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Trump may be gone but American politics is still in crisis. The Lincoln Project has sparked a nationwide movement to restore our democracy. This podcast is hosted by co-founder Reed Galen and he is regularly joined by our political experts and guests that helped defeat Trump and continue the mission to stamp out Trumpism and the seditionists who backed him. The podcast discusses today’s political challenges, our vision for the future and how all Americans can be part of our pro-democracy mov ...
It’s never easy to talk with people who don’t agree with you; and yet, problems cannot be solved without the search for common ground. Joe Walsh is a former U.S. Congressman, a former Presidential candidate, a radio host, and a man whose personal mission is to LISTEN. With WHITE FLAG with JOE WALSH, he surrenders the urge to fight and strives to find a path to unite, not divide. He talks with notable people that have vastly differing viewpoints from his own. These are passionate conversation ...
I don’t give Trump a platform because I endorse what he does. It’s the opposite. I don’t ever want to see him in power again. After his rally in Waco, Texas one thing became evidently clear; Republicans are the party of January 6th. Listen as I touch on what that means for November 2024, the significance of his rally, and what choice Americans now …
I sat down with my good friend Trey Wingo, Pro Football Network sports expert and newscaster, to discuss how politics plays a role in sports, what Trey’s personal political beliefs are, and where the fu*k Aaron Rodgers is going next year. Plus, is football here to stay? Be sure to subscribe and like White Flag with Joe Walsh for automatic updates o…
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America’s Midlife Crisis with Tom Nichols
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Tom Nichols (Author and Staff Writer at The Atlantic) to discuss why so many Americans (especially Republicans) find themselves in a midlife crisis, the motivations of the Fox News propaganda machine, and why Americans must recalibrate their voting behaviors in the direction of democracy…rather than party. Plus, Vladimi…
This week I hosted David Marcus, infamous cigarette-smoking Newsmax guest and conservative writer and thinker. David and I are both conservatives, but today we find ourselves on opposite sides. We debate Alvin Bragg’s motivations behind indicting Trump, what the “new right” stands for, and government regulation especially when it comes to the media…
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The Convergence of Russia and China with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.)
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Host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, why ultra-MAGA’s pro-Russia rhetoric encourages Putin to prolong the war, how the U.S support of Ukraine …
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151. “Donald Trump is calling for violence.”
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With his potential arrest this week, Donald Trump called for a “protest” to “take our nation back” this past weekend. Don’t be fooled America - Trump is purposely calling for violence. We need to wake up and be prepared for two years of MAGA violence. And we need to defeat it.
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Stuck in a Paradigm That No Longer Exists
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Maya May (Comedian and Lincoln Project Content Creator) to answer questions asked by YOU, the members of the Lincoln Project community. Listeners ask about the latest with the Fox News lawsuit, the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the road to the 2024 election (both as a whole and what the impact of a third party c…
Author, commentator & filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza and I sat down to discuss January 6th and the 2020 election. We disagreed on plenty, but we did find some common ground. Tune in on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube to listen.
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The Banality of Authoritarianism with Dr. Steven Levitsky
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Dr. Steven Levitsky (Professor of Government at Harvard University) to discuss how authoritarianism continues to threaten American democracy, why the GOP continues to publicly embrace authoritarianism while many privately denounce it, and what to expect from Trump, DeSantis, and the rest of the 2024 hopefuls. Plus, is t…
When Democrats say “DeSantis is no better than Trump,” they are not only minimizing Trump as a uniquely dangerous threat, they are making it harder to defeat a guy like DeSantis. I explain here. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes will be released on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays starting next week!…
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The Hopium Chronicles with Simon Rosenberg
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Simon Rosenberg, Founder and President of New Democrat Network (NDN)/New Policy Institute, to discuss how Fox News can no longer be trusted as a news organization, why the “red wave” never came in the 2022 midterms, why Democrats must become information warriors if they want to be successful in this new political era, a…
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This week, I decided to postpone my conversation episode and use this time to talk about where things stand 26 months after January 6th. This hasn’t been a good week for America. I’m more afraid for this country now than I’ve been for a long time…Tune in to listen why on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.…
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The Age of Impunity with Anand Giridharadas
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Host Reed Galen is joined by journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Anand Giridharadas. They discuss how our current political age may be best titled as “the age of impunity”, how decades of dramatic social change has left Americans morally adrift, and how there hasn’t been a better time in recent history for the pro-democracy movement t…
If you didn’t get it before, you better get it now: the base of one of America’s two major political parties is fully radicalized. And it was on full display this past weekend. And it’s not funny. It’s scary. Please subscribe to my podcast on Spotify & Apple.By The Bravery Project
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The Numbers Don’t Add Up with Matt Bennett
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Matt Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President for Public Affairs at Third Way. They discuss why it is impossible for a third party presidential candidate in 2024 to win the presidency, how just about every third party run scenario would greatly benefit Donald Trump, and why so many in the political sphere contin…
I’m pro-Israel and believe the biggest obstacle to peace in the Middle East is Palestinian refusal to accept the existence of Israel. I wanted to sit down with someone who has a completely different perspective on the Middle East. Ayman Mohyeldin, host of the MSNBC “Ayman” is that person. We sat down. I listened. And learned a bunch. Tune in. I thi…
Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Stuart Stevens to celebrate the 163rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s “Cooper Union Address”, originally delivered on February 27, 1860. They discuss how Lincoln’s words continue to ring true today, highlight the parallels between 1860 and today, and lay out the stakes for ensuring that t…
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My friend David Hogg tweeted “If you’re pro-gun, you’re not pro-life.” I DISAGREE. Law-abiding gun owners value life every bit as much as those trying to ban guns. Tune in for full episode of #WhiteFlagWithJoeWalsh Tuesday and Thursday on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube!By The Bravery Project
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Trump, Kushner, and the Billionaire Time Zone with Vicky Ward
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Host Reed Galen is joined by the investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Vicky Ward. They discuss the inner-workings of New York real estate development and how that culture influenced the culture of the Trump administration (especially with regards to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump). Plus, a New York trophy building that do…
John Sipher is a thirty-year veteran of the CIA, a national security expert and fellow at The Atlantic Council, and co-founder of Spycraft Entertainment. John and Joe came together for a conversation in the fallout of the latest "performance art" that is Republicans in Congress but turn to graver subjects, including the significance of the Russia-U…
Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Jeff Timmer to discuss the recent tragic shooting at Michigan State University, the text message revelations from Fox News regarding Dominion Voting Systems/the Big Lie, and the inevitable-to-expand field of candidates in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. Plus, if you’re looking forward t…
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As the country--and the world--grapples with the significance of Joe Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv to stand with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Joe considers how the last year might have played out in a second Trump term.By The Bravery Project
Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Joe Trippi to discuss the House Republicans continuing to flirt with debt default, why Kevin McCarthy is such a weak Speaker (and public servant in general), and how the GOP candidates for the 2024 primary are playing right into Trump’s hand. Plus, Joe gives his big predictions for 2023 an…
Jessica Piper is a former school teacher and educator, a former Democratic candidate in Missouri, and a passionate activist and advocate. In this conversation, Jessica and Joe sit down to discuss the wild and woolly politics surrounding so-called "school choice" (even the language is up for debate!), as they zoom in on a topic that, despite sharp d…
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141. "I rescue people from the cult, but not enough to move elections."
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As the right-wing fear-mongering and conspiracy-theorizing is heating up, Joe takes the time to share a warning and some advice about what, exactly, we need to do to save more MAGA-curious voters from going over the brink.By The Bravery Project
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Encore Presentation: The Beginning of the End for Putin with LTC Alexander Vindman
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This episode was originally released on March 11, 2022…just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the one year anniversary of that invasion approaches…we thought it was important to look back at how things began to better understand how things stand today. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Arm…
Host Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson and Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss their takeaways from President Biden’s State of the Union, why the “Endangered 18” are on the hot seat and what they have to do to get out of it, and why a third-party candidate in 2024 is such a bad idea. Plus, ever…
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As the pundit class reacts to the political theater of this week's State of the Union, Joe takes aim at some of the ugliest commentary coming out of leading talkers' mouths.By The Bravery Project
Host Reed Galen answers questions asked by the members of the Lincoln Project community about the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives, the 2024 presidential election, and the finer points of political messaging and strategy. Plus, why the war in Ukraine continues to be crucial in the fight for democracy. If you’d like to connect with…
As the Republican presidential primary season kicks off, Joe breaks down just how cowardly this field of GOP presidential hopefuls really is.By The Bravery Project
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Any Jackass Can Kick Down a Barn with Jay McKenzie
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Jay McKenzie, the founder of “Did Nothing Wrong”, a newsletter and podcast that seeks to make sense of the chaotic narratives that threaten to hijack our nation’s discourse and politics. They discuss the MAGA movement’s commitment to cultivating distrust in our nation’s institutions (by political means and otherwise), h…
Conservative talker and former NYPD officer John Cardillo may not have much in common politically with Joe Walsh these days, but the two have always had a mutual respect and fondness for one another. In a warm and wide-ranging conversation, they discuss how they see each other's political journeys, whether there could be common ground on topics lik…
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There’s Nothing Sexier Than Saving Democracy with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
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Host Reed Galen is joined by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the President and Executive Director of NextGen America, the nation’s largest youth voter organization. They discuss, the ever-changing political landscape of Texas, why Latino voters should never be looked at like a monolith, what motivates young voters, and why economic inequality is such a …
