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That Trippi Show
A House Of Crazies And Muttering About Jumpsuits
Trump's telling the MAGA House to shut down the government to avoid his prosecution - and we hear that behind the scenes, he's picking out his prison wardrobe... And we don't really see a way out for the 18 Republicans in Biden-held seats. Is this the most dysfunctional GOP ever? And what is Joe seeing behind the scenes in New Hampshire that might help a Trump primary challenger? How far might the fight go?
September 22, 2023
The Democracy Winning Streak Continues, But...
We Have Important Work to Do, Right Now, in Pennsylvania
September 21, 2023
Joe Biden The Good
Reed Galen explores how Joe Biden's ability to understand and stand up to Trump's tactics makes his reelection the only choice for America's stability and democracy.
September 21, 2023
The GOP's Continuing Attacks On Voting Rights In America With Sherrilyn Ifill
On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Sherrilyn Ifill. Sherrilyn is a lawyer and author and former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Together, they discuss America's historical issues with voting rights, predominantly in African American communities.
September 20, 2023
Biden is the Democracy Defender We Need Now
"Biden is taking on the GOP's efforts to sour Americans on liberal democracy and condition them to see autocrats such as Vladimir Putin in a positive light," writes Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
September 20, 2023
Tough Love For The Democrats
Listen to Rick Wilson: "I know you want to win on policy, but 'want' and 'need' are always miles apart. You need to win on making this a contest of good versus evil, freedom versus fascism, and America’s future versus Donald Trump and the darkness that follows."
September 20, 2023
Strategy Session four-box
Strategy Session: Sept. 19, 2023
Catch up on the latest from Rick, Reed, Joe, and Stuart!
September 19, 2023
Paxton Acquittal: Protecting The Lawless Is What Authoritarian Parties Do
From Ruth Ben-Ghiat: "For the authoritarians of the GOP, who no longer see free and fair elections as valid ways of deciding America's leadership, that amounts to an "overthrow," to use Paxton's word. This is where the GOP is now."
September 19, 2023
Biden is Boring…and Brilliant
While Trump has spent a lifetime seeking the spotlight in a desperate need to keep his oversized ego inflated, Joe Biden has quietly and competently gotten the job done for the American people.
September 18, 2023
Rick Wilson's Enemies List
The Insanity Joe Biden Inherited
On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Frank Foer. Frank is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future.
September 18, 2023
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September 17, 2023
McCarthy's Real Problem
While flamboyant characters within the GOP continue to draw focus during McCarthy's desperate push to pass anything, moderates within the party make it clear-the real issue is the party's extremism on abortion rights.
September 15, 2023
That Trippi Show
"Sometimes, You Just Gotta Call Out Their BS"
They just can't help themselves. Why impeachment (not to mention another shutdown attempt) will backfire on MAGA in the places they need help the most. 18 House Republicans in Biden-won districts will not like where this is going... and why John Fetterman's exactly right to call 'em out.
September 15, 2023
ZeroLine
Understanding The Realities Of Russian Propaganda And Disinformation
Sarah Ashton-Cirillo gives an update on the war from Kyiv and shares her experiences being targeted by Russian propaganda. Sarah and Lisa Senecal discuss useful Russian stooges like Tucker Carlson who aid the Kremlin by pushing its disinformation into the US mainstream and social media.
September 14, 2023
Neo-Nazis And Neo-Fascists Found A Home In Pinochet's Chile. Today's Fascists Admire That Regime Of Terror
Ruth Ben-Ghiat explores the continuation of Fascist ideologies and terror tactics after WWII, focusing on the Chilean dictatorship of Pinochet and its lasting legacies.
September 13, 2023
How Adult and Youth Organizers Can Work Better Together
Researcher and Gen Z activist Eve Levenson works at the intersection of youth and adult advocacy. Her new study provides a roadmap for max effectiveness going into 2024.
September 13, 2023
Don’t Get Distracted. Fight FOR Democracy In States…And Keep Winning
David Pepper reminds us that focusing on the threats to democracy on a local and state level now is how we'll defend democracy moving forward.
September 12, 2023
Why Trump’s Supporters Want The Long Con
Dr. Jennifer Mercieca examines how Donald Trump used communication to con his supporters and suggests strategies to cool out his marks and defend democracy in America.
September 12, 2023
9/11 As Shock Event: The Path To Illiberal Politics
As we remember the tragedy and attack of 9/11, it's an important time to revisit Ruth Ben-Ghiat's Sept. 2022 piece on the anti-democratic policies enacted and accepted post-9/11.
September 11, 2023