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Right-wing and far-right media have become indistinguishable. Lisa Senecal writes that both instill fear and hate with deadly consequences.

Electing a 51st Democrat to the Senate doesn't just tip votes in the Senate, it reshapes committees and that is, in a word, huge. Victor Shi tells us why.

Stuart Stevens was a Republican political consultant for decades. This is his personal confession.

NC Republicans are before the SCOTUS this week. On the opposite side, a founder of the Federalist Society. David Pepper tells us why we might be in for a surprise decision.

Trump's Favorite Children and/or Yankee Candle Scents

Former Donald Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, joins the enemies list to talk about where Trump's head is with regard to defending himself in court while also running for President. In a hilarious exchange Cohen reveals how to beat Trump at his own game and offers his services free of charge to a potential opponent. And, of course, you wont want to miss who gets put on The Enemies List.

After a historically-bad midterm election for the GOP, Rich Galen writes that Newt Gingrich is warning Republicans that they ignore Biden's policy wins at their peril.

Another wild week in the GOP may have far-reaching consequences beyond just the hand-to-hand combat for speaker. Joe and Alex welcome back Trygve Olson to discuss why "don't negotiate with terrorists" may not apply to Kevin McCarthy, who may be the first hostage elected Speaker of the House in history (if he even makes it that far). And why the whole Trump-Fuentes-Ye fiasco might have bigger negative implications for voters than the larger media narrative assumes. Plus: Why we may have a bigger opportunity to drive people off of Trump and Trumpists coming into 2024. And why Joe actually quoted Newt Gingrich... praising Biden? Read Isaac Chotiner's piece in the New Yorker here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/a-right-wing-zionist-digests-trumps-anti-semite-dinner-party

This is one the best encapsulations of what it's like to experience the wild ride that has been dealing with Elon Musk, delivered with Rick's typical directness.

Molly Jong-Fast shares her thoughts on whether Elon Musk is playing 3D chess or a melting down with his actions and policies following the Twitter acquisition.

Each generation has a social platform they're more disposed toward, and pro-democracy activist and active Twitter member Victor Shi gives his perspective on what makes Gen Z's perspective on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover unique.

Oligarch and Putin pal Elon Musk is determined to turn Twitter into a firehose of hate speech and lies. On this premier episode of The Takedown, Rick Wilson and Stuart Stevens are joined by author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast and Gen Z writer & activist Victor Shi to explore Musk’s real motives, and how to rein him in.

Former Republican National Committee Chairperson, Michael Steele, joins Rick on The Enemies List. They discuss the Republican majority for the upcoming term in the House. Who is really in control and the chaos that will ensue. Also on the docket is what happens to all the politicians that recognize Joe Biden as President and denounced the January 6th insurrection. Plus, Rick adds a new group to the growing Enemies List. Listen to find out who they are.

On this week’s Strategy Call, Tara Setmayer talks with Rick Wilson, Stu Stevens, and Joe Trippi about worst dinner ever at Mar-a-Lago between Trump, Ye and white supremacists Nick Fuentes. Plus, the very good news about who’s showing up for early voting in Georgia.

Russia illegally and violently invaded its peaceful neighbor, again. Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, an American serving with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, takes on Russian disinformation targeting US citizens, including Congress.

Rick Wilson scorches the GOP writing that abandoning candidate quality and nominating the crazies in 2022 was more facade falling away.

Active shooter drills and murdered peers shaped a generation. Victor Shi writes that politically-powerful Gen Z demands change.

Warning from Trygve Olson: Trump thinks and acts like an autocrat and still has the power structure to become one.

Former Navy SEAL, Dan Barkhuff argues that if you think carrying a gun makes you more free, you're doing it wrong.