The Breakdown

The Breakdown

The Lincoln Project's "The Breakdown" is a weekly political commentary show hosted by Rick Wilson and Tara Setmayer. 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. Setmayer is a former Republican congressional staffer who has become a vocal critic of the Trump administration. Together, they provide a unique perspective on the political landscape.The show's format is conversational and engaging. Wilson and Setmayer 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. This is NOT the official The Breakdown channel. 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.

Episodes

June 8, 2024 74 mins
Today, Wilson will discuss everything from the fallout over Trump’s conviction to the plan to keep the Biden-Harris team in office, so let’s go now to that conversation.
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Rick Wilson & Molly Jong-Fast are here to give their takes on Donald Trump being guilty of all 34 counts in the hush money case. 
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TRUMP FOUND GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS
A New York jury has found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in an effort to conceal a porn star hush money payment ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to discuss newly convicted felon Donald J. Trump.
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May 29, 2024 31 mins
Rick is on fire! Join us as he riffs on Trump, his sons "Uday and Qusay", 'his GOP sycophants, and 'veepstakes'; 'Nikki Haley; the November election; the NY trial; and more!
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There will be no new The Breakdown episode this week, but we have another treat for you:
The "unified Reich" reference was no accident: Trump is aiming to both fire up the base and court public controversy. Meanwhile, Giuliani is hawking sedition coffee, Marco Rubio is auditioning for secretary of state, and the UN had a dumbass reaction to the Iranian president's death. Rick Wilson joins Tim Miller today.
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May 17, 2024 42 mins
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Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Stuart Stevens joins The Breakdown to discuss the latest at Trump's Trial, Haley strikes again -- this time in Indiana, MTG rebuffed in DC, and the State of the 2024 Race six months out.
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May 9, 2024 63 mins
Donald Trump continues to deteriorate as he's forced to sit still and shut his mouth in court. Deprived of his 12 daily Diet Cokes, he's falling asleep in court, and once asleep, he's emitting a steady stream of foul-smelling flatulence that is sickening his legal team. It's an apt metaphor for what Trump is doing to the legal system and those around him while his lawyers beg Judge Merchan to drop the gag order. Find out what happe...
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Our friend Rick Wilson joins the show for his unique take on the keys to sending Trump back to his golden toilet in November. What are the 3 reasons why Rick is much more optimistic - and why we all should feel that way? And what is it about Trump Derangement Syndrome that just won't go away? When they tell you who they are, believe them -- and how Kristi Noem bragging about killing her dog is a symbol of a much grosser rot in MAGA...
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Trump 2024 veepstakes, Florida's 6-week ban, chaos on the hill, Kristi Noem, justice for Cricket


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April 26, 2024 57 mins
Trump on trial!
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TRUMP ON TRIAL IN NEW YORK, #DONSNORLEONE, ARIZONA DOUBLES DOWN ON ABORTION, NEW AD
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Arizona's draconian 1864 abortion ruling, is MAGA Trump world turning on Marjorie Taylor Greene? Trump's NYC porn-star-pay-off trial preview. Plus, Rick and Tara take your questions!
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April 11, 2024 89 mins
This documentary discusses the emergence of Christian nationalism and its close relationship with far-right politics in the United States, exploring its perceived threat to democracy and the politicization of Christianity.
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No Labels's Bid for 2024 is over, GOP War on Women, Abortion and IVF on the ballot in Florida and Arizona, Trump Truth Social propped up by Russian-American bailout, Q&A with Rick Wilson, and special guest Molly Jong-Fast.
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March 27, 2024 117 mins
"The Truth vs. Alex Jones" is a harrowing documentary that chronicles the legal battle between the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims and the notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. For years, Jones used his platform, Infowars, to spread vile lies claiming the shooting was a hoax and that the grieving families were crisis actors.

This documentary goes behind the scenes of the defamation lawsuits filed agains...
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The Circus explores the mounting legal threats facing Donald Trump. Guest host Andrew Weissmann, a former lead prosecutor on Robert Mueller’s team, joins Jennifer Palmieri, John Heilmann and Mark McKinnon amid news that several Trump allies have flipped and begun cooperating with prosecutors in cases against him. Meanwhile in New York City, the former president comes face-to-face in court with his former fixer and now antagonist, M...
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The Circus returns amid an historic week in politics. Hosts Jennifer Palmieri, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon are on Capitol Hill for the unprecedented vote to remove a House speaker by members of his own party, in New York City where former president Donald Trump is in court lashing out against the prosecution of his business empire and on the campaign trail in Iowa as the presidential primary race heats up.
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