248: Politics is Downstream of Culture

Rick talks with author Robert Kagan about anti-liberalism and its resurgence in the United States. They explore the historical resistance to individual rights, the rise of white Christian nationalism,...

21 Jan 202531min

Rick dives deep with Brian Tyler Cohen about his explosive new book, ‘Shameless: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy.’ Together, they unpack the glaring hypocrisy ...

17 Jan 202529min

Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon joins Rick to discuss bipartisanship and getting sh*t done. Follow Senator Wyden on X at @RonWyden and buy his book “It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progress...

14 Jan 202529min

Rick breaks down the news from today regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's sentencing.  Follow Rick Wilson at http://www.twitter.com/TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his substack at htt...

11 Jan 20256min

Pediatric immunologist Dr. Paul Offit unpacks what RFK Jr.’s radical vaccine reversal could mean for public health and our children. Follow Paul Offit on X at @DrPaulOffit on X, subscribe to his Subst...

9 Jan 202533min

For those GOP folks who thought Rick would shut up or go away, he has a special message for you at the end of this episode. For those who stand alongside us as we forge ahead, don't obey in advance --...

7 Jan 202519min

Timothy Naftali, presidential historian for the Nixon Presidential Library, Columbia Scholar, and prolific writer/author, sits down with host Rick Wilson to discuss the possibility of an imperial pres...

1 Jan 202534min

Presidential historian, author, and former sports journalist Doris Kearns Goodwin goes on the record with host Rick Wilson and gives an inside look at what it was like to be behind the scenes at the W...

30 Dec 202427min