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The Lincoln Project

The Lincoln Project
Donald Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump Administration
China
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Republican Party
Ukraine
Elon Musk
Vladimir Putin
Economy
Ghislaine Maxwell
Vaccines
Iran
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The creators of the most watched and talked-about ad content in the political/cultural sphere, THE LINCOLN PROJECT, and co-founder/host Rick Wilson, have a reputation for saying the things others are afraid to say. Headed up by LP's notorious creative team, THE LINCOLN PROJECT podcast features a range of special guests, from leading political minds to the hottest pop-culture icons. Broadening the ... more

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With 18 DAYS to Election Day, reality is finally setting in. Republicans are watching the House slip away. Trump's supporters are staring at a visibly declining leader. And MAGA voters are learning that $5-plus diesel, lost health insurance, and data... more

Rick sits down with Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney about MUSK, his four-hour film that started as a business profile and turned into something much bigger once Elon hitched his wagon to Trump. Gibney says Musk's fortune was built less on eng... more

Democrats are winning, and RICK WILSON says they have NO IDEA why. It isn't because the party's brand got better. It's because voters, including a LOT of Republicans, are done with TRUMP over tariffs, the Iran war, and corruption. Rick's warning: don... more

Rick sits down with TIMOTHY SNYDER, the historian who literally wrote the book on tyranny, two of them, in fact: ON TYRANNY and ON FREEDOM. Snyder says that Trump isn't a real strongman. Compared to actual dictators like Putin, he's WEAK — and the ri... more

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Dr. Annie Andrews
Pediatrician, political advertiser featured on episode
Independent campaign contributor and physician
Episode: It’s Not the Democratic Brand, it’s Trump. Why the Blue Wave is Real, and How Not to Blow It.
Timothy Snyder
Historian and author focused on democracy and tyranny
Yale University (historian, author)
Episode: AI, TYRANNY, AND THE END OF DEMOCRACY: Timothy Snyder on the Crisis of Dignity Destroying America
Jacob Weisberg
Author of Profiles in Cowardice
Author, Profiles in Cowardice
Episode: PROFILES IN COWARDICE: Jacob Weisberg on the Men Who Knew Better, But Folded Anyway.
Cornell Belcher
Pollster, MSNBC guest, special guest on this episode
Cornell Belcher & Company
Episode: The GOP's Anchor Has a Name (Cough, Trump)
Molly Taft
Senior writer at Wired, specializes in data centers and climate change stories
Wired
Episode: The Richest Men Alive Are Boiling Your Water to Build a God That Can't Spell "Strawberry"
Rabia Chaudry
Attorney, writer, podcaster; co-host of Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Episode: What Happens When the System Gets it Wrong? Rabia Chaudry on Justice in America.
Gil Duran
Author of The Nerd Reich, Silicon Valley Fascism And The War On Democracy
Author, The Nerd Reich
Episode: BILLIONAIRES BUILDING BUNKERS WHILE THEY DESTROY YOUR FUTURE: Gil Duran Goes Inside the Nerd Riech
Maggie Haberman
Author of Regime Change, Inside The Imperial Presidency Of Donald Trump
New York Times (journalist); co-author of Regime Change
Episode: MAGGIE HABERMAN SPENT 1,000 INTERVIEWS FINDING OUT HOW BAD IT REALLY IS. NOW SHE'S TELLING RICK. 📕😳🔥
Benn Jordan
Security researcher, scientist, technologist, musician
Independent researcher; advocate on Flock security issues
Episode: BENN JORDAN HACKED THE SURVEILLANCE STATE: INSIDE FLOCK'S CAMERA EMPIRE WATCHING EVERY CAR IN AMERICA 📸🚨🔍

Host

Rick Wilson
Host of The Lincoln Project podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 12k ratings
  • New Favorite Podcast

    Everything Rick says resonates with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pal_727
    United Statesa month ago
  • 👍

    Countdown with Rick to the elections…couldn’t be listening to anybody better 🤪🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SciaHi
    United Statesa month ago
  • Make them Pay!!!!

    Right on, Amen, thank you. Yes these horrible Trumpian criminals have got to pay for all the hurt, death, theft, and destruction they have caused - every single one of them. We can not let them get away with any of this, or as you say, they’re going to come back for more- as bullies and criminals always do. Keep on talking this message over and over and over- it gives is hope that this evil cannot continue. Goodness will win and these horrible monsters will pay.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coyote dancing
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hunter Biden

    Perhaps he was being sarcastic but I didn’t appreciate his comments about the Pod Save America guys being weak and feminine. And following up with they aren’t very bright. Sounds like something that would come out of Trump’s mouth. What is wrong with being feminine anyway?! Rick should have called him out on this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Iry57
    United States2 months ago
  • Hunter Biden

    Thank you so much for bringing Hunter to the big stage. Please make sure you are taking care of yourself! Please because we need you! I hope you and your lovely wife are working on that together! 🫡🙏🏻💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LLuvCoolJane
    United States2 months ago

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Guests range from politicians to activists, indicating broad relevance.
Long-form analysis is valued, though some dislike frequent clips/ads.
Listener sentiment skews positive about host candor and guest diversity.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#38
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#111
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#60
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Apple Podcasts
#90
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Apple Podcasts
#174
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Apple Podcasts
#200
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The GOP's Anchor Has a Name (Cough, Trump)
Q: Cornell, have you ever seen a collapse like this among demographic groups in polling?
Cornell Belcher explains that while collapses have happened in the past, the current scenario is unique due to the scale, the character of the leader, and the broad disengagement or disapproval across key groups, particularly independents. He emphasizes the role of intense disapproval and party loyalty in shaping the landscape.
What Happens When the System Gets it Wrong? Rabia Chaudry on Justice in America.
Q: What percentage of it that you find in your reporting is from human screw ups versus people aiming to take someone down?
It's a mix of both; many cases hinge on human error and misjudgments as well as intentional bias, and recognizing this helps explain why wrongful convictions occur.
RICK TAKES THE STAGE TO WARN THE WORLD: AUTHORITARIANISM IS COMING FOR EVERYONE 🚨🌍🔥
Q: How did The Lincoln Project come to be and what was its core aim?
The Lincoln Project formed as a coalition of Never Trump Republicans who believed strongly in the Constitution, rule of law, and democratic norms, and its aim was to defeat Donald Trump through strategic advertising and political messaging that could sway even a portion of Republican voters.
Erin Brockovich: Big Tech Is Draining Your Town Dry for AI
Q: How can listeners report data center activity and get involved?
She describes a multiplatform reporting approach including an online map, overlays with NOAA drought data, and a legislative map to track bills; the goal is to empower communities to organize, ask questions, and push for policy changes.
Erin Brockovich: Big Tech Is Draining Your Town Dry for AI
Q: What led you to the data center fight?
Erin Brockovich explains that a pattern emerged when she received a flood of emails about data centers from many different towns, prompting her to map and research the issue to understand the broader impact beyond isolated incidents.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lincoln Project

What is The Lincoln Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on sharp political analysis, media strategy, and democratic accountability, often through a challenger mindset toward established power. Episodes frequently dissect U.S. politics, election integrity, and the influence of media and fundraising on public discourse, while inviting guests from politics, journalism, activism, and legal sectors. The format blends hard takes, insider perspectives, and sponsor reads, occasionally peppered with cross-continental commentary and culture-driven tangents. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want provocative, policy-forward discussion, robust critique of political actors, and practical takes on organizing and messaging to defend democracy.

A noteworthy angle is the willingness to mi... more

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Recent guests on The Lincoln Project include:

1. Dr. Annie Andrews
2. Timothy Snyder
3. Jacob Weisberg
4. Cornell Belcher
5. Molly Taft
6. Rabia Chaudry
7. Gil Duran
8. Maggie Haberman

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