0:00
/
0:00
Transcript

Lewis & Sykes: A Bloody, Revolting Start to the Week

A recording from Charlie Sykes and Matt Lewis's live video

It was a rough weekend for those who follow the news. But Matt and I are back today to unpack politics and the news.

On this week’s livestream, we discuss:

  • The heartbreaking loss of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner (director of The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me) and his wife in an apparent homicide. (We recorded BEFORE Trump’s revolting social media post on Reiner.)

  • The antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 Jewish Australians

  • Rising antisemitism on both the left and right, including warnings about “globalize the intifada” rhetoric turning violent

  • Political violence in America: Remembering the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and Minnesota’s Melissa Hortman, and selective media coverage

  • Indiana GOP defying Trump by rejecting his aggressive redistricting plan despite intense pressure

  • Trump’s potential move to reschedule marijuana and debates on legalization vs. commercialization. A preview of Matt’s “Reefer Madness”.

Share

  • The need for moral courage, rejecting extremes, and preserving liberal democracy amid gerrymandering concerns

  • And MUCH more!

Thank you timebinder, Social SLP, Jeanne Elbe, An Mcgreevy, Anne, and many others for tuning into my live video with Matt Lewis! Join me for my next live video in the app.

And mark your calendars to join us again next Monday at 10 am ET.

Your daily reminder that you are not the crazy ones. To the Contrary is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Get more from Charlie Sykes in the Substack app
Available for iOS and Android

Discussion about this video

User's avatar

Ready for more?