
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 560 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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This week’s double-header episode confronts America’s moral crisis from two sides of the same coin: what happens when leadership becomes corrupt and power-hungry—and what it looks like when leaders choose decency instead. First, journalist Mary Clare... more
Coming off last week’s examination of the killing of Renee Nicole Good, Rick lays out how the United States is sliding into an American police state—one powered by ICE intimidation, fear-based propaganda, and a rapidly expanding government surveillan... more
Donald Trump didn’t speak for the working class—he played it. In this episode, Rick Wilson sits down with Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey to unpack how Trump’s brand of fake populism conned millions of working Americans while delivering power, ta... more
This week, we confront MAGA’s escalating performative cruelty following the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis — a woman shot and killed by an ICE officer and then posthumously smeared as a “domestic terrorist” to justify the violence. As facts eme... more
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I like the podcast but it seems like there has been a big increase in commercials
My dad used to say, “Be careful what you ask for.” I have been saying for a long time that Vance is far more dangerous than Trump. He is a calculating, cunning, vicious, and totally immoral person. Plus he is young. Trump is amoral, insane, and evil, and having issues of dementia. Thanks for saying what should be but maybe isn’t, pretty obvious truths concerning Vance.
5 Stars!!
Thanks for keeping us whole by pointing out the ‘elephant in the room’ each week, and for sharing the Lincoln Project’s plans for 2026 to win back the House & Senate. We’re on board!
As a life long Republican, I was swindled in 2016 after voting for the Orange Sycophant - I saw the Access Hollywood video a month AFTER Trump was elected! I’ve switched my affiliation and have become a proud and vocal dem who pays much closer attention to our government officials and their commitment t... more
Love the content but the ads are out of control - I turned off the interview with Chris Whipple b/c I just couldn’t listen anymore to the ads every 3-4 minutes
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, expertise, and that of your guests.
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This podcast features engaging discussions on pressing political and social issues, often highlighting the intersection of culture and politics. The host, along with various guests, offers insights into current events, with a focus on high-stakes topics like political accountability, legal matters, and social justice. Notable themes include critiques of political figures and administrations, advocacy for marginalized voices, and explorations of historical parallels to contemporary crises. The approach is characterized by a blend of expert opinion and personal stories, enriching the conversation and making complex subjects more relatable to a broad audience.
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Recent guests on The Lincoln Project include:
1. Ken Casey
2. Andrew Weissmann
3. Tara Palmeri
4. Michelle Lockhart
5. Nate Soares
6. Leland Vittert
7. Amy Wallace
8. Amanda Roberts
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