Chris Cillizza: The Rubber Band Theory
Charlie Sykes sits down with journalist Chris Cillizza to unpack his "rubber band theory" of American democracy and how Trump-era politics may stretch institutions beyond repair. The two also debate G...
21 Aug 202547min
Ben Wittes: Five Alarm Fires
Charlie Sykes and Lawfare’s Ben Wittes unpack the fallout from Donald Trump’s Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, a meeting that left America humiliated and Ukraine on edge. Wittes shares his own surre...
19 Aug 202548min
Conor Lamb: Democratic Messaging, Crime, and the Trump Threat
Former Pennsylvania Congressman Conor Lamb joins Charlie Sykes for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges facing the Democratic Party. They discuss how Democrats can regain credibility on crime...
14 Aug 202545min
Tony Gilroy: Yes, Andor Does Rhyme with Our Political Moment
Charlie Sykes sits down with Andor creator Tony Gilroy for a conversation about the show's record-breaking Emmy nominations, its historical inspirations, and its unintentional political resonance. Gil...
12 Aug 202539min
Harry Litman: The DOJ Turned Upside Down
Charlie Sykes and Harry Litman break down the sweeping politicization of the FBI and Department of Justice under Donald Trump, from purging veteran agents to elevating January 6 rioters into senior ro...
10 Aug 202536min
Jessica Riedl: The Last Fiscal Conservative
Charlie Sykes welcomes Jessica Riedl of the Manhattan Institute for a conversation on the state of the U.S. economy under Trump 2.0. They cover everything from fantasy math in drug pricing claims to t...
7 Aug 202535min
Tara Palmeri: Epstein, Maxwell, and the Survivors' Fight for Justice
Charlie Sykes speaks with investigative journalist Tara Palmeri about her years-long coverage of the Jeffrey Epstein case and her deeply personal reporting on the survivors. Palmeri recounts her work ...
5 Aug 202550min
Tom Nichols: The Gilded Presidency
Charlie Sykes welcomes Tom Nichols to talk about Trump’s gilded ambitions—from redesigning the White House to purging the military of disloyalty. They unpack the political theater behind the Smithsoni...
3 Aug 202548min
