The Next Level 1061: Secret Podcast: Did Stephen Miller Just Pull Off a Palace Coup?
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Mar 6, 2026 They unpack the onstage humiliation and sudden firing of a top Republican figure and explore whether a hardline operative engineered it. They debate infighting within the party and who might be installed next. They analyze the Iran crisis, contrasting tactics and long-term strategy, and outline the immediate economic shocks hitting gas, supply chains, and global markets.
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Stephen Miller Possibly Engineered Noem's Ouster
- Stephen Miller likely orchestrated Kristi Noem's humiliating firing to replace her with a more pliant DHS leader.
- Jonathan V. Last cites sudden media promotion of Mark Wayne Mullin and a setup question in the hearing as evidence of a coordinated op.
Markwayne Mullin Looks Like A Poorly Matched DHS Pick
- Markwayne Mullin appears telegraphed as a replacement, but several hosts doubt his competence and cross-party confirmations.
- Sarah notes his media performances, January 6 behavior, and lack of policy depth as liabilities for DHS leadership.
Iran's Objective Is Regime Survival Not Confrontation
- Iran's strategy aims at regime survival by inflicting political and economic pain rather than direct military victory.
- Jonathan explains Iran uses distributed networks and nonmilitary levers like insurance and shipping disruption to paralyze trade.