Rick Wilson

Resolute Square Partner, political strategist, and co-founder of The Lincoln Project

About Rick Wilson

Rick Wilson is the host of the podcast the Enemies List, a co-founder of The Lincoln Project, a renowned political strategist, and one of the most famous ad-makers of this generation.

The author of two New York Times best-selling books, Rick is a prolific writer, speaker, podcaster, and political commentator who has made over 900 television appearances.

In 2015, Rick was one of the first Republican leaders to oppose Donald Trump.

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Trump's "Final Battle" and the Long Road to '24

Strategy Session

Where will Trump's "Final Battle" lead America and the GOP primary? Is DeSantis about to launch his campaign or self-destruct? Rick, Reed, Joe, and Stuart debate whether there's a path forward for anyone not named Trump and to what lengths Trump will go to make sure that doesn't happen.

Donald Trump Ron DeSantis The Ultra MAGA Movement

March 28, 2023

Where Does The Courage Line Fall

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

If five Republicans had the courage to stand up for the American people, the House could continue to make progress, but they are nowhere in sight. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Rick to discuss the House with McCarthy in charge. And Rick's entry on The Enemies List must choose between a candidate and the Country.

Matt Gaetz Lauren Boebert Marjorie Taylor Greene

March 27, 2023

The Network That Is Eating America Alive

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

With Fox News lies exposed, Judd Legum, publisher of Popular Information joins Rick to discuss the lawsuit that has them on their heels. And Rick is hoping to see this week's entry on The Enemies List in pinstripes other than the tailored kind.

Fox News MAGA’s hold on the GOP Right Wing media

March 22, 2023

Republican Candidates Are Keeping Their Powder Dry

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

So where are the rest of the 2024 GOP presidential primary contenders, and what's holding them back from getting in the fight? Rick is joined by Politico's Jonathan Martin to discuss the Republican presidential field so far, what it may look like in the future, and what those odds are for future challengers to the orange man.

Ron DeSantis Donald Trump Republican Party

March 20, 2023

Those Are The Screams of Millions of GOP Normie Hearts Breaking

Since 2015 the persistent magical thinking inside the Republican establishment of Washington operatives, elite donors, and legacy conservative media has failed them repeatedly. DeSantis just did it to them again.

Ron DeSantis Fox News Donald Trump

March 16, 2023

Missing The Opportunity To Truly Be Great

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

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.

Florida Val Demings Defending Democracy

March 15, 2023

Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Mouth

Strategy Session

The philosopher Mike Tyson was right -- how you react to the punch in the mouth is everything in boxing - and presidential primaries. Who do Rick, Reed, and Stuart think can take a proverbial punch? Will anyone step into the Trump haymaker of lies? And just how colossal a miscalculation was DeSantis' bid for the Putin endorsement?

Donald Trump Ron DeSantis Vladimir Putin

March 14, 2023

40 Electoral Votes According To Beto O'Rourke

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

There's a leadership gap in the Lonestar state, but Rick's guest, Beto O'Rourke, says Democrats can and have become more prominent. In a state with 40 electoral votes, Democratic wins in Texas could drastically change the fate of our country.

Texas Greg Abbott Ted Cruz

March 13, 2023

The Groundhog Campaign of 2024

They've learned nothing. The GOP is repeating the 2016 strategic mess that got Trump elected the first time. Reed and Rick write that Republicans are acting out the definition of insanity: doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

Donald Trump Republican Party Mike Pence

March 9, 2023

Not Your Parents Republican Party

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

Why do Republicans spend so much time focusing on China and ignoring the atrocities of Russia? Rick talks about this and more with author, historian and Washington Post contributor Max Boot including the present state of the GOP. Rick has a Week In Review and this week's addition to The Enemies List.

China Russian Federation Republican Party

March 8, 2023

CPAC & The Night of Long Knives

Strategy Session

With CPAC in the rearview mirror, it's clear that the GOP is pushing purity onto the party. We know where this leads because we've seen it happen before. The threat is existential. Reed Galen, Joe Trippi, Trygve Olson, and Stuart Stevens discuss why the absurdity of CPAC isn't all that funny. Tuesday, March 7, 7p ET.

Authoritarianism Donald Trump MAGA’s hold on the GOP

March 8, 2023

When The Real Insults Start To Fly, Lookout

Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

Rick invites good friend Molly Jong-Fast back to talk CPAC and who wasn't there, and how will GOP nominee wannabes will handle it when Trump unleashes the lies and insults. Plus, Rick puts an antagonistic group on this episode's Enemies List.

Donald Trump Ron DeSantis MAGA’s hold on the GOP

March 6, 2023

CPAC Is Coming To Tell Us America Sucks

Strategy Session

Rick and Stuart discuss the cowardice of Ron DeSantis, MAGA as the America Sucks Party, and how CPAC has gone from fringe to frightening.

MAGA’s hold on the GOP Donald Trump Ron DeSantis

March 2, 2023

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