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The Republican Party's Unwavering Tribe Aug 07, 2023

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On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick Wilson interviews Al Cárdenas, lawyer, activisit, and former Chairman of the Republican Party in Florida. They discuss the current state of the Republican Party, the unwavering loyalty of Trump's base, and the need for the Democratic Party to make strategic changes. They also touch on the positions taken by the Republican legislature, the upcoming presidential race, and the importance of addressing issues like rising rent and the climate crisis.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Republican politics changed radically

[00:01:49] Trump's base too strong to break.

[00:03:20] Trump inevitable, DeSantis skills questioned.

[00:04:53] Trump's voters loyal, tribal, wrong, crazy.

[00:07:21] Leave toxic atmosphere, Trump cult/tribe controls party.

[00:09:04] Democrats neglected Hispanic voters.

[00:10:20] Democrats need right candidates.

[00:12:31] Democrats miss chance to gain seats.

[00:14:39] Democrats focus on culture wars, not issues Floridians care about.

[00:16:15] Climate crisis impacts property insurance.

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Trump's Dark Messiah Show Aug 04, 2023

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On this episode of ‘The Enemies List’, Rick Wilson speaks to attorney and political commentator Harry Litman about the Trump indictment. The two discuss the charges and how cameras in the court room can enhance the legal process.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Gravity of Trump's conduct: unprecedented.

[00:02:09] Most important trial in history.

[00:04:29] Political speech not criminal conspiracy.

[00:07:14] Conspiracy charges hard to overcome.

[00:09:34] Trump indicted, conspirators exposed.

[00:13:06] Trump indicted, May trial, speed needed.

[00:16:44] Trump's dark messiah show: Jury verdict before election.

[00:19:57] Democracy needs cameras in courtroom.

[00:22:43] Important moment hidden from view.

[00:26:02] Save democracy: rate, review, share.

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The Republican Race: DeSantis' Controversies and Challenges Aug 02, 2023

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Host Rick Wilson dives deep into the morass of Florida politics with NBC Senior National Political reporter Matt Dixon on this episode of The Enemies List. They cover an emotionally disconnected, uncharismatic Ron DeSantis, popular with the GOPers in Florida, but flopping on the national stage and the challenges to democracy created by a longtime lack of a functional Democratic Party operation now trying to regain lost ground.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Enemies list, Republicans, Qanon, Rick Wilson, Matt Dixon, DeSantis.

[00:01:27] Florida man earns fifteen years of pub subs.

[00:05:35] DeSantis' strategy: troll, attack, meme, win.

[00:09:01] DeSantis-Trump relationship evolves in book.

[00:13:58] DeSantis rises, Trump falls quickly.

[00:18:16] "Florida politics: rightward turn, consequences for non-winners"

[00:20:54] MAGA migration to Florida: Trump era.

[00:24:40] MAGA types vs traditional politics.

[00:26:46] Slavery not beneficial: No, No, No.

[00:27:33] End slavery: Acknowledge horrors.

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The US Election's Impact on Ukraine: Col. Vindman's Perspective Jul 31, 2023

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On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick is joined by retired Army Colonel, Alex Vindman to discuss the current state of Ukraine and the need for combined arms strategies. An unwavering proponent of complete victory for Ukrainian, he describes Ukraine’s victory as a victory for US national security and a deterrent to authoritarian regimes around the globe. And despite the damage done by the 45th president, Col. Vindman explains America’s renewed respect and standing on the world stage and shares NATO’s and the democratic world’s reticence about a potential second Trump term or Ron DeSantis in the White House.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Ukraine war, US relations, Vindman Alex, Trump, Putin, aid.

[00:03:22] Ukraine survives, margins too thin.

[00:06:09] Putin's aggression ignored; West unprepared.

[00:10:27] Dealing with Putin, not apocalyptic scenarios.

[00:14:04] Helping Ukraine: Coalition of Democrats, Republicans.

[00:17:26] Ukraine war support eroding: MAGA, Bannon, Green

[00:20:33] US image improved post-Trump: Cautious worry, optimism.

[00:23:30] US security, Ukraine test, MAGA challenge.

[00:26:36] Helping Ukraine win for US security.

[00:29:25] No labels: Re-elect Trump scheme.

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Uncovering the Real Story: How Nixon and Ailes Changed the Republican Party Jul 26, 2023

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On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson invites Kevin Kruse, a brilliant historian, to discuss the consequences of false history and how it has been used to manipulate the public. They explore the Republican Party's stance on race, from the Lincoln era to the Trump era, and how the GOP switched sides and lost their claim to being the "Party of Lincoln." They also discuss the (evil) genius of Roger Ailes and how he was able to turn a bland and milquetoast Nixon into a figure the South could rally around.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] False history shapes future actions.

[00:02:55] Erasing racial history: Lie, deny, reboot.

[00:06:45] Nixon flips for Southern vote: Ailes' genius marketing

[00:10:50] Nixon's rise: Charisma, Race, Middle, Genius, Inversions, History.

[00:14:32] Rewrite history, control destiny: Alarming.

[00:18:16] Weaponized fiction leads to danger.

[00:21:36] Evangelical Christianity weaponized, corporatized, branded.

[00:24:33] Christianity, Capitalism, Prosperity Gospel: War on New Deal

[00:28:15] Making deals, bending arc of justice.

[00:31:19] Dodged a bullet, gun not empty.

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Rick speaks with friend and pro-democracy champion Sarah Ashton-Cirillo about being on the ZeroLine! Jul 26, 2023

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On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a member of the Resolute Square team and a serving member in the Ukrainian armed forces. Sarah shares the launch of her new podcast, ZeroLine.

ZeroLine is Sarah's opportunity to have raw, unfiltered, bold conversations with those in Ukraine and around the globe who, in different ways, are fighting on zero lines in defense of democracy and against autocratic forces making gains. Be in awe, inspired, moved, and, at times, enraged as Sarah interviews the fighters, the thinkers, the politicians, and everyone engaged in the global battle between democracy and the scourge of authoritarianism.

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Uncovering the MAGA Movement's Dark Agenda Jul 24, 2023

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On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Miles Taylor, a former Trump Administration Official. Miles saw the light and is now on the pro democracy side of this fight. Miles shares his experience of standing up against the President and the consequences he faced, as well as the dangers of a second Trump term. Tune in to hear why Rick Wilson believes RFK Jr. should leave the race.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Fighting for democracy: Miles Taylor

[00:03:23] Save democracy from next Trump

[00:07:37] Trump purged Bush officials, replaced with loyalists.

[00:12:26] Unconstitutional, vile policies: Trump 2.0

[00:16:10] FBI, Trump impeached, Trump supporters grovel, danger of anonymity.

[00:20:05] Anonymous critics speak out against Trump.

[00:23:30] Catastrophically wrong: Trump not redeemable.

[00:27:34] Take a break, think, Trump threats, security needed.

[00:31:33] Trump's own mercenary force: Six words

[00:35:11] Batshit crazy, anti-Semitic, conspiracy craziness, enemies list.

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The Impact of AI on the Economy: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Against Misinformation Jul 19, 2023

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Rick Wilson and Congressman Ro Khana discuss the need for regulation of the AI and tech industry on this episode of The Enemies List. They explore the need for an Internet Bill of Rights, antitrust measures, and the need to re-industrialize America. They also discuss the power of lobbyists and the lack of urgency from leadership when it comes to regulating tech, as well as the need to regulate TikTok, which is largely controlled by its Chinese parent company ByteDance.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Tech regulation, AI consequences: Six words

[00:02:20] AI: Machine learning, AGI, benefits, negatives.

[00:04:58] AI displaces white-collar jobs, policy needed.

[00:08:35] Tech regulation: Antitrust, control, economy, debate.

[00:12:15] Create Silicon Nation: Regulate AI, Social Media, Data Rights, Antitrust.

[00:16:35] Reindustrialize America: Tech, Jobs, Security.

[00:19:36] Congress outgunned by tech lobbyists.

[00:22:43] Regulate social media for kids.

[00:25:23] Protect US from Chinese TikTok.

[00:28:16] Defeat Trump, address structural issues.

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