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The Most Important Thing Joe Biden Can Do Right Now... and He's Doing It
Happy New Year! Joe and Alex are back to talk about a very eventful holiday break. More good news on the economy - why is it so important to repeat it? With Iowa less than two weeks away, Joe busts out his campaign manager hat and looks at reality - how many tickets out of Iowa are there for the GOP field?
January 5, 2024
10 Rules For 2024
Rick Wilson offers 10 rules for the 2024 election, including attacking the autocratic movement and uniting behind Joe Biden.
January 5, 2024
The Most Precarious Year
Robert McElvaine writes: "The Anti-Republic Party of 2024 not only aligns with foreign autocrats who bitterly oppose the ideals of America; it also aligns with the anti-1776 ideology of the Confederacy." He effectively argues that 2024 is the most consequential election in 160 years.
January 4, 2024
The Only Easy Day
Rick Wilson warns: "Now, in the dawning of 2024, it’s time to wake up and get very serious."
January 4, 2024
Authoritarians And Their Sons-In-Law From Mussolini To Trump: Partners in Corruption
Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses the corrupt tradition of sons-in-law in the inner sanctums of dictators, their roles in corruption, and their potential as scapegoats.
January 4, 2024
Weaponization Of Migration
On this episode of The ZeroLine, Sarah Ashton-Cirillio connects with executive editor of Resolute Square, Lisa Senecal. This week, the focus is on global authoritarianism and the complexities of international migration, focusing on Russia's involvement in weaponizing migration, particularly in Darien Province, Panama, and the broader implications for international politics and security.
January 4, 2024
No Time to Panic
In "No Time to Panic," Teri Kanefield sheds light on the echoes of autocratic behavior in Trump's presidential run. By dissecting the tactics of panic, spectacle, and the manipulation of enemies, Kanefield highlights the importance of staying informed and unearths the history that can guide us through these turbulent times.
January 4, 2024
Strategy Session: January 2, 2024
Apologies for the gremlins that got us technically this week - it's a short show because of tech difficulties, but we'll be back with our full length next week. 11 Months out. Biden’s Perfect Campaign™ doesn’t exist, but if it did, what would it look like? And can we at least get close? Stuart Stevens, Joe Trippi, and Rick Wilson discuss the landmines, knowns, unknowns, and everything in between that lie ahead for our Democracy.
January 3, 2024
Another Sham Impeachment with Michael Gerhardt
Here we go again! This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by law professor and impeachment expert Michael Gerhardt to discuss the GOP’s recent articles of impeachment filed against President Biden. Gerhardt analyzes the historical context and the glaring lack of credible evidence compared to past impeachments of Nixon, Clinton, and Trump.
January 3, 2024
Trump Is Weaker Than You Think
Our friend Trygve Olson joins us to dig into the 2024 race. Why Joe thinks Trump is weaker than pundits believe -- and what all the polls are getting wrong. Trippi finds some encouraging numbers "under the hood" on the economy that Democrats should be very optimistic about. What two demographic groups does Trygve identify as critical in 2024? And the four states right now we believe are the key battlegrounds.
January 2, 2024
Kara Swisher's Tech Tell-All
Rick is joined by tech journalism powerhouse Kara Swisher. Together, they discuss her much anticipated upcoming book, "Burn Book." She dives deep into the heart of the tech industry, shedding light on the colossal impact of titans like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. The conversation is a journey through the intersection of technology, politics, and culture, peppered with Kara's own anecdotes and insights. Pre-order Kara's upcoming book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
January 2, 2024
Interview With John V. Petrocelli Author of "The Life Changing Science of Detecting B******t."
Join Juliet Jeske, the host of Decoding Fox News, as she interviews John V. Petrocelli, author of 'The Life Changing Science of Detecting B******t'. Together, they discuss his book and the different methods we can use to "detect bulls**t".
December 26, 2023
Joe's 3 Reasons Things Are Looking Even Better Going Into 2024
Joe and Alex dive into some more good news for Joe Biden - have we turned the corner on how voters see the economy? Joe's 3 reasons why we should all be optimistic going into 2024.
December 22, 2023
Fascism Watch
Dr. Jennifer Mercieca writes: "Conditions are right for fascism, we have all the ingredients for fascism, but fascism is not pre-determined—we can still stop it."
December 21, 2023
The Wall And The Drill: Authoritarianism Means Controls For Some, License To Plunder for Others
Ruth Ben-Ghiat writes, "Xenophobia and plunder: what would authoritarianism be without them?"
December 21, 2023
Three Things I'm Thinking About As We Head Into 2024
Be Sure To Watch Simon Rosenberg's Year-End Briefing, "2023 Was A Really Good Year for Democrats. Let's Make 2024 Even Better"
December 21, 2023
Defending Journalism
On this episode of The ZeroLine, Sarah Ashton-Cirillio connects with executive editor of Resolute Square, Lisa Senecal. This week, the discussion focuses on the critical role of journalism across the globe. Drawing parallels between Ukraine and the United States, they emphasize the essential role of a free press in a functioning democracy, distinguish between journalism and propaganda, and explore the challenges faced by journalists worldwide.
December 21, 2023
Meet The Veterans For Responsible Leadership Team
Several members of the Veterans for Responsible Leadership team join founder and President Dr. Dan Barkhuff to share their stories, experiences, reasons for joining and what they hope to accomplish by being a part of VFRL.
December 21, 2023
Fun With Criminal Procedure, A Bit About Liz Cheney’s Book (and more)
Discover the legal complexities surrounding Trump's absolute immunity argument, its impact on proceedings, and the courts' response from the one and only Teri Kanefield.
December 21, 2023