STILL cling that Trump is an aberration and not the inevitable result of the culture, policies and rhetoric coming out of the GOP, the Conservative movement and their media allies for like 60 years.

[@MattyV001]

I console myself by believing that in 10 years all my trump loving neighbors will deny that they ever even considering supporting that criminal.

[@jbrown6367]

Na. It's ride-or-die with The Orange Cult. They take that shit to their graves, like my mom.

[@miguelvelez7221]

Eh... I ain't saying you're wrong but they also forget they also bought into dying on the hill that George W. was THE ONLY decent choice, and in fact was placed in office by God. Now? He's a "Globalist". They may well disavow Trump but it won't be because they rejected what he did on moral or ethical grounds. And that means they won't have learned a goddamned thing about their own judgement or hubris.

[@alanburke1893]

Anybody else think JVL's denial of theatre pooping was a little too intense🤔... ??? I think a special poo prosecutor needs to be appointed asap 💩🇺🇲....

[@Raven_of_Doom]

This was a great episode.

[@dianecarlberg8002]

Trump wears a suit...I prefer Fetterman no matter what he wears!! I just found you on KZbin..I love your conversations!!

[@lindapirlot3047]

She denied it all until they showed the surveillance video.

[@shellyrobillard3074]

Those are nightmares

[@pdub2253]

There are lots of things you can do the most important of which is make sure you are ready to vote and help family and friends who are pro democracy get registered. We can do this! 😊💙😉

[@marymcnabb4982]

I'm a female Democrat and in the Cathedral of American Government, suits and ties show repect. They are voted to represent us and should be proud to do so. Fetterman does own a suit. I've seen him in photos wearing one so I won't have to send some of my small Social Security check to help him buy one.

[@Wolit51]

I agree with Sarah about dressing for the occasion. I can't show up to work in sweatpants and a t-shirt and I shouldn't be able to. Clients wouldn't trust me or take me seriously if I did that.

[@danielbackley9301]

@OUR TIM and JVL : SARAH IS RIGHT AS USUAL !

[@justbecauseOK]

Note to Tim: I suffered regular heavy night sweats for years. I thought it was linked to my anxiety disorder. One day I googled 'night sweats' and I was advised to eliminate spicy foods: chilli, curry, habaneros etc etc. That was 5 years ago and I have not had a night sweat since. But damn i miss my spicy foods!

[@intothewoods_dave]

OK, so many thoughts. I cannot comprehend the idea of another Trump presidency… I just can’t. I also cannot comprehend how Tim can be so smart and yet so hot at the same time how does that happen?… So many thoughts

[@herme99]

Focus Group - YAY!

[@BWSC81]

Sweet, excited for the next focus groups!

[@bridgetcollins7969]

Dear Sarah, obviously you've never worked in high tech. What people wear is far less important than what they accomplish.

[@lisalivingston6473]

As much as I like Tim, I have to agree with Sarah on the senate dress code. I was always taught to dress for the job you want...not for the one you have. There is a time for gym shorts and another for suits. I never saw anyone attend a funeral dressed in a hoodie and sweat pants. There's a time and a place for everything. I fear that we are hanging onto decorum by our fingertips. What on Earth will happen when senators start appearing on the senate floor looking like they are on their way to a pick-up basketball game? Also, I wish people would stop referring to the House GOP as a clown show. It's giving a bad name to clowns! I go to the circus to be entertained by clowns. I vote for politicians to represent me in congress. Get your sh*t together and start doing your job working for the American people.

[@KathyDennis-fy3bg]

Can the polling be off?

[@BrianRountree-u7p]

A big freedia name drop in a next level podcast! Truly we live in amazing times Next we need Tim to teach JVL and Sarah how to “bounce, bounce, bounce!”

[@jbrown6367]

You guys are "My People". But you need to stop trying to save the GOP. It's over. Corker understands the Republican party is beyond salvation. Hopefully, Trump's future demise will shatter the party into at least 2 pieces. The two party system has outlived its usefulness.

[@paulzikang]

Love you guys, but I'm depressed now. Thanks.

[@Rugelacharugula]

Per the dress code. I would rather my representatives in Congress dress & behave like John Fetterman, than dress & behave like Lauren Boebert. End of discussion.

[@hg1644]

Sarah is by far the smartest of these 3. She is pretty damn astute.

[@markbantz9699]

You have no empirical proof of this. I vote for JV. He has more knowledge of the wider world!

[@paulxavier431]

​@@markbantz9699Stop with the fat shaming.

[@chrispapalia1769]

Saying Trump’s chances of being president again are at 45% is being way too optimistic; he is guaranteed of being the GOP nominee, and the electoral college is skewed to favour the Republican candidate, so Trump is more realistically at 55 to 60% likely of being president again. 🤦‍♂️