Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Adam Liptak
Oct 20, 2025
This week features Rick Wilson, a political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, known for his sharp insights on Trump-era politics. He discusses how Trump's unpopularity is reflected in rising consumer costs due to tariffs. Joined by Adam Liptak, a Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, who unpacks the complex topic of originalism. They explore its implications on recent Supreme Court decisions, the Voting Rights Act, and the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, illuminating the enduring influence of the conservative legal movement.
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Mass Protests Deflate MAGA's Expected Chaos
- Large, youthful No Kings Day protests showed energized, cheerful resistance rather than violent confrontations.
- Rick Wilson said turnouts frustrated MAGA hopes for chaos and undermined their narrative.
Personal View From Tallahassee Protests
- Rick Wilson recounted attending two No Kings protests in Tallahassee with much larger turnout the second time.
- He described youthful energy, humor, and visible symbols like inflatable frogs and Baby Shark.
Trump's Poll Bubble Filters Bad News
- Trump's team often shields him from bad polling, feeding him favorable outliers instead.
- Rick Wilson explained Trump seizes flattering polls and ignores accurate but negative data.