Host Reed Galen is joined by Ben Terris, a writer for The Washington Post's Style section with a focus on national politics. They discuss the inside-the-beltway culture of Washington DC, how Donald Trump effected that culture when he entered the political stage, and how that culture in many ways has warped the belief of so many that have entered. Be sure to pick up Ben’s new book, The Big Break, wherever fine books are sold. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to [email protected]

Host Reed Galen is joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Trygve Olson to discuss the recent debt ceiling deal (and what it means for all parties involved), the GOP primary field and Donald Trump’s ever-increasing insanity, and how culture war issues continue to drive the Republican Party. Plus, a possible candidate for the best hole-in-the-wall bar in Wisconsin. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to [email protected]

Host Reed Galen is joined by Homeland and National Security Expert, Elizabeth Neumann. They discuss the exponential increase in domestic terrorism (why it increased and how it should effectively be addressed), why the way we communicate is so key to reducing political polarity, and what strategies offer the best chance of success when it comes to de-radicalization. If you’d like to keep up with Elizabeth be sure to follow her on Twitter (@NeuSummits) and check out her work at Moonshot (moonshotteam.com). Also, here are some of the intervention resources Elizabeth referred to in the episode: Life After Hate, Parents for Peace, ADL’s Extreme Measures Toolkit. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to [email protected]

Host Reed Galen shares his reaction to the past week of news and gives his thoughts on the debt ceiling, the GOP field for 2024, and the warped definition of masculinity that those like Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, and Tucker Carlson continue to push. Plus, questions from the audience about GOP extremism, the dangers of a third party, and how to prevent further weaponization of the debt ceiling. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to [email protected]

Host Reed Galen is joined by David Pepper, the Former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of the new book, Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American. They discuss how gerrymandering not only leads to manipulated representation, but also it leads to poor candidate quality, poor policy outcomes, and rewards extremism. Plus, once Americans understand the threat to their democracy…what can they do to save it? If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to [email protected]