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The Lincoln Project The Lincoln Project
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The Lincoln Project was formed in 2019 to defend American democracy from Donald Trump and those who identify (publicly or privately) as MAGA supporters. Creators of the most successful and poignant viral ads in the political sphere, the Lincoln Project has a reputation for saying the things others are afraid to say. For nearly five years, the Lincoln Project has waged a relentless campaign of targeted attacks on Trump and his deranged ilk, armed with the most watched and talked-about ad content on the internet.
At the helm of this organization is the host of the LP Podcast, Rick Wilson, a veteran political strategist and former Republican operative who left the party in 2016 after it became clear that Republicans were on a destructive path that would endanger America's institutions. The Lincoln Project podcast features a range of special guests, from the leading political minds to pop-culture icons. Sitting down with noteworthy experts and significant voices of our time, The Lincoln Project podcast discusses various topics, from current events of the week to in-depth conversations about the genesis of a special guest’s career – and everything in between. Broadening out the subject matter beyond just politics and making the conversation more relatable to everyone, The Lincoln Project podcast’s mission is to reignite the political flame in every American and to break down the biggest topics of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
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Everybody Hates The Oligarchy
Host Rick Wilson and special guests George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison – co-authors of the book "The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism (& How It Came to Control Your Life) "– discuss how the 2008 financial crisis contributed to current conditions, including the erosion of democracy and an increasingly rentier economy, which have opened the door to authoritarian populism and manipulation of information on a mass scale.
Follow George Monbiot at @GeorgeMonbiot, Peter Hutchison at @HutchisonPeter, and purchase their book The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism (& How It Came to Control Your Life) at fine booksellers everywhere.
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John Avlon's Common Sense Campaign for New York
In this episode, Host Rick Wilson and CNN Pundit and former Daily Beast editor John Avlon discuss John's campaign as a common sense Democrat in New York's first district, the frustrations around affordability, the need to rebuild the middle class, and the importance of reaching out to Republicans. John also emphasizes the stakes of the race and the need for a broad patriotic coalition to defend American democracy.
Follow John Avlon at @JohnAvlon on X and support his campaign at johnavlon.com.
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Say it, "It’s the messaging, stupid.”
Host Rick Wilson has a come-to-Jesus moment with the campaigns and politicians who stand in opposition to Donald Trump. The lesson? Get on message.
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It's Only 13 Scaramucci's Until Election Day
Never one to mince words, Anthony Scaramucci joins host Rick Wilson on the LP podcast. The Mooch says being fired from Trump's White House was the worst and, surprisingly, the BEST day of his life. In this episode Rick and Anthony discuss the humble genesis of his unorthodox career, the insanity of the current news cycle, and what's at stake for America in this upcoming election.
Check out Anthony's new book, entitled "From Wall Street to the White House" and follow him on X at @Scaramucci.
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Gen Z: The "Social" Party
On this episode of the LP Podcast, host Rick Wilson talks to Kwame Jackson and Jason Palmer of Together! PAC, which is a common sense movement that aims to engage young people in politics in a more impactful and honest way. From posting six-second, attention-span-friendly ads on TikTok to collaborating with gaming influencers on Twitch, Together! PAC provides a platform for young people to communicate, raises money for causes impacting our country's youth, and implements a blueprint for gen-z to actively participate in their political future.
Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his sub stack at https://therickwilson.substack.com.
Learn more about Kawme Jackson and Jason Palmer at their project's website: www.togetherpurple.org.
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The 80th Anniversary of D-Day with Rick Wilson & Ken Burns
The LP Podcast welcomes its new host, Lincoln Project co-founder and Creative Director, Rick Wilson. In this episode, Rick is joined by legendary filmmaker Ken Burns as they discuss the events and circumstances which gave America her Greatest Generation, as well as what Americans can learn from them in an age where democratic institutions are under threat from without and within.
Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his sub stack at https://therickwilson.substack.com.
Follow Ken Burns at @KenBurns on X and learn more about his films and other work at kenburns.com.
If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us or follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.
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Customer Reviews
Gotta love Jon Stewart !
Missed his commentary when he left the Daily show! Glad he’s back and a bonus is this podcast !
Rural America
Excellent interview, thanks
Heather Cox Richardson
The first time I have listened to a podcast twice because the first listen taught me so much, I wanted to hear it again to get the full learning experience. The knowledge and insights shared by Heather are so rich and enlightening that I would love to hear a follow-on pod with senior members of the Lincoln Project using Heather’s insights as a foundation for strategizing on how to emphatically defeat Trump in 2024. For example, Heather made the point that Christian Nationalists are some of Trump’s most zealous cult members; how might an intelligent Democratic election strategy take this into account and incorporate tactics for nullifying the electoral impact of these zealots?
Btw, I’m Canadian and I’m really disturbed that to date I have heard practically nothing on any podcast about the consequences to Canadians and people from every other country if Trump is reelected. Everyone on earth is a stakeholder in next years election.
Thx, Rob