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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.

This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by author Brad Meltzer to discuss his children's book series "Ordinary People Change the World," marking its 10th anniversary. Together, they speak to the importance of providing young readers with real role models through stories of historical figures like Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Rogers, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Happy New Year! Joe and Alex are back to talk about a very eventful holiday break. More good news on the economy - why is it so important to repeat it? With Iowa less than two weeks away, Joe busts out his campaign manager hat and looks at reality - how many tickets out of Iowa are there for the GOP field?

Rick Wilson offers 10 rules for the 2024 election, including attacking the autocratic movement and uniting behind Joe Biden.

Robert McElvaine writes: "The Anti-Republic Party of 2024 not only aligns with foreign autocrats who bitterly oppose the ideals of America; it also aligns with the anti-1776 ideology of the Confederacy." He effectively argues that 2024 is the most consequential election in 160 years.

Rick Wilson warns: "Now, in the dawning of 2024, it’s time to wake up and get very serious."

Ruth Ben-Ghiat discusses the corrupt tradition of sons-in-law in the inner sanctums of dictators, their roles in corruption, and their potential as scapegoats.

On this episode of The ZeroLine, Sarah Ashton-Cirillio connects with executive editor of Resolute Square, Lisa Senecal. This week, the focus is on global authoritarianism and the complexities of international migration, focusing on Russia's involvement in weaponizing migration, particularly in Darien Province, Panama, and the broader implications for international politics and security.

In "No Time to Panic," Teri Kanefield sheds light on the echoes of autocratic behavior in Trump's presidential run. By dissecting the tactics of panic, spectacle, and the manipulation of enemies, Kanefield highlights the importance of staying informed and unearths the history that can guide us through these turbulent times.

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.

Here we go again! This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by law professor and impeachment expert Michael Gerhardt to discuss the GOP’s recent articles of impeachment filed against President Biden. Gerhardt analyzes the historical context and the glaring lack of credible evidence compared to past impeachments of Nixon, Clinton, and Trump.

Our friend Trygve Olson joins us to dig into the 2024 race. Why Joe thinks Trump is weaker than pundits believe -- and what all the polls are getting wrong. Trippi finds some encouraging numbers "under the hood" on the economy that Democrats should be very optimistic about. What two demographic groups does Trygve identify as critical in 2024? And the four states right now we believe are the key battlegrounds.

Rick is joined by tech journalism powerhouse Kara Swisher. Together, they discuss her much anticipated upcoming book, "Burn Book." She dives deep into the heart of the tech industry, shedding light on the colossal impact of titans like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. The conversation is a journey through the intersection of technology, politics, and culture, peppered with Kara's own anecdotes and insights. Pre-order Kara's upcoming book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.

Join Juliet Jeske, the host of Decoding Fox News, as she interviews John V. Petrocelli, author of 'The Life Changing Science of Detecting B******t'. Together, they discuss his book and the different methods we can use to "detect bulls**t".

Joe and Alex dive into some more good news for Joe Biden - have we turned the corner on how voters see the economy? Joe's 3 reasons why we should all be optimistic going into 2024.

Dr. Jennifer Mercieca writes: "Conditions are right for fascism, we have all the ingredients for fascism, but fascism is not pre-determined—we can still stop it."

Ruth Ben-Ghiat writes, "Xenophobia and plunder: what would authoritarianism be without them?"

Be Sure To Watch Simon Rosenberg's Year-End Briefing, "2023 Was A Really Good Year for Democrats. Let's Make 2024 Even Better"