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To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

Tom Nichols: The Sum of All Fears — Easter Edition

To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes

News Commentary, Politics, News

4.9719 Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

On this Easter Sunday, Charlie Sykes is joined by Atlantic writer Tom Nichols to unpack the dizzying pace of democratic erosion in Trump's second term. From threats to the IRS, FCC, and Fed, to the elevation of conspiracy theorists and foreign propaganda apologists, they examine how fear, intimidation, and nihilism are driving the administration’s agenda. But amidst the chaos, they find reasons for hope—including a judiciary showing backbone and institutions that may yet rediscover their courage.

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