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Will democracy and pluralism win?

Trump and co have big plans for America. Mass deportations. Rooting out “vermin” political opponents. All the usual Nazi stuff. And while the rest of the world sinks into a sort of chaos, they are making their plans plain. Is anyone listening? Big picture strategies - restore democracy, vote MAGA out, etc - are great, but what can we do RIGHT NOW? Rick, Stuart, & Joe break it down. Plus - the guys answer audience questions!

This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by comedian, filmmaker, and activist, Toby Morton. Toby is also known for his legendary voice role as Scott Tenorman in "South Park." Together, they discuss his journey from animation to the sharp edges of political parody, crafting websites that humorously skewer prominent figures in today's tumultuous political landscape.

Joe and Alex recap a big week for Democrats - and for Joe Biden. Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky all make it clear: when voters see MAGA coming for their rights... it doesn't turn out very well for MAGA. Pour one out for Glenn Youngkin's presidential aspirations. Why Joe sees big things for Andy Beshear. Plus: Yeah, they do talk about *that* poll. And the latest debate -- and second place in Iowa is going to matter even more now.

Join host Juliet Jeske as she decodes the intense off-year election night meltdown on Fox News, exploring the complete meltdowns of Sean Hannity and his guests.

Ruth Ben-Ghiat explores the interconnected nature of these three destructive ideologies present in authoritarian movements.

Teri Kanefield's concluding piece discusses countering misinformation, diversifying representation, and resisting demagogues. Plus, how we can stay informed, engage, and protect democracy through evidence-based decision-making.

Teri Kanefield delves into the detrimental cycle of misinformation and outrage that plagues our society. She explores the significant impact of partisan information ecosystems, examining how false narratives and distorted truths spread and perpetuate conflict.

In this fourth installment of the series, Teri Kanefield explores the influence of social media on combating misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Teri Kanefield delves into the challenges of legal punditry and the negative effects of partisan pundits and conspiracy theories on American democracy, with a focus on maintaining truth and integrity.

Rick Wilson writes: "I don’t pity Joe Biden because he’s old. I honor him for still doing the work that has broken younger and stronger men. I admire him for staying in the arena."

In Part 2 of the Misinformation Outrage series by Teri Kanefield, delve into societal and psychological factors behind mainstream conspiracy theories. How did we get here?

Democracy requires an educated populace that can analyze policies, whereas authoritarianism is based on lies. One-third of the population is anti-democratic.

This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by prolific author and film producer Jonathan Taplin. Together, they unpack a dystopian reality orchestrated by tech moguls Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, and Elon Musk.

This week on the Enemies List, Rick is joined by Ruy Teixeira and John Judis. Ruy is an author and political commentator and John is the editor-at-large at Taking Points Memo, as well as an author and journalist. Together, the three discuss the most compelling trends and statistics that signal how the 2024 election may go, including underrated voting demographics, turnout of young voters, and much more.

Friend and Resolute Square colleague Stuart Stevens joins the pod to talk about his new book: "The Conspiracy to End America." There are five elements at work when democracy slides into autocracy - and Stuart takes an eye-opening look at how all five are working in concert with today's MAGA GOP. What do he and Joe think their endgame is? This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Plus - with Iowa less than 75 days away - where do things stand in the GOP primary?

Former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff and Iraq veteran Jason Belcher are joined by Ken Harbaugh, a former Naval Aviator, attorney, and non-profit executive, to discuss the significance of moral courage as military members and veterans.

Supporters of democracy have an opportunity to reject both extremes

Two judges in separate trials for Donald Trump issue contrasting rulings on how the Classified Information Procedures Act applies to his case. One based her ruling on facts and law. The other is named Aileen Cannon.