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A Critical, Crushing Defeat
Stuart Stevens writes, "Because of this troubling history of primary challenges for incumbents, the Biden campaign had no choice but to take seriously the primary challenge of Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips." So, they did and they crushed him.
February 6, 2024
BONUS Podcast: Fox News And Nikki Haley - How The Network Has Had Its Thumb On The Scale For Trump
Juliet Jeske meticulously examined two years' worth of clips and segments from Fox News, aiming to pinpoint the exact moment when the network shifted their stance on Nikki Haley as a potential Republican nominee. Remarkably, right after Haley announced her campaign, Fox News personalities swiftly turned against her. Juliet has the receipts!
February 5, 2024
Populism, Power, And The Erosion of Principles
Rick Wilson and S.E. Cupp analyze the disastrous transformation of the GOP from conservatism to a populist, Trump-influenced movement, the media's role, rising conspiracy theories, and the challenges for principled conservatism and the party's future.
February 5, 2024
"The Confederate In The Attic" - with Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman
Authors of "Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election" Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman join Joe and Alex to discuss the inside story of what happened in Georgia in 2020.
February 2, 2024
Sneak Attack on Direct Democracy
David Pepper highlights a troubling proposal in Missouri that undermines majority rule through gerrymandering-influenced thresholds for a Constitutional Amendment. Protecting democracy requires united efforts.
February 1, 2024
Flip The Border Narrative
Rick Wilson discusses President Biden's opportunity to seize the immigration issue and expose the GOP as the party of political games, not solutions. Biden already reshaped how Dems are viewed on foreign policy. Can immigration be next?
February 1, 2024
The Anti-Democratic Opposition
Teri Kanefield dives into the nature of the anti-democratic opposition, exploring political psychology and its impact on democracy. She highlights the challenge of eliminating this opposition and emphasizes the importance of neutral rules to protect free speech and criticism.
February 1, 2024
It Can't Happen Here: Denial, Detachment, and the Desire for Normality
Ruth Ben-Ghiat looks into the consequences of underestimating the danger of authoritarianism and stresses the importance of staying informed and actively defending democracy.
February 1, 2024
Ukraine: Fighting The War We Thought We'd Won
After stints in Washington DC and Central America, Sarah Ashton-Cirillo is back in Kyiv. On this episode she joins Resolute Square executive editor Lisa Senecal to discuss her personal experiences and military involvement, and the broader geopolitical implications of the strength and stability of the US and NATO. With Ukraine fighting "a war we thought we'd won in 1945," Sarah and Lisa delve into U.S. domestic politics, Congress's stance on Ukrainian aid and the destructive influence of Trump.
February 1, 2024
Rick Wilson: I Couldn't Be Happier
Rick explains how MAGA is making him so very happy right now.
January 31, 2024
Ukraine Is Fighting The War We Thought We'd Won
Stuart Stevens on a powerful approach to put pressure on the House GOP to step up, do what's right, and fund the defense of democracy by funding Ukraine.
January 31, 2024
Joe Trippi On The Biden Campaign
Strategist Joe Trippi weighs in on the best strategy for the Biden campaign moving forward.
January 31, 2024
Dumbest MAGA Move: Attack Taylor Swift
Jen Mercieca explains how wanna-be dictators like Trump try to turn the weakest in society into "hate objects" which makes attacking Taylor Swift one of MAGA's dumbest ideas in a long time.
January 31, 2024
Trump Decays, Democrats Surge
Political strategist Simon Rosenberg joins Rick Wilson to examine the decline of Trump and the surging Democrats, discussing the impact on Republicans and strategies for future elections.
January 31, 2024
Trump Is A Huge Loser
Dr. Jennifer Mercieca explains why Trump is a huge loser and how she can tell that he knows what a loser he is and is scared.
January 31, 2024
Strategy Session with Special Guest: Dr. Jen Mercieca!
This episode is a banger! Jen Mercieca, Rick, Stuart, and Joe cover everything from Trump as the "Second Coming" to MAGA's VERY BAD IDEA of declaring war on Taylor Swift and the Swifties. Jen unpacked the rhetorical tricks that fuel MAGA and hijack their brains. Catch up now!
January 30, 2024
Fox Fantasies: Trump Is Amazing!
Juliet Jeske dives into a week of Fox News brainwashing. Brit Hume emerges as a surprising critic of Trump and the GOP during the New Hampshire primary. The Five cast attacks Nikki Haley prematurely, while Kellyanne Conway reacts dramatically and a diner guest surprises all.
January 30, 2024
The Keys To The Trump's Evangelical Kingdom
Author and journalist Tim Alberta joins host Joe Trippi for a special guest episode - talking everything from his new book, "The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" to the rise of the MAGA GOP and how the modern evangelical movement has evolved to grow hand in hand with it.
January 30, 2024
Campaign Memo: Jan. 29, 2024
In his latest Campaign Memo, Stuart Stevens explains why it's essential for Biden to have strong support among "Dobbs Dads" and "Red Dawn Conservatives" if he's going to win reelection and America is to have a shot at saving democracy.
January 29, 2024
White Evangelicalism and Power Politics
This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Tim Alberta, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." They talk about the complex relationship between white evangelicalism, extremism, and power politics.
January 29, 2024