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/archive/2021/01/trump-worst-president-history/617730/ Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X or at https:...
Jan 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 426
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, Doris remains deeply involved in American politics and served as a fellow for LBJ's administration. Follow ...
Dec 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 425
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 enemy. Be sure to check out Ron’s latest article on Substack here: https://www.meidasplus.com/p/the-one-b...
Dec 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 424
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 the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln . And pl...
Dec 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 423
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 Substack at therickwilson.substack.com . Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and f...
Dec 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 422
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 therickwilson.substack.com . Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X a...
Dec 17, 2024•41 min•Ep. 421
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 Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and all the other social media platforms, and subscribe to his Substack a...
Dec 13, 2024•20 min•Ep. 420
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 Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln . And please subscribe, rate ...
Dec 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 419
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 . And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Dec 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 418
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 417
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 subscribe to his substack at https://therickwilson.substack.com Join the fight with Lincoln Project at http:/...
Nov 30, 2024•36 min
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.substack.com . Join the fight with Lincoln Project at http://www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at http...
Nov 27, 2024•23 min
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 and Tulsi Gabbard, really are. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at...
Nov 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 414
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 therickwilson.substack.com . Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 413
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 fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln . And please ...
Nov 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 412
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 this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 411
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 Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln . And please subscribe, rat...
Oct 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 410
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 Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln . And please subscribe, rate and revie...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 409
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 the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln . And ...
Oct 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 408
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 fighter pilots during WWII. Show up. Vote. Do your duty. They can't stop ALL of us. Your country depends...
Oct 25, 2024•17 min•Ep. 407
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 efforts to block its release—yet another predictable, calculated move. Follow Gabriel Sherman on X @Gabr...
Oct 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 406
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 the DNC’s perceived lack of inclusion. Follow Scott Galloway on X at @profgalloway , read and subscribe ...
Oct 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 405
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 404
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 for anyone tracking the 2024 election. Follow ColinAllred on X at @RepColinAllred and support his Senate...
Oct 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 403
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 grandstanding. Follow Jared Moskowitz on X at @JaredEMoskowitz or connect with him at moskowitz.house.gov . Follow...
Oct 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 402
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 X at @ProjectLincoln . And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about...
Oct 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 401
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 country. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X, subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 400
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.substack.com . Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLinc...
Oct 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 399
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 . And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Oct 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 398
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/@TheMichaelCohenShow . Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson...
Oct 03, 2024•18 min•Ep. 397
