Stuart Stevens

Trump and his minions have a strategy to dismantle democracy. The fierce opposition must strategically and effectively fight back. Join us on March 4 when writer and international affairs expert Tom Nichols join Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, and Joe Trippi to discuss the (in)stability of America's relationships with NATO members and our other allies in the region.

Stuart Stevens' Members-Only Weekly Column: We're Right. They're Wrong.

As Trump continues his war on the media, our guest, journalist and media expert Mark Jacob says this might actually be an opportunity for journalists and outlets to regain their independence from the tyranny of ACCESS. Could these attacks actually make journalism stronger? Catch up now as Mark, Rick, and Joe discuss what the media has to do - and what we all have to do when they don't do their job of holding power accountable.

NEW EPISODE! Special guest, author and Economic Sociologist Brooke Harrington joined the Strategy Session to draw back the curtain on the Broligarchy that has taken over Washington. And it’s unimaginably bad, not just for our economy or the widening wealth gap, but for our democracy. Brooke's new book, Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism, investigates how offshore financial systems enable the ultra-wealthy to evade taxes, bypass regulations, and consolidate power, all while undermining democracy, capitalism, and environmental protections. Sound familiar?

Stuart Stevens' Members-Only Weekly Column: We're Right. They're Wrong.

Rick, Joe, and Stuart are joined by election law attorney Mario Nicolais. Mario was one of the Colorado attorneys who took the battle to keep insurrectionist Donald Trump off the ballot to their Supreme Court. Mario, Joe, Rick, and Stuart talk about the legal battles attempting to hold Trump in check - how successful they are so far and if they can constrain the authoritarian Trump.

Trump and his minions have a strategy to dismantle democracy. Strategist and attorney David Pepper joins the Strategy Session to break down what Trump and Musk are doing and why it's essential we fight back NOW! Join the fierce opposition on Strategy Session with Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, and Joe Trippi.

Week 1 of Trump 2.0 is in the books and, ya know, it wasn’t so bad. Maybe we all need to settle down and give the guy a chance. Kidding! He is as bad as we knew he would be and he’s only getting started. Not only are Trump’s actions predictable, they were published prior to the election in the Project 2025 manifesto. We sounded the alarms with help from all of you, so what now? Molly Jong-Fast joined the Strategy Session with Rick Wilson and Stuart Stevens to break it all down.

Special guest host Stuart Stevens introduces the topic of today's episode, Trump's disastrous first week and the incoming deportation calamity likely to take place. The story that leads off Chapter 6 of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal, Mass Deportation Disaster captures the struggles of 12-year-old Alvaro and his mother in a fictional detention center in West Texas. Alvaro expresses his hunger to his mother, who is too weak to properly care for herself. As they navigate the deteriorating conditions of the camp—overcrowded with diminishing food supplies, hostile guards, and a sense of fear from both authorities and fellow detainees—Alvaro reflects on lost friendships and longing for better times. His mother’s health declines as she sacrifices for him, giving him her piece of bread despite needing it more herself. This highlights Alvaro’s growing awareness of their desperate situation. He learns from a friend, Manuel, about possible escape routes and decides to plan his own escape to ensure both his and his mother’s safety. In the second half of Chapter 6, in a parallel narrative, soldier Jake Caldwell describes the chaos of the detention center from his perspective. As he witnesses the overwhelming influx of women and children, he feels the systemic failures of the camp. The environment strips away humanity, leading children to escape in search of freedom. As both narratives unfold, Alvaro attempts to escape the camp, filled with hope for a future where he can see his mother smile again even as Jake grapples with the moral dilemmas of his role in the oppressive system. Their stories intertwine themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the harsh realities faced by both detainees and guards in the unjust conditions of the camp. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Mark Ruffalo and Andrea Guidry who read the chapters and others who contributed character voices. Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser. Trump’s Project 2025:Up Close and Personal is available on all the podcast apps and at 2025pod.com. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Laurie Burke, Leigh McGowan who read the chapters & Audrey Hakes, Joe Walsh, & others who contributed character voices. Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jonathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal was written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod. This special series is a joint production by David Pepper and Resolute Square. The book, “Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close And Personal” by David Pepper, is available for purchase at https://a.co/d/adWcJ4S.

Special guest host Stuart Stevens starts by detailing the potential horrors to come from Trump's cabinet. From Kash Patel, Pam Bondi and the rest, this is a group specifically designed to carry out the President's unchecked retribution against his political enemies. In Chapter 5, Part one, the fictional characters Congresswoman Louise Getty and Senator Wade Stiller, former rivals, meet at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. They reflect on their pasts and express concern over a hostile political climate under Trump’s second term, feeling fear and paranoia about being surveilled and targeted by the government. Their conversation reveals a sense of vulnerability as they confront the reality that many of their colleagues have abandoned principles out of fear. Louise recalls the intense political maneuvering and betrayals leading up to and following the January 6 insurrection. In Part Two, Woody Nuxhall, the newly appointed head of the Treason and Political Crime Section of the DOJ, oversees his zealous young team of prosecutors, eager to pursue investigations and vendettas against political enemies. The group discusses tactics to surveil and undermine former colleagues and opposition figures, planning a strategy fueled by partisan loyalty and vengeance, while embracing a radical transformation of the DOJ's role in politics. The narrative emphasizes the deeply entrenched fear and moral compromise within Washington's political landscape, contrasting the idealistic memories of past sacrifices with the present-day weaponization of governmental power. Overall, the story highlights the erosion of democratic norms, and the personal toll this environment takes on the individuals involved. While these stories are fictional, they are based on Trump's own words and Project 2025. In fact, the New York Times, just last week reported just how Trump would use the Justice Department to go after his enemies. We’d like to thank the artists who contributed their time to make this episode: Richard Schiff and Morgan Fairchild read the chapters and others who contributed character voices. Sound Design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser. Trump’s Project 2025:Up Close and Personal is available on all the podcast apps and at 2025pod.com. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Laurie Burke, Leigh McGowan who read the chapters & Audrey Hakes, Joe Walsh, & others who contributed character voices. Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jonathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal was written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod. This special series is a joint production by David Pepper and Resolute Square. The book, “Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close And Personal” by David Pepper, is available for purchase at https://a.co/d/adWcJ4S.

You can't look at Trump's first 36 hours and legitimately deny that there is a fascist administration in the White House. That is our reality, so what is the strategy for fighting back against his abhorrent agenda, unacceptable nominees, and to win in '26 and beyond? To break it all down and start charting a go-forward strategy, Sen. Doug Jones joined the Strategy Session - and it's an smart as you'd expect it to be.

Simon Rosenberg joined Stuart Stevens for a fascinating, inspiring discussion of how we fight back and win against the MAGA Administration and its buffoons, grifters, disinformation spewers, sycophants, and all those who just generally want to dismantle America and separate us from our Western allies. Not so fast, Donald - we know you're the wannabe emperor with no clothes and we're pulling back the curtain.

January 6th came and went without much fanfare...this time. Millions of people hold their breath, waiting for the next administration to take power. We are not waiting, and you shouldn't either. Tuesday, Stuart and Rick were joined by former Senator Doug Jones to talk about how democrats - and all of us - can fight back starting right now.

Legal experts Jen Taub and David Pepper explain how we can all take the fight to protect our freedoms to Trump. We are far from powerless! Jen and David break down how to use that power in our communities, states, and the courts.

Did Assad's ouster from Syria reveal the weakness of Putin and Russia? How will Putin react to the humiliation - and are Russians growing weary of him yet? Is the Trump-Putin strategic bromance on the rocks? Julia Davis, creator of Russian Media Monitor, joined Rick, Joe, and Stuart for a fascinating discussion of all that and much more. Catch up now!

A live hour-long audience Q&A with Rick, Joe, and Stuart. Your burning questions answered!

With Trump headed back to the Oval Office, the MAGA Republican strategy to roll back civil, political, and privacy rights and subvert American democracy are well underway. David Noll, co-author of Vigilante Nation, joined Stuart Stevens and Lisa Senecal to discuss what comes next and the untapped power of the democracy's fierce defenders.

Strategist Simon Rosenberg joined Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, and Joe Trippi for a strategy session on how to be the ferocious opposition every day - and demand the same from our elected officials.

The fight continues. Catch up with Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, and Joe Trippi discussing what comes next.

Rick sits down the LP political team who measure, move, and make a difference with voters on the ground in key swing states. Follow all these people on X! Phillip Germain at @PhillipJGermain Trygve Olson at @TrygveOlson Mary Slowinski at @MarySlowinski Stuart Stevens at @StuartPStevens Jeff Timmer at @JeffTimmer 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. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Stevens writes: "Pain is the only teacher in politics, and the Republican Trump party must be defeated again and again, up and down the ballot, until finally, a sense of self-preservation will drive it to change."

Well now, that was fun! Frank Rich, award-winning journalist, and Emmy and Golden Globe winning Executive Producer for shows including VEEP and Succession, joined Rick, Joe, and Stuart last night for a super-smart, riveting, and fun conversation. Catch up now!

It was a strategist-palooza tonight with Rick, Stuart, Joe, and very special guest Matthew Dowd. We're two weeks out from election day and the bogus red-wave polls are back and attempting to drown us in bad data - but these guys weren't having it! Catch up on what the early voting is telling us, Matthew's electoral and Texas predictions, and why Kentucky might tell us everything we need to know on election night.

We have great conversations on this show, but this one really knocked it out of the park. Catch up now to see what our chat was going crazy about last night!

Stuart Stevens writes, "After I replied to Mr. Ackman’s post, he invited me to refute each of his 33 justifications for supporting Donald Trump. So, I did."

We're four weeks out from election day but early voting is well underway in many states. Simon Rosenberg shed light on how the early vote is looking - learn why it's encouraging - and set the stakes for continuing to work more and worry less over the next month. Catch up now!

Stuart Stevens writes campaigns decide if they want 'hot' or 'cold' debates and strategy and tactics come from that. Vance had another calculation - what would serve his personal political ambitions best with his eyes already on 2028.

It was slick, dishonest, and unwilling to say Trump lost in 2020 versus honest, moral, and solutions and policy driven. Our opinion? If you can't acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election and we live in a legitimate democracy, then game over. Get off the field. Stuart Stevens, Dr. Jen Mercieca, and Lisa Senecal discuss debate strategy, Trump rhetorical decompensation, and what this debate means going forward - and we livestreamed the debate - catch up here.

Stuart Stevens was joined by political scientist, strategist, and author Rachel Bitecofer for a no-holds-barred conversation about GOP and Dem campaign strategy from Bush v Gore to Harris v Trump. Rachel's the author of "Hit 'Em Where It Hurts." Is that was Kamala Harris and the Dems are finally doing? Catch up now.

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.

Stuart writes, "The greatest athletes and musicians make the incredibly difficult look easy. So it was with Vice President Harris in this historic debate."

Simon Rosenberg of Hopium Chronicles, Tara McGowan of Courier Newsroom, and Stuart Stevens of Resolute Square co-hosted a virtual Debate Watch Party and it was everything! Watch their pre- and post-debate conversations and catch every moment of the debate and Harris' masterful performance in between. Let's go win this!

Just how dead on were our strategists about what Kamala Harris needed to do and how the debate would play out? You have to see it to believe it!

Stuart Stevens writes, "At the moment, this is the Harris-Walz’s campaign to lose, and they seem to have no intention of letting Trump back into the race."

PoliticsGirl Leigh McGowan was in the house fresh off the DNC and about to release her first book! Why is it Leigh thinks the Dems finally understand the assignment and are staying on message? Catch up now!

It was a wildly successful DNC, and the big mo is behind the Harris-Walz ticket, but don't put on your victory slippers and get comfy yet. We're leaving it all on the field this time and taking nothing for granted! David Pepper, Joe Trippi, and Stuart Stevens talked dirty tricks, weird Trump and the upcoming debate(s), and how we keep fighting for the next 70 days. Because when we fight, we win!

Stuart Stevens writes, "When you begin to grasp the complexity and difficulty of building and executing a presidential campaign, it makes the achievement of the Harris campaign all the more impressive."

Rick, Stuart, Joe, and special guest Simon Rosenberg are handing out the hopium! The Harris-Walz ticket is blazing hot, but what does that mean for down-ballot races? And are we actually talking about Texas and Florida? Oh my, yes we are!

Stuart Writes: "I’ve said many times that what was at one time the Republican party is now an extremist movement. But I still never imagined that demands of racial purity and ethnic heritage would enter our politics."

Prepare to have your socks blown off - Jen Taub is a brilliant force of nature. Jen, Rick, Stuart, and Joe - fresh off Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's rally in PA - covered Harris' outstanding VP pick, the energy shift of the race, big money in politics, corruption (we see you Clarence Thomas), and so much more. Catch up now. It was spicy!!

Gen Z is all in for Kamala! That was the message from Santiago Mayer, founder of Voters of Tomorrow. With VP Harris at the top of the ticket, Gen Z voters are tuned-in and flooding to volunteer to get her elected. Has the mood of young voters changed? For sure. Does that guarantee a win? It increases the chances, but there are no guarantees. And, as Santiago points out, the right is decades and billions of dollars ahead of Democrats and sane centrists in building the political infrastructure to create a strong, educated, active, voting base. We've all got our work to do!

Pulitzer Prize winning historian and author Anne Applebaum joined Rick, Stuart, and Joe to discuss how autocracies around the globe are working together to undermine the democratic world. Her new book released today, "Autocracy, Inc." is an immediate best-seller. Anne explains why she's calling on America and democracies around the world to fundamentally reorient their policies to fight a new kind of threat - while there is still time.

Stuart Stevens writes: A good and decent man is running against a horrible human being who has no respect for the rule of law, a man entirely out of the mainstream of American politics.

Donald Trump doesn't appeal to the majority of Americans. Author and columnist Jill Lawrence explains that the looming question is, "Can Democrats get their acts together?" Jill, Joe, Rick, and Stuart cover this and much more - time to catch up!

Stuart Stevens in his weekly members-only campaign memo: "I've worked for a lot of candidates. All have been flawed. Obama and Bill Clinton were once-in-a-generation talent, and they were hardly flawless. To be clear, I would support Rob Gronkowski if he were the Democratic nominee. I actually sort of like that idea."

Author and media expert Mark Jacob joined The Strategy Session to break down the media’s complicity in normalizing fascism. Democracy is falling off a cliff, and we need to demand the media call out the lies and the liars.

The Right sees a small window remaining to permanently empower a white minority.

“With fear for our democracy, I dissent,” wrote Justice Sonia Sotomayor in her dissenting opinion in yesterday's terrible, horrible, no-good SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity. So, we're wondering where the asterisks were in Chief Justice Robert's 2005 statement and Justice Alito's in 2006 below? It must be there somewhere because they have a big whopping exception for Donald Trump's lawlessness. Stuart, Joe, and special guest, former Biden-Harris Admin member, Gevin Reynolds done in.

Campaign veteran Stuart Stevens shares his insights on political polling and emphasizes the significance of examining trends and cross-tabs.

A demented, fascist, malignant narcissist and a normal old guy walk onto a debate stage...no, it's not the beginning of a joke, it's this Thursday night's debate. Dr. John Gartner and Stuart Stevens talk with Resolute Square's Lisa Senecal about what to expect when Dementia Don and Good Ole Joe meet on the debate stage. It's a preview not to be missed!

The first debate is a little over a week away, and it’s got everyone on all sides a bit…nervous. Simon Rosenberg joins Rick, Stuart, and Joe to do a little debate prep. Plus, prison is about to get a lot…sweatier. Will Stevie "Two Shirts" Bannon be allowed to wear two jumpsuits? What really matters is that he and others are starting to face accountability for their crimes. Will that move the dial for democrats? Simon is full of hope - and so is...Rick?? It's true! Catch up now.

In this week's Campaign Memo, Stuart Stevens writes of his decades of experience prepping candidates for debates, "Over the years, I’ve developed strong opinions on debates, how to prep, and how to win."

Stuart Stevens writes, "All that was asked of these weak men and women of the GOP was to reject a man who violated every value they had spent their careers espousing. But at every turn, whenever given a chance to distance themselves from the odious Donald Trump and the collection of grievances and hatreds that form Trumpism, they chose to pull Trump closer."

PoliticsGirl joined the Strategy Session for some real talk. Convictions, elections, VP pick predictions, and the full-on BS GOP war on women. Leigh asks, "If we start talking about taking men's rights, you think they'll be discussing who to vote for based on the economy?" Ummm, nah. And somehow, this episode is a whole heap of hope, so catch up now!

Steven Beschloss, one of the essential voices in the pro-democracy fight, sat down with Rick, Joe, and Stuart to talk about the GOP strategy of denial - from the 2020 election results to the jury's verdict. In case you hadn't heard, it was GUILTY on all 34 felony counts. Just thought we'd mention that. The four discussed the GOP war on elections, the rule of law, decency, and democracy - and the work we'll have to do post-2024 even after Biden wins. We're glass half full here at Resolute Square!

Read Stuart Stevens' impassioned analysis of the 34-count conviction of Donald Trump for election interference.

Join Stuart Stevens as he delves into the betrayal of democracy by the Republican Party, reflecting on the sacrifices of past generations and the GOP's deviation from core values.

Think you know what Trump 2.0 means for your life? You might want to sit down for this one because, as author Andra Watkins writes, "Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life."

Stuart and David discuss the dramatic betrayal by Rob Portman of all he purported to care about - including Ukraine - and his legacy of supporting J.D. Vance and Donald Trump.

Joe Trippi explains how for decades Democrats chose to fight in limited states and abandoned many that have become extremists now. But - the fight is on everywhere now and Dems are winning.

Real progress is being make in blue, red, and purple states across the country and more and more Democrats are standing up to challenge extremist candidates who've previous run unopposed.

An intense, important, eye-opening episode with David Pepper in the house. What are the tactics of those destroying democracy from the state level on up? Join David, Stuart, and Joe for the strategy that gets us to the future we want and deserve.

In his weekly campaign memo, Stuart reminds us that, amidst the noise and panic of social media and news outlets, it's important to practice patience and evaluate the relative value and accuracy of information.

If elected, Trump's cognitive decline will continue to accelerate and then fall off the cognitive cliff leaving America with a cognitive child as the leader of the free world. Dr. John Gartner explains.

Every American needs to understand what's happening to Trump's deteriorating brain. We see the signs, but the media dangerously brushes them off. Duty To Warn’s founder Dr. John Gartner joined Rick and Stuart tonight for a no-holds-barred conversation about the increasing rate and danger of Trump's slide into dementia. Catch up now.

Stuart Stevens writes: "In a healthy, functioning democracy, the truth, actual facts, and even history cannot be fungible, which is why their destruction is essential to the success of the GOP’s authoritarian ambitions."

Donald’s been complaining about the chilly temps in the courtroom, but yesterday he faced conditions that were Stormy with a chance of jail. And that’s not just rough for Sir SleepsALot. Are we starting to see the outermost ring of Trump’s hell circle support peeling off? Tonight we’ll talk about former Georgia GOP Lt.-Gov Geoff Duncan announcing his support for Joe Biden. What’s the strategy for getting others to follow him? Catch up on Rick's and Stuart's strategy discussion now.

Stuart and Simon discuss how wildly out of step the GOP is with younger voters and the majority of Americans on cultural issues.

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.

What will secure "FOUR MORE YEARS!" for Biden and why is Simon Rosenberg feeling bullish about his chances? Catch up with Rick, Stuart, Joe, and Simon as they talk about the road to a second Biden-Harris term and big wins up and down the ballot for Democrats in November.

Stuart Stevens writes that the Ukraine aid "vote is being celebrated as a 'bipartisan' success, a description that obscures the reality that a majority of the Republicans voted as Vladimir Putin would have voted. Today, Bernie Sanders is to the right of the majority of Republicans on Russia. That is extraordinary. How did this happen?"

Rick Wilson and Joe Trippi were joined by special guest Gevin Reynolds to talk gag orders, criminal trials, Ukraine aid, RFK Jr's current spoiler effect, and a diminishing GOP. The calculus of the most consequential election of our lifetimes is changing. Catch up now on this fascinating episode!

Stuart shares a bit of skepticism about Trump's defense in his FIRST criminal trial.

Yes, Rick, Stuart, and Joe covered a lot in 30 minutes and you don't want to have missed a second of it. Donald is having a truly singular moment for a former American president: the only one to ever be the defendant in a criminal trial. Donald might nap through it, but the rest of America needs to wake up and smell the fascism. Catch up now!

Stuart Steven's writes, "Can enough voters base their vote on age to cost Biden re-election? Sure, it could happen. But is there any reason it must happen? Of course not. That's why we have campaigns."

Julia Child? Jeffrey Dahmer? Yes, Stuart went there.

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.

Stuart Stevens writes, "A child could see that a presidential candidate paying a porn star $130,000 twelve days before the election was a campaign-related expenditure and should have been reported on FEC filings. That it wasn’t reported was a clear FEC violation – if the FEC was even a quasi-serious enforcement agency. Trump's denials of any sexual relationship with Daniels would make him the first man ever to pay a porn star $130,000 not to have sex."

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.

"As the campaign develops, it will become increasingly clear that this is more than a choice between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. It is a choice between fear and optimism, between the past and the future. Bet on the future; it’s going to happen anyway," writes Stuart Stevens

Grab a cold one, folks. This episode is HOT! Rick, Stuart, and Joe are joined by powerhouse Tara McGowan, founder of Courier Newsroom. Sick of traditional media not doing their jobs to push back on lies and stand up for democracy? So was Tara - and she and her amazing team of digital journalists are getting real news to the people in swing state across America!

Special guest historian of gender, faith, & politics, and author of NY Times best-selling book, JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE, Kristin Du Mez joined our strategists to discuss the web of Christian Nationalist groups behind Project 2025 - the detailed plan for a Trump second term. America under a theocracy? Don't dismiss it. Kristin provides startling explanations.

Stuart Stevens writes: "Over the next months, Americans will decide if the American experiment continues."

The Hur debacle, Britt's bad night, Ken Buck's ducking out, the RNC as Trump piggy bank - What does it mean for GOP congressional races that Trump is going to gobble up all the cash? Rick, Joe, and special guest David Pepper covered all that and much more!

Concerned about where Gen Z voters are in 2024? We all should be and that's what Joe Trippi and special guest John Della Volpe got into last night. John is the head of polling at Harvard's Institute of Politics and wrote "Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America" and breaks down what he's seeing in focus groups and polls. Essential watching.

Stuart Stevens writes: "The Biden-Trump rematch can be about many things...If the race is about the past, Donald Trump wins. If it’s about the future, Joe Biden wins."

Watch a very special episode of the Strategy Session  marking two years since Vladimir Putin's criminal invasion of Ukraine and the Ukrainian unwavering fight for freedom, independence, and democracy. Rick Wilson and Stuart Stevens are joined by special guests Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, American journalist turned volunteer fighter in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Olexandr Musiienko, head of the Kyiv-based Center for Military and Legal Studies. This important conversation will touch on the state of the war, the imperative of America's leadership in the West, PSYOPs and information warfare, and what the state of freedom and democracy looks like as Ukraine faces a third year of genocide at the hands of Vladimir Putin.

What does the Suozzi win mean for Dems in November? Simon Rosenberg stopped by to inject some hope into the discussion. Catch up now!

Stuart and Tom discuss the weakness of Sen. Lindsey Graham and his willingness to shape-shift in order to stay close to power.

Special guest Tom Nichols, Atlantic staff writer, author, and self-described "Curmudgeon. Cat guy. Democracy enthusiast, defender of experts," joined the Strategy Session for an essential conversation on the GOP, Trump, and Putin - and what that toxic brew means for the future of Ukraine, liberal democracies, and the risk of WWIII.

In his weekly campaign memo, Stuart Stevens writes: "The most underrated quality in politics (like investing) is patience. Politics in America in 2024 is a multi-billion-dollar business open for three weeks. Most political commentary, amateur and professional, is done by those who rush to sell stocks when the market drops."

Let's Play Truth or Trump!

Rick and Stuart call out JD Vance on his weekend statements that he absolutely would have decertified the 2020 election - an effort that focused on states with large populations of Black voters.

Stuart Stevens weighs in the the latest Trump court loss and why the disgraced ex-president reminds him of Southerners fighting against integration.

Rick and Stuart were in rare form! From Trump losing in court AGAIN (turns out the appellate court doesn't think he can shoot someone of 5th Ave) to his ever-worsening foot-in-mouth disease, it's obvious that Biden's best weapon against Trump is...well...Trump.

Stuart Stevens writes, "Because of this troubling history of primary challenges for incumbents, the Biden campaign had no choice but to take seriously the primary challenge of Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips." So, they did and they crushed him.

Stuart Stevens on a powerful approach to put pressure on the House GOP to step up, do what's right, and fund the defense of democracy by funding Ukraine.

This episode is a banger! Jen Mercieca, Rick, Stuart, and Joe cover everything from Trump as the "Second Coming" to MAGA's VERY BAD IDEA of declaring war on Taylor Swift and the Swifties. Jen unpacked the rhetorical tricks that fuel MAGA and hijack their brains. Catch up now!

In his latest Campaign Memo, Stuart Stevens explains why it's essential for Biden to have strong support among "Dobbs Dads" and "Red Dawn Conservatives" if he's going to win reelection and America is to have a shot at saving democracy.

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by his Resolute Square and Lincoln Project colleague, Stuart Stevens, former GOP strategist and author of “It Was All A Lie” and “The Conspiracy To End America.” They shine a light on the massive shadow cast by Donald Trump over the Republican Party and the primaries, as well as the futility of the Nikki Haley campaign.

Democratic strategist and author of Hopium Chronicles, Simon Rosenberg joined Rick and Joe to whack their way through the data weeds and it was marvelous! Want to get smarter? Watch this episode.

Joe Biden is going to win. It’s not going to be easy but electing a president seldom is.

It's not just the top line polling numbers that tell the story. Stuart explains why voter intensity on key issues has flipped in favor of the Democrats.

This week, author and strategist David Pepper joined Rick and Stuart to discuss threats to voting rights, state battles to preserve, protect, and defend democracy, the Iowa caucuses, and much more!

Stuart Stevens explains why, after only one primary state contest, the 2024 General Election has already begun and what it means for Biden and democracy.

Stuart Stevens discusses why positive polls for Trump at this stage in the campaign might just be his undoing.

Rick shares a terrible personal example of how far our politics have fallen because of Donald Trump, the MAGA movement, and dangerous conspiracy theorists.

Rick opens the show talking about his home being SWATTED last night and how it is but one demonstration of the hate and toxicity of Trump and MAGA. He and Stuart contrast that with Biden's launch message of patriotism, unity, democracy, and public service. Throw in some Trump VP speculation and a well-deserved takedown of Tom Cotton and you have yourselves quite a show. Catch up now!

Stuart Stevens writes in his weekly Campaign Memo about the GOP's rush to bypass primary voters and anoint Trump as their nominee - led by the morally vacuous Sen. Tom Cotton.

Apologies for the gremlins that got us technically this week - it's a short show because of tech difficulties, but we'll be back with our full length next week. 11 Months out. Biden’s Perfect Campaign™ doesn’t exist, but if it did, what would it look like? And can we at least get close? Stuart Stevens, Joe Trippi, and Rick Wilson discuss the landmines, knowns, unknowns, and everything in between that lie ahead for our Democracy.

Trump talks Nazi. DeSantis falls to pieces (again). And ’23 starts to wrap up. What comes next? Rick, Stuart, and Joe give you a glimpse into the strategy crystal ball.

As Stuart Stevens often says, “Donald Trump didn’t change the Republican party; he revealed it.” Join the guys looked back at '23 and discussed how the good, bad, and ugly will impact '24 and the election that will decide the future of American democracy.

Members-Only Weekly Campaign Memo From Stuart Stevens

You can't say you believe Trump is an existential threat to democracy and that you'll support him if he's the nominee - well, actually you can if you're the current GOP primary field explains Stuart Stevens.

Can you have a conversation about Trump, the authoritarian GOP, Tommy Tuberville, Nikki Haley, with a little football and inside baseball mixed in and be constructive, impactful and even fun? Joe, Stuart, and special guest Sen. Doug Jones proved Yes We Can!

All polling is based on modeling, but Stuart's tracking how inaccurate those models have proven to be in a world and electorate that has dramatically changed.

Don't miss this episode! It was back room intrigue, behind the curtain strategy, and life imitating high school. The guys talk about what GOP primary contenders can do to shift their numbers and who they should attack - and what shifts they're already seeing in the electorates attitudes that bode well for President Biden...and so much more!

Stuart Stevens explains why Biden is in a stronger position than Trump. Ask yourself, are there a lot of new customers who want to buy what Trump's selling?

Special guest Michael Podhorzer explains why living and dying by every poll between now and next November is pointless.

Strategist and data guru Michael Podhorzer joins the guys for a deep dive and some fascinating alternative ways to view the race and numbers heading into 2024. Think Trump has the GOP vote wrapped up? Believe Biden is losing Gen Z? This conversation will make you question everything - in the best of ways.

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!

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?

Just how badly is the House's insanity wounding the GOP?

There's a new No Labels "plan" and it's dangerous absurdity at a whole new level.

Just how fast will the legal dominoes fall as guilty pleas keep mounting?

There is a global battle against democracy and the GOP is weakening American democracy and our influence and credibility around the world. The Republican House is melting down, Biden has a Dem challenger - at least for now - and No Labels has a new "plan." Rick, Reed, Stuart, and Joe to break down the strategy to fight back.

"None of us can choose history, but history can choose us. The fate of the American experiment is in our hands. America or Trump? The next 13 months will decide our future," writes Stuart Stevens.

Speaker Jordan? Really?! Rick, Reed, Stuart, and Joe sift through the debris of this Republican majority House, and talk about how this mess ripples out into a world at war. Watch The Strategy Session, tonight at 7p ET.

When the world needs American leadership the most, the GOP House is in shambles (serious, Gym Jordan for Speaker?), our military undermined by Republicans, and our foreign service is threadbare, and ego-driven conspiracy theorists like RFK, Jr. are mounting 3rd party bids. Fortunately, President Biden is the most experienced president in foreign policy in decades. Is it enough to fight the damage Trump and his autocratic movement are trying to inflict on global stability? Reed, Rick, Stuart, and Joe

Stuart Stevens expertly reveals the utter moral and governing collapse of his old party - a party that once stood against Soviet Tyranny and idolized the sacrifice and service of the Greatest Generation is today in service of despots who would destroy democracy and commit genocide.

Quite a day for the MAGA GOP - their de facto nominee for the 2024 Presidential election slapped with a gag order while attending one of his many upcoming trials and McCarthy is out as Speaker. What does it mean? What's next. Our strategists break it all down.

Our strategists sift through the meaningless and noise and focus on what really matters and must be watched this week.

Trump can't legally buy a gun while the Dems can't stop shooting themselves in the foot with their criticism of Biden and foolishness of playing footsie with a Biden primary challenge. As Rick would say, #GetYouShitTogether. From a potential shutdown to a fire sale on Trump properties, this episode has it all. And who knew our strategists are Swifties?! Join us every Tuesday at 7 PM ET for new episodes of The Strategy Session LIVE.

Catch up on the latest from Rick, Reed, Joe, and Stuart!

On this episode of The Enemies List, best-selling author and former GOP strategist, Stuart Stevens, joins Rick to expose the sham that is the Republican Party. For decades Stuart was behind the curtain helping elect governors, members of the US House and Senate, and presidents. He shares his cold, hard assessment of the demise of his former party and its rise as an authoritarian, anti-American force today.