Podcast appearances and mentions of Charlie Sykes

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Adam Goldman, Michael Feinberg, Sue Gordon, Vaughn Hillyard, Rev. Al Sharpton, John Heilemann, Mitch Landrieu, Charlie Sykes, Michele Norris, Ian Bassin, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Nicolle Wallace on the DOJ opening criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey and Trump setting more tariff ultimatums for trading partners.Joined by: Former CIA Director John Brennan, Marc Elias, Julian Barnes, David Gura, Alex Wagner, Michael Feinberg, Mike Schmidt, Charlie Sykes, and Paul Rieckhoff.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the division in the Republican Party as Trump's megabill reaches the Senate floor, continued ICE raids in Los Angeles stoking fear, and the Trump administration's plan to build a national citizenship data system.Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, Cornell Belcher, Angelo Carusone, Jacob Soboroff, Andrea Flores, Sen. Cory Booker, Eddie Glaude, Kim Atkins Stohr, Marc Elias, John Hudson, and Justin Wolfers.

Nicolle Wallace discusses brand new reporting on the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facility as President Donald Trump lashes out at both Iran and Israel, his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the latest example of the administration's cruel immigration policy going viral, a whistleblower's claim about a top DOJ official, and more. Joined by:  Rep. Jason Crow, Courtney Kube, Michael Crowley, Ned Price, Justin Wolfers, Charlie Sykes, Alejandro Barranco, Jacob Soboroff, Ian Bassin, and Mike Schmidt.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on how Trump is weighing U.S. military action in Iran, the administration's continuing immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, and America's top CEOs issuing the worst economic outlook since 2020. Joined by: Helene Cooper, David Frum, Claire McCaskill, Angelo Carusone, Jacob Soboroff, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Michael Crowley, Tom Nichols, Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty, Alex Jacquez, Charlie Sykes, Catherine Rampell, and Michael Eric Dyson.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details his new book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace on the forcible removal and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference today, reactions from outraged Democratic lawmakers, and the stunning moment's implications. Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, Ben Rhodes, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Mikie Sherill, Rep. Robert Garcia, Maj. Gen. Randy Manner, Charlie Sykes, Justina Machado, and Alicia Menendez.

Nicolle Wallace and Alicia Menendez tag team today's Deadline White House and discuss Trump's escalating military response to the protests in Los Angeles as well as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s gutting of the CDC advisory board. Joined by: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Jacob Soboroff, Charlie Sykes, Elizabeth Findell, retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, David Noriega, Mary McCord, Angelo Carusone, and Dr. Vin Gupta.

Nicolle Wallace on the Congressional Budget Office's bleak assessment of Trump's megabill, how Trump's tariffs are hurting supply chain industries, and how Pete Hegseth is working to erase civil rights history.Joined by: Scott Horsely, Mitch Landrieu, Tim Miller, Jacob Soboroff, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Alex Wagner, Ryan Nobles, Charlie Sykes, Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten, Paul Rieckhoff, and Ukraine National Baseball Team pitcher Andrii Boiko.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's tariff troubles in court, global fallout from DOGE imposed USAID cuts, and blowback from constituents at GOP town halls.Joined by: Charlotte Howard, Robert Armstrong, Mary McCord, Charlie Sykes, Antonia Hylton, Pablo Torre, Brett Murphy, Eddie Glaude, Tyler Pager and Sam Stein.  

Nicolle Wallace discusses the politicization of the Department of Justice after they charged a New Jersey congresswoman, Donald Trump's latest comments on the war in Ukraine after his phone call with Putin, Elon Musk's announcement that he plans to do less political spending, the companies preparing to raise prices due to tariffs, and more. Joined by: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Alex Wagner, David Jolly, John Hudson, Anne Applebaum, Derek Thompson, Charlie Sykes, Teddy Schleifer, Matt Dowd, and Mary McCord. 

Wall Street reacts to Trump's budget bill that could add trillions to the deficit. Then, a look at what Moody's credit downgrade means for Americans. And, Democrats hit reboot ahead of next year's midterms. Peter Baker, Tyler Pager, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Molly Jong-Fast, and Dr. Kavita Patel join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s Middle East trip and all its chaos. Representative Greg Casar details how Democrats can effectively message to win back voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's lack of tariff deals despite his promises, low consumer sentiment amid rising fears of inflation, and the MAGA infighting causing trouble for Trump.Joined by: Justin Wolfers, Charlie Sykes, Lisa Rubin, John Brennan, Mike Schmidt, Maria Aspan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tim Miller, Allen Orr, and Kristy Greenberg.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Donald Trump's first major international trip to Saudi Arabia while he faces scrutiny from all sides over his administration's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, his deal with China on tariffs, the growing backlash over his extreme immigration policies, his hostile takeover of the Library of Congress, and more.Joined by: Senator Chris Murphy, Sam Stein, Luke Broadwater, David Gura, Daniel Schuman, Rep. Joseph Morelle, Lee Gelernt, Matt Dowd, Charlie Sykes, and Pablo Torre.

Join Matt Lewis and Charlie Sykes, author of the 'To the Contrary' Substack, as they dive into the biggest political controversies. In this explosive podcast episode, they tackle Donald Trump's shocking Qatar plane deal, raising questions about security, bribery, and ties to Hamas funders. Plus, they also dissect Joe Biden's late exit from the presidential race, Kamala Harris's campaign struggles, and the Democratic Party's leadership crisis. From MAGA infighting to Laura Loomer's surprising critiques, this conversation uncovers the chaos shaping American politics. Don't miss this deep dive into the 2024 election fallout and what it means for the future!Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2024, BBL & BWL, LLC

It was a week that brought a series of stinging court defeats for Trump and his bevvy of executive orders, which have as a common theme the disregard of constitutional limits. Michael Scherer, Ali Vitali, and Charlie Sykes join Harry to consider whether Trump is adjusting his approach or just erratic. They break down Trump's recent legacy media blitz before moving to the inauspicious mess of his tariff policy. Finally, they take up the significance of the defeat of the Ed Martin nomination.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The White House celebrates a "big deal" with the U.S. that turns out to be a framework with few details. Then, Trump names former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as a top DC federal prosecutor after being forced to withdraw his first choice. And, the conclave elects the first US-born Pope, Leo XIV. Peter Baker, Charlie Sykes, David Gura, Bill Cohan, Chris Jansing, Joe Donnelly, Joyce Vance, Ben Jealous, and Ryan Busse join the 11th Hour this Thursday night.

Nicolle Wallace on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, the nationwide crisis of masculinity, and the warning signs for America's democracy.  Joined by: Chris Jansing, Mike Barnicle, Christopher White, Steve Liesman, Scott Galloway, Tim Miller, and Charlie Sykes. 

“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” Winston ChurchillBigTentUSA was honored to host an urgent and “must listen to” conversation with Ed Luce, U.S. national editor and columnist for the Financial Times, and Charlie Sykes, founder and former editor-at-large of The Bulwark and now the Substack Newsletter To The Contrary.Luce and Sykes unpacked the anti-democratic warning signs and economic threats flashing across the global stage. And as democracy faces mounting threats around the world, Luce's new biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski offers timely lessons. Luce and Sykes dove into why his legacy matters now—and what it teaches us about today's shifting geopolitical landscape.4 Call to Actions:* Subscribe to Charlie Sykes Newsletter HERE* Buy Ed Luce's Book “Zbig” HERE* Support your local NPR Station. To find your member station use this LINK* R.E.M. have shared a new benefit EP titled Radio Free Europe 2025. The five-track project includes a new remix of the band's 1981 debut single, “Radio Free Europe.”The EP is out now digitally. Proceeds will go to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the editorially independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that inspired R.E.M.'s early single. LINKABOUT THE SPEAKERSEdward Luce is the US national editor and columnist at the Financial Times. Luce's forthcoming biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski, Zbig, The Life of Zbig Brzezinski: America's Great Power Prophet, comes out in May 2025.Before that he was the FT's Washington Bureau chief. Other roles have included South Asia bureau chief, Capital Markets editor, and Philippines Correspondent. Luce was previously the speechwriter for the US Treasury Secretary, Lawrence H. Summers, in the Clinton administration.He is the author of three highly acclaimed books, The Retreat of Western Liberalism (2017), Time to Start Thinking: America in the Age of Descent (2012), and In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India (2007).Charlie Sykes is the author of the Substack newsletter, “To the Contrary,” and contributes to The Atlantic and MSNBC. His most recent book, How the Right Lost Its Mind, published by St. Martin's Press, was released in October 2017.Sykes has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Weekly Standard, The Washington Post, Commentary, The Wall Street Journal, Politico, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Time.com, USA Today, National Review, The New York Review of Books, the New York Daily News, and other national publications.Watch YouTube Recording Learn More: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the 100 day mark in President Donald Trump's second term as he loses ground with voters on the economy, the shocking results of the Canadian election that became a referendum on America, the continued attacks on federal workers by the Trump administration, and much more.   Joined by: Senator Mark Kelly, Jacob Soboroff, Ashley Parker, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Richard Madan, Alanah Odoms, Jasmine Garsd, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, Mary McCord, and Stacey Young. 

We've got a great bonus pod for you to check out as Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff joined Charlie Sykes for a spirited, no-holds-barred deep dive into everything happening with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, SignalGate and the danger we all face now with this inept leadership at the helm. They explore how a Fox News persona ended up with the nukes, what it means for U.S. national security, and why even Trumpworld is starting to panic. Plus, signs of resistance from Harvard, independent veterans, and the surprising impact of punching the bully in the nose. It's a hard-hitting no bullshit look at everything happening in and around the turmoil at the Pentagon. AND, the backstory and history you've probably never heard before.  From Charlie Syke's To The Contrary Podcast: Paul Rieckhoff: Why Hegseth Has to Go Pity the poor parodists. How can they possibly compete in a world where this is an actual headline: “Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon?” Or this: “Hegseth had Signal messaging app installed on an office computer”? On today's “To the Contrary” Podcast, Paul Rieckhoff and I discuss the witless reign of the chode installed by Donald Trump as Secretary of Defense — and speculate about his fate. Paul is the founder of Independent Veterans of America and the host of the “Independent Americans” podcast.  Be sure to check it out on our YouTube page here. -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining our IA community on Patreon.  -NEW! Watch the video version of the entire podcast here. -Check out Charlie's To The Contrary Substack here. -Find us on social media and www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get some very cool IA merch in time for Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day.  Ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's open defiance of the Supreme Court, calls to investigate Washington D.C.'s acting U.S. Attorney, and the harrowing arson attack at Governor Josh Shapiro's home this past weekend. Joined by: Vaughn Hillard, Andrew Weissmann, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Brendan Ballou, Frank Figliuzzi, Charlie Sykes, Sue Gordon, and Alex Gibney.

It was a week in which Trump's broad and malign influence on civil society took another giant step forward. He single-handedly brought the economy to the edge of a recession w/ erratic and ill-considered tariffs; commandeered several more large law firms; initiated criminal investigations of two former officials for daring to oppose his views; and issued an executive order on showerhead pressure. A fantastic panel of Jason Kander, Zoe Lofgren, and Charlie Sykes joins Harry to break it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s attacks on his political opponents. Democracy Americana’s Thomas Zimmer examines America’s continued lean toward authoritarianism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Mounting Opposition. Thousands take to the streets across the country to protest the extreme Trump Agenda, from market-busting tariffs to devastating cuts to federal agencies and more. I'll ask former Biden advisor Mitch Landrieu if this is a defining moment for Democratic resistance. A Rough Republican week. The markets tanked. Their advantage in ruby red congressional districts was cut in half. And a Wisconsin supreme court seat didn't go their way. Political analyst Charlie Sykes and former Biden White House official Andrew Bates weigh in on whether this week was a defining moment for the GOP. Fear Factor. The Trump administration is fighting a judge's order to bring back a man mistakenly detained and sent to that notorious prison in El Salvador. Maria Hinojosa joins me to discuss how these wrongful removals are sparking fear in the immigrant community. And, on the run. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is here to talk about her bid for a U.S. Senate seat and why she says it's time for a new generation of Democratic leadership. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Nicolle Wallace on stock markets plummeting as Trump's tariffs wreak havoc across the global economy.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Steve Rattner, Gene Sperling, Charlie Sykes, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Mitch Landrieu, Sarah Longwell, Derek Thompson, and Tim Miller.

On the first major election since Trump returned to the WH, Republicans held onto two key House seats in Florida, while Democrats took a crucial seat on the Wisconsin state supreme court. Plus, uncertainty grows less than 24 hours away from a new round of Trump tariffs. And, Cory Brooker breaks the record for the longest Senate floor speech with his anti-Trump protest. Jeff Mason, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Peter Goodman, Carlos Curbelo, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Tuesday, 

Nicolle Wallace on Trump defending his administration amid the Signal group chat controversy, the economic repercussions of looming reciprocal tariffs, and Trump's latest attempt to overhaul the Department of Justice.Joined by: Shane Harris, Claire McCaskill, Noah Shachtman, Shaquille Brewster, Charlie Sykes, Anne Applebaum, Eddie Glaude, Fiona Hill, and Harry Litman.

Charlie Sykes examines Pete Hegseth’s little group chat problem. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the dynamics of when the Supreme Court rules against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Questions grow surrounding a shocking security breach after Trump administration officials mistakenly include a journalist to a text chain about secret U.S. military strikes in Yemen. Plus, a judicial clash over the President's deportation flights and use of the Alien Enemies Act. And, the US and Russia begin talks on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine while the Kremlin orders more drone strikes. Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Barbara McQuade, Eric Swalwell, William Taylor, Joel Payne, and Charlie Sykes join as Charles Coleman Jr. hosts The 11th Hour this Monday.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the D.C. appeals court hearing into Trump's deportation flights, the administration's careless handling of national security intel, and Trump's escalating attacks on the rule of law. Joined by: Lisa Rubin, Jacob Soboroff, Claire McCaskill, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Charlie Sykes, Gov. Andy Beshear, Mary McCord, Harry Litman, Michele Norris, Eddie Glaude, Rep. Jason Crow, and Michael Crowley.

Charlie Sykes is joined by Tom Nichols of The Atlantic to discuss the growing normalization of authoritarianism and the failure of America's institutions to push back. They cover everything from Trump's war on the judiciary to Elon Musk's growing influence, the alarming capitulations by law firms and universities, and Vladimir Putin's manipulation of global power dynamics. It's a wide-ranging, sobering, and often darkly funny conversation about why, even after all this time, we're still capable of being shocked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins to discuss how Trump dismantling the Department of Education could impact students of color. Plus, Elon Musk appears to be trying to grow his influence in the Republican Party one donation at a time.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the phone call between President Trump and Putin, growing fears from economists over a possible impending recession, the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, protesting federal employees who – despite a court ordered return – are now being placed on “administrative leave,” Trump's escalating threat on the rule of law, and the rare pushback he got from Supreme Court Justice John Robert – AND live coverage of the NASA astronauts splashing down to earth after more than nine months in space. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Charlie Sykes, John Brennan, David Gura, Liam Scott, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Miller, Jacob Soboroff, Judge Esther Salas, and Chris Sembroski.

A roundtable of 3 great commentators--Josh Marshall, Charlie Sykes, and Ali Vitali--assesses the state of play in politics and U.S. society after 2 months of hyper-aggressive moves by Donald Trump. Minority leader Charles Schumer opted to go along with Republican plans to find the government, to the consternation of many Dems. Trump is trying to exercise control in large parts of civil society, including law, media, and the academy. Popular opposition is expanding, but can it make a difference?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, host Corey Nathan sits down with Charlie Sykes, a prominent conservative commentator, former talk radio host, and founder of The Bulwark, who's currently writing and podcast on his excellent Substack To the Contrary. Known for his sharp political insights and willingness to challenge the current trajectory of the Republican Party, Charlie discusses the erosion of democratic norms, the transformation of conservatism, and what the future holds for both parties.

The Bulletin discusses Trump disruptions, university investigations, and the recent Syrian massacre. Find us on YouTube. Clarissa and Mike cover this week's headlines as they ask, “Is this the MAGA Americans wanted?” Political commentator Charlie Sykes joins the show to talk about the disruptiveness of Trump's first 50 days in office. Then, The Atlantic's Peter Wehner stops by for a thoughtful conversation about the state of US universities, tribalism, and the uniquely Christian posture of hopeful inquiry. Finally, we consider Syria's recent Alawite massacre and the future of peace in this war-torn region with research analyst Ahmad Sharawi. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join us and go deeper on our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Peter Wehner is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. He was formerly a speechwriter for George W. Bush and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Wehner is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and his work also appears in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and National Affairs. Charles J. Sykes is one of the most influential conservatives in Wisconsin. Until he stepped down in December after 23 years, Sykes was one of the state's top-rated talk show hosts. He is currently an MSNBC contributor. Sykes has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Politico, Salon, USA Today, National Review, The Weekly Standard, and other national publications. He has appeared on the Today Show, ABC, NBC, Fox News, CNN, PBS, and the BBC and has been profiled on NPR. He has also spoken extensively on university campuses. Ahmad Sharawi is a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, specifically the Levant, Iraq, and Iranian intervention in Arab affairs, as well as US foreign policy toward the region. Previously, Sharawi worked at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he focused mainly on Hezbollah. He created a map visualizing the border clashes on the Israeli-Lebanese frontier and authored articles on Jordan and Morocco. Sharawi previously worked at the International Finance Corporation and S&P Global. He holds a BA in international relations from King's College London and an MA from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, host Corey Nathan shares his candid thoughts on hope, concerns about the state of democracy, and the importance of engaging in meaningful conversations. Inspired by recent discussions with David French and Charlie Sykes, Corey explores whether he remains hopeful about the future—both at the national level and in his local community. What You Will Learn The state of American democracy and the balance of power How the First Amendment is being threatened Why the judicial branch has been a critical check on executive overreach The role of civil discourse in bridging ideological divides How personal relationships offer reasons for hope Episode Highlights [00:00:00] – Introduction: Exploring the question of hope in today's political climate [00:01:30] – Why Corey is concerned about the balance of power in government [00:05:00] – The judicial branch as a key safeguard against executive overreach [00:07:30] – Threats to First Amendment rights, including freedom of speech and the press [00:12:00] – The rise of online hostility and how it impacts public discourse [00:18:00] – Finding hope through local engagement and personal relationships [00:22:00] – The power of human connection in bridging political divides Featured Quotes "I have concerns about the balance of power and our First Amendment rights—but that doesn't mean I'm without hope."  "When we engage with each other at the local level, it becomes about relationships instead of transactions."  "If we really want to change things, we have to start by recognizing each other's humanity." 

Nicolle Wallace on the open displays of corruption from the White House, growing discontent with Trump's vindictive trade war, and the administration's flagrant attacks against the rule of law. Joined by: Angelo Carusone, Charlie Sykes, Teddy Schleifer, Kim Anderson, Susanne Craig, Catherine Rampell, Mike Schmidt, Claire McCaskill, Harry Litman, David Laufman, and Pablo Torre.

Nicolle Wallace on the chaos Trump is unleashing on the American economy, Elon Musk's agenda clashing with the MAGA movement, and DOGE staffing cuts disrupting the Department of Veterans Affairs.Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, John Heilemann, Martin O'Malley, Mike Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, Amy McGrath, and Kyle Lewis.

Nicolle Wallace on Team Trump's alignment with Russia, exasperated voters demanding oversight for DOGE, and the head of the New York FBI field office retiring under pressure.Joined by: Amb. Steven Pifer, Peter Baker, Claire McCaskill, Caroline Zier, David Fahrenthold, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Sen. Angus King, Andrew Weissmann, and Maria Ressa.

MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes takes the temperature on Trump’s Unified Executive Theory and his aggressions against our Constitution. Author Michael Wolff details his new book All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace on the right-wing podcaster tapped to be deputy FBI director, angry voters voicing their frustration at Republican town halls across the nation, and Trump's sudden firing of the U.S. military's top officer.Joined by Ryan Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Heaphy, Alexis Loeb, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Helene Cooper, Major General Steve Lepper, Amy McGrath, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Simon Shuster.

One U.S. attorney's defiance appears to have set off a series of resignations after she refused to comply with a DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the President orders federal agencies to look into reciprocal tariffs. And, why Trump is reaching out to Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Luke Broadwater, Isaac Arnsdorf, Jon Allen, Joyce Vance, Bill Cohan, David Gura, and Charlie Sykes join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Charlie Sykes examines the continued erosion of law and order in America. Congresswoman Becca Balint details the Republicans' attempts to rewrite American culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration's targeting of FBI agents, the impending destruction of USAID, and a Democrat-led inquiry into Elon Musk's DOGE.Joined by: Tom Winter, Brendan Ballou, Andrew Natsios, Rick Stengel Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Kristy Greenberg, Charlie Sykes, Angelo Carusone, and Courtney Kube.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump's retribution in action at the Department of Justice, continued fallout from his January 6 pardons as well as a fresh pardon for the architect of a digital drug marketplace, alarm bells surrounding his pick to lead the FBI – and a new, fast-moving fire in Southern California.   Joined by: Mark Mazzetti, Mary McCord, Andrew Weissmann, Ryan Reilly, Kristy Greenberg, Frank Figliuzzi, Charlie Sykes, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Liz Kreutz.

Nicolle Wallace on Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing, TikTok's uncertain future, what resistance might look like in Trump's second term, and the anti-abortion movement's ongoing efforts to erode reproductive rights. Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Alicia Menendez, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tim Miller, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Mini Timmaraju, Charlie Sykes, Molly Jong-Fast, Luke Broadwater, and Annie Karni.