Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Dr. Bandy Lee. Dr. Lee is an author, forensic psychiatrist, and editor of “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.”Together, the two discuss Trump's mental state from a medical perspective, which of the lawsuits leveled against him are most likely to affect his demeanor, how his own personal mania has spread to the public, mental health comparisons for him, and more! All of Dr. Lee's books, including Profile of a Nation: Trump's Mind, America's Soul, are available now.Timestamps:[00:01:35] A public health threat[00:06:25] Eager to present his own narrative[00:07:30] An enormous figure[00:09:56] The second time around[00:13:37] The cult of Trump[00:15:46] The power of the mind[00:18:33] The next 12 monthsFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by writer, producer and former US attorney Jonathan Shapiro. Together they discuss Jonathan's new book How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life. They detail the various aspects of Abraham Lincoln's life and philosophy that made him a great leader. They emphasize the importance of these simple steps as a template for healing in our divisive political landscape.Jonathan's new book, How to Be Abe Lincoln, is available now.Timestamps:[00:01:27] Inspiration for the book[00:07:06] "I have to speak the truth"[00:08:52] Holding the union together[00:13:24] Navigation[00:17:38] Lincoln's stoicism[00:21:59] Applying the lessonsFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Andrea Bernstein. Andrea is a journalist, author, and podcast host at WNYC. Together they discuss the untold story of Leonard Leo, his political beginnings, how he came to hold the power he does, his connection to Supreme Court justices, the insane $1.6 billion donation he just received, and more. Andrea's new podcast, We Don't Talk About Leonard, is available now on WNYC.Timestamps:[00:01:28] Inspiration behind the series[00:08:44] The Federalist Society[00:13:31] A traditional conservative[00:17:22] Missouri politics[00:20:20] A 1.6 billion dollar gift[00:22:47] The groups around himFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Politico's White House Bureau chief and political correspondent for MSNBC Jonathan Lemire. Together, they discuss how the government is still careening toward a shutdown since Kevin McCarthy's departure, who could potentially be the next speaker of the house, the realistic competition for Donald Trump in the Republican primary, what the Biden reelection campaign will look like, and the Democrat's discontent with Vice President Harris.Jonathan's book, The Big Lie, is available now.Timestamps:[00:01:23] Kevinpalooza[00:05:13] Future funding for Ukraine[00:06:41] Kevin's desire for the job[00:07:45] The republican cycle[00:09:04] Poisoning the well[00:10:48] Thoughts on the primary[00:13:23] The final anti-Trump effort[00:14:49] No one's getting used to it[00:16:32] The Biden campaign[00:18:34] Muttering about Vice President Harris [00:20:21] The Trump campaignFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by longtime political strategist Doug Sosnik. Doug served as White House Political Director (1995 - 1997) and Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton (1998 - 2001). Together, they discuss what led to congress nearly shutting down the government and how it compares to government shutdowns of the past, how today's Republican party compares to the Republican party Doug dealt with years ago, how Donald Trump is a symptom of many larger issues in the country, and Doug's perspective on the current presidential race.Timestamps:[00:01:19] The current climate in DC[00:04:42] A political realignment[00:09:27] Impeachment games[00:12:00] Making a fortune in America[00:15:13] The three legged stool[00:17:51] The narrative matters[00:20:31] The landscape for the race to come[00:25:40] What is the campaign about?Follow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is experiencing its most dangerous divisions since the Civil War. In this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by NPR’s Steve Inskeep, to discuss the risk our country faces and Steve’s new book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America. Together, they explore the lesser known moments in Lincoln's presidency, the intricacies of his political strategy, his key relationships, and what modern politicians and political systems can learn from his approach.Steve Inskeep's new book is available now.Timestamps:[00:02:17] An admirer of Lincoln[00:05:40] The defining issue of his life[00:10:00] It wasn't all successful[00:14:01] The defining through line[00:15:52] What influenced the writing[00:18:02] The culture of the time[00:23:42] Lincoln's marriageFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. Both are authors and professors at Harvard University. Together they discuss why the upcoming 2024 election rivals the importance of the 2020 election in maintaining our democracy, why the Republican Party has become so rigid and unmoving in their position and talking points, and how our democracy has stopped updating.Steven and Daniel's book, Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point, is available now.Timestamps:[00:01:30] The cracks in our democracy[00:06:44] Holding onto power[00:14:06] Collapses of democracy[00:18:05] Rebuilding our resiliance [00:24:19] Slow corosion or sudden shockFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Scott Galloway. Scott is an author, podcast host, businessman, and professor. Together, they discuss many of the issues in modern society such as young people not earning as much as their parents, young men lacking substantive role models, the monopolization and dangers of social media, and what TikTok means for business globally.You can follow Scott on Twitter @profgalloway, his books are available now, and his new book The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security is available April 30th, 2024.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction[00:01:54] Where we're headed[00:04:22] The economic picture[00:06:59] Affirming young men[00:19:01] Social media and 230 protection[00:21:25] The algorithmic monster[00:24:05] The power of TikTok[00:26:40] Elon's brain[00:30:15] Power corrupts[00:32:45] Lawyer'd to deathFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Sherrilyn Ifill. Sherrilyn is a lawyer and author and former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Together, they discuss America's historical issues with voting rights, predominantly in African American communities. Sherrilyn describes the areas of the country where voting rights are at their weakest, what segregation looks like in modern day America, the Supreme Court's decimation of Section 5, and if she thinks Trump can be kept off the ballot in 2024.You can follow Sherrilyn on Twitter @SIfill_ and both of her books are available now.Timestamps:[00:01:28] The state of voting rights[00:03:37] States disenfranchising voters[00:8:07] Similarities to school integration[00:10:16] The slow erosion of the Voting Rights Act[00:13:42] The 14th amendment[00:21:48] A healthy democracyFollow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Frank Foer. Frank is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future. The two discuss the myriad struggles Joe Biden has faced throughout his presidency due to the mess inherited from Trump. They explore how Biden's strategy has evolved since his early days in office and how he has navigated his relationships with key Republicans and world leaders to create an effective White House.Frank Foer's book The Last Politician is available now.Timestamps:[00:02:14] A President in the post-Trump era[00:06:39] The Senate player[00:11:29] The doom of American free enterprise[00:14:30] Biden's foreign policy pursuit[00:18:23] The graveyard of empires[00:20:12] What's up with the nazi's[00:24:18] Not cutting Putin any slack Follow Resolute Square:InstagramTwitterTikTokFind out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices