Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Scott Galloway. Scott is an author, podcast host, businessman, and professor. Together, they discuss many of the issues in modern society such as young people not earning as much as their parents, young men lacking substantive role models, the monopolization and dangers of social media, and what TikTok means for business globally. You can follow Scott on Twitter @profgalloway, his books are available now, and his new book The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security is available April 30th, 2024. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:54] Where we're headed [00:04:22] The economic picture [00:06:59] Affirming young men [00:19:01] Social media and 230 protection [00:21:25] The algorithmic monster [00:24:05] The power of TikTok [00:26:40] Elon's brain [00:30:15] Power corrupts [00:32:45] Lawyer'd to death Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Sherrilyn Ifill. Sherrilyn is a lawyer and author and former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Together, they discuss America's historical issues with voting rights, predominantly in African American communities. Sherrilyn describes the areas of the country where voting rights are at their weakest, what segregation looks like in modern day America, the Supreme Court's decimation of Section 5, and if she thinks Trump can be kept off the ballot in 2024. You can follow Sherrilyn on Twitter @SIfill_ and both of her books are available now. Timestamps: [00:01:28] The state of voting rights [00:03:37] States disenfranchising voters [00:8:07] Similarities to school integration [00:10:16] The slow erosion of the Voting Rights Act [00:13:42] The 14th amendment [00:21:48] A healthy democracy Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by Frank Foer. Frank is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future. The two discuss the myriad struggles Joe Biden has faced throughout his presidency due to the mess inherited from Trump. They explore how Biden's strategy has evolved since his early days in office and how he has navigated his relationships with key Republicans and world leaders to create an effective White House. Frank Foer's book The Last Politician is available now. Timestamps: [00:02:14] A President in the post-Trump era [00:06:39] The Senate player [00:11:29] The doom of American free enterprise [00:14:30] Biden's foreign policy pursuit [00:18:23] The graveyard of empires [00:20:12] What's up with the nazi's [00:24:18] Not cutting Putin any slack Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick reads a piece titled "The Rocket Sled" on the collision course of the 2024 election and its inevitable bloody political end. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by prolific writer, journalist, author, political commentator Molly Jong-Fast. The two discuss the effectiveness of the Biden administration and why it's not getting the credit it deserves. They connect on the lunacy of the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the pernicious presence of the No Labels party across the country, the misinformation around President Biden's health, Twitter's role in the upcoming election and answer important question "what's up with the Nazis?" Check out Molly's piece in Vanity Fair. Timestamps: [00:01:29] Joe Biden, boring? [00:04:26] The normalcy of getting things done [00:08:46] Single party states become corrupt and ineffective [00:12:06] The felon or the boring guy [00:15:37] The moment of realization for voters [00:18:24] Is he too old? [00:20:30] What's up with the nazi's Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, best-selling author and former GOP strategist, Stuart Stevens, joins Rick to expose the sham that is the Republican Party. For decades Stuart was behind the curtain helping elect governors, members of the US House and Senate, and presidents. He shares his cold, hard assessment of the demise of his former party and its rise as an authoritarian, anti-American force today. Rick and Stuart also lay bare the soulless state of the party as the primary process heats up and candidates struggle to carve out a niche and justify their campaigns. And of course, we add to The Enemies List. Stuart Stevens’ new book is available now for pre-order: The Conspiracy To End America Timestamps: [00:00:01] Comparing the current Republican race to previous race's [00:05:14] The Iowa caucuses [00:08:35] Campaign staff vs. media [00:13:15] Trump running as an outsider [00:14:35] Media postures [00:17:43] Hacking democracy [00:21:19] The mythology of Trump [00:26:09] No labels Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a cast of GOP primary characters like Pence, DeSantis, Christie, Haley, and Ramaswamy, can anyone derail the Trump Train on its way to the general election? Rick Wilson and Niall Stanage, associate editor of The Hill, analyze the challengers’ strategies and just how slim to none their chances of beating Trump are. And what conversation about Trump would be complete without talking indictments, mug shots, trial dates and why it’s all so very appealing to GOP primary voters? Rick and Niall dive in. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Six words: Georgia protests, Trump threats, GOP resistance, Fannie Willis case. [00:04:06] Trump on trial before Super Tuesday: Unfazed GOP voters. [00:06:51] Bizarre legal reality show: Trump ahead. [00:10:02] Trump's rivals struggle to compete. [00:12:54] Republican primary shaped by Trump. [00:16:17] Trump's advantage: winner-take-all, Ramaswami's candidacy useful. [00:18:49] Divide non-Trump vote, Ramaswamy rises. [00:21:49] Media bias toward excitement. [00:25:01] Trump-centric chaos eclipses Biden. [00:27:57] Con man hustles for Trump's attention. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Wilson and guest, former GOP Congressman Joe Walsh, imagine a post-Trump Republican Party – one that Walsh says can’t emerge until the GOP's MAGA cult dies. And while there will be a first GOP primary debate without Trump, Walsh explains why Trump will still loom large and has no reason to attend. This conversation is free of sugar-coating as Walsh strips it down to his essential belief: Trump is a dangerous criminal who belongs in prison. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Fight for justice: Trump martyr, Democrats despair. [00:03:20] Democrats need to fight for Biden: Six words [00:07:10] Trump nominee: inevitable, unstoppable. [00:10:37] Campaign ends before Christmas. [00:13:40] DeSantis: Arrogant, inherited machine, bad with people. [00:17:12] Republicans weaponize House against Trump. [00:19:29] Cult of Trump: entire caucus homogeneous. [00:22:31] Party radicalized, Senate cowards, House crazies. [00:25:03] Party must die for rebirth. [00:27:56] Save democracy: rate, review, share. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Atkins Stohr, senior opinion columnist for the Boston Globe and co-host of the SisterInLaw podcast, joins Rick Wilson on The Enemies List. Rick and Kimberly dissect the media's (mis)handling of the Trump indictments and the looming national political crisis. Kimberly also explains why Democrats must focus on protecting voting rights - now! And both Rick and Kimberly have a message for GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: Control your caucus and start doing something to benefit the American people, not merely GOP political ambitions. [00:00:01] Trump indictments, media handling crisis. [00:01:50] Explain complex political issues concisely. [00:04:40] Overthrow election: consequence dire. [00:07:23] Protect democracy, challenge normalcy bias. [00:10:34] Divided parties, power over policy. [00:14:13] Act boldly, protect democracy. [00:17:50] Protect democracy, stop gerrymandering, strengthen impeachment. [00:20:05] Protecting American rights from attack. [00:23:30] Republicans unite to oppose authoritarianism. [00:25:49] Save democracy, rate/review podcast. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Hugo Lowell, a political investigations reporter for the Guardian. Hugo dives into the legal cases against Donald Trump, noting the existential threats they pose and the conflict of interest between Trump's lawyer and Boris Epshteyn. Rick and Hugo also discuss the Republican primary race, Trump's campaign, and the implosion of Ron DeSantis' campaign. Lastly, they criticize McConnell and Holmes for giving the Republican Party the 'political herpes' and 'metastasizing cancer' that is Donald Trump. Timstamps: [00:00:01] Trump in legal drama: Indictment four coming soon. [00:02:27] Trump's legal woes threaten his freedom. [00:05:14] Conflicting legal interests in Trump world. [00:07:53] Trump leads, others follow: 6 words [00:10:57] Trump's luck: Vindictive, Retribution, Polls, Fundraising, Competent, Small Team. [00:15:14] Trump runs tight ship with small team. [00:17:30] Veterans of Trump world succeed. [00:20:32] Trump legal team scrambles to survive. [00:23:50] McConnell booed, Josh Holmes helps. [00:26:16] Empowered Trump, McConnell faces consequences. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Enemies List, Rick Wilson talks with Barbara Walter, author of How Civil Wars Start: And How To Stop Them. They discuss conditions that lead to modern civil wars, the role of ethnic entrepreneurs, and political polarization vs political violence. Walter assesses the US’s current state of democracy and the need to regulate social media algorithms to reduce the risk of violence. Finally, she encourages graciousness toward the US Women's Soccer Team's after their loss. Is graciousness still possible in America? Timestamps: [00:00:01] Civil war risk factors identified. [00:04:04] Political violence risk in partial democracies [00:07:39] Political violence acceptable: rising engagement [00:11:20] Transitioning to multi-ethnic democracy: Risk of civil war? [00:15:18] Two sides, hyperpolarized, no violence. [00:19:09] Anti-slavery movement leads to Trump. [00:23:14] Ethnic entrepreneurs exploit crisis. [00:27:29] Prevent civil war: Strengthen democracy, reform system. [00:31:25] Regulate social media to reduce violence. [00:34:53] Social media fuels civil war chaos. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick Wilson interviews Ron Filipkowski, a criminal defense attorney, about the Hunter Biden investigation, Kevin McCarthy's attempts to manage the more extreme elements within his party, and Ron DeSantis' controversial stance on slavery. They also discuss Donald Trump's legal battles and the unique perspective Filipkowski brings to the conversation. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Right wingers frustrated with no Biden corruption [00:03:35] Campaign promise based on scandal fails. [00:07:44] Trump worst client, legal disaster. [00:10:47] Trump's legal jeopardy rises, Meadows sells out. [00:14:03] Fraying carpet, Trump's chaos expands base. [00:17:08] Trump rally crowd: same people, same behavior. [00:20:40] Trump's authoritarianism, Biden's age, race ahead uncertain. [00:24:01] Joe Biden beats Trump: Economy humming, ground game strong. [00:27:40] Observing Trump, Maga, and 24 cycle. [00:30:41] Fighting white nationalism: Six words. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick Wilson interviews Al Cárdenas, lawyer, activisit, and former Chairman of the Republican Party in Florida. They discuss the current state of the Republican Party, the unwavering loyalty of Trump's base, and the need for the Democratic Party to make strategic changes. They also touch on the positions taken by the Republican legislature, the upcoming presidential race, and the importance of addressing issues like rising rent and the climate crisis. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Republican politics changed radically [00:01:49] Trump's base too strong to break. [00:03:20] Trump inevitable, DeSantis skills questioned. [00:04:53] Trump's voters loyal, tribal, wrong, crazy. [00:07:21] Leave toxic atmosphere, Trump cult/tribe controls party. [00:09:04] Democrats neglected Hispanic voters. [00:10:20] Democrats need right candidates. [00:12:31] Democrats miss chance to gain seats. [00:14:39] Democrats focus on culture wars, not issues Floridians care about. [00:16:15] Climate crisis impacts property insurance. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of ‘The Enemies List’, Rick Wilson speaks to attorney and political commentator Harry Litman about the Trump indictment. The two discuss the charges and how cameras in the court room can enhance the legal process. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Gravity of Trump's conduct: unprecedented. [00:02:09] Most important trial in history. [00:04:29] Political speech not criminal conspiracy. [00:07:14] Conspiracy charges hard to overcome. [00:09:34] Trump indicted, conspirators exposed. [00:13:06] Trump indicted, May trial, speed needed. [00:16:44] Trump's dark messiah show: Jury verdict before election. [00:19:57] Democracy needs cameras in courtroom. [00:22:43] Important moment hidden from view. [00:26:02] Save democracy: rate, review, share. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Rick Wilson dives deep into the morass of Florida politics with NBC Senior National Political reporter Matt Dixon on this episode of The Enemies List. They cover an emotionally disconnected, uncharismatic Ron DeSantis, popular with the GOPers in Florida, but flopping on the national stage and the challenges to democracy created by a longtime lack of a functional Democratic Party operation now trying to regain lost ground. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Enemies list, Republicans, Qanon, Rick Wilson, Matt Dixon, DeSantis. [00:01:27] Florida man earns fifteen years of pub subs. [00:05:35] DeSantis' strategy: troll, attack, meme, win. [00:09:01] DeSantis-Trump relationship evolves in book. [00:13:58] DeSantis rises, Trump falls quickly. [00:18:16] "Florida politics: rightward turn, consequences for non-winners" [00:20:54] MAGA migration to Florida: Trump era. [00:24:40] MAGA types vs traditional politics. [00:26:46] Slavery not beneficial: No, No, No. [00:27:33] End slavery: Acknowledge horrors. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick is joined by retired Army Colonel, Alex Vindman to discuss the current state of Ukraine and the need for combined arms strategies. An unwavering proponent of complete victory for Ukrainian, he describes Ukraine’s victory as a victory for US national security and a deterrent to authoritarian regimes around the globe. And despite the damage done by the 45th president, Col. Vindman explains America’s renewed respect and standing on the world stage and shares NATO’s and the democratic world’s reticence about a potential second Trump term or Ron DeSantis in the White House. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Ukraine war, US relations, Vindman Alex, Trump, Putin, aid. [00:03:22] Ukraine survives, margins too thin. [00:06:09] Putin's aggression ignored; West unprepared. [00:10:27] Dealing with Putin, not apocalyptic scenarios. [00:14:04] Helping Ukraine: Coalition of Democrats, Republicans. [00:17:26] Ukraine war support eroding: MAGA, Bannon, Green [00:20:33] US image improved post-Trump: Cautious worry, optimism. [00:23:30] US security, Ukraine test, MAGA challenge. [00:26:36] Helping Ukraine win for US security. [00:29:25] No labels: Re-elect Trump scheme. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson invites Kevin Kruse, a brilliant historian, to discuss the consequences of false history and how it has been used to manipulate the public. They explore the Republican Party's stance on race, from the Lincoln era to the Trump era, and how the GOP switched sides and lost their claim to being the "Party of Lincoln." They also discuss the (evil) genius of Roger Ailes and how he was able to turn a bland and milquetoast Nixon into a figure the South could rally around. Timestamps: [00:00:01] False history shapes future actions. [00:02:55] Erasing racial history: Lie, deny, reboot. [00:06:45] Nixon flips for Southern vote: Ailes' genius marketing [00:10:50] Nixon's rise: Charisma, Race, Middle, Genius, Inversions, History. [00:14:32] Rewrite history, control destiny: Alarming. [00:18:16] Weaponized fiction leads to danger. [00:21:36] Evangelical Christianity weaponized, corporatized, branded. [00:24:33] Christianity, Capitalism, Prosperity Gospel: War on New Deal [00:28:15] Making deals, bending arc of justice. [00:31:19] Dodged a bullet, gun not empty. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a member of the Resolute Square team and a serving member in the Ukrainian armed forces. Sarah shares the launch of her new podcast, ZeroLine. ZeroLine is Sarah's opportunity to have raw, unfiltered, bold conversations with those in Ukraine and around the globe who, in different ways, are fighting on zero lines in defense of democracy and against autocratic forces making gains. Be in awe, inspired, moved, and, at times, enraged as Sarah interviews the fighters, the thinkers, the politicians, and everyone engaged in the global battle between democracy and the scourge of authoritarianism. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Miles Taylor, a former Trump Administration Official. Miles saw the light and is now on the pro democracy side of this fight. Miles shares his experience of standing up against the President and the consequences he faced, as well as the dangers of a second Trump term. Tune in to hear why Rick Wilson believes RFK Jr. should leave the race. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Fighting for democracy: Miles Taylor [00:03:23] Save democracy from next Trump [00:07:37] Trump purged Bush officials, replaced with loyalists. [00:12:26] Unconstitutional, vile policies: Trump 2.0 [00:16:10] FBI, Trump impeached, Trump supporters grovel, danger of anonymity. [00:20:05] Anonymous critics speak out against Trump. [00:23:30] Catastrophically wrong: Trump not redeemable. [00:27:34] Take a break, think, Trump threats, security needed. [00:31:33] Trump's own mercenary force: Six words [00:35:11] Batshit crazy, anti-Semitic, conspiracy craziness, enemies list. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Wilson and Congressman Ro Khana discuss the need for regulation of the AI and tech industry on this episode of The Enemies List. They explore the need for an Internet Bill of Rights, antitrust measures, and the need to re-industrialize America. They also discuss the power of lobbyists and the lack of urgency from leadership when it comes to regulating tech, as well as the need to regulate TikTok, which is largely controlled by its Chinese parent company ByteDance. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Tech regulation, AI consequences: Six words [00:02:20] AI: Machine learning, AGI, benefits, negatives. [00:04:58] AI displaces white-collar jobs, policy needed. [00:08:35] Tech regulation: Antitrust, control, economy, debate. [00:12:15] Create Silicon Nation: Regulate AI, Social Media, Data Rights, Antitrust. [00:16:35] Reindustrialize America: Tech, Jobs, Security. [00:19:36] Congress outgunned by tech lobbyists. [00:22:43] Regulate social media for kids. [00:25:23] Protect US from Chinese TikTok. [00:28:16] Defeat Trump, address structural issues. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices