Charlie Sykes is joined by Tim O’Brien of Bloomberg Opinion to unpack the chaos of Trump's tariff war, his public humiliation by Vladimir Putin, and his escalating disregard for the rule of law. They discuss how the president’s unchecked impulses are upending markets, weakening U.S. alliances, and threatening legal norms—all while rewarding loyalty and punishing dissent. From stock tips on social media to ignoring Supreme Court rulings, this episode explores what happens when a president governs entirely by id. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amy McGarth & Denver Riggleman: Tariffs, Tyranny and Truth in the Barrel
Charlie Sykes is joined by Amy McGrath and Denver Riggleman for a candid conversation about national security, military norms, and the authoritarian threats posed by a second Trump term. They dive into the dangers of loyalty-driven purges, the collapse of soft power, and why some Americans still fall for bizarre conspiracy theories. With bourbon-fueled honesty and bipartisan grit, the trio also preview Amy and Denver's new podcast, Truth in the Barrel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes: "Fight" and the Price of Gaslighting
Charlie Sykes talks with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, authors of Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House, to unpack their explosive behind-the-scenes reporting on the 2024 election. They discuss a Democratic Party in disarray, a media landscape accused of complicity, and the pivotal moments that helped reelect Donald Trump. From Biden’s final days to Harris’s uphill battle, this conversation offers a revealing look at how we got here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 of institutions to push back, and the dangerous normalization of one-man rule. Together, they reflect on how fear, denial, and the collapse of civic courage have created a moment of reckoning—not just for the Republican Party, but for the country as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 of $6 trillion in new tariffs. They explore the rise of authoritarian instincts, the collapse of due process, and the moral rationalizations enabling Trump's grip on power. Plus: big law caves, Laura Loomer ascends, and Paula White offers angelic blessings—for a price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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