Steve Inskeep: Kevin Is No Lincoln
Lincoln's political skills were a key part of his legacy, but the politics he practiced were not like today's base-oriented version.
43m Oct 10, 2023
43m
Will Saletan: Israel's 9/11
The attack by Hamas on Israel was barbaric, but the incursion—by land, sea, and air—was also sophisticated.
47m Oct 09, 2023
47m
The GOP’s Rubik’s Cube for Morons
The Republicans have been on a trajectory to get a Jim Jordan-style speaker for 11 years, and the Democrats couldn’t have stopped it.
49m Oct 06, 2023
49m
The Crazed Slavering Jackal Caucus
The Crazed Slavering Jackal Caucus is running the GOP. Plus, Giuliani's drinking may undermine Trump's defense in the Jan 6 case. It's The Trump Trials.
39m Oct 05, 2023
39m
Tim O'Brien: The Hollow Men
Kevin McCarthy aspired to the speakership for his resume, not because of legislative talents.
41m Oct 04, 2023
41m
Dana Milbank: The Chair Was Already Vacant
Kevin McCarthy hasn't been doing much of anything all year as speaker, except lurching from crisis to crisis and leading from behind.
38m Oct 03, 2023
38m
Will Saletan: Everybody Hates Matt Gaetz
The bipartisan loathing of Gaetz is almost a kumbaya moment.
52m Oct 02, 2023
52m
David Frum: The Kraken Is Never Coming
The first impeachment hearing was panned on both sides, while House Republicans keep promising a new unicorn.
40m Sep 29, 2023
40m
A.B. Stoddard: A Completely Pointless Debate
The kids' table debate was a cacophony of speed talking, interruptions, and yelling.
50m Sep 28, 2023
50m
Trump’s Empire of Fraud
The ex-POTUS has been put out of business in New York, after his fraud was found so overwhelming that no trial was needed.
46m Sep 27, 2023
46m
Will Saletan: The Politics of Atonement
Cassidy Hutchinson atones. Bob Menendez refuses. Plus: the government shutdown about nothing.
49m Sep 26, 2023
49m
Trump Ever After: Live from TribFest
Olivia Nuzzi, Bret Stephens, and Ben Terris joined Charlie Sykes on stage in Austin over the weekend.
1hr 2m Sep 25, 2023
1hr 2m
Yascha Mounk: The Identity Trap
Our democratic order is facing a two-front war. While the immediate crisis may be from the right, the left is presenting its own threats.
52m Sep 22, 2023
52m
A Raging Bull Elephant
Trump is trying to intimidate witnesses and jurors in the election case, and Chutkan's only remedy may be to move up the trial date.
50m Sep 21, 2023
50m
Manu Raju: The Hostage Crisis on Capitol Hill
House Republicans are bickering and calling each other names, while the Matt Gaetz caucus threatens to hold the country hostage with a government shutdown.
41m Sep 20, 2023
41m
Ruy Teixeira: Biden’s Working Class Blues
The system feels rigged for the millionaires and the billionaires, and the populist red lights are flashing for 2024.
44m Sep 19, 2023
44m
Will Saletan: In Defense of Kristen Welker
Trump threw the pro-life movement under the bus in his NBC interview, and essentially pleaded the Fifth on Jan 6.
48m Sep 18, 2023
48m
Anne Applebaum: Musk Buys Russia’s Lies
The billionaire was duped by Russian nuclear propaganda, but he's not the only one in the West who worries about provoking Russia by helping Ukraine.
42m Sep 15, 2023
42m
Did the FBI Get a Pass on Jan 6?
Romney's text message to Mitch McConnell renews questions about what law enforcement knew ahead of the attack on the Capitol.
50m Sep 14, 2023
50m
A.B. Stoddard: McCarthy's Month from Hell
The speaker is trying to sate the MAGA wing with a sham impeachment, and maybe a government shutdown, but it will never be satisfied.
51m Sep 13, 2023
51m
James Hohmann: Kevin in a Vise
McCarthy has caved on an impeachment inquiry so he can hold onto his gavel.
39m Sep 12, 2023
39m
Will Saletan: Lying Dog-Faced Pony Soldier
Biden giving a press conference while jet-lagged may not quell rising concerns about his age.
50m Sep 11, 2023
50m
Tim Miller: Down to Clown
Tucker is in some corner of Elon's basement testing to see what he can get away with, while Elon is cozying up with Putin.
52m Sep 08, 2023
52m
Trump Keeps Admitting His Crimes
Trump did himself no favors talking to Hugh Hewitt, the Proud Boys could've spared themselves a lot of prison time, the Fulton case may move quickly, E. Jean Carroll wins again, and when will the cascade of witness flipping start?
52m Sep 07, 2023
52m
Adam Kinzinger: Trump Ignited the Proud Boys
Never forget it was Donald Trump telling the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by" which ultimately set Jan 6 in motion.
48m Sep 06, 2023
48m
Will Saletan: The Hammer Philosophy of Governing
Republican leaders in Wisconsin sound like they're planning an end-run around democracy, Musk is running with one of the oldest antisemitic tropes in the world, and even MAGA Republicans in Texas don't like Ken Paxton.
46m Sep 05, 2023
46m
Tim Miller: Heroes and Zeroes of the GOP
How different would things be if other Republicans had stood up to MAGA like the way Kemp did for Fani Willis?
49m Sep 01, 2023
49m
Justice for Ruby and Shaye
Giuliani is going to pay $$$$ for defaming Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss—and Trump may too, for his financial statements in New York.
48m Aug 31, 2023
48m
Mike Murphy: The Psychopath vs The Cynic
Does cynical Nikki Haley have the guts to run an edgier campaign? Plus, Vivek's Hermain Cain moment, Iowa's unpredictable caucus voters, and the denialism about Grandpa Joe. Mike Murphy joins Charlie Sykes today.
41m Aug 30, 2023
41m
2024 Will Be a Train Wreck
From Trump's court calendar to concerns about Biden's age, we may be underestimating how bad next year could be.
45m Aug 29, 2023
45m
Charlie and Will Monday: Vivek’s BS
The new hotness, Ramaswamy, is serving up a load of bull.
50m Aug 28, 2023
50m
Tim Miller: We Told You So
We were always going to get this first-of-its-kind presidential portrait. What else would you expect from a con man and a criminal?
51m Aug 25, 2023
51m
A.B. Stoddard: A Pointless Exercise?
At Wednesday's debate, Ramaswamy touched all the MAGA erogenous zones, Haley had a great night while Tim Scott did not, and DeSantis seemed to shrink even more.
44m Aug 24, 2023
44m
When the Hammer Comes Down
Almost nothing concentrates the mind more than an indictment, so expect other minor players in Trumpland—especially in Georgia—to flip on the don.
47m Aug 23, 2023
47m
Tom Nichols: Our Surreal Moment
Trump's co-defendants don't even dispute what they're accused of doing—they just claim it wasn't illegal.
53m Aug 22, 2023
53m
Joe Perticone and Mona Charen: Trusting the Chronic Liar over the Pastor
The base gives Trump higher marks for speaking truth than they give to religious leaders, Vivek will be targeted at the debate, DeSantis turns on MAGA, Biden needs to tackle the age issue, and the media keeps both-sidesing political scandal.
51m Aug 21, 2023
51m
DeSantis’s WTF Memo
The governor of Florida is being treated like a low-IQ child.
50m Aug 18, 2023
50m
Thumbprints on a Conspiracy?
Could Trump have been dumb enough to use Twitter DMs for his plot?
54m Aug 17, 2023
54m
Christopher Miller: The War Came to Us
A one-time Peace Corps volunteer, Chris Miller was posted to Ukraine, fell in love with it, and decided to stay. Now, he's one of the best Ukraine correspondents. Miller joins Charlie Sykes to discuss Zelensky, the state of the war, and Ukraine's existential fight. show notes: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/war-came-to-us-9781399406857/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
45m Aug 16, 2023
45m
A.B. Stoddard: All the Ex-President's Conspirators
Donald Trump has been a low-rent mobster for his entire career, and now he's getting the indictment he deserves. And this time, some of co-conspirators are likely to flip. Plus, how the Big Lie plays at next week's debate. A.B. Stoddard joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42m Aug 15, 2023
42m
Ep.7: The Corruption of Lindsey Graham
Even with Trump out of the White House, Lindsey Graham says that Trump is the organizing principle of the Republican Party. And everything that the senator once valued—national security, human rights, and the Constitution—plays second fiddle to his loyalty to Trump. This special series, The Corruption of Lindsey Graham, has been presented by The Bulwark Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices...
42m Aug 14, 2023
42m
Tim Miller: They're Still Humoring Him
Remember one of the worst quotes in history about just 'humoring' Trump after he lost in '20? Well, he's creating another threatening climate. Plus, Tim's reporting trip to Iowa, Pence gets a little loose, and Tim and Charlie share some life advice. Tim Miller joins Charlie Sykes for the weekend pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50m Aug 11, 2023
50m
Trump Baits the Judge
The ex-POTUS's ugly threats and intimidation against Jack Smith, Fani Willis, and Judge Chutkan will only escalate. Plus, the fake electors are the real voter fraud, there's likely evidence of crimes inside Trump's Twitter account, and the risks of prosecution vs letting him walk. Ben Wittes joins Charlie Sykes for The Trump Trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
50m Aug 10, 2023
50m
Will Hurd: Don't Kiss Your Opponent's Butt
The former Texas congressman says he's running for president because America deserves a sane conservative party—while Trump is running to stay out of prison. And licking Trump's boots is no way to beat him. Hurd joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37m Aug 09, 2023
37m
Jake Tapper: "All the Demons Are Here"
The CNN anchor and author re-visits the 70s with a new thriller, featuring a Murdoch-esque character getting his toehold in American journalism, and Evel Knievel—a Trump precursor—reimagined as a presidential candidate. Plus, the media's Trump coverage and Fox's lucrative lies. Jake Tapper joins Charlie Sykes. show notes: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jake-tapper/all-the-demons-are-h...
36m Aug 08, 2023
36m
Ep. 6: The Corruption of Lindsey Graham
After the 2020 election, Lindsey Graham had a chance to be free—of Donald Trump, and all the rationalizing he had done for four years. But the senator was no longer his own man: He now belonged to Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41m Aug 07, 2023
41m
Adam Kinzinger: The Rhetoric Is Getting More Dangerous
Lindsey Graham says the federal courts in DC are illegitimate, the FBI is being called the Gestapo, and Charlie Kirk is casually talking about an execution of Joe Biden. How do we come back from this? Adam Kinzinger joins Charlie Sykes for the weekend pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m Aug 04, 2023
46m
Trump’s Bogus Defenses
Trump defenders are arguing that the charges in the latest indictment infringe on his free speech rights, but using words to carry out crimes is not protected by the First Amendment. Plus, Pence gets a backbone, and the tough new judge on the scene. Ben Wittes is back with Charlie Sykes for The Trump Trials. show notes: https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-big-one-trump-is-indicted-for-jan....
43m Aug 03, 2023
43m
Susan Glasser: An Offense against Democracy Itself
Jack Smith has filed a case for the ages. It's not only an indictment of the Big Lie itself, but also of the charlatans who knowingly and consciously used fraud, deceit, and violence to try to impose their political will when they had failed through democratic means. Susan Glasser joins Charlie Sykes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47m Aug 02, 2023
47m
Bonus Episode: Listen to the Third Indictment
A federal grand jury indicted Donald Trump on Tuesday with a series of crimes related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The 45-page indictment accuses Trump of three conspiracies, plus a fourth count of allegedly obstructing an official proceeding. This bonus episode of The Trump Trials is a reading of the second federal indictment, and was produced using an artificial voice generat...
1hr 30m Aug 02, 2023
1hr 30m