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Ron Fournier
Ron Fournier is a veteran journalist known for his work covering politics and government, with extensive experience in political reporting and analysis.
Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov is a Russian dissident, former world chess champion, and political activist known for his opposition to Vladimir Putin's regime. He has been a prominent critic of authoritarianism and has written extensively on democracy, human rights, and geopolitics. Kasparov's insights into Russia's political landscape and his warnings about the erosion of democratic institutions have made him a significant voice in international affairs.
Chris Cillizza
Chris Cillizza is a political analyst and commentator, known for his work as a reporter and editor covering American politics. He has written extensively on political trends, campaigns, and elections, and is a prominent voice in political journalism.

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Donald Trump Elon Musk Vladimir Putin Benjamin Netanyahu political corruption two-party system independent political movement Putinization of America Garry Kasparov Russian dissident world chess champion Trump admiration for strongmen collapse of institutional resistance American democracy unchecked executive power corruption fear lessons from Russia warning for 2026 liberal democracy Democratic Party Biden presidency Tesla Jake Tapper Original Sin Trump reelection Trumpism

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Here's the recent few episodes on To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes.

0:00 46:10

Justin Wolfers: Tacos, Tariffs, and the Taquito Economy

Economist Justin Wolfers joins Charlie Sykes to unpack the economic whiplash of Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again trade wars, explaining why the president's tariff policies are more than just political theater—they’re rewriting the rules of international trade. In a lively, metaphor-rich conversation, they explore the constitutional implications of executive overreach, the fragility of global trust, and why bad policy still sticks even after walk-backs. Also on the menu: toxic masculinity, burrito economics, and why we might all be cheering for the churro.

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0:00 44:34

Julian Zelizer: The End of the Bromance

Historian Julian Zelizer joins Charlie Sykes to discuss Donald Trump’s growing hostility toward former allies—from the Federalist Society to Elon Musk—and what it signals about a second Trump term. They explore the erosion of institutional guardrails, the chilling effects on higher education, and the constitutional dangers of unchecked presidential power. Plus, how Trump’s loyalty-first mindset is reshaping the judiciary, trade policy, and America’s global reputation.

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0:00 39:09

Ron Fournier: The End of Big, Beautiful Friendships

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Charlie Sykes
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Ron Fournier
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Donald Trump Elon Musk Vladimir Putin Benjamin Netanyahu political corruption two-party system independent political movement
Charlie Sykes is joined by veteran journalist Ron Fournier to discuss the unraveling of Donald Trump’s once-close alliances with Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu. They unpack the transactional nature of power, the scale and brazenness of political corruption, and the challenge of escaping America’s two-party stranglehold. The episode also explores whether a practical, independent political movement—like one emerging in Michigan—might be the key to redefining the nation’s political future.

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0:00 48:24

Garry Kasparov: The Putinization of America

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Charlie Sykes
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Garry Kasparov
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Putinization of America Garry Kasparov Russian dissident world chess champion Trump admiration for strongmen collapse of institutional resistance American democracy unchecked executive power corruption fear lessons from Russia warning for 2026 liberal democracy
Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and former world chess champion, dissects what he calls the "Putinization" of America. They explore Trump’s admiration for strongmen, the collapse of institutional resistance, and how American democracy is being reshaped by unchecked executive power, corruption, and fear. With lessons from Russia and a warning for 2026, Kasparov lays out why the next move belongs to those who still believe in liberal democracy.

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0:00 1:00:19

Chris Cillizza: Can we walk and chew gum at the same time?

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Charlie Sykes
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Chris Cillizza
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Elon Musk Democratic Party Biden presidency Tesla Jake Tapper Original Sin Trump reelection Trumpism
Charlie Sykes and Chris Cillizza discuss the political rise and fall of Elon Musk, the self-inflicted wounds of the Democratic Party, and the continuing fallout from the Biden presidency. From Tesla’s brand implosion to the revelations in Jake Tapper’s book Original Sin, they explore how delusion, denial, and a lack of strategic foresight contributed to Trump’s reelection. if Democrats want to stop Trumpism, they need more than fear—they need honesty, introspection, and a winning alternative.

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4.9 rating 548 reviews

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4.9 ratings 479 reviews

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