Garry Kasparov: Putin, Poland, and the Peril of American Democracy episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 14, 2025 · 45 MIN

Garry Kasparov: Putin, Poland, and the Peril of American Democracy

from To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

Former world chess champion and democracy activist Garry Kasparov joins Charlie Sykes to discuss Russia’s escalating war, including the deliberate drone strike on Poland. He warns how Vladimir Putin thrives on testing NATO’s resolve while Donald Trump’s response further weakens Western unity. Kasparov also explains why America’s fragile democratic norms face their most dangerous test yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former world chess champion and democracy activist Garry Kasparov joins Charlie Sykes to discuss Russia’s escalating war, including the deliberate drone strike on Poland. He warns how Vladimir Putin thrives on testing NATO’s resolve while Donald Trump’s response further weakens Western unity. Kasparov also explains why America’s fragile democratic norms face their most dangerous test yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

Garry Kasparov: Putin, Poland, and the Peril of American Democracy

0:00 45:07

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes episode published?

This episode was published on September 14, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Former world chess champion and democracy activist Garry Kasparov joins Charlie Sykes to discuss Russia’s escalating war, including the deliberate drone strike on Poland. He warns how Vladimir Putin thrives on testing NATO’s resolve while Donald...

Can I download this To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!