Ginni Thomas’s J6 extracurriculars put ethical ‘rules’ for SCOTUS under a new microscope. Will Clarence Thomas be held to ANY standards? Don’t get your hopes up. Legal expert David Coale joins Rick Wilson with a new twist. Only on The Breakdown. Thurs. 7p Eastern.
Creator of HBO’s Chernobyl, Craig Mazin joins Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to talk about the fallout of authoritarianism & about another major disaster, his college roommate...Ted Cr*z. Tuesday at 7pm Eastern.
159 million voters. 538 electoral votes. 1 Democracy in desperate need of a marketing department. Steve Wanczyk at Protect Our Election is building one. He joins Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to tell us how. Only on The Breakdown. Thurs at 7p Eastern.
Wanna lose our democracy in Nov? Simple. Do nothing. Wanna save it? Watch The Breakdown Tues at 7p Eastern. Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson have Jason Berlin, Exec Dir of Field Team 6, an org with an army of volunteers - & partner of JoinTheUnionUS. Your mission: save democracy.
What’s it going to take to bring Putin down? Bill Browder has some ideas. He was declared a threat to Russian to national security & pushed congress to pass the Magnitsky Act. He joins Tara Setmayer for a can’t miss The Breakdown, Tonight at 7pm Eastern.
Rick Wilson is back with Tara Setmayer after a week away from The Breakdown, and there’s a lot to catch up on. War in Ukraine. Putin labels Tucker’s disinformation ‘essential’. DeSantis’s new wings. So much. Tuesday 7 pm ET.
“...the cost of defeating [Putin] is likely to be much higher than we even imagine today.” David Rothkopf joins Tara Setmayer on The Breakdown to talk long-term strategy in Ukraine. Spoiler: Putin’s fall will not come quick or easy. Don’t miss it. Thursday at 7pm Eastern.
Russian bombs target civilians. Ret. Gen. Mark Hertling calls it for what it is: terrorism. He joins Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson to talk about Putin’s war crimes and what comes next in the devastating crisis in Ukraine. Don’t miss Tuesday’s The Breakdown.
Putin’s missteps put Russia in free fall. Republicans think he’s a genius. Tom Nichols joins Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to explore our new reality. You don’t want to miss it.
Putin’s ‘Firehose of falsehoods’ have led Russia to the brink of war, & Trump’s stealing his playbook. Autocrat expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins Rick Wilson & Tara Setmayer for a look at Ukraine, lies, and Putin’s American army on 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…
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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