The Frontlines of Democracy - Part I: White Rural Rage with Tom Schaller & Paul Waldman
Release Date: 03/27/2024
Restoring Democracy’s Edge with Steven Fish
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by . They discuss how the fate of American democracy now hinges on the Democrats' ability to repeatedly defeat the Republicans, why Democrats must reestablish their credentials as fearless leaders, and why members of the pro-democracy movement must reclaim their patriotism. Be sure to pick up Steven Fish’s new book, , available wherever fine books are found. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an email to .
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The Ad-Tech Giant Killers with Sarah Kay Wiley
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by , the Director of Policy and Partnerships for , an independent watchdog non-profit that's reshaping the digital ad-tech industry by cutting disinformation off from its lifeline…which is ads. They discuss the broken business model of the ad-tech industry, why big tech has decimated the local news landscape, and the latest in Google’s upcoming antitrust trial. To keep up with the work that Sarah Kay Wiley is doing at Check My Ads, visit . For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to .
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The Algebra of Wealth with Scott Galloway
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Host is joined by author, professor, and podcast host . Through the lens of the American fabric and community, they discuss the importance of financial literacy, the role of stoicism in achieving financial stability, and the bevy of challenges that face young people in today's economy. Plus, why are those that have benefited so greatly from the opportunities America provides so eager to disconnect from America? For more on this be sure to find Scott Galloway's new book, . For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an...
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A Binary Choice: Does Democracy Win or Lose?
The Lincoln Project
Host discusses his approach to following the current Trump trial and Supreme Court hearing on Trump’s immunity, the importance of understanding where most voters are and not getting caught up in marginal issues that won't have a material effect on the election, and why Democrats need to start spending their resources now to ensure a victory in November. Plus, why this election will be a binary choice and why to approach it any differently is irresponsible to the defense of our nation’s democracy. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or...
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The Everything War with Dana Mattioli
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by (Author and ) to discuss Amazon's relentless quest for dominance, its aggressive and cutthroat culture, and its influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, how Amazon fits into the growing calls for anti-trust regulation in Big Tech. If you’d like to hear more from Dana Mattioli, be sure to pick up her new book, . For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an email to .
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The Transactional Nature of American Politics with Mondale Robinson
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by , mayor of Enfield, North Carolina and Founder of the , an organization dedicated to increasing the number of Black men that are super voters. They discuss the transactional nature of American politics, the cause of low voter turnout for Black men (especially in often overlooked rural areas), and how to build political trust in Black communities. For more from Mondale Robinson, check out the work of the . For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an email to .
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Attack From Within with Barbara McQuade
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by (Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and Former U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan) to discuss the nefarious intent of disinformation campaigns, how its use has been exponentially increasing over the past decade, and why it poses such a threat to our nation’s democracy. Plus, why education can be one of the most powerful tools to combat disinformation. For more on this, be sure to check out ’s latest book, . For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an...
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Kiss the Future with Bill Carter
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by Author, Filmmaker and Activist, where they discuss the soon-to-be released documentary, . The film explores the perils of nationalism and art’s role as a weapon of resistance and activism through the lens of the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and how American aid worker Bill Carter forged an unlikely relationship with the band U2 to raise global awareness to the conflict. Plus, the parallels between the climate surrounding the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s and the climate of nationalism the world is experiencing today. …for more details on the film and , check out . For more...
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Are Social Media Platforms Killing Our Democracy? (with Imran Ahmed)
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by , the Founder and CEO of the . They discuss CCDH’s latest legal victory against Elon Musk and Twitter, why our democracy’s stability is threatened by unregulated social media platforms and accompanying disinformation, and why balancing innovation with safety and prosperity is crucial for the future of technology and society. For more on this, be sure to check out the work of Imran Ahmed and CCDH…especially their and discussed in this episode. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an email...
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Donald Trump Has Zero Respect for the Military with Daniel Barkhuff
The Lincoln Project
Host is joined by , Former Navy SEAL and Founder of to discuss the continual disrespect Donald Trump shows our nation’s military, why a notable percentage of veterans have fallen prey to the disinformation of Trumpism, and why the far-right’s warped views on masculinity so easily result in the spread of extremism. For more on these topics be sure to check out the and follow Daniel Barkhuff’s work with V. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to . If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with , send an email to .
info_outlineHost Reed Galen is joined by Authors/Journalists Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, Co-Authors of, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy. They discuss the anger and disconnect felt by white Americans in rural areas, the political tragedy of rural America, and why a comprehensive rural movement is needed to bring political competition and accountability back to rural America. Plus, our nation’s fascination with pickup trucks. Be sure to pick up White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy wherever fine books are sold. For more from Paul Waldman, check out The Cross Section and Boundary Issues. For more from Tom Schaller, follow him on social media. For more from Reed Galen, be sure to subscribe to “The Home Front”. If you’d like to ask a question or share a comment with The Lincoln Project, send an email to [email protected].