To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes What’s the Matter with Lindsey Graham?
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Feb 21, 2026 
Adam Kinzinger, former U.S. congressman turned author and commentator, reflects on character, public service, and national security. He discusses Lindsey Graham’s conduct in Munich and its diplomatic fallout. He examines rising tensions with Iran and how political calculations can push toward conflict. He also touches on civic responsibility and recent political flashpoints.
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Children’s Book About Everyday Heroism
- Adam Kinzinger wrote a children’s book, That's What Heroes Do, to teach kids heroism as character, not spectacle.
- He based characters on real people and included emotional moments like visiting a fallen friend at Arlington.
Teach Character At Home First
- Parents should intentionally teach character traits like kindness and empathy to counter cultural emphasis on appearance.
- Kinzinger urges parents to make these virtues ordinary so kids lead when kindness returns to vogue.
Milwaukee Incident Shaped His Choices
- Kinzinger recounted a violent street incident in Milwaukee that changed his outlook and willingness to sacrifice for others.
- That experience influenced his refusal to go along with January 6 and guided values-based votes in Congress.
