Republican Party

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.

Rick and Molly connect on the lunacy of the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the pernicious presence of the No Labels party across the country, the misinformation around President Biden's health, Twitter's role in the upcoming election and answer important question "what's up with the Nazis?"

On this episode of The Enemies List, best-selling author and former GOP strategist, Stuart Stevens, joins Rick to expose the sham that is the Republican Party. For decades Stuart was behind the curtain helping elect governors, members of the US House and Senate, and presidents. He shares his cold, hard assessment of the demise of his former party and its rise as an authoritarian, anti-American force today.

Reed Galen: "A third-party ticket can’t win the Presidency. It has never before happened in American history. Despite their protestations that they don’t need to get to 50% + 1 of voters, just to say, 35%, there is no chance of this happening."

Who won the first GOP debate? You wouldn't know based on watching the coverage. Joe thinks he knows - but why won't he tell us who it is? What could change in Iowa? Plus, why we saw so many hopefuls tanking with general election voters in real time.

The Republican debate was a chaotic mess with candidates who lacked competence and courage to confront Trump. The real winner? Joe Biden.

"Donald Trump doesn’t need to attend the debate to be the center of attention; more proof the Republican presidential nomination is his to lose," write Reed Galen and Andrew Wilson.

In the August Ohio special election, Gen Z made their voices heard through grassroots activism and voter turnout, influencing the outcome significantly.

On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick Wilson interviews Al Cárdenas, lawyer, activisit, and former Chair of the Republican Party in Florida. They discuss the current state of the Republican Party, the unwavering loyalty of Trump's base, and the need for the Democratic Party to make strategic changes.

It's another major test of a functioning democracy: A hugely consequential change to Ohio's Constitution will succeed or fail next week. David Pepper joins Joe and Alex to run down what's happening in the special election.

Historian Kevin Kruse joins Rick Wilson to discuss the consequences using false history to manipulate the public. They explore the GOP's stance on race and how the GOP switched sides and lost their claim to being the "Party of Lincoln."

"The great populist independent candidate of 1992, Ross Perot, does indeed have something in common with the great masses of America. Like you and I, Ross Perot never won a single electoral college vote," writes Stuart Stevens.

Rick Wilson: "There’s no blue pill for electile dysfunction, and Ron DeSantis suffers from that pernicious condition affecting politicians of a certain position in the political food chain."

David Pepper reminds us this week of the devastating results of the Dobbs decision. Manipulation of memory and reality continues to be used effectively by the GOP.

Dueling egos. Name-calling. Insult swaps. Authoritarian ambitions. Hooves for hands? Ron and Don are a match made in Hell, but Ronna ROMNEY McDaniel is patchin' things up. Or not. By the brilliant and hilarious @HistoryFalls.

Reflections on the FBI and DOJ's Reluctance to Prosecute Trump and Elite Enablers

Young voters are more progressive than ever, but record 2020 turnout and support for Democrats in 2024 are far from guaranteed.

Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is walking us all to the edge of a flat Earth, promising to push us into the abyss. Sadly - but not surprisingly - a lot of folks have volunteered to jump on his behalf. Strained analogy aside, what path does RFK Jr. see forward? What's really behind his run? Reed, Rick, Joe, and Stuart break down the past, present, and future of America's official Chief Conspiracist. Plus, famous Trump fighter...Bret Baier?

Brynn Tannehill is a columnist, author, LGBTQ+ activist, and former Navy pilot. Her book, "American Fascism," details how the GOP has undermined democracy for decades. Brynn draws comparisons between Nazi Germany and modern America, citing successful attempts to undermine elections and persecute minorities.