The Breakdown

The Breakdown

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    49 min

    per episode

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    45%

    finish an episode

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The Breakdown episodes

  • August 9, 2022 ｜ Guest: Harry Litman
    The Mar-a-Lago raid changes everything. Just how big is this news? (hint: BIG) What happens next? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson with special guest fmr. U.S. Attorney Harry Litman on The Breakdown to find out. SPECIAL TIME: Tuesday at 8p ET.
    The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it.
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    45 min
  • August 4, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson
    Kansans turned out in huge numbers to fight a right wing measure. But election deniers elsewhere are also celebrating victories. What to make of this week’s primary and ballot results? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to find out. Thursday at 7p ET.
    The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it.
    Don’t forget to like, share, and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    We can’t do our work without your support. Thank you.
    35 min
  • August 2, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson
    Inside 100 days until the midterms, it’s a race to the finish. Huge primaries in Michigan and Arizona this week will give us a glimpse into the next few months. Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson give an election update and talk the latest in J6 news, only on The Breakdown. Tuesday at 7p ET.
    The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it.
    Don’t forget to like, share, and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    We can’t do our work without your support. Thank you.
    45 min
  • July 28, 2022 ｜ Guest: George Conway
    The Breakdown is live with guest George Conway
    The DOJ appears to be investigating Trump, while polling shows a glimmer of hope for Dems in November. Perhaps we’re cynical, but maybe don’t pop corks just yet. Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson welcome WaPo contributing columnist George Conway to talk about what all this means for our democracy, and more on The Breakdown, Thursday at 7p ET.
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    44 min
  • July 26, 2022 ｜ Guest: Stuart Stevens
    The Breakdown is live with hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson
    With purged Secret Service texts and new witnesses likely coming forward, the J6 Committee’s last public hearing feels more like a cliffhanger than a finale. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown for reaction and analysis, immediately following Thursday’s hearing.
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    32 min
  • July 21, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson
    The Breakdown is live with hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson
    With purged Secret Service texts and new witnesses likely coming forward, the J6 Committee’s last public hearing feels more like a cliffhanger than a finale. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown for reaction and analysis, immediately following Thursday’s hearing.
    Join us for this all new episode of The Breakdown and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    37 min
  • July 19, 2022 ｜ Guest: Michael Steele
    The Breakdown is live with guest Michael Steele
    The one and only Michael Steele joins Rick and Tara to talk Bannon’s trial, the J6 committee’s Thursday finale, and the odds of Trump announcing early. Summer news break? Not so much.
    Join us for this all new episode of The Breakdown and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    49 min
  • July 14, 2022 ｜ Guest: Hugo Lowell
    The Breakdown is live hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson
    The Guardian’s Hugo Lowell has covered every breath of the Jan. 6 hearings. Hear about a big scoop? Probably came from him. He joins Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to preview next week’s finale. Watch The Breakdown, Thursday at 7p ET.
    Join us for this all new episode of The Breakdown and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    DONATE TO THE LINCOLN PROJECT
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    PODCAST: https://apple.co/3G7zr4L
    52 min
  • July 12, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson
    The Breakdown is live hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson
    Think about this: an organized group of violent extremists literally tried to destroy our democracy - and they’re not done. This week, the J6 committee will show that they and Trump are one and the same. This ought to be the story of the century - but will it even move the needle? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on Tuesday right after the hearing ends for a special edition of The Breakdown.
    Join us for this all new episode of The Breakdown and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    37 min
  • July 7, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson
    The Breakdown is live hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson
    Pat Cipollone accepts an exclusive invite to the J6 committee on Friday, and the next public hearing is coming next week. Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson preview the potential fireworks, only on The Breakdown, Thursday at 7p ET.
    Join us for this all new episode of The Breakdown and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below!
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    34 min

About The Breakdown

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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…

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