To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

Mar 08 2025 14 ep. 42 mins 138

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Jonathan Martin: Are Trump and Musk Breaking Up?

Mar 08 2025 41 mins

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 growing tensions within Trump's cabinet, the unpredictability of his policy decisions, and the broader implications for America's allies. Martin also offers insight into the Democratic P

Karen Tumulty: Trump's Delusions Run Into Reality

Mar 05 2025 44 mins

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 security, economic policy, and the broader implications of Elon Musk’s influence. Tumulty and Sykes analyze the Republican Party’s response, the weakening of institutional guardrails

Susan Glasser: Why Aren’t We in The Streets?

Mar 03 2025 56 mins

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 Trump's actions, including his confrontational meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and the broader consequences for American foreign policy and alliances, especially in relation to N

Kinzinger-Sykes, Part II: Vindication

Mar 01 2025 35 mins

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 conservative values, especially regarding foreign policy and support for Ukraine. They also discuss the feelings of isolation and vindication among those who oppose Trump, and the challenges face

Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy: A national Disgrace (with Adam Kinzinger)

Feb 28 2025 17 mins

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 Zelensky, the implications of Trump's actions for U.S. foreign policy, and the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party regarding support for Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr

Kara Swisher: Bezos throws a tantrum; Musk thinks he’s Jesus

Feb 26 2025 39 mins

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. Swisher talks the motivations behind these billionaires' actions and their impact on society, emphasizing the need for accountability and the dangers of unchecked power. They also disc

Paul Rieckhoff: Trump’s Assault on the Military

Feb 24 2025 51 mins

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 perception of America as the 'bad guy', and the ongoing military purge under Trump's administration. they also discuss the culture of the military, the importance of values in leadership, a

Ben Wittes: The US Switches Sides in Ukraine

Feb 19 2025 55 mins

Charlie Sykes is joined by legal analyst Ben Wittes to examine the first month of Trump's second presidency and the shocking realignment of U.S. foreign and domestic policy. They discuss the administration’s abandonment of Ukraine, the erosion of DOJ independence, and the broader constitutional crisis emerging from Trump’s unchecked executive power. With Republican capitulation

Brian Rosenwald: One Month of Trump 2.0

Feb 17 2025 65 mins

Charlie Sykes and political historian Brian Rosenwald from the University of Pennsylvania take a look back at the first month of the second Trump administration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim O'Brien: Trump only cares about two things

Feb 15 2025 44 mins

Charlie Sykes is joined by Tim O’Brien, Executive Editor for Opinion at Bloomberg, for a wide-ranging discussion on Donald Trump’s latest actions and their broader implications. They explore Trump's fascination with power and control, his influence over U.S. institutions, and his ongoing relationship with figures like Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin. The conversation also delves i