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Rick Wilson sits down with Congressman Jared Moskowitz to unpack the performative politics dominating the Republican caucus, highlighting how spectacle often overshadows substance in today’s GOP, and how good it feels to make James Comer eat his words. They explore the impact of these theatrics on effective governance, especially during crises, and how misinformation fuels political grandstanding. Follow Jared Moskowitz on X at @JaredEMoskowitz or connect with him at moskowitz.house.gov. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.

Rick is joined by Whitney Fox, a local candidate running for Congress in Florida’s 13th district, to discuss her campaign’s focus on affordable housing, healthcare, and the rising cost of homeowners insurance in Florida. They criticize her opponent, Ana Paulina Luna, for following the radical MAGA playbook, prioritizing culture wars and media attention over the needs of local Floridians. Luna, often compared to Boebert, doesn’t even live in Florida—she resides in California. Follow Whitney Fox on X @whitfox and donate to her Congressional campaign at whitneyfoxforcongress.com. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.

So how did Trump maintain a stranglehold on the Republican party after his first term? What happened at Mar-a-Lago and what can we learn that we don't already know? In this episode Rick sits with Meridith McGraw, a national political correspondent for Politico and author of the new book "Trump in Exile." They delve into McGraw's comprehensive reporting on Donald Trump's activities and influence during his time at Mar-a-Lago following his departure from the White House. The discussion covers Trump's legal challenges, his interactions with key political figures like Kevin McCarthy, and the strategic moves that bolstered his position within the Republican Party. McGraw also shares insights on the internal dynamics of Trump's team and his rivalry with Ron DeSantis. Meridith's book, Trump in Exile, available now.

Rick and Simon discuss the new financial and electoral peril the GOP has created for itself with the cruelty and insanity of six-week abortion bans and 1864 law resurrections.

There is no new normal in politics. Rick, Stuart, and Joe explain why it's essential that we push back on media narratives that give equal weight to lies, conspiracies, and autocracy (MAGA GOP) and truth, facts, and democracy (The Dems). Also - What it means that the GOP has managed to put two swing states in play in two weeks by ensuring abortion rights will be on the ballot in Florida and now Arizona? The guys go all-in on strategies to capitalize on Republicans' November nightmare scenario.

If you missed this show, do yourself a favor and catch up! Gevin Reynolds, writer, political commentator, Biden-Harris Admin alum, joined Rick, Stuart, and Joe for a conversation on the black vote in America, the racism at the core of Trump's popularity, the themes of rights and freedom that will inspire voters in November, and how Biden needs to do to show up and talk about his policies that are and will continue to advance progress for Americans of color - which is good for ALL Americans.

Trump has graduated from being arraigned on New York State charges related to hush money payments to a stripper to an arraignment on a 37-count federal grand jury indictment related to his (mis)handling of classified documents - including charges under the Espionage Act. Our strategists have thoughts.

Memo to Corporate America: What happened to Disney is the future. Your future. So don’t be next.

Publisher of FloridaPolitics.com, Peter Schorsch, and Rick engage in a lively discussion about Ron Desantis and his potential run for POTUS, the GOP stranglehold on FL, and take a deep dive into the political landscape. And there's a new entry on The Enemies List!

Donna Deegan is now the Mayor-elect of Jacksonville, FL! Joe talked with Donna before winning her race -- there are a ton of lessons to take from her campaign and how Donna and the Democrats flipped the script on traditional GOP narratives.

Ron Desantis short-circuits when confronted about polling numbers in Japan.

Like the Great Red Wave of 2022, Ron DeSantis's campaign is crumbling right before our very eyes to the chagrin of the Republican media machine and donors ready to move past Trump.

Former Congresswoman Val Demings feels like Florida has a road back to blue, but it will take a lot of work. She joins Rick to discuss the Sunshine state and her campaign against Marco Rubio. Also, Rick gives Biden and the Dems a harsh reminder that they have work to do in order to defend democracy.

Yes, DeSantis is a little dumpy and seems pretty dimwitted, but he's also dangerous and the perfect malleable vessel for the GOP writes Amee Vanderpool.

DeSantis seeks to prevent kids from developing the empathy that would lead them down the path of civil rights activists in the US and anti-authoritarian resisters everywhere.

Speaking as a Floridian, we might be some Red Hills, cracker-ass, hog-farming, shark-fishing, citrus-growing deep-fried weirdos, but the MAGA base is too odd even for us.