To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

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May 11, 2025 Tom Nichols: The Anti-Expert Era
Charlie Sykes and Tom Nichols dive into what they call the “death of expertise,” confronting how America’s most influential institutions are now increasingly led by the unqualified and the absurd. They explore the geopolitical and moral implications of the first American pope, drawing parallels to John Paul II and the Cold War. Finally, they reflect on Donald Trump’s staggering corruption in plain sight, the collective numbness it’s fostered, and the growing sense that the resistance—both moral and institutional—may finally be coalescing.
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May 08, 2025 Katie Couric: Dolls, Alcatraz, and Narcissism
Katie Couric joins Charlie Sykes to unpack the psychological underpinnings of Donald Trump’s political appeal and the enablers around him. They explore the disconnect between populist rhetoric and billionaire influence, the crumbling state of local journalism, and why media coverage struggles to keep up with an administration governed by chaos. With stories of real-world consequences, they examine whether dignity, truth, or economic pain can still break through the political cult of personality.
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May 06, 2025 Susan Glasser: The Grift Presidency
Charlie Sykes and New Yorker columnist Susan Glasser examine the unprecedented scale and brazenness of corruption in Donald Trump's second term. From billion-dollar business deals and crypto coin pay-to-play schemes to dismantling oversight institutions, they outline how the machinery of government is being turned into a personal profit engine. With watchdogs removed, norms shattered, and accountability elusive, who’s left to stop it?
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54min
May 04, 2025 Olivia Troye: Military Parades and Doll Rationing
Charlie Sykes is joined by former White House Homeland Security advisor Olivia Troye to unpack the surreal and sobering first 100 days of Trump’s return to power—from authoritarian impulses and economic meltdowns to doll rationing and military parades. They discuss how fringe figures like Laura Loomer are influencing national security decisions, the disturbing escalation of deportation policies, and the eerie complacency of American institutions. As the courts push back and allies rethink their trust in the U.S., the conversation turns to whether America is facing a generational crisis—or a historic one.
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May 01, 2025 Nicholas Grossman: Tariffs, Tyranny, and Tipping Points
Charlie Sykes is joined by Nicholas Grossman, editor of Arc Digital and political science professor, to dissect the first 100 days of Trump's second term—from the international backlash to his Canada rhetoric to the domestic fallout of authoritarian policies. They explore the growing cracks in public opinion, the danger of a politicized military, and the economic time bomb of Trump’s tariff regime. Plus, they discuss whether civil society—not Congress—holds the real key to stopping the administration’s most extreme ambitions.
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April 29, 2025 Ryan Lizza: 100 Days of Trump 2.0
Charlie Sykes is joined by journalist Ryan Lizza to unpack the first 100 days of Trump's second term and why much of the political media is failing to meet the moment. They discuss Lizza’s dramatic exit from Politico, the dangers of corporate media under pressure, and why journalists — and citizens — must rethink how they cover and confront this new era. Plus, they explore the chilling implications of government weaponization, surveillance, and the slow erosion of democratic norms.
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59min
April 27, 2025 Adam Kinzinger: Trump's Weakness Abroad, Corruption at Home
Charlie Sykes and Adam Kinzinger unpack Donald Trump's public humiliation by Vladimir Putin, his surrender on Ukraine, and the dangerous implications for America's standing in the world. They also dive into Trump's open market manipulation, the erosion of Congressional power, and why this political moment may be the most consequential in American history. Kinzinger argues it's time for Americans to decide: fight, flee, or acquiesce.
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April 25, 2025 Kinzinger-Sykes: Trump Arrests a Judge
The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. Charlie Sykes and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger gave their reaction.
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April 24, 2025 Paul Rieckhoff: Rise of the Fake Tough Guys
Charlie Sykes is joined by Paul Rieckhoff to break down the chaos engulfing the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—from classified leaks on Signal to a spiraling internal purge. They explore how a Fox News persona ended up with the nukes, what it means for U.S. national security, and why even Trumpworld is starting to panic. Plus, signs of resistance from Harvard, independent veterans, and the surprising impact of punching the bully in the nose.

More info on Paul's work:
www.IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.org
www.IndependentAmericans.us
www.AmericanVeteransForUkraine.org
https://youtube.com/@independentamericans8488?si=_LqnAsAM14Rdh7tV
www.Righteous.us
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April 22, 2025 Ben Wittes: This is the Fight That Matters
Charlie Sykes is joined by Lawfare’s Ben Wittes to unpack a whirlwind week in Trumpworld—from the Supreme Court’s late-night rebuke of secret deportations to Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon meltdown. They discuss the legal stakes of the Abrego Garcia case, the markets reacting to Trump’s Fed threats, and the eerie silence around Trump’s authoritarian moves.
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