Topic: Lincoln

President Trump announces the success of "Operation Epic Fury" and "Operation Midnight Hammer," claiming the destruction of Iran's conventional Navy and significant degradation of its drone and missile capabilities. A naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly holding strong. Simultaneously, Trump highlights domestic beautification projects, including the renovation of Lafayette Park and the Lincoln reflecting pool using "American Flag Blue" coating.

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy questioned President Trump on why assassination attempts continue to occur. Trump responded by citing historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Gerald Ford, arguing that "impactful people" who effect major change are the primary targets of such violence. He claimed that those who do not challenge the status quo are rarely targeted.

President Trump has proposed the construction of a 250-foot "Triumphal Arch" on Columbia Island in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. The structure, which would be taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, has faced legal challenges from veterans and historians concerned about traffic and the obstruction of views between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Critics have labeled the project "gauche," comparing it to Trump's previous hotel developments.

A trend in Washington D.C. involves residents sharing the best public locations to cry, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Watergate steps. These "crying spots" have been documented on Reddit threads for six years, with some observers characterizing the behavior as a "self-induced struggle session." The phenomenon is linked to high levels of political distress and the practice of filming emotional outbursts for social media platforms like TikTok.

An FBI sting operation in Toledo, Ohio, led to the arrest of a doctor, a lawyer, and a psychotherapist on charges related to child exploitation and pornography. Defendants include English teacher Joshua Ronenbaum and Dr. Lincoln Erickson, who allegedly discussed traveling to Thailand for illicit purposes. The report contrasts the lack of public outrage over these specific criminal cases with the high-profile obsession over the Epstein files.

A series of high-value donations are read, including a $1,000 contribution from Paul Lincolns, a recent welding graduate. Another donor, Joe Henning, uses the platform to announce his interest in acquiring a CNC machine shop in the Texas or Wisconsin areas with an EBITDA range of $650k to $1M. The segment includes personal notes and "knighting" requests from the community.

The hosts thank Jock10 for the artwork for episode 1820, titled "Tokyo Rose," which featured Abraham Lincoln carving a turkey. They also discuss technical issues with a 3D soup can submission that failed to map text correctly. Listeners are encouraged to use the No Agenda Art Generator while following specific size requirements.

A deconstruction of Thanksgiving origins challenges the traditional pilgrim narrative, attributing the modern holiday to an 1863 proclamation by Abraham Lincoln influenced by magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale. The history of the presidential turkey pardon is traced from Harry Truman's grain conservation efforts to the formal tradition established by George H.W. Bush in 1989. Mention is made of John F. Kennedy's 1963 informal sparing of a turkey just days before his assassination.

Author Richard Poe presents a historical theory claiming the British government invented the use of NGOs and secret societies to destabilize foreign rivals, including France and Russia. Poe suggests that British agents were behind the 1848 revolutions and the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln through the "Young America" network. The discussion links these historical methods to modern globalist agendas and the influence of the Pilgrim Society.

The final segment of producer credits includes donations from Warsaw, Poland, and various U.S. cities. Zachary Vickers is upgraded to an Associate Executive Producer after a second donation, and the hosts acknowledge several $50 donors from across the country, thanking them for supporting episode 1728.

The Lincoln Project released a campaign advertisement titled "Mourning in America," criticizing President Donald Trump's management of the pandemic. Trump responded with a series of late-night tweets attacking the group and specifically targeting George Conway, the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. The ad utilized a play on Ronald Reagan's famous 1984 slogan to highlight national economic and health struggles.

A historical retrospective via the Chicago History Museum details the evolution of Thanksgiving from the 1621 Plymouth harvest to George Washington's 1789 proclamation. The discussion highlights Sarah Josepha Hale's lobbying efforts and Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation during the Civil War. Dvorak notes that Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to move the holiday in 1939 to extend the Christmas shopping season, a move mockingly dubbed "Franksgiving."

Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project appeared on MSNBC with Katie Tur to discuss Donald Trump's debate performance, characterizing him as a "pathological liar." The discussion touched on Trump's claims regarding infanticide, which referenced controversial 2019 comments by the Governor of Virginia. Critics argue that the media's focus on Trump's "lies" is a tactic to distract from Biden's poor performance and boost cable news ratings.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the origins of Juneteenth, noting that Black Americans historically celebrated the end of slavery on January 1st to mark the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. A featured clip argues that the modern framing of Juneteenth is a "repackaged segregation" by the left, claiming Democrats kept people enslaved for two years after abolition until right-wing men intervened in Galveston on June 19, 1865.

A new series of campaign advertisements features individuals claiming to be former Trump voters who will not support him in 2024. The ads cite Trump's 91 felony indictments, his handling of classified documents, and his rhetoric regarding NATO and the January 6th Capitol riot as primary reasons for their defection.

Nancy Pelosi criticized Donald Trump's reaction to Navalny's death, stating he is a person without values and should never return to the White House. She invoked the memory of Abraham Lincoln, claiming he gave his life to unify the country. Pelosi also speculated that Trump's motivations are purely financial, using gambling terminology like "on the come" to describe his alleged dealings.

The National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance returned to Washington D.C., featuring five hours of prayer and a reading of Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation. The event focused on national sins and the need for spiritual renewal. The hosts reflect on the historical theme of America being "in trouble" and the cyclical nature of national crises.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared on CNN to discuss President Biden's re-election campaign, framing democracy as a "kitchen table issue." Pelosi argued that voters do not vote for past accomplishments but for future promises, despite Biden's legislative record. She also referenced Abraham Lincoln regarding the importance of informing public sentiment.

A "man on the street" segment features UCLA students struggling to answer basic geography and history questions, such as naming the US capital or the first president. While the students could not identify Washington D.C., they were able to perfectly name all three Kardashian sisters. The hosts use the clip to argue that the American education system has failed.

Liz Cheney's concession speech, where she invoked Abraham Lincoln and stated she loves her country more than her party, is analyzed as a sign of the fracturing GOP. Critics argue that the establishment is attempting to frame the modern Republican base as an anti-American "personality cult" while preserving "Old GOP" figures like Mitch McConnell.