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  • Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal. Chapter One-Deportation.

    Trump's Project 2025: Up Close & Personal

    In this riveting series premiere of Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal, follows Ammon Maher, a college student and immigrant, as he is detained and deported without due process because his involvement in past campus protests. This narrative directly reflects Trump's campaign promises to crack down on student protesters and his administration's policies that target undocumented immigrants, including so-called "dreamers." Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is available on all the podcast apps and at 2025pod.com. We'd also like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode. Heather Thomas, J. Smith Cameron, Omid Abtahi, Kirk Acevedo and Bayo Akinfemi. Audio finishing by Marilyn Ernst. This series is produced by David Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier, and Jay Feldman. Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and the Bill Press Pod.
    September 18, 2024
  • State-Sponsored Terror Threatens Democracy
    The Enemies List

    Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

    Democracy is under siege, and state-sanctioned vigilantes are leading the charge. In this episode Rick speaks with Jon Michaels and David Noll, authors of the upcoming book Vigilante Nation: How State-Sponsored Terror Threatens Our Democracy. They discuss the alarming rise of state-backed vigilante activities, particularly through laws like Texas SB8, and how these efforts are aimed at achieving authoritarian political control. The conversation explores the MAGA movement's tactics, the threats to democratic institutions, and the potential dangers surrounding future U.S. elections. It's a chilling analysis of how private actors, with state approval, are shaping America’s political landscape.
    September 18, 2024
  • Strategy Session
    Strategy Session with guest David Pepper
    Strategy Session

    Strategy Session

    Rick, Stuart, Joe, and special guest David Pepper take an up close and personal look at Trump's Project 2025 through stories of its impact on everyday Americans. All twelve chapters of David's brilliant serialized book, "2025: Non-Fiction" have been turned into a riveting podcast series with many pro-democracy celebrities whose voices you'll recognize. The podcast launches today, Sept. 18! The discussion also got into the post-debate polling and what the Harris campaign needs to do to build on momentum through election day.
    September 17, 2024
  • Doug Jones on MAGA, Misinformation, and the Next Insurrection
    The Lincoln Project Podcast

    The Lincoln Project Podcast

    Rick speaks with Doug Jones about the documentary “War Game”, which explores the potential for another insurrection similar to January 6. They discuss the fragility of democracy, the role of military personnel in political extremism, the dangers of misinformation, and the increasing radicalization of certain groups, particularly within the MAGA movement. They emphasize the importance of maintaining democratic guardrails and the need for vigilance in the face of political violence and misinformation, particularly leading up to the upcoming election. Follow Doug Jones on X @DougJones and learn more about the film “War Game” at www.wargamefilm.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.
    September 17, 2024
  • Are Liberal Politics Dead?
    The Enemies List

    Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

    The Democratic party is changing. In this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with historian Timothy Shenk about his new book, Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics? They explore the evolution of the Democratic Party, shifting from a working-class base to a more affluent, educated coalition, and the challenges that come with this transformation. Shenk delves into the party's struggle to reconnect with working-class voters and the rise of technocratic approaches in politics, while offering insights on how the party can adapt moving forward.
    September 16, 2024

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Strategy Session: September 24, 2024
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Tuesday at 7 PM ET: Join Rick, Stuart, Joe, and special guests as they talk about everything from back room intrigue and behind the curtain strategy to the dos, don'ts, and lessons learned from decades of guiding candidates and campaigns. It's an unvarnished look at America's political machine, what makes it work, why it's broken down, and what needs to be done to get it back on track to saving democracy. Strategy Session, Tuesdays at 7 PM ET.

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Strategy Session: October 1, 2024
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01
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Strategy Session

Tuesday at 7 PM ET: Join Rick, Stuart, Joe, and special guests as they talk about everything from back room intrigue and behind the curtain strategy to the dos, don'ts, and lessons learned from decades of guiding candidates and campaigns. It's an unvarnished look at America's political machine, what makes it work, why it's broken down, and what needs to be done to get it back on track to saving democracy. Strategy Session, Tuesdays at 7 PM ET.

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Strategy Session: October 8, 2024
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08
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Tuesday at 7 PM ET: Join Rick, Stuart, Joe, and special guests as they talk about everything from back room intrigue and behind the curtain strategy to the dos, don'ts, and lessons learned from decades of guiding candidates and campaigns. It's an unvarnished look at America's political machine, what makes it work, why it's broken down, and what needs to be done to get it back on track to saving democracy. Strategy Session, Tuesdays at 7 PM ET.

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Strategy Session: October 15, 2024
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15
Strategy Session

Strategy Session

Tuesday at 7 PM ET: Join Rick, Stuart, Joe, and special guests as they talk about everything from back room intrigue and behind the curtain strategy to the dos, don'ts, and lessons learned from decades of guiding candidates and campaigns. It's an unvarnished look at America's political machine, what makes it work, why it's broken down, and what needs to be done to get it back on track to saving democracy. Strategy Session, Tuesdays at 7 PM ET.

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