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Rick speaks his mind, as he usually does, about what Trump’s announcement that he's once again running for President means for the American people and what it means for the survival of democracy. He explains, this is not the time to throw your hands up and give in but instead, it's time to speak up, time to stand your ground and fight, fight hard for democracy.

Rick is joined by scholar and cultural historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat. An expert on authoritarianism. They dissect what happened in the midterms and how and why Americans chose democracy. Plus, who makes the list this episode.

On the premiere episode, Tara Setmayer takes you inside the room with Rick Wilson, Reed Galen, Stuart Stevens, Joe Trippi, and Maya May, as they talk strategy about the GOP implosion after the midterm, the return of the orange one, and more. This is a free preview of our subscriber-only weekly event.

Pro-democracy media organization, an independent offshoot of the Lincoln Project, takes aim at MAGA propaganda outlets and their efforts to subvert the political process

Rick talks with foreign policy, national security and political affairs analyst and commentator David Rothkopf who is the author of the book, American Resistance. They talk about the deep state myth and how Donald Trump tried to control the government during his Presidency. Mr. Rothkopf details how Trump tried to eliminate civil servants who would say no to his craziness. They discuss Schedule F created by Trump to eliminate officials who put loyalty to the Country over loyalty to him. Rothkopf reveals what each one of his interviewees told him about Trump's presidency. What do you think it is?

It's not enough to defeat them at the ballot box. It's time to take on their puppet masters - the MAGA media overlords.

The admitted liars-for-profit at Fox "News" have been exposed and still push Trump's big lie. It's time to drown out and call out the constant stream of hate-filled, radicalizing, poison propaganda of the right and its media outlets. They want to turn American against American. So it's time to come together to amplify democracy's voice. That's why we exist. Join us.

What red wave? Not this time. Joe and Alex break down a historic night for Democrats - but if you've listened to the show, you knew this was coming all along. What happened in some of the key states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and others? And a surprise race in Colorado that (almost) no one saw coming. And why does Joe think young voter turnout might have lasting consequences for decades?

On the day after the midterms, Rick speaks to legendary journalist Bob Woodward. Bob’s insights to Trump’s psyche while POTUS are unrivaled. They discuss what they call Trump’s moral free fall during COVID, election denying, the fascination with KimJung Un, his megalomaniacal tendencies and more. This is an episode you can’t miss, especially if you want to look to 2024 and what the stakes are. And, find out who Rick puts on the enemies list this time.

In this special pre Election Day episode, Rick and political strategist Simon Rosenberg talk about the upcoming mid- terms. Why isn’t the media pushing back on right wing propaganda on who’s ahead in the polls? What does record early turnout mean? The right seems to have more to spend on everything, including polling. So, is it a red wave as the right claims or will it end up being a red mirage. Also, Lincoln Project confounder Reed Galen joins Rick for a special day before Election Day episode to chat about Trump announcing, how so many races are polling within the margin of error and too close to call.

Joe and Alex discuss what the final weekend of a campaign is like - and why they find themselves knocking doors, not in a studio, in the final days. What's the final weekend like for campaign staff? Can a campaign turn things around so late? Why is Trump in Iowa this week - and why that could be a bad sign for Chuck Grassley. Plus, a sign Democrats may be optimistic about Election Day turnout.

Jon Ralston - Founder and CEO of the Nevada Independent, joins the show to talk Nevada in the final Deep Dive of election season! Nobody knows Nevada data better than Jon - what are the key counties he thinks will decide the election in Nevada? What is Jon seeing from the early vote that might be the "canary in the coal mine" for Democrats? What do Democrats need from the Clark County "firewall" to be confident on Election Day? And which GOP candidate does Jon think is "the most dangerous man ever to be on a ballot?"

Rick Wilson is joined by attorney and Lincoln Project Co-Founder, George Conway. They cover why Donald Trump will run again, where the prosecution against the former President stands and how Rick is an expert at getting in Trump's head. They talk document scandal, January 6th and Rick becoming Ron Desantis' campaign manager. Listen to find out who makes the list .

Fresh off his Iowa trip, Joe reports back on a few days of canvassing the state - what has Iowa Democrats really energized? Joe and Alex catch up on all the good news for Democrats this week - economic numbers, encouraging polling, and more. And what's Joe's unvarnished take on the Pennsylvania debate? Did it even matter? Plus, 107,000 "found" voter registrations in Virginia... wait, what?

Rick Wilson wants you to understand the fight you’re in - with the enemies of the republic, the enemies of democracy, the enemies of freedom. In the first episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson speaks with legendary Republican strategist Stuart Stevens. The Republic is in peril as the mid-term elections approach. They discuss the January 6th hearings, how effective the MAGA right is at propaganda and how we fight to save democracy. Listen to find out who’s on the enemies list this week. Subscribe, share, review and whatever you do, stay off The List.

A special Deep Dive episode from Iowa with special guest... Joe Trippi! Joe's in Iowa for the final push -- what's his take on how things are going in the Hawkeye State? And new data from the "Bible" of Iowa polling that shows Chuck Grassley may be in trouble - and two close races for the House. What makes Iowa different? And how do you win it? Plus - a quick look at some new national polling that's all good news for some key Democrats.

We've got real numbers to talk about. Early voting returns are starting to come in from key states -- which numbers really matter? We asked Simon Rosenberg to come back and give his take. What numbers have us encouraged in some key battleground states? Plus, Simon gives his three reasons why early voting is the most important thing you can do this election cycle. And is there a wild card nobody is seeing? Why might we be seeing a positive swing in Nevada and the Southwest? Plus: Why has the Democratic strategy with one key group "reshaped politics"?

On this week's Tuesday Deep Dive podcast, Trygve Olson and Paul Maslin rejoin the show to talk Wisconsin -- how do they see the two high-profile statewide matchups? What can Mandela Barnes and Tony Evers do to win? How do they reach key voters in border areas where TV can get expensive? What are the key areas we should look for as results come in? And we ask both to zoom out and explain why races are compressing everywhere. Watch out... on Election Night it could get weird for some longtime incumbent Republican Senators... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Alex discuss why this week's new polling from Georgia really matters. What's under the hood that has Joe thinking Herschel Walker continues to be in a world of hurt? What's the latest in the fight for the House - and Joe gets into the one thing he thinks is going to decide the midterms. Also, how should a campaign capitalize on a viral debate moment like Tim Ryan's takedown of JD Vance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices