On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with Ben Terris. Ben is a staff writer at the Washington Post and has a new book called "The Big Break: The Gambles, Party Animals and True Believers Trying To Win In Washington While America Loses Its Mind". Rick and Ben discuss the inner workings of Washington, lobbying and what changed when Donald Trump came to town. And, Rick once again looks at the media when adding this episode's entry on The Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://r...
Jun 05, 2023•41 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick welcomes author and former CNN anchor, Jeffrey Toobin. Jeff has a new book out called "Homegrown-Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism". Rick and Jeff discuss how McVeigh became an extremist back in 1995 when he bombed the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. They talk about how this applies to extremists today and how it is perpetrated and even normalized by our politicians. And, Rick puts a person on The Enemies List who is calling ...
May 30, 2023•38 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with politician and author David Pepper. In his new book, Saving Democracy, Pepper outlines what Americans can do to help save democracy. Rick and David discuss how the Republicans are systematically dismantling democracy. They also talk about what we, the American people, can do to combat the takeover. And, the long awaited announcement for President by Ron Desantis has Rick calling for an investigation into some shady fundraising tactics and lan...
May 29, 2023•40 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with his good friend Molly Jong Fast. Molly and Rick discuss Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the Republican party opening the door to misogyny as Trump continues to control the party. Rick asks if you would want your son to be like Trump. And, Rick has a multifaceted entry on this episode's Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy ...
May 24, 2023•38 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with the publisher of FloridaPolitics.com, Peter Schorsch. Peter and Rick engage in a lively discussion about Ron Desantis and his potential run for President, the Republican stronghold on the state and take a deep dive into the Florida political landscape. And Rick adds another name we have not heard before to The Enemies List. Listen to find out who. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising...
May 22, 2023•40 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Combating the wealth of misinformation being broadcast today is a very serious problem. Rick speaks with media analyst and correspondent Brian Stelter to discuss how the media and media coverage has changed in the past couple of Presidential election cycles. They dive into Fox News and what will happen without Tucker Carlson. Also on the agenda is what might be next for Carlson. And, Rick turns to an Enemies List favorite that keeps this episode's entry firmly cemented on the list. Support this ...
May 17, 2023•36 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick talks with the senior White House correspondent for the Huffington Post, Shirish Date. His recent article, Call It Trumps Coup Attempt, Because It Damn Well Was, points out how important it is to continue to remind people what Trump did. Rick and Shirish discuss the article, January 6th, the upcoming election and more. And this week's entry on The Enemies List was a tough one because Rick isn't positive of his real name. Nevertheless, he is this episode'...
May 15, 2023•41 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with 28 year CIA veteran, John Sipher. John is an expert on Russia. He and Rick discuss the ramifications Vladimir Putin might face because of the drawn out invasion of Ukraine. The miscalculation of his advisors has proven to be costly in both equipment and Russian lives. They also discuss the possibility of a coup and many other topics that are intriguing. And, Rick looks to an entire industry for this episode's entry on The Enemies List. Suppor...
May 10, 2023•37 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick speaks with Sarah Ashton-Cirillo who joins from Ukraine. Sarah is an American journalist who is also a medic in Ukraine. Sarah was recently severely injured but has returned to active duty. Rick and Sarah discuss Ukraine's resilience and how they continue to be positive about winning the war with Russia. Sarah also explains how the commanders of Ukraine are brilliant. Rick also asks Sarah what Ukraine needs to continue gaining ground and defending agains...
May 08, 2023•37 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List Rick talks with his good friend who has been in the media and tech world, Yoav Shahar. They discuss the current state of Twitter, the dangers of AI, Tucker Carlson and Fox News, and of course Donald Trump. They reveal something very interesting from the inside that no one is talking about. And, Rick is upset with a company he is close with which lands them on this episode's Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-li...
May 03, 2023•54 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick invites fellow co-founder of The Lincoln Project and Resolute Square, Reed Galen, to talk about the recent firing of Tucker Carlson and where he may end up next. Also on the docket is Kevin McCarthy trying to push through a bill on the debt ceiling and President Joe Biden's announcement he is running for re-election. And Rick takes exception to a despicable act during a hearing landing this week's entrant on The Enemies List. Support this podcast at — ht...
May 01, 2023•40 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Private equity has a hand in many aspects of our lives. When you pay a medical bill, a veterinary bill or shop at your favorite store, chances are you are ultimately paying a private equity firm. Rick talks with Federal Prosecutor, Brendan Ballou. He has written a new book, Plunder: Private Equity's Plan To Pillage America. In the book, Ballou describes what private equity firms are doing to make money on the backs of Americans and offers remedies to these tactics. And, the Supreme Court is back...
Apr 26, 2023•35 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick invites Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss the road to 2024. They also talk about the state of the Republican party and its autocratic tendencies. They also point out the people in the party who have the power and why. And Rick puts a group on the enemies list who are creating an issue by not putting their candidate first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https...
Apr 24, 2023•45 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Arizona is an important swing state. Despite being Republican leaning, the Democrats are gaining in Arizona and it could swing President Joe Biden's way in 2024. Democratic Senate candidate, Ruben Gallego, joins Rick to talk about the state of the race in Arizona. They discuss the crazies that may join the race and how Gallego plans to sway the voters of the Grand Canyon state his way. And this episode's entry on the enemies list is an old name but they're still near the top of the list. Support...
Apr 19, 2023•34 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast With all the scrutiny surrounding the Supreme Court lately Rick welcomes author of Nine Black Robes, Joan Biskupic, to the podcast. Joan is a legal analyst for CNN, has covered the courts for over thirty years and has written several books about the Supreme Court and Justices. They discuss the controversy surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas. They also discuss other Justices in depth and touch on the eroding confidence in the highest court of our country. And Rick puts a judge on this episode's E...
Apr 17, 2023•35 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of Rick Wilson's The Enemies list covers a potpourri of topics. Lawyer, former FBI agent and Senior Lecturer at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and commentator on CNN and MSNBC, Asha Rangappa joins Rick to discuss the recent news surrounding Clarence Thomas. They also discuss the Trump indictment and the continued support he is receiving. Listen as Asha proposes a tobacco type regulation for social media. And, Tennessee is front and center as Rick adds another...
Apr 12, 2023•39 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast The indictment of former President Trump has set off a great deal of speculation as to what is next and whether or not this will actually help him motivate his base. Political commentator and Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer, joins Rick to talk about how Trump has handled the indictment. They also talk about the danger of comparing Trump to Jesus. And, Tara and Rick discuss Ron Desantis dropping in the most recent polls. This episode Rick scolds the entrant on The Enemies Lis...
Apr 10, 2023•34 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Many in the Republican party still believe the 2020 election was stolen. Political consultant and author Stuart Stevens joins Rick to talk about the recent developments with the former President, Ron Desantis and how dangerous the speeches have been that reference violence. And, Rick puts an entire party on The Enemies List for several actions around the country which threaten to set America back a hundred years or more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list...
Apr 05, 2023•46 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast On the heels of former President Trump being indicted, Rick decided to have a light hearted conversation with comedian, screenwriter and producer, Jay Black. They talk, and laugh, as they discuss Trump, Don Jr, Ron Desantis and other topics that will keep you chuckling throughout the episode. And, Rick creates a dilemma for himself trying to decide between two entries to add to The Enemies List. Listen to find out what he decides. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-...
Apr 03, 2023•37 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast To this point Joe Biden's presidency has been marked by a robust economy and very good jobs reports. Rick welcomes Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi to the podcast to discuss how President Biden was exactly what the Country needed at this point in American history. And, this episode's entry on The Enemies List is someone who Rick believes will never get their shit together. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...
Mar 29, 2023•32 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast The House Of Representatives only needs five Republicans to cross party lines to get things done. But, so far, none have been up to the task. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Rick to discuss the state of the House with Rep. Kevin McCarthy in charge. Rep. Swalwell outlines three things that must be done in the House to keep the Country moving forward. And Rick's entry on The Enemies List must choose between a candidate and the Country. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enem...
Mar 27, 2023•37 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast With the recent revelations that Fox News doesn't believe everything it spews on a nightly basis, Judd Legum, publisher of the newsletter Popular Information and who follows Fox News closely, joins Rick to discuss the lawsuit that has led to these revelations. They also talk about the upcoming primary season and how Fox will cover that among other topics. And Rick is hoping to see this week's entry on The Enemies List in pinstripes other than the tailored kind. Support this podcast at — https://...
Mar 22, 2023•45 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast With only three candidates officially declared for the Republican nomination, the field could get crowded. Politico Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist, Jonathan Martin talks with Rick about the race and who may enter and under what circumstances. They also talk about Republican donors and who they may back. And, Rick references the recent banking crisis for this episode's entry onto The Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/do...
Mar 20, 2023•36 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Being a Democrat in Florida lately could feel like being a needle in a haystack. Former Congresswoman Val Demings joins Rick to discuss the opportunity being missed in Florida by the Democrats. She feels it is possible to turn the State back to blue but it will take a lot of work. They also talk about the upcoming election and her campaign against Marco Rubio. Rick recaps a few important events of last week and, he shoots off a little friendly fire with this episode's entry on The Enemies List. ...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast The Democratic Party is lacking a strong leadership presence in several states. No one in Texas knows this better than former Congressman, Presidential candidate, and democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke. He joins Rick to talk about how Democrats can become more prominent in Texas. And Rick implores this episode's entry on The Enemies List to read the Constitution while defending our First Amendment rights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/d...
Mar 13, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why do Republicans spend so much time focusing their attention on China and ignore the atrocities of Russia? This is one of the topics New York Times best selling author, historian and Washington Post contributor Max Boot talks about with Rick. They also discuss, among other things, Ukraine, the present state of the Republican party and the upcoming primary for the Republican nomination. Rick looks back at three distinct problems in his Week In Review. And, this week's entry onto The Enemies Lis...
Mar 08, 2023•40 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick invites his good friend Molly Jong Fast back. They talk about CPAC and who wasn't there. They also discuss how those running for the Republican nomination will handle it when Trump brings out the heavy insults. And why won't anyone in the Republican party say what they really think of Trump? Plus, Rick puts an antagonistic group on this episode's Enemies List. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertisin...
Mar 06, 2023•45 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Since announcing her run for the White House in 2024, Nikki Haley has been highly scrutinized. One of those outspoken is political activist Kaivan Shroff. The Senior Advisor at the Institute For Education joins Rick to discuss his comments on Nikki Haley and the election picture for 2024. On the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Rick shares his opinions he wrote in an article for Resolute Square. And, this week's entry on The Enemies List is one Rick thinks could possibly ...
Mar 01, 2023•35 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In his new book "Trust The Plan", Will Sommer details the rise and existence of QAnon. Once embedded with the conspiracy theorists, Sommer joins Rick to discuss his time inside with QAnon and how they have infiltrated the Republican Party. Rick also starts a new segment called The Week That Was. He looks back at important events that took place a week ago. And, this weeks entry on The Enemies List is looking to make drastic changes to our country. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/...
Feb 27, 2023•40 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Today's politicizing of every media story has Rick outraged. He welcomes, political writer and Vice President of the Niskanen Center, Brink Lindsey, to The Enemies List. Brink has written two recent articles explaining how mainstream media has lost it's credibility among large sections of the public. They also discuss how politicians politicize any story to sway voters. And, a train wreck in Ohio has politicians pointing the finger of blame which leads Rick to this episode's entry on The Enemies...
Feb 22, 2023•32 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast 
