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The Lincoln Project

The Lincoln Project
Donald Trump
Republican Party
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump Administration
Democratic Party
China
MAGA
Ukraine
Economy
Vladimir Putin
Iran
2024 Election
Elon Musk
Department Of Justice
Ghislaine Maxwell
Russia
Vaccines
Tariffs
Public Health
Kamala Harris

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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While Washington burns, there are people out there actually doing the unglamorous work of winning elections — and this week Rick Wilson brings you two of them.

First up: Josh Turek, running for Senate in Iowa, where tariffs have gutted family farms... more

Two acts, one circus.

Part one: Trump shuffled out last night, grabbed the podium like it was the only thing keeping him upright, and delivered a low-energy, incoherent rerun of his greatest 2020 grievances. And here's the thing — it doesn't matter... more

Here's a sentence that should stop you cold: a Democratic governor just cut loose one of the most notorious election criminals in the country — because Donald Trump told him to. Tina Peters, the Colorado clerk convicted for helping breach her own cou... more

Trump flew to Ankara for the NATO summit and turned it into an open-mic disaster. In two days he threatened to bomb Iran again, screamed at Europe for blocking his Greenland obsession, called Spain "a terrible partner," and trashed half the alliance ... more

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Manny Rutinel
Candidate for Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Colorado House of Representatives, Democrat
Episode: Somebody's Losing Their Seat + He Doesn't Know It Yet
Josh Turek
Candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa
Democrat, Iowa State Senate candidate
Episode: Somebody's Losing Their Seat + He Doesn't Know It Yet
Jena Griswold
Colorado Secretary of State
Colorado Secretary of State's Office
Episode: Dominion Conspiracies, Jared Polis’ Capitulating, & My Pillow Guy’s Endorsement: The Tina Peters’ Commutation Starter Package
Erin Brockovich
Leading consumer advocate and fighter against corporate malfeasance
Episode: Erin Brockovich: Big Tech Is Draining Your Town Dry for AI
Jamie Raskin
Congressman, frequent guest on political talk shows
U.S. Congress
Episode: America at 250: We Ran It Into a Ditch. Now We Dig Out
Pam Hempel
Convicted January 6 participant, survivor of the event
Former January 6 defendant
Episode: America at 250: We Ran It Into a Ditch. Now We Dig Out
Liz Oyer
Former pardon attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice
Lawyer, Substack writer
Episode: America at 250: We Ran It Into a Ditch. Now We Dig Out
Asha Rangappa
Assistant dean of admissions and senior lecturer, expert on disinformation and democracy
Jackson School of Government Affairs
Episode: America at 250: This Is the Part of History They'll Ask You About
Jesse Wegman
Scholar and writer focused on the founding era
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: America at 250: The Most Important Founder You've Never Heard Of

Host

Rick Wilson
Host of The Lincoln Project podcast, known for combative political commentary and insider campaign insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.8k ratings
  • 300 billion

    I wonder how much money Trump and associates are going to grift off the top.

    I wonder how much money Iran said, hey you can take a negotiators fee, if you give us what we want. We’ll even give you some money from the fees we take from all the shipping thru the straits. 🤔

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IoB.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Terrifying

    Thanks for having all these great female/femme guests lately! I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WKB86
    United Statesa month ago
  • Used to Love, but now …

    Enough of Dump’s Voice Please!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DinaRose27
    United Statesa month ago
  • Debra

    This is one of the podcasts that I listen to

    only in the car or when I have wired headphones in because they do play clips of Trump which I can’t stand and have to be able to quickly turn the volume down

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EverythingsBeenTsken
    United Statesa month ago
  • THANK YOU!!

    Thank you again for your episode about how Trump is dying. Your words reflect my daily thoughts. I really appreciate that you have the balls to say what not many others do! I know you will keep it coming, and I will be here to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi110278
    United States2 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Dominion Conspiracies, Jared Polis’ Capitulating, & My Pillow Guy’s Endorsement: The Tina Peters’ Commutation Starter Package
Q: What led you to commute Tina Peters' sentence or clemency decision?
The governor cited factors like time served and potential issues with the original sentencing, while Griswold argues the decision undermines accountability and the integrity of elections, emphasizing that Peters' actions were illegal but that clemency politics are at play.
250 Years of Presidents: From Washington to… THIS?
Q: Talk to us about where you see in this 250th anniversary, the institution of the presidency as it is today, and what does it take going forward to restore confidence in that institution?
Naftali argues that the core issue is not individual leaders but the health and legitimacy of institutions themselves, emphasizing that the project of American democracy is ongoing and requires continuous engagement, transparency, and accountability to restore trust.
MAGA Exit Interview: Former Troll Speaks Out
Q: What practical steps does Leaving MAGA advocate for people who want to disengage from MAGA culture?
Leave the movement's ideology, renounce its falsehoods, apologize for past rhetoric, and actively support democracy by engaging civically and seeking nonviolent, constructive discourse with others who remain in MAGA.

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

This show scripts sharp, opinionated political analysis with heavy emphasis on campaign strategy, messaging, and accountability. Episodes frequently feature high-profile political figures, strategists, and commentators, often weaving in insider perspectives, data-driven outreach ideas, and hard-edged takes on current events, elections, and policy battles. Notable patterns include combative framing of opponents, deep dives into electoral tactics and redistricting, and promotional segments aligned with associated campaigns and sponsors. A few episodes mix culture-leaning commentary with policy critique, while sponsor reads and product plugs are interspersed throughout, giving listeners a hybrid of analysis and marketing cadence. The overall v... more

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1. Manny Rutinel
2. Josh Turek
3. Jena Griswold
4. Erin Brockovich
5. Jamie Raskin
6. Pam Hempel
7. Liz Oyer
8. Asha Rangappa

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