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254: The Future of America’s Generations with Dr. Jean Twenge Jun 28, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Dr. Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. They discuss the current state of the different generations in America, their differences, and what to expect from each generation in the future. Plus, how has each generation interpreted our nation’s ever-evolving outlook on family and community? If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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253: The Least of Us with Sam Quinones - Part 2 Jun 23, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined for a two-part conversation by Journalist and Author Sam Quinones. In “Part 2”, they discuss how corporations prey on addiction to legally market their products, how communities that have recovered from large scale drug addiction are rich in “new coal” as a resource, and how the opioid crisis touches so many other non-drug issues in American society. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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252: The Least of Us with Sam Quinones - Part 1 Jun 21, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined for a two-part conversation by Journalist and Author Sam Quinones In “Part 1”, they discuss what led to the rise of synthetic drugs in the United States, why these drugs became so easily available (by both illegal and legal means), and how the destruction of community and an unwillingness to acknowledge the problem has led to the state of the present-day opioid crisis. Stay tuned for “Part 2”. Be sure to pick up The Least of Us and Sam's other works wherever fine books are sold. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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251: Take Back the Flag with Amy McGrath & Daniel Barkhuff Jun 16, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Amy McGrath (retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel, candidate for U.S. House and Senate in Kentucky, and Founder of Honor Bound, Inc.) and Daniel Barkhuff (ex-Navy SEAL and Founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership) to discuss what responsible leadership looks like, why Donald Trump’s latest indictment is so serious with regards to national security, and what it truly means to be patriotic. Plus, why it’s so important to “Take Back the Flag” for ALL Americans. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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250: The GOP’s “Wile E. Coyote Moment” with David Rothkopf Jun 14, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by David Rothkopf (Contributing Columnist for The Daily Beast and Host of Deep State Radio) to discuss the latest in Donald Trump’s SECOND indictment, the national security implications of the Mar-a-Lago documents case (and Trump’s actions in general), and what impact Trump’s indictments will have on the upcoming 2024 presidential election and the GOP field. Plus, the Republican Party is dangerously close to having a “Wile E. Coyote moment”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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249: The Big Break with Ben Terris Jun 09, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Ben Terris, a writer for The Washington Post's Style section with a focus on national politics. They discuss the inside-the-beltway culture of Washington DC, how Donald Trump effected that culture when he entered the political stage, and how that culture in many ways has warped the belief of so many that have entered. Be sure to pick up Ben’s new book, The Big Break, wherever fine books are sold. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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248: Politics is Downstream of Culture Jun 07, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss the recent debt ceiling deal (and what it means for all parties involved), the GOP primary field and Donald Trump’s ever-increasing insanity, and how culture war issues continue to drive the Republican Party. Plus, a possible candidate for the best hole-in-the-wall bar in Wisconsin. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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247: Love is the Antidote to Fear and Hate with Elizabeth Neumann Jun 02, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Homeland and National Security Expert, Elizabeth Neumann. They discuss the exponential increase in domestic terrorism (why it increased and how it should effectively be addressed), why the way we communicate is so key to reducing political polarity, and what strategies offer the best chance of success when it comes to de-radicalization. If you’d like to keep up with Elizabeth be sure to follow her on Twitter (@NeuSummits) and check out her work at Moonshot (moonshotteam.com). Also, here are some of the intervention resources Elizabeth referred to in the episode: Life After Hate, Parents for Peace, ADL’s Extreme Measures Toolkit. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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246: The MAGA Train Rolls in One Direction May 31, 2023

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Host Reed Galen shares his reaction to the past week of news and gives his thoughts on the debt ceiling, the GOP field for 2024, and the warped definition of masculinity that those like Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, and Tucker Carlson continue to push. Plus, questions from the audience about GOP extremism, the dangers of a third party, and how to prevent further weaponization of the debt ceiling. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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245: Saving Democracy with David Pepper May 25, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by David Pepper, the Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of the new book, Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American. They discuss how gerrymandering not only leads to manipulated representation, but also it leads to poor candidate quality, poor policy outcomes, and rewards extremism. Plus, once Americans understand the threat to their democracy…what can they do to save it? If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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