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Charlie Sykes
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Kristy Greenberg, former Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and a legal analyst for MS Now, joins Charlie to dive into the current legal landscape and discuss the integrity of our... more

Mike Pesca, host of The Gist, joins Charlie to unpack how the administration’s “chaos is a ladder” approach to immigration enforcement is failing. Public perception is shifting and ICE is increasingly viewed as the problem, not the protesters.

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Katherine Stewart, journalist and author of the book Money, Lies, and God joins Charlie to process the killing of Alex Pretti and share insights from her work on the New Right.

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New York Times Opinion writer David French joins Charlie to discuss the rising tensions in Minneapolis and Trump's newly formed "Board of Peace."

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David French
Conservative writer and legal scholar
Episode: The Violent Occupation of an American City
Joe Klein
Legendary journalist and author
Substack newsletter, Sanity Clause
Episode: Revisiting the Nuremberg Trials
Jonathan Rauch
A senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer to The Atlantic
Brookings Institution
Episode: Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook
Miles Taylor
Former Chief of Staff to the Department of Homeland Security
Defiance.org
Episode: Blue Screen of Hypocrisy
Laura K. Field
Author of "Furious Minds" and associate at George Washington University
George Washington University, Brookings Institution
Episode: The Intellectuals of the MAGA movement
Anne Applebaum
Journalist at The Atlantic, author, and expert on democracy
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump's America Becomes the Neighborhood Bully
Lucy Caldwell
Political strategist and former Republican
Episode: Trump's Coverup, Bari's Blunder
Rachael Bade
Longtime veteran reporter for Politico and Substack writer
Substack
Episode: No, Trump Is Not Going to Fire Them
Charlie Dent
Former Congressman and veteran commentator
CNN
Episode: Is Donald Trump the Real Speaker of the House?

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Charlie Sykes
Host of discussions on contemporary political issues, providing critical analysis and expert insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 957 ratings
  • Memory Holy

    Nice podcast but you and your guest seemed to memory hole Michelle Obama’s support for eating well. As I recall, the mainstream Republican Party even jumped on that as preachy and demanded their sugary cereal. Maybe if she’d promoted trying road kill you would give her credit.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    peacemonger13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Honesty, integrity, and a very catchy podcaster voice!

    Been listening to Charlie for years. He’s such a talent at what he does. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Back-to-the-center
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent podcast - 5/5

    Charlie is truly doing a community service. Thank you for keeping us sane in these tough and trying times! This is my go-to podcast. I’d encourage everyone to tune in, subscribe, leave a review, and also follow Charlie on Substack. The only way to fight back is together through unity. Stay strong, and everyone, stay safe ✌️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LemonHazeLawyer
    Australia2 months ago
  • Ep 112 D Drezner

    I enjoy the episodes where I learn some new factoid most. But discussions are usually interesting. Small correction: Melania was maybe as aspiring supermodel. Really more of an exotic dancer or nude model. Never was a supermodel. Twiggy was a supermodel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pablo Puppy
    United States3 months ago
  • Always worth the time

    Reasonable conversation in the midst of chaos. Thank you Charlie for keeping the lights on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nothirdterm
    United States3 months ago

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The Intellectuals of the MAGA movement
Q: What is the significance of figures like Stephen Miller in the MAGA movement?
Stephen Miller represents a strand of hard-right authoritarianism that heavily influences Trump's ideology.
The Intellectuals of the MAGA movement
Q: How do you see this playing out after Trump?
The coalition is very fragile and it depends largely on Trump's popularity and the current political landscape.
Ed Luce: Xenophobia, Murder on the High Seas, and Europe's Moment of Truth
Q: What can you do to change the image of the country, you know, to the rest of the world?
Luce emphasizes that the hostility to foreigners comes from government policy rather than average Americans.
Ed Luce: Xenophobia, Murder on the High Seas, and Europe's Moment of Truth
Q: Ed, what do you make of this?
Luce discusses the numbness to Trump's rhetoric and the racial implications of his comments.
The Streisand Effect Cover-Up
Q: Do you think that if a graphic and compromising photo of Trump with an underage girl would have come to light, he would have to resign?
Cynically, even that wouldn't be enough for Trump to resign.

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This podcast serves as a platform for insightful discussions centered on contemporary political issues, particularly the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on American society and culture. It involves a blend of expert commentary and critical analysis, often exploring controversial topics such as authoritarianism, the intersection of faith and politics, and the erosion of democratic values. Episodes feature a variety of guests, including journalists, scholars, and political analysts, who provide diverse perspectives on the national discourse, creating an engaging experience for listeners invested in political dynamics and societal implications. The show's focus on crucial debates and moral complexities makes it a compelling resource for th... more

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