THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 82 — 100 Men vs. A Gorilla? Dad Bod or Gay Bod? AI vs. Redditors?

Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake debate the week's biggest questions, including: -Could 100 men defeat a gorilla in combat? What about a hippo?-Is bodybuilding a little bit gay?-If AI bots can easily trick humans on Reddit, is the Internet dead?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks ago a recession was supposed to be imminent. Instead, the stock market has recovered and job numbers are beating expectations. Naturally, the left is miserable. Charlie and Andrew chat about America's economic prospects while at an investment retreat in San Diego. The two also touch on defunding NPR, the feats of DOGE, and more. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a cookie price protest give Charlie his start? Why doesn't the West erect more monuments to heroes like William Wilberforce? Charlie goes through those questions and many more in his recent appearance on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, and offers his own annotations of the discussion after the fact. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The breaking news Thursday is the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Charlie explains how this news story relates to a much bigger one: The slow, behind-the-scenes push for America to begin a new war with Iran. Charlie explains in detail why this would be an utter disaster, and responds to emails from listeners on both sides of the debate. Nate Morris discusses America's rogue group of district judges and a possible run to replace Mitch McConnell in the Senate.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's 2nd term is now three months old. How does his second "first 100 days" compare to his first pass? Mark Halperin explains how, whether you agree or disagree with his policies, this is the most monumental and ambitious presidential regime in memory. Then, TikTok's Older Millennial talks about the pathetic end of the "Un-F*** America" tour that tried to harass Charlie's campus tour...until it imploded in on itself. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They call it "EPIC" — a planned Islamic city in Texas that would be four times the size of Disneyland. Charlie explains how this undercovered story represents a threat to the West's future and a sign of our leaders' failed immigration policies. Plus, Charlie and Mike Cernovich remember the legacy of conservative legend David Horowitz, who did so much to pave the way for the Trump movement and more. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In these increasingly divisive times, are cross-ideological friendships still possible? Are college campuses still able to handle free speech — and for that matter, are any of the students? Charlie welcomes Princeton conservative Robert George and famous liberal Cornel West for a discussion of their friendship and their new joint book "Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division." Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's election has come and gone, leading to another term for the left-wing party that has made the country unlivable, unaffordable, and overrun with foreigners. Charlie explains how the fate of Canada gives reason for gratitude here in America after 100 days of Trump, and talks to Ezra Levant about what signs of hope there are even after yesterday's defeat. Charlie also gives a few minutes to discuss his favorite obese nepo baby governor, Illinois's JB Pritzker. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern life requires more financial literacy and planning than ever before. But schools barely teach this crucial topic, leaving young people adrift during the time where savings and investments pay the biggest long-term dividends. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Charlie and thousands of TPUSA students around the country to discuss cryptocurrency, investing, what drives inflation, and much more. Become a member at 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 may dominate traditional TV and newspaper media, but they are badly behind in the world of podcasts and other alternative media — and that deficit cost them the 2024 election. Tim Pool joins Charlie to talk about the left's effort to expand its podcast presence and its prospects for success. He also talks about his stint as a White House correspondent and the continuing decline of the establishment reporter class. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.