Garry Kasparov: The Putinization of America episode artwork

EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 48 MIN

Garry Kasparov: The Putinization of America

from To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and former world chess champion, dissects what he calls the "Putinization" of America. They explore Trump’s admiration for strongmen, the collapse of institutional resistance, and how American democracy is being reshaped by unchecked executive power, corruption, and fear. With lessons from Russia and a warning for 2026, Kasparov lays out why the next move belongs to those who still believe in liberal democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

Garry Kasparov: The Putinization of America

0:00 48:24

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 48 minutes long.

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

This episode was published on May 25, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and former world chess champion, dissects what he calls the "Putinization" of America. They explore Trump’s admiration for strongmen, the collapse of institutional resistance, and how American democracy is being...

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!