The Lincoln Project

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Barkhuff, Former Navy SEAL and Founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership to discuss the continual disrespect Donald Trump shows our nation’s military, why a notable percentage of veterans have fallen prey to the disinformation of Trumpism, and why the far-right’s warped views on masculinity so easily result in the spread of extremism. For more on these topics be sure to check out the Against All Enemies documentary and follow Daniel Barkhuff’s work with Veterans for Responsible Leadership. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Ken Harbaugh, former Navy pilot and executive producer of the new documentary, Against All Enemies. They discuss the rise of violent extremism in the military and its connection to political movements, the appeal of extremist organizations to veterans and the responsibility of society to provide alternate pathways for veterans transitioning to civilian life, and the influence of political figures like Donald Trump on the growth of extremist movements. For more from Ken Harbaugh, check out the podcasts, Burn the Boats and Warriors In Their Own Words. To learn more about and find the best way to view the Against All Enemies documentary, visit AgainstAllEnemiesFilm.com. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by author, journalist, and political analyst, David Masciotra. They discuss the rise of exurbia as a haven for those seeking to escape progressive culture and diversity along with as a breeding ground for the radical right-wing insurgency. Plus how the collapse of community and local media prevalent in exurban areas goes hand-in-hand with the erosion of our nation’s democracy. For more on these topics, be sure to pick up David Masciotra’s new book, Exurbia Now: The Battleground of American Democracy, available wherever fine books are sold. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Authors/Journalists Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, Co-Authors of, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the anger and disconnect felt by white Americans in rural areas, the political tragedy of rural America, and why a comprehensive rural movement is needed to bring political competition and accountability back to rural America. Plus, our nation’s fascination with pickup trucks. Be sure to pick up White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy wherever fine books are sold. For more from Paul Waldman, check out The Cross Section and Boundary Issues. For more from Tom Schaller, follow him on social media. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, Assistant Professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University. They discuss the use of the term 'fascism' in the current political climate and the historical comparisons often cited, what sort of fascism has occurred in America, and whether or not Donald Trump should be considered a fascist? Plus, why democracy is so fragile and requires regular maintenance to prevent the rise of authoritarianism. If you’d like to hear more from Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, be sure to check out, Did It Happen Here? Perspectives on Fascism and America, available wherever fine books are sold. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author Arthur Goldwag to discuss the persistence of paranoia in American history and its influence on politics and society (both past and present). Plus, they examine the current political climate and the need to reach out to Trump supporters (especially through the lens of community). For more from Arthur Goldwag, be sure to pick up his latest book The Politics of Fear: The Peculiar Persistence of American Paranoia wherever fine books are sold and find his other work at ArthurGoldwag.com. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Author/Journalist, Podcaster, and Tech Industry Expert Kara Swisher. They discuss the philosophy and impact of the tech industry, the tech industry’s messianic tendencies and the cult-like followings they often attract, tech’s lack of accountability, and the parallels between the tech industry and the Far-Right/Trump. Plus, what to expect in the area of artificial intelligence. For more from Kara Swisher be sure to pick up her latest book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story and listen to her podcasts, On with Kara Swisher and Pivot. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen is joined by Journalist, Author, and Senior Advisor at the Brennan Center for Justice, Barton Gellman. They discuss Barton’s recent pivot from journalism to joining the fight for our democracy, the dangerous threat our nation’s institutions face if an authoritarian wins the presidency, and why a significant segment of Americans feel such a strong sense of dissatisfaction even though their quality of life has generally stayed the same. If you’d like to keep up with Barton Gellman, check out BartonGellman.com. To follow the work of the Brenna Center for Justice, visit BrennanCenter.org. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Reed Galen discusses Donald Trump's latest mockery of Biden's strong State of the Union address and how his bullying behavior demonstrates a complete lack of decency and leadership. This latest display from Trump crystalizes the fact that the 2024 presidential election will at its very core be about values. For more from Reed Galen, subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. 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 the current state of the American economy, how technology and cultural advancement will influence our nation’s future economy/workforce, and the importance of historical memory. Plus, are we entering a new historical epoch? For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices