Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

Former FBI agent, atty, and Yale Senior Lecturer Asha Rangappa joins Rick to discuss the Clarence Thomas scandal, Trump's indictment and the GOP's response, and her proposal for regulating social media.

Trump's indictment generated a slew of news coverage from across the political spectrum, but does it hurt or help him? Rick talks with Tara Setmayer, Lincoln Project Sr. Advisor, about Trump, the media, and the danger of comparing Donald to Jesus, and DeSantis' sinking hopes and poll numbers.

Resolute Square partner and author Stuart Stevens joins Rick to talk about the Trump indictment and the subsequent calls to violence that have come from the Right. And a political "party" made this week's Enemies List. We'll give you three guesses.

On the heels of Trump's indictment, Rick turns to comedian and screenwriter, Jay Black, for a bit of levity. They talk, and laugh, discussing Trump, Don Jr, Desantis, and more that will keep you chuckling. And, Rick is torn between two enemies. Find out who made the list.

Joe Biden has surpassed many people's expectations and had big legislative wins in his first two years. Rick and guest, Joe Trippi, discuss Biden's successes and the challenges ahead. And it seems this week's entry on the Enemies List has not taken Rick's advice to get their "shit together."

If five Republicans had the courage to stand up for the American people, the House could continue to make progress, but they are nowhere in sight. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Rick to discuss the House with McCarthy in charge. And Rick's entry on The Enemies List must choose between a candidate and the Country.

With Fox News lies exposed, Judd Legum, publisher of Popular Information joins Rick to discuss the lawsuit that has them on their heels. And Rick is hoping to see this week's entry on The Enemies List in pinstripes other than the tailored kind.

So where are the rest of the 2024 GOP presidential primary contenders, and what's holding them back from getting in the fight? Rick is joined by Politico's Jonathan Martin to discuss the Republican presidential field so far, what it may look like in the future, and what those odds are for future challengers to the orange man.

Former Congresswoman Val Demings feels like Florida has a road back to blue, but it will take a lot of work. She joins Rick to discuss the Sunshine state and her campaign against Marco Rubio. Also, Rick gives Biden and the Dems a harsh reminder that they have work to do in order to defend democracy.

There's a leadership gap in the Lonestar state, but Rick's guest, Beto O'Rourke, says Democrats can and have become more prominent. In a state with 40 electoral votes, Democratic wins in Texas could drastically change the fate of our country.

Why do Republicans spend so much time focusing on China and ignoring the atrocities of Russia? Rick talks about this and more with author, historian and Washington Post contributor Max Boot including the present state of the GOP. Rick has a Week In Review and this week's addition to The Enemies List.

Rick invites good friend Molly Jong-Fast back to talk CPAC and who wasn't there, and how will GOP nominee wannabes will handle it when Trump unleashes the lies and insults. Plus, Rick puts an antagonistic group on this episode's Enemies List.