Hosts Reunite to dissect Carlson, Cassidy, Hong and the WNBA's role in culture wars

The Next Level episode reunites its three hosts—Tim, Sarah and JVL—after a brief hiatus to tackle a slate of political and cultural topics. They open with a critique of Senator Bill Cassidy’s tearful floor speech preceding his decisive vote to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General. The hosts then analyze Tucker Carlson’s current agenda, which includes an interview with Hunter Biden and a lengthy monologue that resembles the opening of a presidential campaign.

Attention shifts to Wisconsin, where DSA-aligned Francesca Hong is running for governor, prompting discussion of the risks and opportunities of a socialist-leaning ticket in a battleground state. The panel also reflects on Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s statement that “Woke 1 was crazy,” exploring how Democrats might address past cultural missteps. Finally, Sarah delves into the WNBA’s increasing visibility within the nation’s culture wars, highlighting its significance beyond sports. Throughout, the hosts weave these threads into a broader commentary on media influence and political strategy.