Podcast appearances and mentions of Charlie Sykes

Sarah Longwell, Charlie Sykes, Amanda Carpenter, and Mona Charen stop by to talk food, the dearth of Thanksgiving movies, and to highlight something in the political world they are most grateful for. Let's just say Liz Cheney got some love. Special Guests: Amanda Carpenter, Charlie Sykes, and Mona Charen.

Militant hyper-masculinity is the ideal of Christian manhood in the white evangelical world, and it's part and parcel of Trumpism and today's Republican Party. Author Kristen Du Mez joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Kristin Du Mez.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the January 6th select committee issuing new subpoenas focusing on extremism. Plus, a partial verdict is reached in the trial of the Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right' rally, efforts by Republicans in Michigan to change election laws, a closer look at the lesser known figures who were subpoenaed by the 1/6 committee yesterday, and the RNC agrees to pay some of Trump's legal bills.Joined by: Kristofer Goldsmith, Joyce Vance, Luke Broadwater, Michael Steele, Rep. Gerry Connolly, Carol Leonnig, Matthew Dowd, Donna Edwards, Jocelyn Benson, David Freedlander, and Charlie Sykes

Should the government really be run like a business, or just be run really well? Author Donald Cohen debates Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Donald Cohen.

We are in a dangerous moment when members of the political class celebrate violence and fetishize guns. Plus, contemplating an America if JFK had not been assassinated. Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.

People are actually quite resilient, but when young students are told they can be harmed by words, it can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Greg Lukianoff from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Greg Lukianoff.

"If you persuade people that we cannot rely on our elections to decide who should govern, then what is left but violence?" Rep. Adam Schiff joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Adam Schiff.

The findings of the Mueller report have been overshadowed by the discrediting of the Steele dossier, but the Russia-Trump campaign ties were a real thing. Lawfare's David Priess joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: David Priess.

Tyrants are good at obtaining power, but bad at wielding it. And no, Mussolini didn't make the trains run on time. Author and Washington Post columnist Brian Klaas joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Brian Klaas.

Nicolle Wallace discusses President Biden signing the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law and how he says it's proof that Democrats and Republicans can still work together. Plus, Steve Bannon surrenders to authorities, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows could face the same fate as Bannon, new documents show how far the Trump administration went to to kneecap the CDC, one of the biggest pushers of conspiracy theories is held to account, and Ted Cruz's tough weekend. Joined by: Kristen Welker, Claire McCaskill, Charlie Sykes, Yamiche Alcindor, Harry Litman, A.B. Stoddard, David Plouffe, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Yasmeen Abutaleb, and Frank Figliuzzi

After years of pushing fear, the NRA is facing an existential crisis. Government investigations and the billionaire lifestyle of Wayne LaPierre may spell the end for one of the most powerful organizations in America. NPR's Tim Mak joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Tim Mak.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the DOJ announcing that a federal grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon on two counts of contempt of Congress. Plus, the newest front in the GOP's assault on democracy, Trump deploys shadow diplomacy in Kosovo, and a judge puts an end to Britney Spears's conservatorship.Joined by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Neal Katyal, Charlie Sykes, Carol Leonnig, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Melissa Murray, Devlin Barrett, Michael Schmidt, David Rohde, Clint Watts, Eddie Glaude, Texas State Rep. Jasmine Crockett, David Pepper, Nick Confessore, and Basil Smikle

It's The Bulwark's job to talk about Jan 6, Democrats need to talk about kitchen table issues, and Chris Christie: We remember what you did. Tim Miller joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Tim Miller.

Members of Congress are being threatened over infrastructure, the banning of books is back with a vengeance, and Americans are still paying the price for Trump's loyal lieutenants. Georgetown's Donald Moynihan joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Donald Moynihan.

Nicolle Wallace discusses a judge denying Trump's attempt to shield White House documents requested by the January 6th select committee. Plus, Biden speaks about the economy and his infrastructure plan, the national security risks of the Big Lie, the 13 Republicans who voted for Biden's infrastructure bill are facing threats, and a dramatic day in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Joined by: Luke Broadwater, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Harry Litman, Donna Edwards, Robert Gibbs, Charlie Sykes, Matthew Miller, John Heilemann, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Rep. Jim Himes, Ron Klain, and Corri Hess

When the Republican Party is only about enabling the Big Lie and fomenting outrage to get on Fox News, Kevin McCarthy doesn't get a pass for averting his gaze. The Washington Post's Dana Milbank joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Dana Milbank.

Republicans are in a purge mood, while Democrats are stumbling in the dark trying to figure out how to talk TO voters, rather than AT them. Former Ohio congressional candidate Shannon Freshour joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Shannon Freshour.

Democrats have to go all in on owning their victory on infrastructure. And Biden's "Yeah, he's not Donald Trump!" honeymoon is over. Former Congressman David Jolly joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: David Jolly.

After this week's drubbing at the polls, Democrats have to get some stuff done, improve their messaging, and they need to tell voters, "We hear you." Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.

The fight for the soul of the GOP may be over, but Rep. Adam Kinzinger sees a political future — maybe even a challenge against TFG. "I'm willing to lose to get the message out." The retiring congressman joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Rep. Adam Kinzinger.

Yes, there was a white backlash against Critical Race Theory, but there was also genuine concern about equity trumping excellence in education. Plus, Democrats forgot to speak to the Black and Latino working class. Mona Charen joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Mona Charen.

With many evangelicals spending hours a day watching Fox News and OANN, but just 25 minutes a week listening to a sermon, political culture has overwhelmed the culture of the church. Peter Wehner joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Peter Wehner.

The GOP cements its role as a lifestyle brand. Why the GOP may not be able to replicate Youngkin. And Facebook's role in the derangement of American politics. Jonathan V. Last joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Jonathan V. Last.

The first season of the Focus Group is over, but we'll be back in 2022! If you're still itching for another peek behind the glass, we have a very special bonus episode available exclusively to Bulwark+ members: https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/the-focus-group-bonus-episode-whats

Adam Kinzinger exits stage left, Hershel Walker enters stage right, and Liz Cheney goes YOLO. Plus, when will Democrats figure out how to sell their bill? Tim Miller joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Tim Miller.

The Wall Street Journal is trolling, Tucker Carlson has gone full Alex Jones, and Michael Flynn is comparing Dr. Fauci to Dr. Mengele. Tom Nichols joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Tom Nichols.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the January 6th committee set to seek testimony from the attorney who drafted the memo about overturning the election. Plus, extremism goes mainstream following the insurrection, Biden campaigns for the Democratic candidate in Virginia's governor race, Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial begins on Monday, election officials testify to the threats they've received, reporting finds Texas is behind the U.S. average in solving rape cases, the civil trial against the Unite the Right organizers in Charlottesville is underway, and a miniseries looks at the country's opioid epidemic.Joined by: Robert Costa, Katie Benner, Eugene Daniels, Tim Miller, Harry Litman, Alex Wagner, Charlie Sykes, Baoky Vu, Clint Watts, Fatima Goss Graves, Amy Spitalnick, and Danny Strong

Presidents of both parties have been exploiting loopholes for years. Trump showed just how urgent the problem of presidential overreach is. Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith join Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guests: Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith.

With a wealthier and more highly educated base, do Democrats have the political will to actually tax the rich? The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Catherine Rampell.

Increasing polarization, misinformation, and the erosion of public trust can be traced to the death of newspapers. Why is a secretive hedge fund hollowing out local newsrooms? The Atlantic's McKay Coppins joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: McKay Coppins.

The deaths of Black people awakened our nation last year. What happened to our conversation about race? Author and actor Tyler Merritt joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Tyler Merritt.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the House voting to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Plus, what the Justice Department will do with the House's contempt referral, Trump starts his own social media platform, Biden pushes for a deal on his economic agenda, and Trump faces a new criminal investigation into his New York golf club.Joined by: Ben Rhodes, Anna Palmer, Robert Costa, Rep. Jim Himes, Neal Kaytal, Steve Schmidt, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Charlie Sykes, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Tim O'Brien

Republicans have no agenda beyond denying the truth about 2020, and changing election rules. But if the Democrats can't get it together, there could be a Trumpian restoration. Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.

Can our media rise to meet the dangerous moment we are in? Journalist Charlie Warzel joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Charlie Warzel.

After its embrace of the unvaccinated and the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, the GOP can no longer claim it's the party of law and order. Do the Democrats have it in them to take on that role? Will Saletan joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Will Saletan.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Gen. Colin Powell dying of Covid-19 complications at the age of 84. Plus, Biden says the DOJ should prosecute those who don't comply with congressional subpoenas, the New York Times goes inside the brutality of January 6th, Trump is deposed in a civil lawsuit, the Senate prepares a vote on voting rights legislation, Trump sues the 1/6 select committee, and some Republicans worry Trump's Big Lie will backfire. Joined by: Valerie Jarrett, Ambassador John Negroponte, Dr. Uche Blackstock, Jackie Alemany, Clint Watts, Matthew Rosenberg, Tom Winter, Harry Litman, Jake Sherman, Jason Johnson, Rep. Joe Neguse, Kori Schake, Andrea Mitchell, Carol Leonnig, and Charlie Sykes

While there has been no shortage of exposés about Trump, his administration, and his family, a new book about the Bidens (https://www.amazon.com/Bidens-Familys-Tragedy-Scandal-Triumph/dp/1538738007) is getting relatively limited attention. Is the mainstream media applying a double standard? Ben Schreckinger joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Ben Schreckinger.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the January 6th select committee voting to hold Steve Bannon in contempt. Plus, a Democrat running for governor focusing on voting rights, the DOJ asks the Supreme Court to block Texas's abortion law, a panel examining the Supreme Court says its open to term limits, the culture wars in Texas reach new lows, former deputy FBI director Andy McCabe wins back his pension after being fired by Trump years ago, the Transportation Secretary fights off attacks on right-wing media over taking parental leave, and Democratic heavy-hitters are set to campaign for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia.Joined by: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Robert Costa, Josh Shapiro, Reverend Al Sharpton, Maya Wiley, Brian Fallon, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Charlie Sykes, Ari Berman, Nick Confessore, Carol Leonnig, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Mara Gay

When you can't align with the people who equate mask mandates to Nazi Germany — or with people who get triggered by the Federalist Society — where does the Rational Center belong? BIll Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Bill Kristol.

Our democracy is in a crisis, but there's also a growing movement across the country to join forces to fight for it. Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Ian Bassin.

The Claremont Institute is the intellectual home of America's Trumpist right — as well as election theft mastermind John Eastman. The Atlantic's Emma Green joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Is the conservative think tank just giving words and ideas to the ball of energy that elected Trump, or further inflaming our already inflamed politics? Special Guest: Emma Green.

Not only is Trump doubling down in support of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, he's turning Ashli Babbitt into a martyr. Plus, when will Biden build back better bumper sticker-style messaging from the White House? Lawfare's David Priess joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: David Priess.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Republicans still refusing to answer if the 2020 election was stolen. Plus, the subpoena showdown between the 1/6 select committee and former Trump aides, Facebook under fire for its role in spreading disinformation, reporting on the mishandling of foreign gifts during the Trump administration, the pressure campaign from Republicans to launch more election audits, some in the GOP argue the only way to save democracy is to vote for Democrats, a federal appeals court reinstates Texas's abortion law, and a candidate for Texas governor assails the vaccine as he is hospitalized with covid. Joined by: Jonathan Lemire, Ben Rhodes, Alexi McCammond, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Steve Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Charlie Sykes, Frank Figliuzzi, Errin Haines, Miles Taylor, Fatima Goss Graves, and Dr. Kavita Patel

Americans hate the other side so much, they want to bust up the country, censor media they don't like, and allow "their"president to act without checks and balances. That's according to recent polling by Larry Sabato, who joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. As long as Donald Trump remains on the stage, democracy in America is not safe, says Sabato. Special Guest: Larry Sabato .

Democrats on Twitter don't win votes and won't save our democracy from the madman who's back to playing his golden escalator greatest hits. James Carville and Tim Miller join Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. When will the Democrats see that constructive criticism is really an act of love? Special Guests: James Carville and Tim Miller.

Sinema's silence gets decoded, and The Big Lie officially becomes The Great Grift. Josh Kraushaar joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast and breaks down the neck-and neck governor's race in Virginia and the politics of Arizona. Special Guest: Josh Kraushaar.

Steve Bannon is gearing up for the MAGA Revenge Tour, Mike Pence is talking like he went to a re-education camp, and Democratic activists seem to be relying on some good old-fashioned sexism to go after Kyrsten Sinema. The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast, and shares her predictions on the reconciliation bill and the debt ceiling." Special Guest: Karen Tumulty.

Nicolle Wallace discusses a whistleblower accusing Facebook of putting profit over the public good. Plus, Biden calls out Republicans for blocking a vote on the debt ceiling, covid cases and hospitalizations are trending downward, the Supreme Court begins its new term today, thousands of women march in protest over threats to abortion rights, the GOP ramps up its bid to keep hold of power, and a look into the man who authored the six-point plan for Pence to overturn the 2020 election results. Joined by: Frank Figliuzzi, Miles Taylor, Claire McCaskill, Basil Smikle, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Dr. Vin Gupta, Aaron Blake, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, state Rep. Donna Howard, Ari Berman, Charlie Sykes, and Michael Schmidt

One party has embraced its inner lunatic, while the other plays political chicken. Can the Democrats not implode — and keep the pro-democracy coalition together? Mona Charen joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Plus, we're not living in a new Gilded Age, we're living in the Grifted Age. Special Guest: Mona Charen.

On today's podcast, Tim Miller joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss Julie Andrews' birthday, why Dems should be grateful to Joe Manchin, Biden's immigration mess, Liz Cheney's opponent, and why Mike Pence is fawning over Hungary. Special Guest: Tim Miller.