One of the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz regular guests, Charlie Sykes, returns to help break down the aftermath of Tuesday’s debate between Trump and Harris (no, not Trump and Biden). Reflecting on the unique dynamics of the debate, he describes how Trump’s “weirdness” has evolved into a professional asset in modern politics, referencing Hunter S. Thompson’s famous quote: “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” As the author of How the Right Lost Its Mind, Sykes shares his view that the ideological unraveling of the right wing has only worsened since his book's publication. He expresses surprise at how far the political climate has shifted, noting that debates don’t always matter—but this one might help Harris in the long run. Sykes also discusses Trump’s unusual debate tactics, and the smaller details, like the [initially] absent flag pin on Harris' lapel. Sykes wraps up the interview with a lightning round, tackling everything from Dick Cheney to Taylor Swift to Laura Loomer.