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The creators of the most watched and talked-about ad content in the political/cultural sphere, THE LINCOLN PROJECT, and co-founder/host Rick Wilson, have a reputation for saying the things others are afraid to say. Headed up by LP's notorious creative team, THE LINCOLN PROJECT podcast features a range of special guests, from leading political minds to the hottest pop-culture icons. Broadening the subject matter beyond politics and making the conversation more relatable to everyone, The Linco ...
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America, we gotta get back to doing what's expected of us as free citizens in this democracy. That means being tolerant, being respectful, staying informed, and being engaged. I'm former Congressman Joe Walsh. Follow me here and join the millions of Americans who are renewing their social contract with each other. The social contract. It's on us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If Obama Sold ‘Get Rid Of The 2nd Amendment’ Ball Caps, Would MAGA Laugh
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Trump is selling ball caps that read “Trump 2028,” and MAGA thinks it’s hilarious. No. It’s wrong, and it’s dangerous. Also, most of America isn’t MAGA and most of America isn’t the Bernie/AOC left. Most of America is in the big middle. So why do the extremes dominate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week's Elephant in the Room is all about the numbers. Rick explains how the one thing that Trump cannot fake could be the lynchpin to his unraveling and, ultimately, his downfall. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and @therickwilson.bsky.social on Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. J…
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A Fascinating & Troubling Inside Look At The 2024 Presidential Campaign
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A conversation with Jonathan Allen, who wrote an amazing inside look at the craziness of the 2024 presidential campaign with Amie Parnes - “Fight: Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House.” What was really going on behind the scenes, most especially with Biden and Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Too Many Americans See A ‘Deep State’ Everywhere
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Way too many Americans have lost faith in way too many of our institutions. And when that happens, it’s fertile ground for demagogues to come along and spread lies & conspiracies, dangerously furthering that distrust. Awhile back, I went to central PA and found out most folks I spoke with there believe it is possible to steal an election in America…
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Democrats, It’s Never Wrong Politically To Do The Right Thing
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California governor Gavin Newsom said the other day that talking about due process for Abrego Garcia is a “distraction.” A distraction that team Trump wants. No. Fighting to defend due process, to defend civil liberties is never a distraction. And Democrats, if you won’t fight to defend due process, then don’t bother fighting to defend anything. Ho…
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Trump’s Flying Monkeys, Cosplaying Billionaires, & his Festival of Corruption
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Rick is delighted to sit down with Senator-meets-influencer Sheldon Whitehouse, who is fed up and is "not going to take it anymore!" Chatting about Trump's flying monkey followers in the House, Senate, and in his administration, Sheldon and Rick unpack the three C's -- Cost, Chaos, and Corruption -- that are hurting Americans and will challenge Rep…
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Fears Of Tyranny, Fears Of Division. Listening to Los Angeles Progressives
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Every week I’m out on the road having conversations with Americans, with regular folks, of all political viewpoints. Listening to their take on America. Today a clip from a conversation with 6 left of center Americans in Los Angeles. Their biggest worries and their biggest fears for this country they love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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How To Best Combat Antisemitism: A Conversation
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we’re both very pro Israel. We both abhor antisemitism. Yet we differ strongly in what the government should or should not do to combat antisemitism. We differ strongly in what Trump is doing in the name of combating antisemitism. So we sat down to listen. And discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this week's Elephant in the Room, Rick details the constitutional tipping point we find ourselves in as a democratic republic. If Trump and his administration continue to defy court orders, what can be done about this, and who else could they soon target? ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and @therickwilson.bsky.social …
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Be Prepared To Do What You Have To Do To Defend Free Speech
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One of Trump’s henchmen said yesterday that to advocate for due process for Abrego Garcia is to “aid & abet terrorism.” Screw that. And make no mistake what this is. It’s an attack on free speech. It’s the latest effort of the tyrant in the White House to silence private individuals, to chill & censor speech. We must not allow it. Hosted on Acast. …
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Dammit Democrats, Think Outside The Box, Go Big Or Go Home
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Every day it continues, Trump wreaks havoc on our institutions, ignores the Constitution, and attacks who and what America is, and every day Democrats hem and haw and hesitate and huddle to maybe figure out how to possibly respond. Huh? Dammit Dems, wake the hell up and fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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If what Trump said in the Oval Office yesterday doesn’t send a chill up your spine, then you’ve forgotten what America is. Or you’re way too dangerously partisan. And once you throw due process out the window for anyone, you throw it out the window for yourself. And one more problem…we’re not even speaking off the same basic fact sheets. Hosted on …
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Democrats Getting Their Sh*t Together While Leopards Eat MAGA's Face
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Rick Wilson reconnects with fiery, down-the-middle Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Texas's 32nd congressional district (i.e., the greater Dallas region) to discuss how Dems are trying to get their sh*t together as the face-eating leopards finally turn their gazes to MAGA. (Yes, Trump's actions impact EVERYONE, not just "the other side.") ・・・・・・・・・・・…
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This Is Not America. This Is Not America. This Is Not America. This Is…
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We’re snatching up innocent people because of what they believe. We’re sending innocent people to foreign prisons. This isn’t what America is. Right? Also, Trump only says what Putin allows him to say. Finally, why are we at each other’s throats? A different theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why Does It Take A Court Order For Trump To Just Do The Right Thing?
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The Trump administration admitted they made a mistake when they grabbed him, put him on a plane and sent him to a prison in El Salvador. They acknowledged he’s an innocent man. The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the Trump administration to bring him back here. Pronto. But will they? Also, an interview with the brother of an Israeli hostage. Hosted…
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Rick Wilson breaks down the events of the week — including the chaos caused by his 18th century and immediate financial evaporation — caused by Agent Orange in the White House. Navarro, Lutnick, and Trump couldn’t successfully run a Dollar Store let alone America’s complicated and robust economy. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickW…
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He commits acts of corruption right out in the open, he goes after his political opponents right out in the open, and we just think oh this is no big deal. We are so lowering the bar with Trump. We will regret it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Financial and Business Jedi Barry Ritholtz stops by to discuss Trump’s recklessness when it comes to America’s economy and our position in the global supply chain. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Barry Ritholtz @Ritholtz on X and @Rithotlz on Bluesky, and please pick up a copy of Barry's latest book, “How Not to Invest” (2025) wherever fine books are s…
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Trump Lies About Everything, But He Can’t Lie About The Economy
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These tariffs are different. Trump has been able to survive and thrive politically because he lies about everything - January 6th, Haitian migrants - but he can’t lie about the economy. People know if the economy is good or bad. Trump can’t lie his way out of layoffs and rising prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Now They’re Apprehending American Citizens. Not A Surprise
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He’s an American citizen, he’s a lawyer, his family came back to America from vacation. And they detained him. For no reason other than to intimidate him. And to be cruel. This is wrong. This is not America. Also, no single person should have the power Trump has. Shame on Republicans for giving it to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Re-Release: RFK Jr. Will Kill Americans Sure As Death
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After a second child dies of measles in Texas, we are re-releasing this episode from Rick. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and @therickwilson.bsky.social on Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with the Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow LP on X at @Project…
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Don't Blame Just Trump. Blame The Entire Republican Party
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As markets here in the U.S. and around the world crater, and as the entire world economic order borders on crisis, it's easy to blame just that madman in the White House for all of this. Nope. He's not alone. Also...millions and millions took to the streets two days ago to say "hands off!" It was a sight to behold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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That Stupid Person In The White House Is Hurting So Many People
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good week politically for Democrats, but I gotta be honest. I’m sad and angry because we put such a stupid person back in the White House. And that stupid person in the White House is going to hurt so many people. It’s going to get much worse. And sadly, way too many Americans are going to have to feel the pain before they wake up. Hosted on Acast.…
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Having the Courage to "Make Good Trouble"
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The Elephant in the Room this week is a welcome one -- it's courage. Rick reflects on the positive events of this week, highlighting Cory Booker's strength, courage, and conviction as he rewrote history by beating Strom Thurmond's record while sharing stories about what America has become under the current Trump administration. In the absence of fe…
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A Conversation With A Young Conservative Who’s Disappointed In Me
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I sat down with a young conservative who worries about/wonders why a conservative like me sounds basically like a Democrat these days. We had a great, respectful conversation about why we each have taken the stances we’ve taken. I enjoyed this conversation with Will Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Yesterday Was The First Chance For Voters To Speak. And They Did
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Musk and Trump have had ten weeks to wreak havoc, chaos and mayhem. And last night in Wisconsin & Florida voters had the first opportunity to punch back. And they did. Also, people will die because of what Musk & Trump are doing. Finally, if Trump wasn’t such a coward, he’d make one simple phone call. But he won’t, because he’s a coward. Hosted on …
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If You Don’t Support Due Process For Non-Citizens, Then You Don’t Support The Constitution
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Every single day in this country right now, people are being detained and deported without due process. This is illegal, this is unconstitutional. Every day in this country right now, this administration is “accidentally” putting innocent people on airplanes and sending them to foreign prisons. Without any due process. This isn’t America Hosted on …
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Michael Wolff Spills the Tea About the White House
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Responsible for writing the hit bestselling book “Fire and Fury” and setting off Trump during his first term, journalist and bestselling author Michael Wolff joins Rick to share everything he’s been hearing about the White House. On a book tour for his new book, “All Or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America,” Michael convenes with Rick to share the…
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Waging Dialogue: How To Engage With People Who Don’t Think Like You
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I’m obsessed with the political divide in this country. A divided I helped create. So I sat down with two experts in the field. To discuss how to have conversations with people with whom you disagree. They’ve developed a project called “Waging Dialogue.” Their website is wagingdialogue.org. Check the site out and Have a listen Hosted on Acast. See …
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Elon Musk is paying people to vote in next week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Trump just admitted that WE pay for his tariffs, the White House doesn’t believe in separation of powers, and the Attorney General has made it official: she is Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Here we are America! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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