THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 114 — All-American Halftime Hoopla + AI Scott Adams? + Roblox ICE Raids?

The ThoughtCrime crew discusses the forthcoming All-American Halftime Show, along with other rich topics like: -Should Dilbert creator Scott Adams be immortalized in AI? -Has Blake heard any songs written after the year 2007? -Is it a good sign that kids are reenacting ICE raids in Roblox? Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Benghazi attack that killed four Americans in 2012 was long forgotten by most of Washington. But it wasn't forgotten by President Trump. The team reacts to the surprising arrest of a suspect Benghazi mastermind after a 14 year wait.  Blake rips into Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for his defense of mass Haitian immigration into Springfield, Ohio. Plus, Georgia State Sen. Greg Dolezal explains the glaring evidence he's found of illegal voting in Fulton County and how it's gone unpunished despite GOP domination of the state government.   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's show Jay Beecher offered a skeptical attitude toward the entire Epstein Files saga. Now, Mike Benz joins to give the opposite take, examining the many interesting facts and connections of Epstein's life story and explaining why he believes they constitute proof of Epstein's activities in the world of international intelligence. Benz explores Epstein's ties to Israeli PM Ehud Barak, arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, and others, and says what still remains unexplained. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC host Savannah Guthrie's mother has gone missing from her Tucson home. The show analyzes the case and the frightening possibility that Latin America-style ransom abductions could be a new part of American life. They also react to the opening of the Olympics and how the press has managed to make international athletics about race and ICE. Sen. Rick Scott discusses the "talking filibuster" as the way to ram through the SAVE Act   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of emails, photos, videos, and more have come out about Jeffrey Epstein over the past few months. But aside from an often-salacious look at the lives of the famous and powerful, have we learned anything important? Investigative journalist Jay Beecher has spent six years investigating the case. He spends a full hour offering his insights into the new documents. Beecher answers a whole range of major questions, including: Was Epstein a Mossad agent? How did he get his money? Who is really the biggest villain in this entire saga?   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Robinson's Defense Team was in court Tuesday with a bold strategy: They wanted to disqualify the entire Utah prosecutor team over an alleged conflict of interest. Andrew and Blake run through the most important video from the four-hour hearing, which offers a look at what evidence prosecutors have and how the defense will try to undermine it. Sen. Tommy Tuberville pushes the crucial SAVE Act and the team reacts to Tom Homan's announcement about ICE's Minnesota mission.   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "Apostate Prophet" Ridvan Aydemir joins the show to break down the doctrine of Muslim supremacy, and how Islam sees itself as a conquering ideology that will inevitably control all aspects of global life — which it will achieve through deception, mass immigration, and finally by overt colonization. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announces a major donation to support TPUSA's Club America efforts, and talks about the all-important struggle to keep Texas as a red state.   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Internet is abuzz and the hype is on for Sunday's All-American Halftime Show. The team discusses the reaction from the grassroots all the way up to the Department of War, and takes some carefully-aimed shots at the "Bad Boomer" Roger Goodell. Congressman Brandon Gill explains how Republicans can pass the SAVE Act even without killing the filibuster — meaning there's no excuse for them not to do it. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of waiting and speculation, details about the All-American Halftime Show are finally out. Kid Rock joins the program to announce his headline role, and discuss his fellow performers Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. Plus, TPUSA Enterprise director Nick Cocoa announces a plan to bring Club America chapters to every Montana high school, and Luke Rosiak exposes government waste, audit obstruction, and corruption tied to the African Development Foundation. Be sure to catch the All-America Halftime Show Feb. 8 on Rumble, RAV, X, TBN, and more.   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The left is getting children and even kindergartners to join nationwide "walkouts" to protest ICE. Meanwhile, at the Grammys, stars denounce America as a nation of "stolen land," and the mayor of Boston says the entire planet has the right to move to America. Everything about this works in concert: It's a bid to use highly emotional images and rhetoric to delegitimize America. The show team unpacks the agenda, then talks to Rich Baris about an unfortunate special election down in Texas. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.