Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Stuart Stevens to discuss what they are expecting in the first primetime public hearing from the House Select Committee on January 6th. Plus, why is Fox News going against the grain of every other major network and electing to not broadcast the hearing in favor of “counter-programming”...and what can we expect from the right wing apparatus as a whole throughout the course of the public J6 hearings? For more on this…be sure to check out Reed’s latest article: lincolnproject.us/fox-news-isnt-covering-jan-6th-its-not-about-you/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Dr. Jennifer Mercieca, a historian of American political rhetoric…and a Communications Professor at Texas A&M University. They analyze the intentional rhetoric used by both Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, predict how that rhetoric will be used in response to this week’s public hearings from the House Select Committee on January 6th, and why the media and American people continue to let Trump and Tucker get away with their dangerous words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ron Insana (Senior Analyst and Commentator at CNBC) to discuss that current state of inflation and how it got this way, what is on the horizon for the American economy, and what are the potential consequences for corporations who waffle on key issues tied to our nation’s democracy. Plus, why is there an abundance of shock and awe when history inevitably repeats itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Bob Brandon, the President & CEO of the Fair Elections Center, a national, nonpartisan voting rights and election reform organization whose mission is to use litigation and advocacy to remove barriers to registration and voting. They discuss their outlook on the 2022 midterm elections, how various voter suppression tactics can be combated, and the exponentially increasing threats that elections officials and poll workers face. To learn more about the work of the Fair Elections Center, visit FairElectionsCenter.org. Plus, visit WorkElections.org to do your part to “Power the Polls” and become a poll worker on election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Senior Defense Analyst and Author Brynn Tannehill to discuss the characteristics of fascism exhibited in the modern GOP and the trajectory for how those characteristics came to be. Plus, why are Americans so apprehensive to acknowledge the GOP’s dangerous autocratic threats and has the opportunity already passed to save our nation’s democracy? To hear more from Brynn Tannehill, be sure to pick up her latest book, American Fascism: How the GOP Is Subverting Democracy which is available wherever fine books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to discuss the latest in the investigation on January 6th and why strong leadership is key in keeping the insurrection top-of-mind as the November midterms continue to draw near. Plus, what could happen as a result of the too-close-to-call Pennsylvania Republican primary for U.S. Senate and why is it so crucial to keep a close election focused on the local...rather than getting baited into focusing on the national? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Class is now in session! Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to break down what the Democrats must do to win the midterm elections in 2022 - how to fight, what opportunities to seize, and why the perfect message is so important. Plus, why is Mitch McConnell feeling blue and experiencing 2010 déjà vu. As mentioned in the show, here is the “Flag of Treason” ad. Also, don’t forget to pick up one or both of Rick Wilson’s New York Times bestselling books, Running Against the Devil  and Everything Trump Touches Dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Clint Watts (National Security Analyst and President & CEO of Miburo Solutions) to discuss Russia/Ukraine - including the strategies Russia is likely to deploy and how the Ukrainians can continue to successfully defend their nationhood, how the Russian people’s opinions are souring on the conflict as accurate reporting continues to trickle in, and how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the model for a new generation of leadership on the international stage. Plus, what does the United States’ next generation of leadership look like and will this new generation of leaders arrive in time to win America’s fight for democracy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Senator Mallory McMorrow, a Democratic member of the Michigan State Senate representing Michigan’s 13th District. They discuss the importance of Sen. McMorrow’s now viral speech in which she took to the Senate floor to defend herself against the absurd accusations from Republican State Senator Lana Theis who, in a fundraising email, had accused Sen. McMorrow of wanting to “groom and sexualize kindergarteners”.  Can Sen. McMorrow’s response to the attack be a prescription for how the pro-democracy coalition can and should be fighting back against the authoritarian right? Plus, perspective on the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and why Michigan is crucial in securing our nation’s democratic future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author and Contributing Writer at The Atlantic Tom Nichols to discuss the implications of and the political landscape surrounding last week’s leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade. Plus, Tom gives his expert perspective on Russia/Ukraine and why does America seem to have a short term memory problem when it comes to considering it's history? 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 for the conclusion to their in-depth conversation about the 2022 midterm elections. To start, the panel gives their criteria for how they score the upcoming 2022 elections and the unique decision to score them not on a scale of “Democrat to Republican” but rather on a scale of “Democracy to Autocracy”. Then, they do a deep dive into the races in the 4 most important states for the future of American democracy…also known as…the “WAMP” states (Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania). Plus, analysis into the upcoming races in Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, Alaska, and more. 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 for an in-depth conversation about the 2022 midterm elections. In “Part 1” of a two-part conversation, the panel discusses “the game we know vs. the game we are forced to play” and how it relates to the present state of our nation’s democracy, the impacts of the 2022 political environment on 2024, and how we at the Lincoln Project uniquely view the different midterm races as interconnected and the strategies we plan to and are already deploying as a result. Stay tuned for “Part 2”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by David Rothkopf (Contributing Columnist for The Daily Beast and Host of Deep State Radio) to discuss the grades each of the major world leaders should receive in regards to how they’ve responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Plus, the GOP is in complete disarray but you wouldn’t know it by how they’re portrayed in the media…and are there any correlations between the recent French elections and what is going on in the United States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Sarah Rumpf, communications strategist and contributing editor for Mediaite to discuss the latest in the ever-evolving Disney/DeSantis saga centered around the “Don’t Say Gay” bill now turned law. Plus, Toyota has resumed giving political contributions to members of the sedition caucus, and what drives Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…is it a passion to serve those who call Florida their home…or is it a passion to serve himself and his presidential run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lauren Windsor, the Executive Producer of The Undercurrent, to discuss how she’s continued to use her undercover journalism to fight against the ongoing threats against our nation’s democracy. She shares a recent infiltration with Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) and gives an update on the constantly-evolving saga of John Eastman. Plus, the importance of connecting with voters in exurban and rural areas, and is there an explanation to the recent influx of insanity in the GOP? To keep up with Lauren Windsor, be sure to follow @lawindsor on Twitter and check out TheUndercurrent.tv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Elise Jordan a Political Analyst for MSNBC and NBC News to discuss the state of chaos that is the GOP, Rick Scott’s head-scratching new tax plan that he keeps doubling and tripling down on, and what to expect in the 2022 midterm elections especially with primary season just around the corner. Plus, what can be learned from the leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower…and how could that wisdom be used today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by John Sipher, a foreign policy and intelligence expert who served 28 years in the Central Intelligence Agency’s National Clandestine Service. They discuss the history of Russian intelligence and how that history has led to where things currently stand regarding Russia and Ukraine. Plus, why did the American foreign policy establishment and intelligence community seemingly forget about Russia until now and how do we combat the inevitable Russian interference in the 2024 election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to unpack where things stand regarding the 2022 midterm elections and give the Democrats a little bit of tough love about what they could be doing better. There is division in the House Select Committee on January 6th and Jared Kushner is cozying up to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman again…this time to the tune of $2 billion. Plus, is Ron DeSantis making a legitimate run at Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Devon Murphy-Anderson and Alex Berrios, the Co-Founders of Mi Vecino, a voting rights organization in Florida (and proud member of “The Union”) that’s on a mission to register, educate, and empower Black, Brown, and first-time voters who’ve been historically and systemically marginalized, silenced, or ignored. They return to the podcast with an update on the pro-democracy work they’ve been doing now that they are in year two of their organization. Plus, they discuss the state of Florida politics, why year-round organizing and programming is a far superior model to the traditional approach, and the power of genuine and belief-driven messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by former U.S. Congressman, Presidential Candidate, and Radio Host Joe Walsh. They discuss Joe’s journey from being a self described fire-breathing, Tea Party maniac, to challenging incumbent Donald Trump for the 2020 GOP presidential nomination, to hosting his current podcast, White Flag with Joe Walsh, where he has conversations with guests of different perspectives for the purpose of respectful discourse and to find common ground. Plus, what is the future of the GOP and what is on the horizon for the 2022 midterm elections? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Stuart Stevens to discuss the state of the national GOP and its continuing descent. Over the last month we’ve collectively seen the Republican Party weirdly flip-flop on Russia, make a fool of themselves during Ketanji Jackson Brown’s SCOTUS nomination hearings, override the veto of the Utah anti-trans sports ban, the list goes on. It begs the question…what is it that the GOP truly stands for…and what will the pro-democracy coalition’s message be to defeat them in the 2022 midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Comedian and Host of LPTV’s “We're Speaking”, Maya May to answer questions asked by YOU, the members of the Lincoln Project community. Listeners ask about the state of the Republican party and the ongoing culture war they are waging, the recent performance of GOP Senators during Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson and what will come of them, and the latest with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Megan Matson, a renowned grassroots organizer/strategist and Board Member of the Lincoln Project. They continue the exciting conversation about the Lincoln Project’s brand new initiative, The Union, with special attention to its grassroots aspects and why it is so important for the pro-democracy coalition to get involved and build passion at the local level. If you have not yet joined The Union, sign up today at JoinTheUnion.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to discuss the rollout of the Lincoln Project’s latest initiative, The Union. The Union is a pro-democracy coalition of grassroots supporters and organizations dedicated to defending our democracy from the Trumpist authoritarian movement. We’re tired of waiting for someone else to act: it’s on us to save our democracy. We’re comprised of people from all walks of life and all political views — it’s time to put past differences aside and work together for our common goal: saving our democracy. Visit JoinTheUnion.us to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss Vladimir’s Putin recent chilling, fascistic speech that served as a warning to pro-west Russians, the pro-Russia rhetoric we continue to hear from Tucker Carleson and his fellow American travelers, and who exactly the audience is of Russian state media when what’s being broadcast is so obviously false. Plus, how does all this influence the 2022 midterm elections, now just less than 8 months away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by New York Times bestselling author Michael Lewis and the Co-Founder and CEO of Public Health Company Dr. Charity Dean to discuss where our nation is with COVID-19 two years after the first lockdown and about one year after Lewis wrote his latest book, The Premonition. They also examine how systems break down, in health systems and otherwise, and ask the question as to why the pandemic hasn’t been enough to unite our country and how our country hasn’t been truly united by a common cause in quite some time. Be sure to pick up The Premonition at your favorite book retailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson to discuss the latest with the Russia-Ukraine war and the downward spiraling of Vladimir Putin, the effect fracturing democracy at home has on the rest of the world, and the multi-faceted importance of President Joe Biden’s commander in chief moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by John Avlon (Author and Senior Political Analyst/Anchor at CNN) to discuss how Abraham Lincoln’s character informed his commitment to an unconditional surrender from the Confederacy, how even though Lincoln was surrounded by reactionaries and radicals…he maintained the notion that there was more that united American than divides them, and how peace needs to be waged with the same intensity as war. Plus, how the wisdom of Lincoln and the founding fathers can be applied to the present moment for which our nation finds itself. Be sure to pick up John’s latest book Lincoln and the Fight for Peace at your favorite book retailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Comedian and Host of LPTV’s “We're Speaking”, Maya May to answer questions asked by YOU, the members of the Lincoln Project community. Listeners ask about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the future of the GOP, how everyday Americans can join the fight for democracy, and so much more. Plus, what is the deal with Donald Trump’s brand new “Truth Social”. As mentioned during the episode, be sure to check out Joe Trippi’s “Five Reasons for Optimism in 2022”: https://lincolnproject.us/five-reasons-for-optimism-in-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Steven Smith, Author and Professor of Political Science at Yale University, who’s latest book is Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes. They discuss how patriotism, which was once a value that united Americans, has now become so politicized by both the right and the left, that it's threatening to rip apart our nation's social fabric. Plus, what does the short-term future look like for Americans? Be sure to pick up Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes at your favorite book retailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Jeremy Peters, National Politics Reporter at The New York Times and author of, Insurgency: How Republicans Lost Their Party and Got Everything They Ever Wanted. They discuss the GOP’s multi-decade narrative of devolution, how Fox News and the right wing media machine has used identify politics and populism to their advantage, and can Trumpism survive without Trump. To hear more from Jeremy, be sure to pick up your copy of Insurgency here: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586398/insurgency-by-jeremy-w-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was originally released on July 9, 2021. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by New York Times Cybersecurity Reporter and Author of This is How They Tell Me the World Ends, Nicole Perlroth. They discuss the current state of our nation’s cybersecurity, the evolution and use of “zero-days”, and the disinformation-free truth about election security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Fred Wellman and Cyrus Shick, the Co-Founders of The Beer Hall Project an organization inspired by the infamous Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 and its aftermath…who’s singular focus is to fight on the front lines against the far-right’s campaign to erase & revise the events of January 6th, 2021. They discuss the parallels between the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch of almost a hundred years ago and the events of today, how to turn voters from apathetic to activated with regards to keeping January 6th at top of mind, and the importance of fighting head-on in the battle against January 6th erasure. To learn more about the Beer Hall Project, visit BeerHallProject.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daily Beast columnist and Russian Media Expert Julia Davis. They discuss why Vladimir Putin is acting the way he is in regards to the escalating Russia/Ukraine tensions and what he hopes to gain from the situation, how Trump, Tucker Carlson, and the rest of the GOP came to love Russia, and why Russia is actively angling for Trump to make his return to the Oval Office in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by John Della Volpe (Author and Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics) to discuss who Gen Z is, the historical events that have shaped them, and how they are…despite older Americans' efforts to label them as overly sensitive, lazy, and entitled…rising to the unprecedented challenges of their time to take control of their country and our future. Be sure to pick up John’s new book, Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America, at your favorite book retailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Comedian and Host of LPTV’s “We're Speaking”, Maya May to answer questions asked by YOU, the members of the Lincoln Project community. Listeners ask about how to frame the importance of defending democracy to those who’ve lost interest in the issue, what to make of Mitch McConnell’s recent troubling comments regarding race, will Dan Bongino’s banning from YouTube make a difference, how do we politically activate Gen Z, and so much more. Plus, is the solution to gerrymandering…“sleeper-agent voters”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to upack his latest memo, The Five Reasons for Optimism in 2022. They discuss the impact of redistricting, the loons that are the Republicans’ class of nominees, the externalities that provide opportunities for Democrats, and the continued urgency to secure a pro-democracy coalition. For more information on how you can join the fight to help save our democracy, visit: JoinTheUnion.us. In the words of Jason Isbell, “there can’t be more of them than us”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Anna Scheumann, who sits on the board for both 3GNY, a non-profit founded by the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors and the New Cracow Friendship Society, a non-profit international organization established by survivors of the Holocaust from Krakow, Poland and carried on by their descendants. In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, they discuss the history of the Holocaust through the lens of Anna’s grandfather’s experience, who was a Holocaust survivor, and examine the current state of anti-semitism that continues to plague our nation and threaten our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Dr. Charity Dean (CEO & Co-Founder of Public Health Company) to discuss the current state of our nation during the Omicron chapter of the pandemic, the historical event that served as catalyst for the systems failure that has now become the public health institutions of the United States, and how much longer COVID-19 will continue to be a part of our lives. To learn more about Dr. Charity Dean, visit phc.health or read about her story in Michael Lewis’ new book, The Premonition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson and Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss why so much political power has found its way into the hands of non-office holders, the latest from the political organization “No Labels” and why they so widely miss the mark, and what can be expected in the political landscape over the next 10 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Writer and Political Analyst Arieh Kovler to discuss his unique perspective on the U.S. political landscape from his home country of Israel, if a coalition government could be a path forward for our country, and unique political strategies to consider for the upcoming midterm elections. Plus, reflections on January 6th and what contributed to Arieh’s now-viral pre-insurrection prediction. To learn more from Arieh, be sure to subscribe to his digital newsletter, “The Hat Tip” at arieh.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Claire Atkin, Co-Founder of the Check My Ads Institute, an independent watchdog non-profit that's reshaping the digital ad-tech industry by cutting disinformation off from its lifeline…which is advertisements and money. They discuss the work being done at the institute, especially in regards to combatting disinformation, and also lay out CMA’s top targets and how they are engaging them. To learn more about Claire Atkin and the Check My Ads Institute visit checkmyads.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Peter Strzok, former Deputy Assistant Director of the Counterintelligence Division of the FBI and author of the book, Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump. They reflect on January 6, 2021 and compare those reflections to where we are as a country now and also consider the current state of our nation’s national security institutions. Be sure to be on the lookout over the next couple weeks for the new paperback edition of Compromised which will be available at your favorite book retailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Norman J. Ornstein, a Senior Fellow Emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the long term transformation of the conservative movement, personal accounts of January 6th and the year-long aftermath that our nation has witnessed, and why can’t the institution that is Washington D.C. seem to wake up?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author and Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Barton Gellman and Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to further explore the ideas laid out by Gellman in his latest article for The Atlantic, “Trump’s Next Coup has Already Begun: January 6 was practice. Donald Trump’s GOP is much better positioned to subvert the next election.” They discuss January 6th and its aftermath, the mind of a “stop the steal” believer, the twisting of state election laws by Republicans, and a look ahead to where we as a nation go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was originally released on September 24, 2021. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by Sebastian Junger (Author, Journalist, and Filmmaker) to discuss his new book, Freedom. Junger recounts how he and three friends (a combat-photographer and two Afghan War vets) walked over 400-miles along railroad lines from Washington DC to Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to examine the intricacies for which personal autonomy and interdependence coexist. Plus, what happens to freedom when political violence and contemptuous rhetoric is introduced? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was originally released on August 19, 2021. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by Author and Contributing Writer at The Atlantic Tom Nichols to discuss the lead-up and aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the mass disbelief in the medical community, and the state of our nation’s democracy through the lens of Tom’s new book, Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from within on Modern Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices