Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

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 segregatio...

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 hi...

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, t...

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 for...

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...

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: Trum...

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...

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. Las...

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 enco...

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. Timestamp...

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 presid...

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:...

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...

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 45t...

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...

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 de...

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....

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 Tik...

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson interviews Nikki Fried, Chair of the Democratic Party of Florida, recent candidate for governor and democracy champion. She and Rick discuss what it's going to take to move beyond the DeSantis reign of autocracy and get Florida and the nation back on track. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Democrats reclaiming Florida: Nikki Fried guest on Enemies List. [00:0...

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson and Webby Award-winning activist Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) explore the dangers of the current political climate and the rise of autocracy. They discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's decisions, the need for court reform, and the need to protect democracy from the far right's fifty-year ideological project. They also discuss lessons from...

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is on The Enemies List! He recently spoke at the Moms for Liberty Conference otherwise known as Klanned Karenhood, claiming that dictators like Hitler, Stalin and Mao are being taken out of context. Rick Wilson calls out the Republican Party for their dangerous Gateway Drug problem, and their attempt to normalize the ideas of authoritarianism.  Foll...

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson and Michael Tomasky explore the Democrats' inability to take advantage of Joe Biden's stellar economic record. They discuss how the left's message discipline is lacking compared to the right, and how the economy is far better under Democrats than Republicans. Rick and Michael talk about the Republican Party's extreme positions, the absurdity of the...

No Labels, you are on the enemies list! Rick Wilson discusses No Labels, and their efforts to re-elect Donald Trump. He explains how No Labels has been lying and how their own polling shows that a third party candidate would help Trump win. He also reveals that No Labels has recently hired former Mitch McConnell and RNC staffers, making them a pro-Trump super PAC. Rick Wilson calls out No Labels a...

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick invites Margaret Hoover on the podcast. Margaret is a conservative political commentator, political strategist, and media personality. Rick and Margaret dive into reshaping of political dialogue in the US, the rise of the downtrodden white dude, the extreme goals of the social conservative movement, and the need for bipartisanship and a safe, legal, and ra...