To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
You are not the crazy ones.
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2025
Peter Wehner: Trump, Denial, and the Collapse of Civic Courage
Charlie Sykes is joined by Peter Wehner to unpack the global economic chaos unfolding under Donald Trump's leadership. They explore the psychological grip Trump holds on his supporters, the failures …
00:49:03 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
David French: Tariffs, Sycophants and Signal
Charlie Sykes is joined by David French for a wide-ranging conversation about the alarming trajectory of Trump’s second term—from potential appointments like Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel to the chaos …
00:52:18 |
Sun 06 Apr 2025
Josh Kraushaar: Elon’s Flameout & the GOP Fallout
Charlie Sykes is joined by Josh Kraushaar to unpack the political aftershocks of Elon Musk’s failed $26 million intervention in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. They dig into the GOP’s internal frustr…
00:45:55 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
David Jolly: Taking Trump's Third Term Seriously
Charlie Sykes and former Congressman David Jolly explore the unsettling prospect of Donald Trump pursuing a third term and the broader implications for American democracy. They examine the collapse o…
00:44:09 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Jim Acosta: Greenshoots in the Fight for America
Charlie Sykes welcomes CNN veteran and Substack writer Jim Acosta for a weekend conversation on fear, power, and political pushback in the Trump era. They discuss the administration's performative au…
00:42:49 |
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Anne Applebaum: Signal and the Authoritarian Playbook
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum joins Charlie Sykes to unpack the shocking revelations of the "SignalGate" scandal—an alarming breach of national security and a…
00:46:22 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Olivia Troye Has Entered the Chat
Charlie Sykes and national security expert Olivia Troye react to The Atlantic's bombshell report detailing how Trump administration officials accidentally included a journalist in a Signal group chat…
00:49:25 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Tom Nichols: Why Are We Still Surprised?
Charlie Sykes is joined by Tom Nichols of The Atlantic to discuss the growing normalization of authoritarianism and the failure of America's institutions to push back. They cover everything from Trum…
00:56:14 |
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Kinzinger and Sykes: How Putin Humiliates Trump
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Charlie Sykes for a candid discussion on the state of American democracy, Donald Trump's threats, and the exhaustion of fighting political chaos. Kinzinger ref…
00:51:03 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Michael Roth: It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Trump
Charlie Sykes speaks with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University, about the escalating attacks on higher education under Donald Trump’s administration. They discuss the administration’s sweep…
00:43:10 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
David Frum: Trade Wars and Turmoil
Charlie Sykes and David Frum discuss the volatile state of the U.S. economy, the Trump administration’s trade war with Canada, and the potential consequences of Elon Musk’s growing influence in gover…
00:47:24 |
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Nicholas Grossman: Why does Trump have a Putin fetish?
Charlie Sykes is joined by Nicholas Grossman, editor of Arc Digital and professor of political science at the University of Illinois, to dissect the latest political chaos. They explore Donald Trump’…
00:49:11 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Reed Galen: The Disconnect Between Voters and the Establishment
Charlie Sykes and Reed Galen discuss the latest political turmoil, including the potential government shutdown, economic uncertainty, and the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party. They exami…
00:48:25 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Jonathan Martin: Are Trump and Musk Breaking Up?
Charlie Sykes sits down with Politico senior writer Jonathan Martin to break down the latest political chaos, including the explosive clash between the Trump cabinet and Elon Musk. They explore the g…
00:41:20 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
Karen Tumulty: Trump's Delusions Run Into Reality
Charlie Sykes and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty react to President Trump's speech to Congress. They discuss the administration’s approach to governance, including its impact on national sec…
00:44:36 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Susan Glasser: Why Aren’t We in The Streets?
Charlie Sykes and Susan Glasser discuss the significant geopolitical shifts occurring under Donald Trump's presidency, particularly regarding Ukraine and Russia. They analyze the implications of Trum…
00:56:23 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Kinzinger-Sykes, Part II: Vindication
Charlie Sykes and Adam Kinzinger discuss the significant shifts within the Republican Party, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's presidency. They explore the betrayal of traditional conservati…
00:35:07 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy: A national Disgrace (with Adam Kinzinger)
Charlie Sykes Adam Kinzinger discuss the recent Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. They share their reaction to the treatment of Zele…
00:17:51 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Kara Swisher: Bezos throws a tantrum; Musk thinks he’s Jesus
Charlie Sykes and Kara Swisher discuss the evolving landscape of media and the influence of billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, and the future of major media outlets like the Washington Post.…
00:39:17 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Paul Rieckhoff: Trump’s Assault on the Military
Charlie Sykes and Paul Rieckhoff discuss the recent UN vote where the United States sided with Russia against a resolution supporting Ukraine. They explore the implications of this decision, the perc…
00:51:49 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
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