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<![CDATA[Lincoln Square : Shows]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/s/showshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S-Yb!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd4089057-6f4a-4d02-9e15-0a6ddbc9561a_1280x1280.pngLincoln Square : Showshttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/s/showsSubstackFri, 12 Jun 2026 13:37:28 GMT<![CDATA[Tough Medicine for Democrats | Mike Fanone, Maya May & Rachel Bitecofer on The Revolution]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/tough-medicine-for-democrats-mikehttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/tough-medicine-for-democrats-mikeFri, 12 Jun 2026 13:02:37 GMT & welcomed to The Revolution to talk through what the Democrats are doing right … and what they’re still getting wrong.

The party of “We Go High” lost it all in ‘24. While there are a million reasons — it could have been death by a thousand cuts — there are absolutely a few challenges we still face. But the midterms are ours to lose. Trump is historically unpopular. The economy is on shaky ground and Americans have little faith in his ability to manage it. Meanwhile, we started a war for no reason that we can’t get out of, and oil prices could skyrocket as a result.

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Can the Dems learn their lesson? Rachel thinks they can. But it’s going to take discipline.

]]><![CDATA[37 'Imminent' Deals Later: Rep. Jim Himes Updates Us on the Iran War | The Frank Figliuzzi Show ]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/37-imminent-deals-later-rep-jim-himeshttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/37-imminent-deals-later-rep-jim-himesThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:14:05 GMTEarlier this week, CNN reported that since Donald Trump launched his war with Iran over 100 days ago, he’s claimed that a deal with them is “imminent” 37 times. And if you’ve been paying close attention to the messaging on Iran, we’ve either already won the war and it’s over or are very close to winning it.

If you believe that, we have a health care plan for you that will be ready in about, oh, two weeks.

Congressman Jim Himes, who represents Connecticut’s 4th District and is the ranking Democrat on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, disagrees. He joined The Frank Figliuzzi Show to talk about the war — as Donald Trump has announced potential retaliatory action after Iran shot down an Apache helicopter. Himes notes that Iran has survived the U.S.’ initial attacks and maintains control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.

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The Congressman also discussed concerns he has over Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, as well as the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

]]><![CDATA[Turning Point Declares War on Feminism at Women's Summit | The Tim & April Show]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/turning-point-declares-war-on-feminismhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/turning-point-declares-war-on-feminismThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:37 GMTLast weekend, Turning Point USA hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Summit, which seems like a complete oxymoron when you think about some of the rhetoric about women the group’s late co-founder, Charlie Kirk, used to express to his audience.

Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy jump into some of the highlights from this weekend’s event helmed by Erika Kirk on the latest edition of The Tim & April Show. And as they play through some of these speeches, you get a real sense of how TPUSA and its allies propagandize women against feminism with their selective understanding of Biblical stories and verses. It really is a bankrupt theology, as Whitaker notes.

]]><![CDATA[The Reckoning is Coming | George Conway Joins Six Questions with Steven Beschloss]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/the-reckoning-is-coming-george-conwayhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/the-reckoning-is-coming-george-conwayThu, 11 Jun 2026 16:01:19 GMTGeorge Conway is an American attorney, political commentator, and infamous anti-Trump conservative-turned-Democrat who is now running for Congress in New York on a platform of accountability.

While other Dems hedge on the need for investigations, Conway says that the base layer of our Democracy is our ability to hold the powerful and corrupt responsible for their actions.

Steven has questions (six of them).

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]]><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Is a Chaos Agent | History of the Present with Bioethics Professor Arthur Caplan]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/rfk-jr-is-a-chaos-agent-history-ofhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/rfk-jr-is-a-chaos-agent-history-ofThu, 11 Jun 2026 11:48:00 GMTBrian Daitzman welcomes Dr. Arthur Caplan, professor of Bioethics and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine.

Dr. Caplan is deeply worried about the impacts MAHA will have on Americans. When you look beyond their niche mission to restrict red dye and seed oils, their real plan emerges: gutting real medical research, a war on vaccinations, and even eugenics. Dr. Caplan breaks down what’s really going on (including MAHA’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein) and how we, as Americans, must wake up to what’s happening and fight back.

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Don’t miss this episode of History of the Present, co-produced by and .

]]><![CDATA[Nancy Mace Flames Out, Graham Platner Wins in Maine | First Draft with Susan J. Demas & The Downballot's David Nir]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/nancy-mace-flames-out-graham-platnerhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/nancy-mace-flames-out-graham-platnerWed, 10 Jun 2026 17:56:03 GMTThere’s no shortage of primaries, runoffs, and special elections setting the stage for the November midterms. So how do we break through the fluff and identify the stories that are really driving voters support for candidates up and down the ballot?

We turn to David Nir, publisher of The Downballot on Substack, who’s been covering election data from national and local races for over 20 years. He stopped by First Draft with Susan J. Demas to recap some results from last night, like the humiliating loss for South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace in her gubernatorial bid to Graham Planter’s win in Maine as he prepares to take on perpetually “concerned” Republican Susan Collins amid his own controversies.

Make sure to check out The Downballot throughout the primary season for information about races from the Senate to City Council. And of course, get caught up with the latest election analysis from David Nir on First Draft with Susan J. Demas here on Lincoln Square.

]]><![CDATA[Why Trump Only Hears Cheers | Rick Wilson & Joe Trippi on The Strategy Session.]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/why-trump-only-hears-cheers-rickhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/why-trump-only-hears-cheers-rickWed, 10 Jun 2026 16:13:52 GMTWhen Trump got crazy booed at the Knicks game, all he could hear were cheers. That’s his presidency and the entirety of his existence in a nutshell.

This is the same guy who has claimed (by some counts) that peace with Iran is just around the corner 37 times. That’s a lot of corners!

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Meanwhile, his polling is cratering more and more every week. We’re in the swing of a powerfully energetic primary season where Democratic voters are showing up not only to vote out the chaos agents, but to vote for candidates that they actually like.

]]><![CDATA[Is Bill Pulte a National Security Risk? | Anchor Watch with Bobby Jones & The Steady State's Steven Cash]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/is-bill-pulte-a-national-securityhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/is-bill-pulte-a-national-securityWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:03:17 GMTThroughout his two terms as president, Donald Trump has treated his Cabinet — positions that are of the utmost importance in keeping our nation safe and healthy — like another season of The Apprentice. His appointments range from being questionable to highly alarming.

His most recent announcement came last week with Bill Pulte, who’s currently overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as his Acting Director of National Intelligence.

Folks, this is a nomination that has many in both parties waving red flags due to Pulte’s severe lack of experience for the position. Putting another loyal toady in charge of our national security could be a disaster.

Steven Cash, executive director of The Steady State, joined former Navy Commander Bobby Jones on the latest edition of Anchor Watch on Lincoln Square and gave a real lesson about the seriousness and professionalism that is legally expected for the role of Director of National Security.

So, how much of a security risk is Pulte to this role? Watch the latest episode of Anchor Watch with Bobby Jones and his guest, The Steady State Executive Director Steven Cash.

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]]><![CDATA[Trump Gets a Bronx Welcome | Edwin Eisendrath & Susan Demas LIVE]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/trump-gets-a-bronx-welcome-edwinhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/trump-gets-a-bronx-welcome-edwinTue, 09 Jun 2026 16:33:58 GMTTrump Steaks. Trump Airlines. The Eastern Conference Champion New York Knicks’ winning streak. That’s right, folks, everything Donald Trump touches dies.

Susan J. Demas and Edwin Eisendrath, host of It’s The Democracy, Stupid on Lincoln Square, look at the less than warm welcome Donald Trump received from those attending last nights Game 3 of the NBA Championship. And after 27 years of waiting for this occasion, Knicks fans had every right to be angry. Trump’s presence shut down streets, canceled watch parties, and brought nothing but long lines and delays, all so he could fall asleep by halftime.

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Join Susan and Edwin for their latest analysis and why last night’s events are a metaphor for the Trump presidency, where everything he touches, like America’s 250th Anniversary, turns to ruin.

]]><![CDATA[Biblical Teachings vs. Christian Nationalism | Rev. Benjamin Cremer Joins The Frank Figliuzzi Show]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/biblical-teachings-vs-christian-nationalismhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/biblical-teachings-vs-christian-nationalismTue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:34 GMTDuring the Trump era, many who cover the intersections of culture and politics, including us here at Lincoln Square, have been warning of the shocking rise of Christian Nationalism in local governments and schools across the country.

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Reverend Benjamin Cremer has been dubbed “the digital pastor” for his large social media following for his teachings of the Gospel. He warns that the difference between Christian Nationalism and true teaching of the Bible is the treatment of “the other” — Christian Nationalism demonizes them while Biblical teaching promotes lifting them up.

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Reverend Cremer joined The Frank Figliuzzi Show to talk about why it’s necessary to reject Christian Nationalism and share his own story of preaching the Gospel.

]]><![CDATA[How Can James Talarico Win in Texas? | On the Ground with Joe Trippi & The Texas Tribune's Jasper Scherer ]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-can-james-talarico-win-in-texashttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-can-james-talarico-win-in-texasTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:49:32 GMTFor decades, Texas has always been a blue mirage for Democrats. However they’ve tried to chip away at the conservative status quo in the Lone Star State, they’ve always fallen short at the finish line.

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In the final episode of On the Ground from the Lone Star State, welcomed Jasper Scherer from the Texas Tribune. Scherer discussed the optimism stirring in Texas Dems.

But is that optimism enough to get someone like James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee who’s up against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton? Or will he suffer the same fate as previous promising candidates like Beto O’Rourke and Colin Allred?

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]]><![CDATA[How Trump Won his Cage Match with the GOP | The Weekly Assignment with The Lincoln Project's Jeff Timmer]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-trump-won-his-cage-match-withhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-trump-won-his-cage-match-withMon, 08 Jun 2026 18:31:11 GMTTrump has done a lot of bad things — the grift, the racism, the xenophobia, the hatred — but something he's done that will need to be wrung out as soon as possible is the subversion of what it means to serve.

There was a time when we could disagree on taxation levels, or how to approach infrastructure or safety net spending, and then shake hands and have a drink with each other. There was a time when a loss at the polls meant a reevaluation of message and policy.

But service means something different to MAGA now. It means self-service. It means service to Dear Leader. It means that anyone — or anything — that gets in your way is fundamentally evil and should be destroyed.

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Former Republican strategist Jeff Timmer joins The Weekly Assignment to talk about a friend he and Susan had in common, former Republican Congressman Joe Schwarz, a surgeon, Vietnam veteran, CIA spy, and longtime public servant. Dr. Schwarz’s funeral this weekend reminded them what it means to serve, and why America is still worth fighting for.

Plus, they take on Trump's epic meltdown on Meet the Press over the weekend.

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]]><![CDATA[Kingdom Citizenship, Explained | Unholy Ground with Andra Watkins & Sam Osterhout ]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/kingdom-citizenship-explained-unholyhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/kingdom-citizenship-explained-unholyMon, 08 Jun 2026 16:26:58 GMT“Kingdom Citizenship” sounds like a banal phrase on a church poster, or something you’d see on a billboard for a mega-church in Florida. And, well, you probably would see it in those places.

But if you’re a fan of Unholy Ground and you’ve kept up with the work of Andra Watkins, you know that something much darker lies beneath those two words.

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In this episode, Sam and Andra connect the dots between that phrase, the erasure of our democracy, and a future with no borders and total surveillance, where, as Andra puts it, “whoever owns the surveillance infrastructure will be the one true god.”

]]><![CDATA[What One-Party Rule Has Meant for Texas | On The Ground With Joe Trippi & Quorum Report's Harvey Kronberg]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/what-one-party-rule-has-meant-forhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/what-one-party-rule-has-meant-forMon, 08 Jun 2026 13:41:07 GMTSince 1998 – yes, nearly three decades – Texas has been under one-party rule. And Republicans who have controlled the state for almost thirty years certainly feel entitled to keeping their power.

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Harvey Kronberg, who publishes Quorum Report, one of the definitive publications about Texas politics, has been covering the Lone Star state for years. With the primaries now in the rearview, Kronberg spoke with Joe Trippi for another edition of On The Ground about the latest polling and why Democrats have a good shot at toppling some Republicans this year.

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And will the redistricting efforts in the state pushed by Donald Trump backfire? Check out this latest episode of On The Ground with Joe Trippi and guest Harvey Kronberg of Quorum Report, now on Lincoln Square.

]]><![CDATA[Accountability: The Word of the Day | It's the End! ... (of the Week) with Max Burns & Sam Osterhout]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/accountability-the-word-of-the-dayhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/accountability-the-word-of-the-daySun, 07 Jun 2026 22:33:07 GMTBetween the slush fund that the Trump administration claims they’re abandoning (although Trump himself doesn’t seem like he wants to let that go) to his nomination of Bill Pulte, a man with zero national intelligence experience to Director of National Intelligence, one things for sure: they all stink of corruption.

Max Burns and Sam Osterhout explore these stories and more on It’s the End! .. (of the Week) and point to what all of them are missing: accountability.

Join Max and Sam now for another weekly recap, right here on Lincoln Square.

]]><![CDATA[ICYMI: Mary Trump on the 'Orange Fascist’s' Cognitive Collapse]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/icymi-mary-trump-on-the-orange-fascistshttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/icymi-mary-trump-on-the-orange-fascistsSun, 07 Jun 2026 19:20:24 GMT

A lot happened this week and the news cycle is moving faster than ever. So we pulled together five Lincoln Square clips worth your time: the sharpest analysis, the clearest warnings, and the moments that cut through the noise. Whether you missed a show or just want the essential highlights in one place, this is your weekly watchlist for fighting for democracy, calling out the chaos, and keeping the pressure on the orange fascist trying to tear it all down.

1. Mary Trump & Steven Beschloss on Trump’s Declining Mental State

On the debut of Six Questions with Steven Beschloss, Mary Trump says that Donald Trump’s cognitive decline is worsening and argues that the danger is not just what is changing, but what is being revealed. She connects Trump’s decline to impulse control, humiliation, narcissistic collapse, and the deeper psychological traits she says have been present all along.

2. Rick Wilson & Matthew Dowd on Trump Getting Bored in Iran

Rick Wilson and former GOP strategist Matthew Dowd discuss Trump’s handling of Iran, the damage to America’s global credibility, and why the political fallout may hit hardest at the gas pump. Dowd explains why rising prices are uniquely dangerous for Trump because voters see the number every time they fill up.

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3. Joe Trippi & Joe Klein on a Big Dem Win in Montana

Sam Forstag’s Montana primary win wasn’t just about one race — it was a message about what Democratic voters are looking for. In this conversation with veteran Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and longtime political columnist Joe Klein, Forstag explains why working-class credibility, affordability, union power, housing costs, and economic urgency are reshaping what kind of Democrat can win.

4. Frank Figliuzzi & Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz on FIFA & Human Trafficking

As the World Cup comes to American cities, former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi asks Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz what major events actually reveal about human trafficking. She explains why the bigger issue is not a sudden spike, but the trafficking problem already happening every day and why arresting victims is the wrong response.

5. Bobby Jones on Netanyahu Dog-Walking Trump on Iran

Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones explains why Trump’s Iran crisis is not a clean peace process — it is a diplomatic corner shaped by Netanyahu, Israel, and Trump’s own self-inflicted decisions. On Anchor Watch, Bobby and Sam Osterhout break down why Trump has no easy way out.

That’s this week’s ICYMI Watchlist. Watch, share, and send these clips to someone who needs to understand what’s really happening right now. And before you go, make sure you’re subscribed to Lincoln Square on YouTube so you don’t miss the next round of conversations, warnings, and hard truths.

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]]><![CDATA[Is Texas Really in Play? | On the Ground with Joe Trippi & Carlos Sanchez]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/is-texas-really-in-play-on-the-groundhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/is-texas-really-in-play-on-the-groundSun, 07 Jun 2026 16:15:19 GMT is On the Ground in Texas.

In a year when Texas Democrats are seeing openings while Republicans see divisions with the polarizing presence of Ken Paxton at the top of the ticket, Carlos Sanchez emerges as a uniquely positioned voice from the heart of the Lone Star State.

The former public affairs director for Hidalgo County — Texas's seventh-most populous county with over 870,000 residents — Sanchez has seen firsthand the complexities facing Democrats in a region where Biden won by 17 points in 2020 after Clinton's commanding 40-point margin in 2016. It’s the kind of erosion that has made the traditionally blue Rio Grande Valley a genuine swing region.

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Only 56% of registered voters participated in 2020, and only 45% of eligible residents even registered to vote. That means three in four potential voters in his county didn't even cast ballots. Sanchez, a Washington Post veteran, is an essential translator of Democratic hopes and the Hispanic political realities. He knows that every single last vote in Texas is going to matter.

]]><![CDATA[MAGA's Making a Play for California | That Trippi Show ]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/magas-making-a-play-for-californiahttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/magas-making-a-play-for-californiaSat, 06 Jun 2026 19:27:27 GMTAlex is on the road this week, so Joe is joined by journalist Cal Perry. California primaries come to a close. Has MAGA done enough to make a dent in the state? Can a reality star really become mayor of Los Angeles?

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What trends does Joe predict will define the primary elections nationally? Has Trump sabotaged his own coalition? Joe unpacks new polling data and what that means for undecided voters.

]]><![CDATA[How the Courts Are Starting to Check Trump | It's The Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath & All Rise News' Adam Klasfeld ]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-the-courts-are-starting-to-checkhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-the-courts-are-starting-to-checkSat, 06 Jun 2026 16:01:20 GMTIf you look at how our government is running in the Trump era and compare it to how our own bodies work, it’s clear that the system is under intense stress. However, there are some signs that there are antibodies within our government, especially in the courts. They’re beginning to react and finally trying to work for the body politic.

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Adam Klasfeld, editor of All Rise News, joined Edwin Eisendrath on It’s The Democracy, Stupid to give an overview on several recent decisions and cases that have addressed the vindictive prosecution we’ve seen coming from this current administration and how the courts are starting to create some hurdles instead of rubber-stamping Trump’s alarming policies.

]]><![CDATA[How Low Can Trump’s Polling Go? | Behind the Numbers with Rick Wilson & Andrew Wilson ]]>https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-low-can-trumps-polling-go-behindhttps://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-low-can-trumps-polling-go-behindFri, 05 Jun 2026 18:38:21 GMTIt won’t surprise you to learn that Trump’s polling continues to be terrible. Just when we think it’s hit bottom, he surprises us with a ballroom, or a slush fund, or a weird UFC thing at the White House.

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It’s clear that there is a floor … somewhere. But where? Is his a Nixon floor? Or a 1936-Dust-Bowl-Depression kinda floor? It remains to be seen, but there is every reason to expect that only Trump could take the record for being the best … at being the worst.

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