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When the "free speech absolutist" has no interest in free speech.

The impending legal actions against former President Trump are mounting. Former Deputy Assistant Director for the FBI's counterintelligence division, Peter Strzok, joins Rick. They discuss many of the lawsuits, their implications of them, along with his estimate of how long they'll take. And Rick adds another name to The Enemies List. Listen to find out who makes the unfortunate cut in this episode.

A story out of the AP that has us all scratching our heads - why it matters that Gen Z so strongly supported Democrats and why we have to stamp down the false narrative that Democrats struggled with young voters. Why they think the Sinema defection is ultimately much ado about nothing. Is it a mistake for Sinema? And what it means for our party - what do Democrats everywhere need to understand? Why having someone who doesn't vote with Democrats 100% of the time is still critical to getting things done. And a reader question about how we can keep up the momentum in 2024.

In his new book, The Fight Of His Life, author Chris Whipple gets an inside look and sits down with the inner circle of President Joe Biden's White House staff. Whipple joins The Enemies List to talk about the inner workings of Biden's administration. He also talks about the transition from former President Trump which Whipple calls one of the most dangerous in the history of our country. And this episode's entry onto The Enemies List is someone Rick says is too easy to dunk on but he does it anyway. Listen to find out who makes the list.

All eyes were on Georgia for the runoff election between Raphael Warnock and Hershel Walker. Tia Mitchell, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Washington reporter, joins Rick to discuss Warnock's victory, how he defeated Walker and how powerful Georgia has become as a swing state. And Rick teaches a lesson in civility with this episode's entry onto The Enemies List. Listen to find out who he schools.

The propagandists' battle to control how we think about things, events, people, and political controversies is called framing. Right-wing framing is dangerous to democracy.

Sometimes an enemy is so vile he can become an uniter. Enter Vladimir Putin, war criminal, terrorist, bridge to American bipartisanship - sometimes.

Gen Z politicians are about to be sworn into office in state houses and the U.S. House. They aren't waiting for seats at the table to open up, they're taking them. They're celebrating progress - the rest of us should cheer them on.

Sometimes tough love is the best love. Rick Wilson tells us why Democrats need a healthy dose before mistakes are made.

Having unserious people in elected office who only want the title but not the job of working for the American people is a serious problem, explains Trygve Olson.

If your definition of "a real man" comes from insecure, foppish charlatans like Gorka, Tate, and Cawthorn, it's time to find new role models who actually are "real men."

If you think MAGA has reached its maximum crazy potential? Reed Galen tells us the worse is yet to come.

Why do Trump's voters stick with him? Teri Kanefield writes: They are mostly in agreement with Trump’s goals and they don’t care if he breaks laws. They don’t think democracy is working any longer, so they reject the laws and norms that underlie our democracy.

Georgia gave Herschel Walker the Heisman (Thanks, Dave Pell) -and youth voters were a big part of it. Joe and Alex break down the Georgia win and what it means with special guest Victor Shi - who's been hard at work organizing Gen Z and youth voters. What are they doing that has MAGA so freaked out? And no, Newt, it isn't just getting on TikTok. What's the path forward for Democrats to capitalize on their historic wins with Gen Z? Check out more of Victor's work @VictorShi2020 on Twitter.

Turning a blind eye to bad behavior for politics and profit have long been the beating heart of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox media empire.

The long arm of the law is reaching out for Donald Trump from many directions. Harry Litman, a lawyer, commentator, law professor, political political commentator, and former U.S. Attorney, joins Rick on this episode of The Enemies List. They talk about the appointment of Jack Smith as special counsel in the Trump investigations. The myriad of lawsuits aimed at Trump and his failed appeals to get them thrown out. Litman points out these trials will be studied in history books for years to come. And, a familiar name is added to the enemies list. Listen to find out who Rick rants about on this episode. https://bit.ly/3P82A5g

Tara Setmayer, Stuart Stevens, and Joe Trippi dig into the strategy of the Georgia runoff and Trump's desire to jam the Constitution into his document shredder. Our live interactive Strategy Call tonight at 8PM ET.

Reagan won over young voters and they stayed with the GOP. Joe Biden has done the same with Gen Z and Joe Trippi predicts the GOP has lost them for life.