To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

By: Charlie Sykes
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  • You are not the crazy ones.

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    Charlie Sykes
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Political Science Politics & Government
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Episodes
  • Paul Rieckhoff: Trump’s Assault on the Military

    Paul Rieckhoff: Trump’s Assault on the Military
    Feb 25 2025
    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, and the chaos that is unfolding within the military ranks. They also touch on the impact of these changes on veterans and the 9/11 health registry. Plus, the critical role of veterans in politics, the manipulation of media and information by the current administration, and the implications of recent appointments within the FBI. They also highlight the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, including a lack of leadership and strategy, and speculate on Trump's consolidation of power and its potential consequences for the future of American politics.

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    52 mins
  • Ben Wittes: The US Switches Sides in Ukraine

    Ben Wittes: The US Switches Sides in Ukraine
    Feb 20 2025
    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 in Congress and Trump’s open defiance of legal norms, Sykes and Wittes explore the implications for democracy, the judiciary’s role as the last remaining guardrail, and whether Europe can step up as the U.S. retreats from its global leadership.

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    55 mins
  • Brian Rosenwald: One Month of Trump 2.0

    Brian Rosenwald: One Month of Trump 2.0
    Feb 18 2025
    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins

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