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- THROWBACK: April 2, 2023 ｜Nothing But The TruthThis week The Circus examines significant developments in the myriad investigations into former President Donald Trump. John Heilemann and guest host Andrew Weissmann discuss the two special counsel probes with former U.S. Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. Jennifer Palmieri looks at the investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results in Georgia. And Mark McKinnon speaks with Mike Pence in Iowa, after a federal judge orders the former Vice President to testify to a grand jury.29 min
- THROWBACK: March 26, 2023 ｜Wheels of JusticeThis week The Circus examines the multiple investigations facing Donald Trump that could lead to the first indictment of a U.S. president. Jennifer Palmieri speaks with former Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann about the hush-money probe. Mark McKinnon charts Michael Cohen’s journey from Trump fixer to star witness with Vanity Fair reporter Emily Jane Fox. John Heilemann talks with New York Times reporters Michael Bender and Katie Benner about the myriad investigations and their political fallout.28 min
- THROWBACK: March 19, 2023 ｜Fake News?The Circus examines the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. John Heilemann speaks with legendary First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams, Mark McKinnon with prominent journalists, and Jennifer Palmieri with Trump voters about the case.29 min
- THROWBACK: March 5, 2023 ｜Off to the RacesThe Circus is on the ground in Florida, South Carolina, Maryland and New Hampshire to mark the unofficial kick-off of the Republican Party's presidential nominating contest. The week begins as a leading potential candidate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, launches his book tour and ends with CPAC, the annual conservative gathering that’s friendly territory for former President Donald Trump, who’s already in the race. John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon and guest host Tim Miller examine the fault lines already emerging in the party.29 min
- March 21, 2024 ｜ Guest: David Cay JohnstonTrump is unable to make the $464 million bond in his civil fraud case. New York Attorney General James prepares to seize Trump assets in Westchester. How broke is he? What happens next? Pulitzer Prize winning author David Cay Johnston joins Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to discuss.
About David Cay Johnston: In 1989 David Cay Johnston wrote about Donald Trump becoming president someday. Since 2016 Johnston has written three bestsellers about Trump. (The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family, It's Even Worse Than You Think: What the Trump Administration Is Doing to America, and The Making of Donald Trump)
Since 2009 Johnston has been the Distinguished Visiting Lecturer at Syracuse University College of Law, although he is not lawyer. Johnston received a Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for his innovative reporting in The New York Times on taxes. The Pulitzer jury cited his “exquisite command” of complicated tax laws. His next book will propose a new federal tax system for the 21st Century economy.51 min - THROWBACK: November 13, 2022 ｜Rip TidesThe Circus concludes yet another turbulent election season with an extended one-hour episode tracking the final days leading up to an historic election night. Hosts John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri and Mark McKinnon, along with guest hosts Tim Miller and Errin Haines, are on the ground in the key battlegrounds tracking the stunning election results as a predicted red wave fizzles59 min
- THROWBACK: October 16, 2022 ｜Buckeyes and BulldogsThe Circus examines the battle for the Senate through the prism of two key states: Georgia and Ohio, where former President Trump's hand-picked candidates find themselves in tight races. Jennifer Palmieri and Mark McKinnon go behind-the-scenes in the Ohio showdown between Democratic Representative Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance. John Heilemann and guest host Errin Haines head to Georgia, where Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock tries to stave off his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, whose campaign has been mired in controversy.30 min
- THROWBACK: October 9, 2022 ｜State of DenialThe Circus travels to Arizona, a key battleground in the upcoming midterm elections and the epicenter of election denial. Jennifer Palmieri, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and guest host Tim Miller travel the state, where every top Republican candidate has echoed former President Donald Trump's false claim that the 2020 election was fraudulent, exploring what's at stake if election-denying candidates win office and control of the state's election system.30 min
- THROWBACK: October 2, 2022 ｜Rule of LawThe Circus examines the myriad legal threats facing former President Donald Trump. Mark McKinnon speaks with journalists Susan Glasser and Peter Baker, authors of a new book detailing the Trump administration. Jennifer Palmieri sits down with Sarah Matthews, the former White House Deputy Press Secretary who testified before the January 6th Committee. John Heilemann speaks with legal experts Andrew Weissman and Neal Katyal to discuss the implications of the wide range of investigations into Trump.30 min
- THROWBACK: April 24, 2022 ｜Tip of the SpearThe Circus travels to Florida as Governor Ron DeSantis signs controversial laws on education, gender, and abortion. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri explore how the Sunshine State has become the central battlefield of an American culture war that includes a conservative effort to strike math textbooks due to “prohibited topics,” the fallout from the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, and a rapidly escalating feud between Disney and state Republicans.30 min
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The Lincoln Project's "The Breakdown" is a weekly political commentary show hosted by Rick Wilson and Maya May. The show features analysis of current events, interviews with political figures, and…
commentary on the 2020 presidential election and the Trump administration.The show's hosts are both experienced political operatives and commentators. Wilson is a Republican strategist who has worked for campaigns across the country. Together, they provide a unique perspective on the political landscape.The show's format is conversational and engaging. Wilson and Maya often have lively debates about current events. They also interview a variety of guests, including politicians, journalists, and activists. The show is not afraid to tackle controversial issues, and it often takes a critical look at the Trump administration."The Breakdown" has been praised for its sharp and insightful commentary. It has been ranked among the top political podcasts in the country, and it has a large and active online following. The show is a must-watch for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest political news and analysis.
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You can find the official one on Youtube. I only provide this podcast to make it listenable on the go. Please support the Lincoln Project. Thank you.
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