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Host Reed Galen is joined by Tom Nichols (Author and Staff Writer at The Atlantic) to discuss why so many Americans (especially Republicans) find themselves in a midlife crisis, the motivations of the Fox News propaganda machine, and why Americans must recalibrate their voting behaviors in the direction of democracy…rather than party. Plus, Vladimir Putin is nothing more than a moderately clever thug. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, why ultra-MAGA's pro-Russia rhetoric encourages Putin to prolong the war, how the U.S support of Ukraine offers a very favorable return on investment in terms of American interests on the global stage (especially with regard to China), and what does Xi Jinping's recent trip to Moscow mean for the relationship between Russia and China? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Today we welcome back to our show, Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and an independent political strategist. A veteran public affairs and political commentator with over 20 years ' of experience, Reed has been involved in politics, government, and business at the highest levels. Galen has spent more than a decade advising Fortune 50, 100, and 1000 companies needing high-level counsel in strategic communications, procurement, and legislation. In addition to his private sector work, Reed has managed several high-profile ballot measure campaigns in California, Texas, and Colorado – Before moving to the private sector, Reed served as Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain's presidential campaign and Deputy Campaign Manager for Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful 2006 re-election campaign. Galen also worked on both of President George W. Bush's campaigns and served the Bush Administration at both the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security. Michael Reed dig deep into Trump's claim that he was being indicted yesterday and DeSantis ant woke act and what that means for the 2024 GOP nomination.

It's that time of the year again... welcome to the barbershop. Michael is joined by Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer for a conversation on all kinds of politics and crazy, touching on Ronna McDaniel's "loyalty oath," the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit and predictions for the 2024 presidential election. Plus, whether the GOP will succeed in diversifying their base and how the word "woke" has been weaponized.This is an excerpt from the episode "Who Is 'The One' for 2024?: With Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer."If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former member of The Washington Post editorial board, an MSNBC contributor and the anchor of "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart" and “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” Follow him @CapehartJJohn Fugelsang is an actor, comedian and the host of SiriusXM's “Tell Me Everything” and “The John Fugelsang Podcast.”Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.”Follow Jonathan Capehart @CapehartJFollow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Host Reed Galen is joined by Maya May (Comedian and Lincoln Project Content Creator) to answer questions asked by YOU, the members of the Lincoln Project community. Listeners ask about the latest with the Fox News lawsuit, the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the road to the 2024 election (both as a whole and what the impact of a third party candidate could be). If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about “The Late Show's” Stephen Colbert stumping Vice President Kamala Harris with one softball question; Harris explaining why Ron DeSantis is not as smart as her on the topic of the Ukraine War; Lex Fridman getting Sam Harris to do some backtracking as he tries to explain why he wasn't very skeptical of COVID vaccines; “The View's” Ana Navarro trying to use scare tactics to get Democrats to stop being critical of the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris; Joe Biden telling “The Daily Show's” Kal Penn a blatant lie about how long he has supported gay marriage which is contradicted by his Meet the Press appearance from when he was a senator; and The Lincoln Project's Stuart Stevens trying to convince the MSNBC audience that Ron DeSantis is a huge supporter of Vladimir Putin. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Reliefband - Don't let nausea ruin your life! Go to https://www.reliefband.com/ And use PROMO CODE: RUBIN to get 20% off plus free shipping as well as a 30-day money back guarantee.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Dr. Steven Levitsky (Professor of Government at Harvard University) to discuss how authoritarianism continues to threaten American democracy, why the GOP continues to publicly embrace authoritarianism while many privately denounce it, and what to expect from Trump, DeSantis, and the rest of the 2024 hopefuls. Plus, is the United States in line for a violent origin of durable authoritarianism? Be sure to pre-order Dr. Levitsky's upcoming book, “Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point”. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Host Reed Galen is joined by Simon Rosenberg, Founder and President of New Democrat Network (NDN)/New Policy Institute, to discuss how Fox News can no longer be trusted as a news organization, why the “red wave” never came in the 2022 midterms, why Democrats must become information warriors if they want to be successful in this new political era, and what to expect in the road to 2024. To hear more from Simon, be sure to subscribe to his brand new substack, “Hopium Chronicles”. As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to Franklin Delano Roosevelt's. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Anand Giridharadas. They discuss how our current political age may be best titled as “the age of impunity”, how decades of dramatic social change has left Americans morally adrift, and how there hasn't been a better time in recent history for the pro-democracy movement to reclaim “freedom” and “patriotism”. Plus, why it's so important to challenge the true intentions of elite do-gooding. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

It's Monday, March 6th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Chinese communists tortured pastors in secret detention The Xi'an Church of Abundance released a statement on February 22 with details of the torture and mistreatment that three detained leaders of the church were subjected to in custody, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Senior Pastor Lian Changnian, 69, his son, Pastor Lian Xuliang, 41, and preacher Fu Juan, 38, had been held under ‘Residential Surveillance in a Designated Location.'  This is a type of incommunicado detention that has been recognized by the United Nations as a form of forced disappearance by Xi'an police since August 2022. In a statement seen by Christian Solidarity Worldwide, the church revealed that its three leaders were tortured. Interrogators used a range of coercive means to obtain false statements. Xi'an police officers threatened Senior Pastor Lian that they would subject his son to beatings or food deprivation. They blew smoke in his eyes during interrogation sessions, which “made him keep weeping but he was unable to cry.” On one occasion, he was not allowed to use the bathroom for 27 hours. The younger pastor, Lian Xuliang, was physically attacked eight times, including one incident which took place in the presence of his father. During the first month of his detention, he was often only given one steamed bun and a half cup of water for a meal. As a result, “his health has suffered greatly.” Christian Solidarity Worldwide Founder Mervyn Thomas said, “We are appalled by the inhumane treatment these three pastors from Church of Abundance have endured while in police custody. We repeat our call on China to abolish the practice of RSDL detention, which leads to widespread torture and violates its obligations under the Convention against Torture. The Chinese government must end its outrageous crackdown on unregistered religious groups and release those arbitrarily detained or jailed for their religious activities.” Presidential candidate Nikki Haley's speech at CPAC Nikki Haley, one of two declared Republican presidential candidates, told the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference last Friday why the media has vilified her. HALEY: “The liberal media's heads are exploding about my run for president. And we all know why. “The media can't stand the fact that I'm a conservative. Think about it. I'm a woman. I'm a minority, and I'm the daughter of immigrants. I am proof that liberals are wrong about everything they say about America.” (applause) The former South Carolina governor, an Asian-American who was ambassador to the United Nations, laid out her vision in National Harbor, Maryland. HALEY: “We've lost the popular vote in the last seven out of eight presidential elections. Our cause is right, but we have failed to win the confidence of a majority of Americans. That ends now! “If you're tired of losing, put your trust in a new generation. And if you want to win, not just as a party, but as a country, then stand with me.” Ironically, on April 12, 2021, Haley insisted that she would not run for the White House in 2024 if former President Donald Trump was a candidate. Listen. HALEY: “I would not run if President Trump ran. I would talk to him about it. I had a great working relationship with him. I appreciated the way he let me do my job. I thought we did some fantastically great foreign policy things together. I just want to keep building on what we accomplished and not watch it get torn down.” Abby Johnson: Abortion Kill Pill leads to fully-formed babies in toilets Last Thursday, Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood director who became a pro-life advocate, starkly described the disturbing reality of the abortion Kill Pill, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Tragically, the pro-abortion Biden administration has allowed national pharmacy chains, like CVS and Walgreens, to carry the abortion Kill Pill. Listen to Johnson's bold description from the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference. JOHNSON: “We're talking about women going into pharmacies, requesting these very dangerous chemical abortion drugs, going home without any sort of medical supervision, taking these pills, not really understanding what's going to happen inside of their wombs. “They're passing these babies into the toilet, fully-formed babies at 12, 14, 16 weeks along in their pregnancy, possibly hemorrhaging in their bathroom, unable to get to an emergency care facility, looking in the toilet, and seeing their fully-formed baby floating there in the toilet. “And then these women have to make a decision. ‘What do I do with this fully formed baby? What do I do with this child? Do I scoop this child up out of the toilet? Do I take this child to be buried? Do I flush my child down the toilet?' “I mean, what does this do, psychologically, to thousands of women who are now going to walk into pharmacies and make this decision out of pure ignorance? The Left will say that this is progress for women. But I would say that flushing babies down the toilet because of these chemical abortions, this is regression, and not something that we should be celebrating.” (applause) Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Kellyanne and George Conway to divorce And finally, Kellyanne Conway, the longtime advisor to former President Donald Trump, and George Conway, the longtime tormentor of President Trump, have decided to divorce after 22 years of marriage, reports The Guardian. During the 2016 elections, Kellyanne served first as a campaign advisor to candidate Trump and then as his campaign manager, while her husband co-founded the Lincoln Project with the express purpose of keeping Trump out of the White House. The pair wed in 2001 and share four children, but their political differences during the Trump administration took a toll on their relationship. In her 2022 memoir entitled Here's the Deal, Kellyanne said that she considered George's steady barrage of criticism of the then-president a betrayal of their marriage. In Malachi 2:16, the LORD God of Israel declared, “I hate divorce.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 6th, in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Mea Culpa welcomes back Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist, infamous negative ad-maker, and commentator. Since 2015, he's been a leading conservative critic of Donald Trump. His regular column with The Daily Beast is a hilarious and spot-on must-read in the political community. He is also a founding member of the Lincoln Project. Rick's been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, The London Spectator, Rolling Stone, The New York Daily News, USA Today, The Bulwark and beyond and he's constantly called upon for sharp political insights on the national news networks, including CNN and MSNBC. He's also a fan favorite on Real Time with Bill Maher. A 30-year veteran of politics, Rick got his start in the 1988 Presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush, and since has produced groundbreaking advertising and provided strategic counsel to political campaigns across the nation and around the world. Rick is also a best-selling author, his latest book is “Running against the Devil” and his #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” which quintessentially defined the Trump era. Michael and Rick dig into the politics of the GOP, the democrats, and the House. 

Host Reed Galen is joined by Matt Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way. They discuss why it is impossible for a third party presidential candidate in 2024 to win the presidency, how just about every third party run scenario would greatly benefit Donald Trump, and why so many in the political sphere continue to operate like it's 2015. To read Third Way's full report on the dangers of third party candidates (as referenced in this episode), here is that link. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Stuart Stevens to celebrate the 163rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's “Cooper Union Address”, originally delivered on February 27, 1860. They discuss how Lincoln's words continue to ring true today, highlight the parallels between 1860 and today, and lay out the stakes for ensuring that the pro-democracy coalition is victorious. If you'd like to read Lincoln's “Cooper Union Address” in full, here is the link to the full speech. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

It's that time of the year again... welcome to the barbershop. Michael is joined by Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer for a conversation on all kinds of politics and crazy, touching on Ronna McDaniel's "loyalty oath," McCarthy's gift to Tucker "Tuckems" Carlson of January 6th footage, the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit and of course, 2024. Who will run if not Biden and why are Democrats so against voting him in a second term? Plus, will the GOP succeed in diversifying their base with candidates like Tim Scott and Nikki Haley? If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review or share it with a friend!Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former member of The Washington Post editorial board, an MSNBC contributor and the anchor of "The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart" and “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” Follow him @CapehartJJohn Fugelsang is an actor, comedian and the host of SiriusXM's “Tell Me Everything” and “The John Fugelsang Podcast.” Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project and host of the live show "The Breakdown.”Follow Jonathan Capehart @CapehartJFollow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast

Host Reed Galen is joined by the investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Vicky Ward. They discuss the inner-workings of New York real estate development and how that culture influenced the culture of the Trump administration (especially with regards to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump). Plus, a New York trophy building that doubles as a ticking time bomb, Jared Kushner's questionable relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and why did the Trump White House make so many typos? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Jeff Timmer to discuss the recent tragic shooting at Michigan State University, the text message revelations from Fox News regarding Dominion Voting Systems/the Big Lie, and the inevitable-to-expand field of candidates in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. Plus, if you're looking forward to a horse race…you're going to be sorely disappointed. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Noam and Jen take on the “controversy” surrounding what name Nikki Haley chooses to go by, the Roald Dahl sensitivity edits that everyone hates, and the mind numbingly hard to follow Chait / Singal / WPATH manufactured controversy and the common practice of people believing any damn thing they read on Twitter We will be on our regular Callin schedule this week of Wednesday night at 8:30 Eastern, come join us live! https://www.callin.com/show/all-crossed-out-jVWglWcHxW  Show notes: The funniest line in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: https://twitter.com/neontaster/status/1626975820114759681   Nikki, or Nimrata as her haters call her: https://twitter.com/MaryLTrump/status/1625649699813195776 https://twitter.com/JamieOGrady/status/1625496305048092675   The Lincoln Project wants you to know that DeSantis has a weird laugh and will lose to Trump because of it: https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1626287954317524993   A thread of the Roald Dahl edits… https://twitter.com/incunabula/status/1626860237104857089   …that nobody asked for or wants: https://twitter.com/SalmanRushdie/status/1627075835525210113   Keanu is thinking ahead, may be smartest actor in Hollywood: https://www.insider.com/keanu-reeves-contracts-clause-banning-digital-tweaks-2023-2    The movie The Congress, or What Keanu Will Not Be Signing Up For: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821641/   WPATH Standards of Care 8th edition, if you want to read it for yourself: https://www.wpath.org/soc8   Chait piece's in NY Intelligencer: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/02/nytimes-letter-trans-gender-youth-accountability.html   That lead to Jesse Singal tweeting in defense of Chait: https://twitter.com/jessesingal/status/1626363377152061441   Which caused E. Kale Edmiston to enter the chat: https://twitter.com/jessesingal/status/1626997603341860865   Jeet Heer being a hypocrite and general idiot: https://twitter.com/jessesingal/status/1627022388901859328   Billy Binion on "Patient Zero": https://twitter.com/billybinion/status/1626704523270971397   Gretchen Felker-Martin has very weird and violent thoughts about Jesse: https://twitter.com/jessesingal/status/1625331210443722753   NYT staff memo responding to the two letters, for once deciding to stick up for its employees over the Slacktivists: https://twitter.com/maxwelltani/status/1626324277422133253  

Ali Velshi is joined by Adm. James Stavridis, Fmr. Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, Iuliia Mendel, Fmr. Press Secretary to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Fmr. Sen. Doug Jones, (D) Alabama, Lt. Col. (Ret) Alexander Vindman, Fmr. Director for European Affairs, National Security Council, Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer, The Atlantic, Inna Sovsun, Member, Ukrainian Parliament, Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser, The Lincoln Project, and Marsha Skrypuch, Author, ‘Winterkill'

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to discuss the House Republicans continuing to flirt with debt default, why Kevin McCarthy is such a weak Speaker (and public servant in general), and how the GOP candidates for the 2024 primary are playing right into Trump's hand. Plus, Joe gives his big predictions for 2023 and beyond. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

This episode was originally released on March 11, 2022…just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the one year anniversary of that invasion approaches…we thought it was important to look back at how things began to better understand how things stand today. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss how “the perfect phone call” set into motion the events we're now experiencing today with the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, why was the Russian army not immediately victorious like so many predicted, what more can NATO and the United States be doing to continue to aid Ukraine, and does this all end in a whimper…or in a mushroom cloud? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Reed Galen is a co-founder of The Lincoln Project and host of The Lincoln Project Podcast. Join us as Reed shares his childhood/family involvement in politics and his early political inspirations, as well as his thoughts on everything from Trump and Trumpism to Kevin McCarthy and the House chaos, George Santos, Biden's State of the Union address, the '24 presidential race and third-party candidates, and his new media venture, Resolute Square, which he launched with other Lincoln Project key players Rick Wilson and Stuart Stevens as well as Democratic strategist Joe Trippi. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson and Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss their takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union, why the “Endangered 18” are on the hot seat and what they have to do to get out of it, and why a third-party candidate in 2024 is such a bad idea. Plus, every contender in the 2024 Republican primaries not named Donald Trump is simply a vanity candidate. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Host Reed Galen answers questions asked by the members of the Lincoln Project community about the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives, the 2024 presidential election, and the finer points of political messaging and strategy. Plus, why the war in Ukraine continues to be crucial in the fight for democracy. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.  

Today, we are joined in studio by The Lincoln Project's Reed Galen to break down what's going on as we prep for the SOTU.  Mike screams the praises of a TV host… and Oscar has an eventful visitation in his neighborhood.  Plus, we discuss the marvelous, passive aggression of I.C.E. and bad restaurant behavior.  It's like, you know, like, really like good.

Rick Wilson is a renowned political strategist, infamous ad-maker, writer, speaker, political commentator, co-founder of the political action committee the Lincoln Project and the media company Resolute Square, a 2x New York Times best-selling author and host of The Enemies List podcast. The always insightful, hilarious and inimitable wordsmith Rick shares his wit and wisdom on a range of subjects in the news including Trump and Trumpism, Kevin McCarthy and the GOP House chaos, George Santos, the 2024 campaign and whether Marjorie Taylor Greene's Jewish Space Lasers are an effective Balloon Defense System! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Host Reed Galen is joined by Jay McKenzie, the founder of “Did Nothing Wrong”, a newsletter and podcast that seeks to make sense of the chaotic narratives that threaten to hijack our nation's discourse and politics. They discuss the MAGA movement's commitment to cultivating distrust in our nation's institutions (by political means and otherwise), how the GOP is completely disinterested in governing, and how far-right influencers like Nick Fuentes continue to advance their dangerous narratives. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Mea culpa welcomes one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. Setmayer was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. Michael and Tara Dig into the up police violence, the cult of Trump, and who will get the Republican nomination. 

Host Reed Galen is joined by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the President and Executive Director of NextGen America, the nation's largest youth voter organization. They discuss, the ever-changing political landscape of Texas, why Latino voters should never be looked at like a monolith, what motivates young voters, and why economic inequality is such a threat to democracy. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Minter Dialogue with Charlie Birney Charlie Birney is a fellow podcaster, who co-founded Podville Media and the Podcast Village where he consults and helps produce notable podcasts, such as The Lincoln Project or The 1600 Sessions. He is also author of the newly published, “The Tao of Podcasting,” that uses the wisdom of Tao to help navigate the world of podcasting. In this conversation, we discuss Taoism, Charlie's career and creative outlets, the evolution of podcasting and some of the pearls in his book, which he wrote and illustrated. This episode is loaded with interesting tidbits and resources. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Alexander Theodoridis, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They discuss the current state of polling in the U.S. and how it's evolved from “the golden age”, why our nation finds itself so politically polarized, and what motivates Americans to show up on election day. Plus, Ron DeSantis is an uninteresting presidential candidate. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ron Insana (Senior Analyst and Commentator at CNBC) to discuss the current state of our nation's economy, the Republican's flirtation with the debt ceiling, why the GOP's latest proposal for a flat tax would prove disastrous, and President Biden's stewardship (both at home and overseas) during the first two years of his administration. Plus, just because someone is a billionaire…does that make them a genius? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author and Senior Book Editor at The Atlantic, Gal Beckerman. They discuss how radical ideas originate and the workings of the movements that form around them, how social media is not the catch all solution when it comes to messaging, and how in order for an idea to truly take hold…a crucial part of the process is rational dialog/strategy in a quiet, private (not public) place. For more on this be sure to pick up Gal Beckerman's latest book, The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas, wherever fine books are sold. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Joshua Zeitz…historian, New York Times bestselling author, and contributing editor to Politico Magazine. They discuss the evolution of Abraham Lincoln's faith starting from childhood, throughout his early political career, and throughout his presidency. Plus, how during his presidency he was successfully able to use his understanding of Christianity to mobilize the country to abolish slavery, preserve the Union, and win the Civil War. Fast-forward to the present, how does religion influence politics today…and vice versa? Be sure to pre-order Joshua Zeitz's upcoming book, Lincoln's God: How Faith Transformed a President and a Nation. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by David Rothkopf (Contributing Columnist for The Daily Beast and Host of Deep State Radio) to discuss where our nation stands two years into the Biden administration, how the rest of the world no longer has an American example to dissuade them from authoritarianism, and how the longer authoritarianism is embraced (in the United States or elsewhere) the greater the irreversible damage to the democracy we hold so dear. Plus, the island nation of Taiwan's superpower. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Mea Culpa welcomes back, Reed Galen, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and an independent political strategist. A veteran public affairs and political commentator with more than 20 years of experience. Reed has been involved in politics, government, and business at the highest levels. Galen has spent more than a decade advising Fortune 50, 100 and 1000 companies in need of high-level counsel in the fields of strategic communications, procurement, and legislation. In addition to his private sector work, Reed has managed several high-profile ballot measure campaigns in California, Texas, and Colorado – Before moving to the private sector, Reed served as Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain's presidential campaign and Deputy Campaign Manager for Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful 2006 re-election campaign. Galen also worked on both of President George W. Bush campaigns and served the Bush Administration at both the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security. Michael and Reed dig into Kevin McCarthy, the documents, George Santos, and immigration.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Juliet Jeske, author of the “Decoding Fox News” newsletter. They discuss how Juliet got her start covering the far right media ecosystem, how she now watches every minute of Fox News and reports on it (all while maintaining her sanity), and the inner workings of Fox News and its personalities. Plus, what drives the bizarre obsessions that so many media personalities and politicians share on the far right? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Stuart Stevens dedicated his life to getting Republicans elected. He worked for dozens of candidates, including both Bush and Romney during their presidential campaigns, and was extremely successful. Now however, Stuart regrets the part he played in the rise of Trumpism. In 2020, he wrote It Was All a Lie, about his time in the Republican party, and how Trumpism is “the natural outcome of five decades of hypocrisy and self-delusion.” Through the Lincoln Project and Resolute Square, he's working to counteract the movement he helped build.  You can follow Stuart on Twitter @stuartpstevens.  To learn more about the Lincoln Project, check out their new limited series on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisors Trygve Olson and Jeff Timmer to look back on where our nation was on January 6, 2021 and where we are today, exactly two years later. Will we have a Speaker of the House before the first week of the 118th Congress is over? Will members of the pro-democracy coalition finally start to play the game they're in rather than the game they know? And what are the latest dynamics in Trump's 2024 run? Plus, we look ahead to what groundwork needs to be laid in 2023. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

This episode was originally released on October 18, 2022. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by former Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Fanone. They discuss Fanone's path to service, his harrowing personal account of January 6, 2021, the aftermath of January 6th and his post-insurrection public appearances, and whether or not the case built by the House Select Committee on January 6th has been effective in proving its case to the American people. Plus, how has policing changed over the course of Fanone's twenty-year career and what remains to be improved. For more on this, be sure to pick up Michael Fanone's new book, Hold the Line, wherever fine books are sold. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

This is a special encore episode of Mea Culpa with Rick Wilson. Rick Wilson is a longtime Republican political strategist, turned Lincoln Project co-founder and zealous, anti-Trump activist. His regular column with The Daily Beast is a hilarious and spot-on must-read in the political community. Rick's been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, The London Spectator, Rolling Stone, The New York Daily News, USA Today, The Bulwark and beyond and he's constantly called upon for sharp political insights on the national news networks, including CNN and MSNBC. He's also a fan favorite on Real Time with Bill Maher. A 30-year veteran of politics. Rick got his start in the 1988 Presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush, and since has produced groundbreaking advertising and provided strategic counsel to political campaigns worldwide. Rick is also a best-selling author, his latest book is “Running against the Devil” and his #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” that quintessentially defined the Trump era. So, let's go now to that conversation.

This episode was originally released on August 18, 2022. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by author, journalist, and QAnon expert Mike Rothschild to discuss how the QAnon conspiracy theory grew to be in the forefront of American political discourse, why it resonated so fervently with such a large percentage of the population, and how it continues to infect our nation's culture today. Plus, is there a prescription to get the QAnon devout to “snap out of it” and denounce the conspiracy? For more on this, be sure to pick up Mike Rothschild's latest book, The Storm Is Upon Us: How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything, now available in paperback. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by multi-Emmy winning filmmaker, Melissa Jo Peltier to discuss her award-winning documentary, The Game Is Up: Disillusioned Trump Voters Tell Their Stories, which studies how hard-core Trump voters turned away from the MAGA cult in 2020. They talk about why it was important to make the film, the transformations experienced by the characters who were profiled, and how those who went against Trump/Trumpism were received by their communities post-rejection. Plus, why do so many Republican politicians continue to support MAGA's authoritarian movement even though history tells us exactly how it will end? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen shares some year-end thoughts about where we are in the fight for our nation's democracy, what exactly continues to be at stake, and how you all (the listeners of this podcast and members of the Lincoln Project community) can help. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen gives his reaction and analysis to the final public hearing from the House Select Committee on January 6th. He discusses how it was important that the committee's report and recommendations to the Department of Justice were delivered publicly, how Chairman Bennie Thompson, Vice-Chair Liz Cheney, and the rest of the panel worked in a bipartisan manner to make these hearings appointment television for the American people, and how the criminal referrals the committee made to DOJ are another beginning in the road to holding Donald Trump accountable for January 6th. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to discuss the early days of the Lincoln Project and how the organization got started in the first place, the lesson that have been learned along the way, and where the Lincoln Project goes from here as they set their sights on 2024 and beyond. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by former U.S. Congressman, Presidential Candidate, and Radio Host Joe Walsh. They discuss the state of the GOP and its complete unwillingness to acknowledge Donald Trump for the threat he is, how it's just about impossible for a Republican not named Trump to win the presidency in 2024, and why although the midterms were mostly a success for Democrats…American democracy continues to be threatened and the pro-democracy coalition must continue their fight. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Matt Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way, as well as Co-Founder of Shield PAC. They discuss the ever-growing instability of the GOP and how it's going to look in Washington in the coming year, how Trump's 2024 presidential run is starting to look like 2016 all over again, and how Ron Desantis poses an often-overlooked threat to our nation's democracy. Plus, making South Carolina the first primary state for 2024 is a smart move. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Maya May (Comedian and Host of LPTV's “We're Speaking”) to answer questions asked by YOU, the members of the Lincoln Project community. Listeners ask about the upcoming Georgia runoff, Donald Trump's 2024 presidential run and his ongoing legal probes, and how will the selection of the next Speaker of the House play out? Plus, could Trump actually be afraid to fully commit to his return to Twitter? If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by award-winning journalist David Enrich, the Business Investigations Editor at The New York Times. They discuss the world of “Big Law” and its often unchecked influence through the lens of Jones Day, how Jones Day came to represent Donald Trump and argue many of the lawsuits in Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election, why the idea that “everyone is entitled to representation” is not always as straightforward as it may seem. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Host Reed Galen is joined by Tara McGowan, the Founder & Publisher of Courier Newsroom, a pro-democracy digital news organization. They discuss the dynamics of why there are more Americans distrustful of the media than ever, how Gen-Z utilizes social media compared to other prior generations, and how positive reporting is one of the keys to restoring trust in our government. Plus, how "for-profit" media and putting good information behind a paywall is leading to a dangerous spike in the spread of disinformation. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.