Alex Gibney's Documentary Work is Proof that "Truth is Always Stranger than Fiction"
Prolific and multi-award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney, who's responsible for the most impactful documentaries of our time -- i.e., Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Totally Under Control, and MANY more --sits down with Rick Wilson to discuss his portfolio of work and how it reflects on the American character.  Alex's most rec...
30m Feb 25, 2025
30m
F*ck Trump Back + Freeze the Line
Rick breaks down Trump's major f*ck-ups this week on local, national, and international stages and explains what average Americans can do to band together and hold the line.  ・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. If yo...
14m Feb 21, 2025
14m
It's Principles First for Heath Mayo
Principles First Founder Heath Mayo previews their upcoming conference and explains how their center-right organization offers an alternative choice -- maintaining American values without drinking the GOP's toxic Kool-Aid. ・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Heath Mayo at @HeathMayo and Principles First @Principles_1st on X and various other socials. Check out Principles First at http://principlesfirst.us and...
30m Feb 20, 2025
30m
David Cross on the Intersection of Comedy and Politics
Award-winning actor, writer, comedian, and super dad David Cross -- who we all know and love from Mr. Show, Arrested Development, his brilliant observational comedy and narrative standup shows, and Tenacious D -- joins Rick Wilson to discuss everything from growing up in Georgia to the best moments of his career thus far to folding American politics into his set. David is currently traveling th...
31m Feb 18, 2025
31m
Pledging Allegiance to Whom?
Rick breaks down the events of this past week and what particular confirmations mean for the U.S. as they relate to the war in Ukraine, China, Russia, our tried-and-true European allies, and others around the globe. This was a bleak week for the US on the world stage, folks.  ・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Joi...
21m Feb 14, 2025
21m
Kiss the Ring, B*tch
Lawyer and author Jeffrey Toobin joins Rick Wilson to discuss the new era of presidential (and transactional) pardons and shed light on his new book, "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy." ・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X ...
37m Feb 11, 2025
37m
CHAOS MONKEY ADDICTION
Rick depicts the ACTUAL national crisis and what tools Dems need to use to beat the boundless Chaos Monkey.  ・・・・・・・・・・・ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. If you'd like to expand our reach and continue this critical work, visi...
23m Feb 07, 2025
23m
The Growing White Boy Problem
Rick and extremism expert Dr. Peter Simi break down the news of this past week -- highlighting Trump's/GOP's surging white nationalist pandemic.   ・・・・・・・・・・・ Dr. Peter Simi is understandably NOT on Twitter/X, but you can reach out to him at his Chapman University email on his page https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/pete-simi. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Su...
30m Feb 04, 2025
30m
RFK Jr. Will Kill Americans Sure As Death
Rick addresses the most dangerous man on Trump’s lineup… RFK Jr. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and all the other social media platforms, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18m Jan 31, 2025
18m
MAGA Granny Refuses J6 Pardon
Rick dissects "MAGA Granny" Pamela Hemphill's journey on J6 and with the MAGA cult, exploring what led her to join the group and what ultimately opened her eyes and prompted her exit. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.social at Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at ww...
29m Jan 28, 2025
29m
Re-Release: Dr. Peter Simi on White Nationalist Extremism
Rick talks to Peter Simi, a sociology professor and expert in extremism, about the alarming rise of white supremacy in the US, where the movement has evolved from the overt image of the Klan to a slick, social media-driven force. Simi highlights how figures like Donald Trump and his talking heads amplify these ideologies and how followers are being recruited online. He emphasizes the need for i...
33m Jan 23, 2025
33m
Re-release of Robert Kagan on Trump 2.0: A Global Nightmare?
Rick talks with author Robert Kagan about anti-liberalism and its resurgence in the United States. They explore the historical resistance to individual rights, the rise of white Christian nationalism, and the potential global implications of a second Trump administration. You can read Robert Kagan’s columns in The Washington Post and you can buy his book “Rebellion: How Antiiberalism Is Tearing...
32m Jan 21, 2025
32m
Re-release of Brian Tyler Cohen
Rick dives deep with Brian Tyler Cohen about his explosive new book, ‘Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy.’ Together, they unpack the glaring hypocrisy between the GOP’s ‘patriotic’ talk and their counterintuitive actions, while also stressing the urgent need for Democrats to stay focused and secure the necessary votes to preserve democracy. Follo...
29m Jan 17, 2025
29m
Senator Ron Wyden’s Hutzpah!
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon joins Rick to discuss bipartisanship and getting sh*t done. Follow Senator Wyden on X at @RonWyden and buy his book “It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change” at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.social at Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwil...
29m Jan 14, 2025
29m
Trump Fought the Law and the Law Won
Rick breaks down the news from today regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's sentencing.  Follow Rick Wilson at http://www.twitter.com/TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his substack at https://therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at http://www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at http://www.twitter.com/ProjectLincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
6m Jan 11, 2025
6m
428: RFK Jr.’s No Vax Quacks
Pediatric immunologist Dr. Paul Offit unpacks what RFK Jr.’s radical vaccine reversal could mean for public health and our children. Follow Paul Offit on X at @DrPaulOffit on X, subscribe to his Substack at pauloffit.substack.com, and buy his book “Tell Me When It’s Over” at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.s...
33m Jan 09, 2025
33m
427: "From the bottom of my heart to the GOP, GO F*CK YOURSELVES."
For those GOP folks who thought Rick would shut up or go away, he has a special message for you at the end of this episode. For those who stand alongside us as we forge ahead, don't obey in advance -- keep on keeping on with us. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.social at Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.c...
20m Jan 07, 2025
20m
426: The Imperial Presidency
Timothy Naftali, presidential historian for the Nixon Presidential Library, Columbia Scholar, and prolific writer/author, sits down with host Rick Wilson to discuss the possibility of an imperial presidency and what that means for the US on the world stage. Follow Timothy Naftali on X at @TimNaftali and read the article Rick mentions in this episode here: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/arch...
35m Jan 01, 2025
35m
425: Doris Kearns Goodwin & Her Marriage to a Presidential Speechwriter
Presidential historian, author, and former sports journalist Doris Kearns Goodwin goes on the record with host Rick Wilson and gives an inside look at what it was like to be behind the scenes at the Whitehouse during Kennedy's aspirational "Camelot Era" and into LBJ's "Great Society" period. As the wife of the late Dick Goodwin, the speechwriter who penned LBJ's "We Shall Overcome" speech, Dori...
28m Dec 30, 2024
28m
424: Ron Filipkowski – "Stop the Blamestorming!"
Fellow straight-shooter Ron Filipkowski – the Editor-in-Chief of MeidasTouch – and host Rick Wilson huddle up to speak some hard truths to the Democrats. Instead of their typical infighting, bickering, and turning on one another, the Democrats need to take a page from the old-school Republican playbook: hold the line, stand united as one, and channel all of that wasted energy toward the real en...
32m Dec 27, 2024
32m
423: Andrew McCabe on the potential “Kash Damages”
Former acting and deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe and Rick discuss what a potential Kash term could look like. Listen to Andrew McCabe on “Jack: A Special Counsel Podcast” on your favorite podcasting platform. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.social at Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join...
29m Dec 23, 2024
29m
422: "Forever Never Trump"
After reading Bret Stephens’s “Done With Never Trump” article in the New York Times this week, Rick has a response all of his own. A follow-up to this episode, you can check out Rick's entire piece here: https://therickwilson.substack.com/p/forever-never-trump Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.social at Bluesky, and subscribe to his Subs...
14m Dec 20, 2024
14m
421: George Conway refuses to "shut his mouth!"
LP Co-founder George Conway refuses to be quiet as he joins Rick to dissect Trump's cabinet nominees and his administration's deterrence of actual "good talent." Follow George Conway on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile//gtconway.bsky.social. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https://bsky.app/profile/therickwilson.bsky.social at Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at therick...
41m Dec 17, 2024
41m
420: Mike Flynn Lost Against Rick
In this special episode of EITR, Rick shares what's been going on in his personal life and unpacks how he beat Mike Flynn in court, preserving Americans' First Amendment rights. Here's a link to the ruling: https://acis-api.flcourts.gov/courts/8f454fb9-4c7f-43df-856b-ab373e71c27f/cms/case/bda2dc6e-6d72-4421-a211-9660161acc43/docketentrydocuments/5fb5ec83-2340-4ff3-bc58-0f847263d58d Follow Rick...
20m Dec 13, 2024
20m
419: Q+A with Rick Wilson
Debuting a new installment of the LP podcast, Rick reads and answers mail from our devoted LP audience. If you'd like Rick to answer your burning question, please email it to podcast@lincolnproject.us for future Q+A episodes. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and all the other social media platforms, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Linco...
32m Dec 10, 2024
32m
418: Rick-stradamus Explains It All
Rick runs through the predictability of Trump's wishy-washy cabinet picks and his "concepts of a plan" when it comes to actually carrying those out. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and all the other social media platforms, and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. An...
22m Dec 06, 2024
22m
417: John Avlon's Four F's
John Avlon joins Rick for a come-to-Jesus discussion about what Democrats got wrong in 2024. Follow John Avlon on X @JohnAvlon. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Le...
32m Dec 04, 2024
32m
2024: What the Hell?
Molly Jong-Fast joins host Rick Wilson to discuss just what the hell went wrong in 2024. ____________________________________________________________________________ Follow Molly on X at http://twitter.com/MollyJongFast and check out Fast Politics at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fast-politics-with-molly-102196036/ Follow Rick Wilson at http://www.twitter.com/TheRickWilson on X and subs...
36m Nov 30, 2024
36m
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld & The Mirage of Trump, "the Businessman"
Yale Economist and Leadership Expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld demystifies the mirage of Trump as a business and family empire. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Jeffrey on X at http://twitter.com/JeffSonnenfeld Follow Rick Wilson on X at http://www.twitter.com/TheRickWilson and subscribe to his substack at https://therickwilson.substa...
23m Nov 27, 2024
23m
414: Trump’s Authoritarian Appointments
This week there is a big elephant in the room that we must start talking about: Defeat. Host Rick Wilson stresses the importance of continuing to fight the corruption of Trump and his allies despite the electoral defeat. As the groundwork for authoritarianism is already being laid with Trump’s most recent cabinet selections, Rick reminds listeners who some of these people, such as Matt Gaetz an...
20m Nov 15, 2024
20m
413: Lincoln Project Election Day Special
Rick sits down the LP political team who measure, move, and make a difference with voters on the ground in key swing states. Follow all these people on X! Phillip Germain at @PhillipJGermain Trygve Olson at @TrygveOlson Mary Slowinski at @MarySlowinski Stuart Stevens at @StuartPStevens Jeff Timmer at @JeffTimmer Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickw...
1hr 5m Nov 05, 2024
1hr 5m
412: Adam Kinzinger on "Our Better Angels"
Touching on themes of good prevailing over evil, Adam and Rick shed light on the broad coalition behind Harris and gauge what the signs of early voting could signal for this election. Follow Adam Kinzinger on X at @AdamKinzinger and see him talk more about politics regularly on CNN. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the ...
26m Nov 04, 2024
26m
411: Capitol Police Officer Danny Hodges on January 6th
Reminding us again what's at stake this election, Capitol Police Officer Danny Hodges and his fellow officers held the line for our country on January 6th. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review ...
21m Nov 01, 2024
21m
410: The Free World vs. Him: Alexander Vindman on Trump's Foreign Policy
Alexander Vindman offers his foreign policy take on what a second Trump presidency would mean for the United States and the good of the civilized world. Follow Alexander Vindman on X at @AVindman and read and subscribe to his Substack at alexandervindman.substack.com. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Linc...
26m Oct 31, 2024
26m
409: President's School: Bob Woodward on Harris's preparation for Presidency
Bob Woodward comes on the pod with Rick Wilson and shares his takeaway from his new book, "War," and warns against Trump getting back into the Oval Office. Follow Bob Woodward on X at @RealBobWoodward and buy his new book “War” at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Projec...
34m Oct 30, 2024
34m
408: Country Over Party
National security expert, daughter of a Mexican immigrant, and former right-hand to Vice President Mike Pence, Olivia Troye and host Rick Wilson open up about what it means to speak out against their Republican party and to put Country over Party. Follow Olivia Troye on X at @OliviaTroye. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join...
24m Oct 29, 2024
24m
407: "Cut the Bullsh*t!"
Calling out the GOP's false mirage of doom and gloom as projected in early voting and polling this cycle, Rick addresses the gaslighting, fear-mongering GOP Bullsh*t Artists for who they are and what they're good for...producing complete and utter "bullsh*t." What is currently being put out in the media is not even close to the full picture. So, hang tight, happy warriors. Be like Churchill's f...
17m Oct 25, 2024
17m
406: Gabriel Sherman's "The Apprentice" – Trump, Cohn, and a Legacy of Monstrous Deceit
Gabriel Sherman discusses his new Trump biopic, The Apprentice, and the toxic bond between Roy Cohn and a young Donald Trump. He reflects on how Cohn’s influence shaped Trump’s political tactics and character, revealing a dark legacy of manipulation and corruption. Sherman also offers insight into the behind-the-scenes struggles surrounding the film, including Trump’s ultimately unsuccessful ef...
24m Oct 24, 2024
24m
405: Scott Galloway on The Podcast Presidency
Rick catches up with “Prof. G,” Scott Galloway, to exchange insights on the state of the race and the critical role of strategic communication in political campaigns. They discuss the rise of podcasts as a platform for political messaging, unpack the economic policies promoted by each candidate, review current polling data, and explore the trend of young white men shifting to the right due to t...
46m Oct 23, 2024
46m
404: Trump's Brain is Broken
Rick breaks down Donald Trump’s obvious decline—both mentally and physically—and contrasts it with Kamala Harris’s rising momentum.  Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you...
20m Oct 18, 2024
20m
403: The Man To Beat Ted Cruz
Rick Wilson interviews Congressman Colin Allred in a no-holds-barred conversation about his campaign to unseat Ted Cruz in Texas. They dive into Allred’s journey from NFL linebacker to the political arena, dissecting Cruz’s vulnerabilities and what it will take to flip the state blue. Along the way, Wilson and Allred trade jabs at Cruz’s controversial record, making this episode a must-listen f...
26m Oct 17, 2024
26m
402: Jared Moskowitz on Trolling the GOP
Rick Wilson sits down with Congressman Jared Moskowitz to unpack the performative politics dominating the Republican caucus, highlighting how spectacle often overshadows substance in today’s GOP, and how good it feels to make James Comer eat his words. They explore the impact of these theatrics on effective governance, especially during crises, and how misinformation fuels political grandstandi...
28m Oct 15, 2024
28m
401: Storm of Lies
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Rick unpacks the dangerous rise and tragic consequences of right wing disinformation and conspiracy theories, particularly in the context of natural disasters and public health. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on...
16m Oct 11, 2024
16m
400: 400th Episode - Rick Takes the Hot Seat
For the 400th episode of The Lincoln Project Podcast, Rick takes his turn in the hot seat. He talks about how he first got involved in politics, his background in Russian studies and time at the Department of Defense, and how The Lincoln Project came to be. As the first republican to speak out against Trump, Rick has always spoken his mind and stayed true to preserving the integrity of his coun...
1hr 2m Oct 10, 2024
1hr 2m
399: Trump’s Lies Are a Disaster All Their Own
Rick dissects Trump’s blatant lies about Biden’s response to Hurricane Helene, and the long history of MAGA using tragedy for political gain. He discusses the use of social media and AI to disseminate disinformation, particularly Marjorie Taylor Greene’s absurd claim that “they” control the weather. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substa...
21m Oct 08, 2024
21m
398: “Make Them Riot” — The Damning New Details of Trump’s Attempt to Overturn the 2020 Election
From outside the Capitol, Rick reflects on the January 6th insurrection and discusses the details and implications of the recently unsealed court filing in the 2020 election case against Trump.  Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln...
28m Oct 04, 2024
28m
397: Michael Cohen: Lock Trump Up
Rick Wilson and Michael Cohen break down Donald Trump’s declining mental state and the chaos of his ongoing campaign. They dive into his increasingly erratic debate performances, weakening rally appeal, and the dangerous global implications of a Trump return to power.  Follow Michael Cohen on X at @MichaelCohen212 and check out The Michael Cohen Show on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@TheMi...
18m Oct 03, 2024
18m
396: John Fetterman on the Fight for Pennsylvania
Rick talks to Senator John Fetterman about the neck and neck presidential race in Pennsylvania, where the winner will likely decide the election. They discuss the razor-thin margin Trump won the state by in 2016 and the hot-button issues this year like abortion and the economy. Fetterman emphasizes the importance of authenticity in political candidates, and his belief that winning hinges on kee...
24m Oct 01, 2024
24m
Stiffen the Spine with Abby Tracy
Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and political reporter Abby Tracy to discuss the upcoming vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance, the stark difference in dynamics between the Harris/Walz ticket and the Trump/Vance ticket, and why authenticity and likeability will be such a key factor in November. For more from Abby Tracy be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram and...
39m Sep 30, 2024
39m
Donald Trump is the Opposite of a Protector with Joanne Carducci
Host Reed Galen is joined by political commentator, digital creator, and social media sensation,  Joanne Carducci (JoJoFromJerz). They discuss the hypocrisy of Trump’s recent claim to “protect women”, the dangers of Project 2025, why abortion remains a crucial issue, and why hate and grievance is synonymous with MAGA and the GOP. Plus, Joanne’s remarkable journey on how she became the prominent...
47m Sep 28, 2024
47m