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The Breakdown

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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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Maxwell Frost
The youngest member of the House of Representatives, vocal about political violence and accountability in Congress.
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Episode: I Know Why Spineless MAGA Bow to Trump
Jason Zengerle
Author of a new book about Tucker Carlson
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Kate Justice
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Robert Garcia
Ranking member of the House Oversight Committee
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Jen Welch
Co-host and founder of I've Had It podcast
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Michael Wolff
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Hosts

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.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 90 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 States4 months ago
  • Ms

    Fewer ads ads please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TucsonClaudia
    United States5 months ago
  • Please stop

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hdsaoirse
    United States5 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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#152
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#171
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Q: How seriously do you think we should take the various threats to the election in 2026, to the midterms?
They realize they're going to lose, and so they're using every conceivable tool to put their thumb on the scale.
February 5, 2026 | Hosts: Maya & Rick Wilson
Q: What are the implications of Trump's nationalized elections proposal?
If implemented, it could lead to increased voter intimidation and suppression, particularly in minority communities.
February 5, 2026 | Hosts: Maya & Rick Wilson
Q: What do you think about Trump's calls for nationalized elections?
Trump's comments show a dangerous misunderstanding of the constitutional role of the states in managing elections.
I Know Why Spineless MAGA Bow to Trump
Q: How do you think we can de-escalate the political violence?
Frost believes that the rise in political violence is directly linked to Donald Trump and stresses the need for leaders to be careful with their rhetoric to prevent radicalization.
I Know Why Spineless MAGA Bow to Trump
Q: What happened during the attack at Sundance?
Maxwell Frost describes being assaulted by a man who made racist remarks before punching him in the face, which was perceived as a hate crime.

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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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1. The Lincoln Project
2. Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
3. Talking Feds
4. The Bulwark Podcast
5. The Daily Beast Podcast

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The Breakdown launched 2 years ago and published 895 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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1. Riza Contreras
2. Doug Rebout
3. Michael Cohen
4. Maxwell Frost
5. Jason Zengerle
6. Kate Justice
7. Robert Garcia
8. Jen Welch

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