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The Breakdown

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Donald Trump
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Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Alex Jones
2024 Presidential Election
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Infowars
The Lincoln Project
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Neil Heslin
Lenny Posner
Jacqueline Bardin
Scarlett Lewis
Francine Wheeler
Mark Bankston
David Wheeler
Republican Party
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Defamation Case

The Lincoln Project's "The Breakdown" is a weekly political commentary show hosted by Rick Wilson and Maya May. The show features analysis of current events, interviews with political figures, and commentary on the 2020 presidential election and the Trump administration.The show's hosts are both experienced political operatives and commentators. Wilson is a Republican strategist who has worked for... more

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Mario Nicolai
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Episode: January 15, 2026 | Hosts: Maya & Rick Wilson
Jen Budd
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Nick Parrow
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Jacob Carzbo
Former Danish intelligence officer and UN Security Council member.
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Alina Shirazi
Senior political correspondent at The Daily Mail
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Eric van Dijve
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Rick Wilson
A political strategist and commentator known for his sharp critiques of the Trump administration and Republican policies. Co-host of The Breakdown and a regular political analyst, Wilson brings significant experience from various campaign roles across the country.
Maya May
Co-host of The Breakdown, Maya is a political commentator with a focus on providing engaging political discourse and analysis. Her background equips her to tackle complex political issues alongside her co-host.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Stop it

    For god's sake, these commercials are DEAFENING. They break in not just mid-speech, or mid-thought, mid-phrase or even mid-word, but mid-SYLLable. What is the point of that? Why are you abusing your listeners this way? I have heard that unbearably obnoxious, supercilious guy (wwwhat would you do/imagine) FOUR TIMES already in the latest Michael Wolff & it's only partway through! Why would you want to assure your audience feels harassed, & absolutely hostile toward your sponsors? Worse, the orig... more

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    susheg
    United States15 days ago
  • INFURIATING Mid-Sentence Commercial Interruptions

    Good to hear an (uncredited) Joy Reid. But this is the last time I tune in because of the INFURIATING practice of interrupting a speaker in MID-SENTENCE for a shrieky commercial. “Break[s]down” your whole pretentious critique of the capitalist habitus. (look that word up)

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    Clancularius1
    United States2 months ago
  • Powerful

    I look forward to listening to what Rick Wilson has to say about our parties /politics as he knows. The Lincoln project are the good guys, and it is beyond me why the Democrats do not listen to and do what they suggest. I recommend this podcast -- it's authentically patriotic, compassionate & politically savvy. As someone who never took a civics class & ignored politics prior to Trump, I'm grateful for the insight and explanations re: this nightmare

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    5
    justeatthedamcake
    United States2 months ago
  • Ms

    Fewer ads ads please

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    5
    TucsonClaudia
    United States3 months ago
  • Please stop

    Please stop throwing ads randomly into the middle of your podcast.

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    5
    hdsaoirse
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful commentary and the engaging, conversational format of the discussions.
Positive remarks frequently highlight the thoroughness of the analysis provided, especially concerning key political events.
Many praise the hosts for their expertise and ability to articulate complex political issues clearly and compellingly.
There are recurring complaints regarding frequent commercial interruptions, which some say disrupt the flow of the podcast.

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#131
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#150
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Apple Podcasts
#222
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#137
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#136
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#194
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January 15, 2026 | Hosts: Maya & Rick Wilson
Q: Can ICE enter the home of a US citizen without a judicial warrant?
No, they cannot enter a home without a judicial warrant; you can refuse to open the door without one.
January 15, 2026 | Hosts: Maya & Rick Wilson
Q: Can you pursue a civil case against ICE if they rough you up?
Yes, if you are assaulted by an ICE agent, you can pursue both federal and state legal actions against them.
Ex-Border Patrol Agent on Renee Good’s Murder
Q: Do you think it may have been in his intent to murder both Renee and her spouse?
In that moment, I feel that his intent was to murder Renee.
Ex-Border Patrol Agent on Renee Good’s Murder
Q: Is it standard practice to shoot someone first or is it supposed to be standard practice to deescalate?
They do not have justification to shoot unless their lives or those around them are in danger; standard practice is to deescalate first.
Ex-Border Patrol Agent on Renee Good’s Murder
Q: Did the ICE officers have legal jurisdiction to apprehend someone who is committing possibly just a vehicular road violation for like blocking the road?
No, they did not have legal jurisdiction as she was actually waving other cars through, not blocking them.

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This podcast offers sharp political commentary and analysis of current events, focusing heavily on the actions and implications of the Trump administration. The hosts provide a lively and engaging format, often debating controversial issues, and featuring insightful interviews with political figures, journalists, and activists. Audience members can expect critical examinations of political maneuvers, especially related to election integrity and military accountability. Unique to this show is its commitment to discussing complex political topics with depth and sincerity, reflected in its humorous yet serious approach while dissecting significant political controversies.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Breakdown:

1. Rick Wilson's The Enemies List
2. The Lincoln Project
3. Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
4. The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
5. The Daily Beast Podcast

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The Breakdown launched 2 years ago and published 750 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Breakdown include:

1. Mario Nicolai
2. Jen Budd
3. David Rothkopf
4. Seth Moulton
5. Brett Bruin
6. Nick Parrow
7. Jacob Carzbo
8. Alina Shirazi

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