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This week there is a big elephant in the room that we must start talking about: Defeat. Host Rick Wilson stresses the importance of continuing to fight the corruption of Trump and his allies despite the electoral defeat. As the groundwork for authoritarianism is already being laid with Trump’s most recent cabinet selections, Rick reminds listeners who some of these people, such as Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard, really are.
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Rick sits down the LP political team who measure, move, and make a difference with voters on the ground in key swing states.
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Phillip Germain at @PhillipJGermain
Trygve Olson at @TrygveOlson
Mary Slowinski at @MarySlowinski
Stuart Stevens at @StuartPStevens
Jeff Timmer at @JeffTimmer
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Touching on themes of good prevailing over evil, Adam and Rick shed light on the broad coalition behind Harris and gauge what the signs of early voting could signal for this election.
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Reminding us again what's at stake this election, Capitol Police Officer Danny Hodges and his fellow officers held the line for our country on January 6th.
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Alexander Vindman offers his foreign policy take on what a second Trump presidency would mean for the United States and the good of the civilized world.
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Bob Woodward comes on the pod with Rick Wilson and shares his takeaway from his new book, "War," and warns against Trump getting back into the Oval Office.
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National security expert, daughter of a Mexican immigrant, and former right-hand to Vice President Mike Pence, Olivia Troye and host Rick Wilson open up about what it means to speak out against their Republican party and to put Country over Party.
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Calling out the GOP's false mirage of doom and gloom as projected in early voting and polling this cycle, Rick addresses the gaslighting, fear-mongering GOP Bullsh*t Artists for who they are and what they're good for...producing complete and utter "bullsh*t." What is currently being put out in the media is not even close to the full picture. So, hang tight, happy warriors. Be like Churchill's fighter pilots during WWII. Show up. Vote. Do your duty. They can't stop ALL of us. Your country depends on you.
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Gabriel Sherman discusses his new Trump biopic, The Apprentice, and the toxic bond between Roy Cohn and a young Donald Trump. He reflects on how Cohn’s influence shaped Trump’s political tactics and character, revealing a dark legacy of manipulation and corruption. Sherman also offers insight into the behind-the-scenes struggles surrounding the film, including Trump’s ultimately unsuccessful efforts to block its release—yet another predictable, calculated move.
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Rick catches up with “Prof. G,” Scott Galloway, to exchange insights on the state of the race and the critical role of strategic communication in political campaigns. They discuss the rise of podcasts as a platform for political messaging, unpack the economic policies promoted by each candidate, review current polling data, and explore the trend of young white men shifting to the right due to the DNC’s perceived lack of inclusion.
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Rick breaks down Donald Trump’s obvious decline—both mentally and physically—and contrasts it with Kamala Harris’s rising momentum.
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Rick Wilson interviews Congressman Colin Allred in a no-holds-barred conversation about his campaign to unseat Ted Cruz in Texas. They dive into Allred’s journey from NFL linebacker to the political arena, dissecting Cruz’s vulnerabilities and what it will take to flip the state blue. Along the way, Wilson and Allred trade jabs at Cruz’s controversial record, making this episode a must-listen for anyone tracking the 2024 election.
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Rick Wilson sits down with Congressman Jared Moskowitz to unpack the performative politics dominating the Republican caucus, highlighting how spectacle often overshadows substance in today’s GOP, and how good it feels to make James Comer eat his words. They explore the impact of these theatrics on effective governance, especially during crises, and how misinformation fuels political grandstanding.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Rick unpacks the dangerous rise and tragic consequences of right wing disinformation and conspiracy theories, particularly in the context of natural disasters and public health.
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For the 400th episode of The Lincoln Project Podcast, Rick takes his turn in the hot seat. He talks about how he first got involved in politics, his background in Russian studies and time at the Department of Defense, and how The Lincoln Project came to be. As the first republican to speak out against Trump, Rick has always spoken his mind and stayed true to preserving the integrity of his country.
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Rick dissects Trump’s blatant lies about Biden’s response to Hurricane Helene, and the long history of MAGA using tragedy for political gain. He discusses the use of social media and AI to disseminate disinformation, particularly Marjorie Taylor Greene’s absurd claim that “they” control the weather.
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From outside the Capitol, Rick reflects on the January 6th insurrection and discusses the details and implications of the recently unsealed court filing in the 2020 election case against Trump.
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Rick Wilson and Michael Cohen break down Donald Trump’s declining mental state and the chaos of his ongoing campaign. They dive into his increasingly erratic debate performances, weakening rally appeal, and the dangerous global implications of a Trump return to power.
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Rick talks to Senator John Fetterman about the neck and neck presidential race in Pennsylvania, where the winner will likely decide the election. They discuss the razor-thin margin Trump won the state by in 2016 and the hot-button issues this year like abortion and the economy. Fetterman emphasizes the importance of authenticity in political candidates, and his belief that winning hinges on keeping it real.
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Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and political reporter Abby Tracy to discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance, the stark difference in dynamics between the Harris/Walz ticket and the Trump/Vance ticket, and why authenticity and likeability will be such a key factor in November. For more from Abby Tracy be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out her article on Tim Walzmentioned in this episode. For more from Reed Galen subscribe to The Home Front. If you want to personally join the fight to save our nation’s democracy, visit JoinTheUnion.us and sign up today.
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