Episode

It’s the Corruption, Stupid

Podcast: To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
Published: May 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 3080
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Phillips O'Brien is a historian and Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. In this episode, he joins Charlie to discuss Trump's corruption, his desperate Iran's gambit, and his weak position in global politics.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.