Topic: Lincoln Project

11 chapters across the catalog

This Actually Happened!
Episode 1722 12:38 - 13:41

1722: This Actually Happened!

Lincoln Project "Mourning in America" Ad, Trump Response

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.

Mummy and the Dummy
Episode 1673 43:26 - 47:44

1673: Mummy and the Dummy

Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project Media Strategy

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.

Million Morons
Episode 1642 1:12:08 - 1:13:46

1642: Million Morons

Anti-Trump Campaign Ads, Former Republican Voters

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.

Kackling Kamala
Episode 1334 2:27:44 - 2:29:22

1334: Kackling Kamala

Lincoln Project Scandals and Political Retaliation

The Lincoln Project has been embroiled in scandals involving its leadership, which some suggest led to retaliatory political attacks. Discussion centered on whether the recent allegations against Representative Matt Gaetz were timed to distract from the failures and internal issues of the Lincoln Project. The back-and-forth between the two political factions is viewed as a high-stakes battle of narratives.

Doctored Evidence
Episode 1321 38:21 - 42:07

1321: Doctored Evidence

Lincoln Project Scandal, Steve Pichenik Coup Claims

The Lincoln Project is facing internal collapse following financial scandals and harassment allegations against its founders. Dr. Steve Pichenik appeared on InfoWars to claim a "military coup" is still in effect and that the 2020 election was a sting operation involving marked ballots. These claims are presented as part of the broader information landscape regarding political instability.

iPhony
Episode 1312 37:37 - 40:47

1312: iPhony

Deutsche Welle Analysis of the GOP Existential Crisis

International broadcaster Deutsche Welle featured analysts from the Lincoln Project to discuss the future of the Republican Party. The segment explored whether the "Trumpist wing" has permanently ascended within the GOP, noting that only ten House Republicans voted for impeachment despite the events at the Capitol.

Buy Stamps!
Episode 1272 2:30:26 - 2:32:50

1272: Buy Stamps!

Kellyanne Conway Resigns to Focus on Family

White House advisor Kellyanne Conway and her husband George Conway both announced they are stepping back from their political roles to focus on their family. The decision follows public social media posts from their 15-year-old daughter, Claudia, who expressed intense opposition to her parents' political affiliations.

Doggy DNA
Episode 1257 23:16 - 28:07

1257: Doggy DNA

Russian Bounty Allegations and the Taliban Peace Deal

Nancy Pelosi and other critics have amplified unverified intelligence reports claiming Russia paid bounties to the Taliban to kill American soldiers. Skeptics suggest these reports are being used to sabotage the U.S.-Taliban peace deal negotiated by Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad. The Lincoln Project and other "warmonger" factions are accused of coordinating this narrative to prevent a military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

White Tears
Episode 1256 53:55 - 55:52

1256: White Tears

Lincoln Project Ad, Russian Bounty Allegations

The Lincoln Project, a group of "Never Trump" Republicans including Rick Wilson and Bill Kristol, released an advertisement accusing President Trump of ignoring intelligence that Russia paid bounties to the Taliban to kill American soldiers. The ad is criticized as "war talk" from neoconservatives intended to provoke conflict with Russia. The timing is linked to ongoing negotiations for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Agitprop
Episode 1252

1252: Agitprop

Kaylee McEnany Briefing Audio Sabotage Allegations

The White House press briefing featuring Kaylee McEnany on June 18, 2020, suffered from technical audio issues that some observers characterize as intentional sabotage. Fox News reportedly cut the feed during the briefing while McEnany was discussing the Scott bill and efforts to make lynching a federal crime. Critics like Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project continue to target the Press Secretary, while technical theories suggest an open return feed fader caused the audio interference.

Meat Must Flow
Episode 1240 2:28:30 - 2:32:14

1240: Meat Must Flow

The Lincoln Project, George Conway and Trump Tweets

The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, released an ad titled "Mourning in America" criticizing the administration's pandemic response. President Trump responded on Twitter by attacking George Conway, calling him a "deranged loser" and "moonface." The hosts discuss the bizarre dynamic between George and his wife, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, questioning if the public feud is a form of "controlled opposition."