The Breakdown

Katy Fang discusses the 2026 midterm election with Rachel Janfaza, founder of The Up and Up, who warns that Gen Z voter turnout may drop due to…

Host Rick Wilson and guest Todd Blanchard discuss the DOJ’s alleged suppression of Epstein files and its antitrust investigation into media networks.

Corey Breedsneider joins to discuss his book on presidents who threatened democracy, arguing that current threats are unprecedented due to the Supreme Court's adoption of the unitary executive theory.

The hosts check in on viewers ahead of a Category 3 hurricane, warning that the "dirty side" of the storm brings dangerous tornadoes and wind to North Florida despite being outside the direct path.

Host Max Burns and Vera Institute of Justice president Inshah Rahman discuss the surge in public backlash against tech surveillance, specifically targeting Flock cameras and the CORCA bill.

Host Joe Sudman and YouGov polling director John Ray analyze the 2026 midterm landscape, noting that Democrats are surging in polls and debates due…

Katie Fang details a new court order in her lawsuit against Attorney General Todd Blanche, which mandates the submission of redacted FBI interview notes for the Epstein files by October 16.

Jim Acosta and James Carville analyze the 2024 midterms, highlighting Democratic momentum in Southern Senate races like Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Hosted by Jonathan Alter, this episode of Talking Feds features David Graham and Molly Jong-Fast analyzing the 2024 midterms.

Hosts Dean Bundell and Sam Sacks discuss the return of the USS Lincoln to San Diego, highlighting the ship’s poor condition and the Navy’s 321-day deployment.

Katie Fang details ICE’s use of a Roxbury, New Jersey warehouse in violation of a court order, citing reports that agents are deliberately creating cruel detention conditions.

In this special report, Jim Acosta discusses the 2026 midterm elections with strategist Steve Schmidt, who predicts a Democratic wave driven by the collapse of the MAGA coalition.

Hosts Rick and Maya analyze the escalating Iran conflict, criticizing Trump’s rhetoric about potential attacks on US cities and the resulting economic fallout.

Hosts Dean and Ellie Leonard discuss Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office press conference, where he deflected impeachment questions by claiming he treated former presidents with respect.

Julia Jeske, founder of Decoding Fox News, analyzes the network’s unusual midterm strategy, noting a lack of traditional voter segments and a pivot to fear-mongering about specific Democrats.

Katie Fang and Minnie Timmerajew discuss the Trump administration’s strategy to delay anti-abortion actions until after the midterms, alongside new Supreme Court lawsuits targeting state shield laws.

Jim Acosta debuts an interactive midterm battleground map with UVA’s Larry Sabato, who predicts a strong Democratic wave driven by voter dissatisfaction with inflation and the Iran war.

Hosts Rick Wilson, Tessa Gould, and Andrew Wilson analyze early voting trends showing strong Democratic momentum and discuss the significant…

Susan Demas and Edwin Eisendrath discuss the 2024 midterms, condemning Trump’s threats to bomb California and his attacks on the press.

The Five Stack covers a potential plague outbreak in Russia, discussing lab leak theories and the US government’s weakened pandemic response under RFK Jr.

Katie Fang reports on her lawsuit against Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging non-compliance with court orders to release unredacted Epstein files and FBI interview notes.

Governor Gavin Newsom reacts to Trump’s rally remarks suggesting Iran could nuke Los Angeles and San Diego, citing immediate cybersecurity threats and calling for a 25th Amendment review.

Stuart Stevens joins Simon to strategize for the Iowa Senate race, advising the Turek campaign to prioritize negative contrast ads over positive messaging to capitalize on voter anger toward Trump.

Host Dean Blundell returns to discuss five major stories, beginning with Flavio Bolsonaro’s unexpected lead in Brazil’s presidential election, which he attributes to U.

This event in Washington Square Park features survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, including Charlene Rochard and Alva Johnson, alongside allies like Robert De Niro and Rosie O’Donnell.

Jim Acosta interviews former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who is challenging John Husted in a competitive Senate race fueled by voter anger over data centers and inflation.

Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, joins Harry Litman to analyze the 2024 midterms, predicting a "tsunami" of Democratic gains due to…

Tara Palmeri and Mark Caputo analyze the dire outlook for the Republican Party ahead of the midterms, citing a "craptastic" mood among GOP operatives at the recent convention.

Political strategist Chuck Roach discusses the "Hispanic hurricane" reshaping Texas elections, attributing voter shifts to economic anxiety and ICE enforcement rather than just immigration.

Political strategist Boris Epstein and guest Natalie Harp analyze the Republican Party's deteriorating polling numbers, comparing the current climate to the 2006 midterm elections.

Max Burns and Sam Osterhout discuss the GOP’s recent missteps, including the collapse of the Jack Smith perjury accusation and Trump’s out-of-touch Time magazine interview.

Ellie Mistal and Edwin discuss how post-9/11 legal changes enabled the rise of authoritarianism, arguing that the Supreme Court’s destruction of the…

The Lincoln Project debuts "Margin of Error," a weekly polling analysis show featuring host Rick Wilson, Executive Director Tessa Gould, and Political Director Andrew Wilson.

Hosts Mitchell and Anne Zev are joined by Lev Parnas, who discusses his failed congressional bid and plans to launch a new stream on Kick to reach younger voters.

This episode details two major lawsuits filed by the family of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

Jim Acosta discusses the 2024 midterms with guest Joe Walsh, highlighting Donald Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and the severe economic fallout from his tariffs and deportations.

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Katie Fang interviews Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, who discusses her campaign to defeat incumbent Greg Abbott and demands transparency regarding Abbott’s financial ties to Elon Musk.

Jim Acosta and Jennifer Welch discuss the rise of Christian nationalism and the hypocrisy of Pete Hegseth, promoting Welch’s new book, *Not Today, Fascists*.

The Breakdown hosts discuss the 2024 midterm election landscape, highlighting Trump's plummeting approval ratings and the Republican Party's…

Katie Fang analyzes the Tompkins County DA’s decision to reopen the Cornell 7 rape case after initially declining charges, citing a victim’s…

Jim Acosta discusses the reopened gang rape investigation at Cornell University with Lauren Hirsch, highlighting systemic failures in campus sexual assault reporting and accountability.

Security researcher Ben Jordan joins Rick Wilson to discuss the civil liberties risks of Flock’s ubiquitous license plate reader network.

David Corn discusses his book "How Russia Won," detailing a decade of Russian influence operations targeting U.

Joe Klein and his co-host analyze the Republican Party's desperation ahead of the midterms, focusing on a controversial government-funded ad that threatens to purge "warmongers" and "communists.

The Breakdown covers former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate testimony, where he affirmed that his investigation proved Trump committed serious…

Senator Mark Kelly joins to discuss the midterms, criticizing Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict and AI risks while advocating for new legislation.

Katie Fang discusses the Senate Judiciary hearing where former special counsel Jack Smith faced a botched line of questioning from Senator Eric…

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The Breakdown covers the release of five men arrested at RAF Fairford, analyzing potential foreign false-flag operations and Trump’s conflicting claims.