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Fox News decided to lean into the skid and scare the bejeezus out of its audience with a combination of the longshoreman strike, increased violence in the Middle East and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Late in the week Donald J. Trump told multiple lies about the federal response to the hurricane that Fox News hosts were happy to amplify. Sean Hannity mentioned lies about FEMA over 50 times in two days. Greg Gutfeld pretended he was an expert on climate change and a Harris supporter snuck into a Breakfast with Friends segment on Fox & Friends.

Rick dissects Trump’s blatant lies about Biden’s response to Hurricane Helene, and the long history of MAGA using tragedy for political gain. He discusses the use of social media and AI to disseminate disinformation, particularly Marjorie Taylor Greene’s absurd claim that “they” control the weather.

Trump, Vance and Project 2025 are crystal clear that the first move of their right-wing takeover of American government would be the displacement of tens of thousands of non-partisan civil servants with political and personal loyalists. And they’re equally clear that displacing science and scientists is a central theme of that agenda.

Joe and Alex discuss the latest from the Sunshine State... why Florida might be closer than people realize. And what does that mean nationally? We zoom out and look at that new Fox News poll that has some VERY encouraging numbers under the hood. Turns out 34 felony convictions isn't actually a good thing... And what does Joe think President Biden has to do to win the debate next week? It all comes down to one word...

With a powerful example from the recent past, David Pepper explains in his latest whiteboard video how fielding Democratic candidates for Congress in Florida could have changed the outcome of a presidential election. And why history could repeat itself in November.

Abortion and weed are on the ballot in Florida. Rick Wilson takes a look at how the FL GOP stumbled their way to placing themselves at ground zero in November.

Is flipping Ohio blue closer than most think?

Rick Wilson writes about the shocking accusations against FL GOP Chair Christian and his wife, Bridget Ziegler (yes, the founder of Moms for Liberty).

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.

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.

David Pepper discusses the attack on democracy in Florida and shares stories of individuals fighting back against suppression and censorship efforts.

On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick Wilson interviews Al Cárdenas, lawyer, activisit, and former Chair of the Republican Party in Florida. They discuss the current state of the Republican Party, the unwavering loyalty of Trump's base, and the need for the Democratic Party to make strategic changes.

Host Rick Wilson dives deep into the morass of Florida politics with NBC Senior National Political reporter Matt Dixon on this episode of The Enemies List.

PragerU delivers a toxic mix of conspiracy theories, racism, homophobia, anti-feminism, and neoliberalism, and is now part of DeSantis' Florida public school indoctrination plan

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Nikki Fried, Chair of the Democratic Party of Florida, recent candidate for governor and democracy champion. She and Rick discuss what it's going to take to move beyond the DeSantis reign of autocracy and get Florida and the nation back on track.

Rick Wilson: "There’s no blue pill for electile dysfunction, and Ron DeSantis suffers from that pernicious condition affecting politicians of a certain position in the political food chain."

Rick Wilson writes, "Sorry, Democrats and pro-democracy Republicans, but you don’t understand what’s happening." But fear not, Rick has some tough love to share.

Trans children are the preferred target of the far right and Christo fascists today, but the othering of vulnerable groups in society – those with the least social, political, and financial power – is nothing new in America or around the globe, writes Lisa Senecal.

Bold GOP Presidential Primary predictions were made in this latest episode of the Strategy Session. Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, and Stuart Stevens, along with host Lisa Senecal, discuss why 2023 will likely decide 2024, and Rick predicts who the last two standing will be - and DeSantis isn't one of them.

Rick is joined by Sarah Rumpf who is the contributing editor at Mediate, a freelance journalist and a political consultant, and Peter Schorsch, the Publisher and Executive Editor of Floridapolitics.com. They discuss the Florida four and the battle that will ensue between Ron Desantis and The Florida Man. They also discuss the Republican stronghold on the Sunshine State. Rick is also enraged by who makes the list this week. Listen to find out who that is.