The Lincoln Project

Rick Wilson interviews Preet Bharara on Trump’s alleged ten million Egyptian bribe, as well as his ongoing corruption and legal troubles. They also dive into the impact of Kamala Harris’s campaign, attacks on her identity, and the crucial 2024 election.  Follow Preet Bharara on X @PreetBharara, listen to his podcast - “Stay Tuned With Preet” - on your favorite podcasting platform, and buy his book - “Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law” at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast talk Kamala's big launch, the Trump campaign in panic, and how music and pop culture are a not-so-secret weapon for the Harris campaign. Follow Molly Jong-Fast on X @MollyJongFast, listen to her podcast - ‘Fast Politics’ - on your favorite podcasting platform, and read her articles on Vanity Fair here: https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/molly-jong-fast. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump melts down at NABJ, Biden and Harris save Americans from Putin. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick and author Brody Mullins explore how Washington really works, focusing on the power of corporate lobbying and the influence of money in politics. They discuss how corporations often have more power than the government, the incredible amount of time politicians spend raising money, and the role of lobbyists in crafting legislation. Follow Brody Mullins on X @BrodyMullinsDC, and buy his book “The Wolves of K Street” at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please like, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick talks with author Robert Kagan about anti-liberalism and its resurgence in the United States. They explore the historical resistance to individual rights, the rise of white Christian nationalism, and the potential global implications of a second Trump administration. You can read Robert Kagan’s columns in The Washington Post and you can buy his book “Rebellion: How Antiiberalism Is Tearing America Apart – Again” at fine bookstores everywhere. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please like, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick discusses the chaotic state of Trump’s campaign, the choice of JD Vance his VP, and the general panic in the MAGAverse ever since Harris became the democratic candidate.  Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please like, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick talks to Michael Steele about the candidacy of Kamala Harris and the excitement and energy she brings to the campaign. They also touch on the lack of a “plan B” from the Trump campaign, and the need to prepare for potential election challenges from the right.  Follow Michael Steele on X at @MichaelSteele, listen to his podcast - The Michael Steele Podcast - on your favorite podcasting platform, and watch him on The Weekend on MSNBC. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please like, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick talks with Lincoln Project Chief Counsel Mario Nicolais about Biden’s withdrawal, the Supreme Court case over eliminating Trump from the Colorado ballot and the implications of the immunity decision. They also discuss the current political landscape and make predictions leading up to the 2024 election. Follow Mario Nicolais on X at @MarioNicolaiEsq and read his columns in the Colorado Sun here: https://coloradosun.com/?s=mario+nicolais Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please like, rate and review this podcast, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Wilson weighs in on Biden dropping out of the race and what happens next. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Wilson dives head-first into the bizarre spectacle of the Republican National Convention. From Trump’s relentless self-adulation to the GOP’s cult-like devotion, the cracks in the MAGA movement, and the Trump family’s quest for dynastic rule. Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com. Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln. And, as always, please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices