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Trump's Holiness Rises as His Corruption is Revealed, in the Best Authoritarian Tradition
Ruth Ben-Ghiat sheds light on the unsettling rise of Donald Trump's "holiness" amidst corruption revelations, exploring the manipulation of faith and parallels with authoritarian leaders throughout history.
January 18, 2024
Making Sense of It All, Part 1: Yes, It Has Happened Before
Teri Kanefield provides insightful commentary on the dangerous trend of fascism, as leading Republicans pile on to endorse Trump, examining the risks to democracy and the need for accountability.
January 18, 2024
The Kremlin's Propaganda Playbook
On this episode of The ZeroLine, Sarah Ashton-Cirillio connects with executive editor of Resolute Square, Lisa Senecal to discuss the use of soft propaganda by Russia and its influence war on the West and democracy.
January 18, 2024
What Rick Wilson Is Watching
Is flipping Ohio blue closer than most think?
January 17, 2024
What Stuart's Watching Coming Out Of Iowa
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.
January 17, 2024
What David Pepper Is Watching
Do the 40+% of Iowa Caucus voters who voted against Trump signal an opportunity for a Biden victory in November?
January 17, 2024
The Legal Crusade Against Trump
Rick Wilson is joined by attorney Tristan Snell, known for prosecuting Trump University during his time as Assistant Attorney General for New York State. Together, they discuss Snell's upcoming book, "Taking Down Trump," and explore the myriad legal cases involving Trump, including the civil fraud trial in New York and the January 6th case.
January 17, 2024
Strategy Session: Special Guest David Pepper
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!
January 17, 2024
Weekly Campaign Memo: Jan. 15, 2024
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.
January 15, 2024
From Right-Wing Insider to Outcast
This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by journalist, and national correspondent for Puck, Tina Nguyen to discuss her journey through the right-wing political sphere and her eventual departure from it.
January 15, 2024
The Biggest Problem For Trump (and the GOP field) In Iowa And NH...
With just days to the Iowa caucus and NH less than two weeks away, what is the biggest problem every candidate faces right now? Joe Trippi goes into why the race between Haley and DeSantis for 2nd place might not be as simple as the polls make it out to be.
January 12, 2024
"Swatting" - Signaling Democratic Decline And Illuminating Pathologies
"The ultimate goal of swatting is to stress institutions, create uncertainty in ways that intersect with conspiracy theories and lead people to feel that society is degenerating," writes Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
January 11, 2024
The Prisoners of January 6th
Rick Wilson exposes the planning and responsibility behind the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, urging for accountability and consequences for those involved.
January 11, 2024
Democracy is....Action!
We all have a role to place in maintaining, strengthening, and participating in our democracy. David Pepper stresses the significance of the Voting Rights Act and urges on current and expanded efforts to protect and expand democracy.
January 11, 2024
Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Spirit of Liberty
Teri Kanefield shines a legal light on spirit of liberty and the Fourteenth Amendment arguments to remove Trump from ballots.
January 11, 2024
Ukraine's Defiance Against Autocracy
On this episode of The ZeroLine, Sarah Ashton-Cirillio and Lisa Senecal are joined by special guest, Oleksandr Musiienko, head of the Kyiv-based Center for Military and Legal Studies. Together, they dive into the current state of the war in Ukraine, focusing on frontline developments, the morale and strategies of Russian forces, and Ukraine's defensive efforts.
January 11, 2024
Will Positive Polls For Trump Hurt Him?
Stuart Stevens discusses why positive polls for Trump at this stage in the campaign might just be his undoing.
January 10, 2024
The Battle For Constitutional Integrity
This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin. Together, they discuss Raskin's efforts to uphold the Constitution in bizarre Trump-infected America. They dive into the Trump presidency, particularly his financial gains from foreign entities and violations of the emoluments clause. The two discuss the authoritarian movement central to the Republican Party.
January 10, 2024
Trump Is Helping Biden
Rick Wilson effectively argues how Trump's escalating behavior is a longterm benefit to Biden's reelection.
January 10, 2024