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"We're Trump Davidians" - Believe what Trumpland is telling you, with Jonathan Karl
ABC Chief Political Correspondent and author Jonathan Karl joins the show to discuss his new book, "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the end of the Grand Old Party." Do not miss the alarm Jon sounds about the state of our democracy and how the guardrails are fully off the Trump train. What revelations did he have straight from Steve Bannon and other Republicans close to Trump? Why Trump's campaign launch in Waco was no accident. And why when Trump spouts fascist rhetoric, we have to take him at his word. And why Trump is so different now than in 2016 or 2020.
December 8, 2023
Ukraine’s Territorial Defense: Lessons Of War, Current Challenges, Proposed Solutions
Major General Anatoliy Barhylyevich, Commander of Ukraine's Territorial Defense, provides an exclusive analysis for Resolute Square on the state of Ukraine's fight for victory.
December 7, 2023
First Energy: A Perfect Case Study Of How Corruption Takes Root
David Pepper warns that the corruption case involving First Energy in Ohio isn't merely an Ohio scandal, it's a national wake-up call.
December 7, 2023
Trump is Running for Dictator
"Dictators don’t typically self-limit their own power to two issues and then give up power, but Trump would like his followers to believe that he would be a special, one-day-only, limited-time dictator," writes Jenn Mercieca. Don't believe him.
December 7, 2023
The New Wave of Fake Populists Who Serve Elites While Claiming to Stand for the People
Ruth Ben-Ghiat writes: "Strongmen scams recur throughout authoritarian history, not least because they are at the heart of autocratic personality cults that celebrate the leader as a man of the people." Sound familiar?
December 7, 2023
Beyond A Sex Scandal: FL GOP Chair Accused Of Rape
Rick Wilson writes about the shocking accusations against FL GOP Chair Christian and his wife, Bridget Ziegler (yes, the founder of Moms for Liberty).
December 7, 2023
Purpose and Peril On The ZeroLine
On this episode ZeroLine, S. Ashton-Cirillio connects with Resolute Square's Lisa Senecal. Joining us while representing Ukraine in D.C., this week, Sarah reflects on her time serving on the zeroline in the country's Territorial Defense Force and how the experiences have left an indelible mark on her, as they do on all serving. That perspective helped prepare her for her new military assignment - working to ensure those serving in Ukraine have the mental health support they need now and to prepare them for life post-victory.
December 7, 2023
We Need to Persuade the Media to Help Preserve Democracy
Robert McElvaine warns of the risk of a fascist dictatorship replacing American democracy and urges responsible media coverage to save our democracy.
December 7, 2023
What Stuart's Tracking: The GOP Debate And Nikki Haley Debased
You can't say you believe Trump is an existential threat to democracy and that you'll support him if he's the nominee - well, actually you can if you're the current GOP primary field explains Stuart Stevens.
December 6, 2023
What Joe's Watching: Biden vs Trump In A Chaotic World
Joe's watching Biden's continued smart, skilled and steady leadership on the world stage versus the escalation of chaos that we would see under Trump.
December 6, 2023
Nevada's Political Rollercoaster
This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by seasoned Nevada political analyst John Ralston. Together they dissect the critical battleground state, the unpredictable sway of independent voters, economic turmoil, and the rise of third-party contenders. They reveal the behind-the-scenes maneuvers that could shape the outcome of the upcoming election, not just for the presidency but also for key Senate races.
December 6, 2023
What Doug Jones Is Tracking
The media appears to finally be coming around to understanding that this is no normal election and the GOP is far from a normal political party, explains special guest Sen. Doug Jones.
December 6, 2023
Strategy Session: Special Guest - Sen. Doug Jones!
Can you have a conversation about Trump, the authoritarian GOP, Tommy Tuberville, Nikki Haley, with a little football and inside baseball mixed in and be constructive, impactful and even fun? Joe, Stuart, and special guest Sen. Doug Jones proved Yes We Can!
December 6, 2023
The Throuple Chronicles: Power, Betrayal, and Hypocrisy in Florida Politics
This week on The Enemies List, Rick delves into the shocking scandal involving Christian M. Ziegler, the chairman of the Florida Republican Party, and his wife Bridget. He details the hidden secrets, hypocrisy, and moral contradictions of these political figures as they navigate a tangled web of personal relationships and alleged sexual assault allegations. Join Rick as he uncovers the dark underbelly of Florida politics.
December 4, 2023
Darling Nikki
Nikki Haley as a potential challenger to Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary. She's developed an ability to attract donors and media attention, but how long can the Haley Bubble really last? Rick Wilson has answers.
November 30, 2023
The Koch Primary
The Koch brothers' vast political network, which operates as both its own political party and shadow government, has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican nomination race.
November 30, 2023
Trump Threatens Civil War
Amee Vanderpool warns: Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to use the Insurrection Act, a law that gives the president wide-ranging powers to use the military as domestic law enforcement, on his first day of office in 2024 to quash any public protests against him.
November 30, 2023
A Most Useful New Word for Our Times
The word "idionut" as the 2023 Word of the Year? The term for willfully ignorant and insane individuals or members of extremist cults should enter everyones lexicon.
November 30, 2023
A Dark Day: Election Rigging, Ratified
David Pepper reports on the final step in a years-long process to subvert democracy in Ohio, with politicians breaking the law and manipulating the system to maintain power. How does he suggest fighting back? Flip the court!
November 30, 2023
What Stuart's Tracking: A Very Different World
All polling is based on modeling, but Stuart's tracking how inaccurate those models have proven to be in a world and electorate that has dramatically changed.
November 29, 2023