Jim Acosta: Trump, Epstein, and the Politics of Distraction
Jim Acosta joins Charlie Sykes for a sobering conversation about Donald Trump’s explosive treason accusations against Barack Obama and what they signal about his desperation over the Epstein case. They explore how Trump’s old tricks—conspiracy theories, culture wars, and media manipulation—may be losing their power, and why this moment feels different. From Ghislaine Maxwell to media complicity, the episode unpacks the dangerous collision of scandal, politics, and truth in a high-stakes summer drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marc Racicot: Restoring the Republican Legacy
Charlie Sykes sits down with former Montana Governor and RNC Chair Marc Racicot to discuss "Our Republican Legacy," a new initiative aimed at restoring the GOP’s foundational principles of character, constitutionalism, and limited government. Racicot offers a candid assessment of the current political landscape, acknowledging the uphill battle while defending the idea that the Republican Party can and must return to its roots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Garry Kasparov: Autocracy in America
Charlie Sykes is joined by chess grandmaster and democracy advocate Garry Kasparov to explore how creeping authoritarianism could take hold in the United States. Kasparov warns that fear, normalization of abuses, and erosion of democratic institutions are already pushing America down a dangerous path. Together, they examine the historical patterns of autocratic power, the unique risks posed by Donald Trump’s return to office, and what must be done to defend democracy before it’s too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David French: Superman, Sanctions, and the Fragile State of Trumpism
Charlie Sykes welcomes David French for a sweeping conversation on MAGA’s unraveling over the Epstein files, Trump’s shaky pivot on Ukraine, and the deeper cultural meaning behind the new Superman film. They examine the growing fractures in Trump’s base, the danger of embedding loyalists in the judiciary, and why even MAGA can turn on its own. With sharp insights and some well-earned skepticism, French unpacks the fragility of Trump’s recent moves and what they reveal about the future of the right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Terry Moran: Trump, Epstein, and the Giddy Cruelty of the Moment
Charlie Sykes is joined by veteran journalist and Substack writer Terry Moran for a bracing conversation on Trump’s unraveling Epstein strategy, the deep contradictions within the MAGA worldview, and the terrifying normalization of state-sponsored cruelty. From “Alligator Alcatraz” to 50% tariffs on Brazil, the two dissect how branding, conspiracy, and authoritarian impulses are reshaping American politics. They also explore how legacy media is collapsing under corporate pressure—while independent platforms like this one become the new frontlines in the battle for truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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