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Lewis & Sykes: Coups, Wars, and Stephen Miller's "Iron Law"
A recording from Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis's live video
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January 6, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Trump's America Becomes the Neighborhood Bully
A conversation with Anne Applebaum
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January 6, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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A Reminder: Donald Trump is the January 6 President
Never Forget.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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The Caudillo President
Amid the chaos, there is clarity.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Tom Nichols on 2025: "I Expected Worse"
Third in a series.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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No, Trump Is Not Forever
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
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January 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Some New Year's Day News
(A personal note)
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January 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Goodbye to 2025 -- an Annus Horribilis on Steroids
And hoping for a better 2026.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Lewis & Sykes: 2025 in Review
(Second in a series.)
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December 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed"
(By destroying it)
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December 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Our Most Christian President
Brief post-Christmas thoughts on Christianity and politics
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December 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Heritage's Crackup; Bari's Blunder
Note: We’re going to take some time off over the holidays, but subscribers should keep an eye out for a series of “Year in Review” podcasts with Susan Glasser, Tom Nichols, and Matt Lewis.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Trump's Coverup, Bari's Blunder
In this episode, I speak with former GOP political strategist Lucy Caldwell.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Lewis & Sykes: Schadenfreude and MAGA Civil Wars
A recording from Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis's live video
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December 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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The Baby Alligators Grew Up. Who Knew?
Plus: Bari spikes 60 Minutes, Shapiro's Choice
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December 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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'You don’t know what the American way even is anymore.'
Another deplorable week in review.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Kinzinger & Sykes: Trump Marks His Territory
Today's "To the Contrary" Podcast
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December 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Waiting for Epstein
Plus: Trump's Hall of Pettiness
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December 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Envisioning a World Without Trump
A conversation with Tom Nichols
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December 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Another Call From Inside the House
Susie Wiles becomes the latest Trump staffer who...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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What Did We Really Learn About Donald Trump Yesterday?
(Warning: It's a trick question.)
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December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Trump’s Vile Reiner Post
No, there is no bottom.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Lewis & Sykes: A Bloody, Revolting Start to the Week
A recording from Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis's live video
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December 16, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Where's Melissa's Network Townhall?
Plus: DJT's fine whine.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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A Remarkable Week in Review
Let’s start with some reminders that ideas and words have consequences.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM