Once a target, now a friend, Rick welcomes Anthony Scaramucci to this episode of The Enemies List. They discuss Anthony's new podcast, Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci , FTX, Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, other possible candidates and more. Plus, Rick wastes no time expressing his true feelings for this weeks entry on The Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
Feb 20, 2023•33 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast The obligations of American citizens is something we don't often think about, Richard Haass is the President of the Council On Foreign Relations and joins Rick to talk about his new book, The Bill Of Obligations - Ten Habits of Good Citizens. Rick and Richard discuss what is going on in today's politics and how it affecting American citizens. They also talk about radical thinking and how to educate yourself instead of just jumping on board. And, a familiar name makes the enemies list. Listen to ...
Feb 15, 2023•30 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List Rick welcomes Tom Nichols to talk about some of the radical ideas from some of our politicians. Tom is a staff writer at The Atlantic and also a professor emeritus at The U.S. Naval War College. Rick and Tom discuss what is happening with education in Florida and some other crazy ideas being introduced. And Rick looks to this past weeks hearings to find this episode's entry onto The Enemies LIst. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the...
Feb 13, 2023•51 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast To many it seems the Republican Party has gone off the deep end. Washington DC Bureau Chief of Mother Jones and the author of Our Land Newsletter, David Corn, talks with Rick and argues the escalation to crazy has been happening for many years. They cover many topics from George Santos to the upcoming 2024 election. And, Rick looks to his home state of Florida for this episode's addition to The Enemies LIst. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdv...
Feb 08, 2023•44 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast As the 2024 election draws closer by the day the scenarios of who will run and how many will jump into the race continue to swirl. Political analyst and editor-in-chief of The Bulwark, Charles Sykes, joins Rick to talk about how ugly this race could become. From former President Trump running for election to how well Ron Desantis can take a punch, Rick and Charles cover many of the scenarios the American people may have to endure. And, given the state of the Country and the recent data being rel...
Feb 06, 2023•42 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast There is no such thing as fair and balanced when it comes to Russian Media. Julia Davis created and operates the Russian Media Monitor. She is also a columnist for The Daily Beast. Rick and Julia discuss Russian media's handling of the war in Ukraine. They also touch on Russian meddling in the US Elections. And, Rick has a very heartfelt message for this episode's entry on The Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries...
Feb 01, 2023•34 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast The legal proceedings in Washington have reached epic proportions. Former Federal Prosecutor now and legal analyst, professor and author, Elie Honig, speaks with Rick about the case against the present and former President. They also discuss Honig's new book where he details many cases where people with wealth and power seem to skirt the legal outcomes most would face otherwise. And Rick has choice words for this episode's entry on The Enemies List. Listen to hear Rick at his finest. Support thi...
Jan 30, 2023•42 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast The mid-term elections saw a flip of power in the House. Political analyst, Amy Walter, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, speaks with Rick about what she observed in the mid-terms and what she sees for the 2024 election. How will redistricting reshape the landscape and what do the Democrats have to do to defend their current position in the Senate and also take back the House. And, Rick puts someone on The Enemies List with the hopes of them n...
Jan 25, 2023•43 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast The Russian invasion of Ukraine started nearly a year ago. Former Director of European Affairs for the National Security Council, Alex Vindman, talks with Rick. They discuss how Ukraine is doing, how they've surprised Russia and what they need to continue defending their Country. And Rick puts someone on The Enemies List and calls it a permanent entry. Listen to find out who. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redci...
Jan 23, 2023•42 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In the middle of World War II a little known plot to kill Roosevelt, Stalin and Winston Churchill was foiled. Novelist, screenwriter and comic book writer Brad Meltzer joins Rick to talk about the plot, how it was foiled and his new book, The Nazi Conspiracy. You don't want to miss the riveting details of this story. And Rick adds to The Enemies List while also proclaiming love for his gas stove. Listen to find out what that's all about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilso...
Jan 18, 2023•38 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Opposing Donald Trump's administration from the inside was exactly what this episode's guest, Miles Taylor, did during his tenure as Chief Of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security under Trump. He joins rick to discuss the Forward Party he started with other politicians after leaving the administration. The Forward Party is hoping to renew America with people who have practical and common sense solutions. And Rick adds another group to The Enemies List. Listen to find out who. Support this...
Jan 16, 2023•38 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast From the Mayor of New York City during a time of crisis to being counsel to former President Trump, Rudy Giuliani went from king of the mountain to falling off a cliff. Former Giuliani staffer and Executive Producer of CNN's Giuliani: What Happened To America's Mayor, Ken Frydman joins Rick, himself a former staffer, to discuss Giuliani's first attempt to become mayor to where he is today. Along with the stories, Rick has a stern warning for this episodes entry on the enemies list. Listen to hea...
Jan 13, 2023•52 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast The effects of Kevin McCarthy being elected as Speaker Of The House will have far reaching ramifications. This is one of the many topics Rick covers with his guest, CNN Senior Political Analyst and Anchor, John Avlon. They also discuss the role of the media in covering politics today and touch on their former boss, Rudy Giuliani. And Rick has a double entry on this episode's Enemies List. Listen to find out who is the lucky pair. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-e...
Jan 11, 2023•46 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Rick Wilson drops a mini pod and explains why, whether Kevin McCarthy wins or loses the House vote for Speaker Of The House, he loses. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 03, 2023•13 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast When Seth Rich was murdered in Washington, D.C. in 2016, many right-wing conspiracies popped up saying he had something to do with leaked DNC emails. In his new book, Death on W Street, Andy Kroll debunks the conspiracy theories about Rich's death. Kroll joins Rick on this episode to help show how the MAGA medial will do anything they can to succeed even if it means making stuff up. And Rick's entry onto The Enemies List this episode is an interesting one. Listen to find out who Rick is targetin...
Dec 23, 2022•43 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast The impending legal actions against former President Trump are mounting. Former Deputy Assistant Director for the FBI's counterintelligence division, Peter Strzok, joins Rick. They discuss many of the lawsuits, the implications of them along with his estimate of how long they'll take. And Rick adds another name to The Enemies List. Listen to find out who makes the unfortunate cut this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquir...
Dec 19, 2022•37 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In his new book, The Fight Of His Life, author Chris Whipple gets an inside look and sits down with the inner circle of President Joe Biden's White House staff. Whipple joins The Enemies List to talk about the inner workings of Biden's administration. He also talks about the transition from former President Trump which Whipple calls one of the most dangerous in the history of our country. And this episode's entry onto The Enemies List is someone Rick says is too easy to dunk on but he does it an...
Dec 14, 2022•36 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast All eyes were on Georgia for the runoff election between Raphael Warnock and Hershel Walker. Tia Mitchell, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Washington reporter, joins Rick to discuss Warnock's victory, how he defeated Walker and how powerful Georgia has become as a swing state. And Rick teaches a lesson in civility with this episode's entry onto The Enemies List. Listen to find out who he schools. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising ...
Dec 12, 2022•34 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast The long arm of the law is reaching out for Donald Trump from many directions. Harry Litman, a lawyer, commentator, law professor, political political commentator, and former U.S. Attorney, joins Rick on this episode of The Enemies List. They talk about the appointment of Jack Smith as special counsel in the Trump investigations. The myriad of lawsuits aimed at Trump and his failed appeals to get them thrown out. Litman points out these trials will be studied in history books for years to come. ...
Dec 07, 2022•35 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Former Donald Trump attorney, Michael Cohen, joins the enemies list to talk about where Trump's head is with regard to defending himself in court while also running for President. In a hilarious exchange Cohen reveals how to beat Trump at his own game and offers his services free of charge to a potential opponent. And, of course, you wont want to miss who gets put on The Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: http...
Dec 05, 2022•48 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Former Republican National Committee Chairperson, Michael Steele, joins Rick on The Enemies List. They discuss the Republican majority for the upcoming term in the House. Who is really in control and the chaos that will ensue. Also on the docket is what happens to all the politicians that recognize Joe Biden as President and denounced the January 6th insurrection. Plus, Rick adds a new group to the growing Enemies List. Listen to find out who they are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...
Nov 30, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gen Z did the Democrats a huge favor in the mid-term elections by showing up at the polls. Writer, speaker, activist and contributor to Resolute Square, Victor Shi, joins Rick to discuss voter turnout. At 17, Shi was elected as the youngest delegate for Joe Biden to the DNC Convention in 2020. He is currently involved in getting out the Gen Z vote and is a student at UCLA. He discusses the important role Gen Z had in the mid-terms and will have in the upcoming Presidential election. Rick puts th...
Nov 28, 2022•23 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Rick is joined by Sarah Rumpf who is the contributing editor at Mediate, a freelance journalist and a political consultant, and Peter Schorsch, the Publisher and Executive Editor of Floridapolitics.com. They discuss the Florida four and the battle that will ensue between Ron Desantis and The Florida Man. They also discuss the Republican stronghold on the Sunshine State. Rick is also enraged by who makes the list this week. Listen to find out who that is. Support this podcast at — https://redcirc...
Nov 23, 2022•46 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Rick welcomes Alex Berrios, co-founder of MiVicino, a year round voter registration and engagement organization, to the podcast. Alex knows the ground game and in person game better than anyone else. He and Rick talk about all the dirty tricks played in Florida and nationwide to make it harder to vote. Alex knows the hispanic vote and what's needed to get hispanic voters to support a candidate. And Rick's pick for the list is a good one this week. Don't miss it. Support this podcast at — https:/...
Nov 21, 2022•39 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Rick is joined by scholar and cultural historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat. An expert on authoritarianism. They dissect what happened in the midterms and how and why Americans chose democracy. Plus, who makes the list this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022•34 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Rick speaks his mind, as he usually does, about what Trump’s announcement that he's once again running for President means for the American people and what it means for the survival of democracy. He explains, this is not the time to throw your hands up and give in but instead, it's time to speak up, time to stand your ground and fight, fight hard for democracy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...
Nov 16, 2022•20 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Rick talks with foreign policy, national security and political affairs analyst and commentator David Rothkopf who is the author of the book, American Resistance. They talk about the deep state myth and how Donald Trump tried to control the government during his Presidency. Mr. Rothkopf details how Trump tried to eliminate civil servants who would say no to his craziness. They discuss Schedule F created by Trump to eliminate officials who put loyalty to the Country over loyalty to him. Rothkopf ...
Nov 14, 2022•40 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast On the day after the midterms, Rick speaks to legendary journalist Bob Woodward. Bob’s insights to Trump’s psyche while POTUS are unrivaled. They discuss what they call Trump’s moral free fall during COVID, election denying, the fascination with KimJung Un, his megalomaniacal tendencies and more. This is an episode you can’t miss, especially if you want to look to 2024 and what the stakes are. And, find out who Rick puts on the enemies list this time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Nov 09, 2022•47 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this special pre Election Day episode, Rick and political strategist Simon Rosenberg talk about the upcoming mid- terms. Why isn’t the media pushing back on right wing propaganda on who’s ahead in the polls? What does record early turnout mean? The right seems to have more to spend on everything, including polling. So, is it a red wave as the right claims or will it end up being a red mirage. Also, Lincoln Project confounder Reed Galen joins Rick for a special day before Election Day episode ...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Rick is joined by journalist, political commentator and good pal Molly Jong Fast. They discuss Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, the attack on Paul Pelosi, more Kanye and the sheer madness of how Fox News & Facebook knowingly spread propaganda. And then, those midterms coming next week. There are so many who can end up on the list. Who will it be? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:...
Nov 02, 2022•44 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 
