THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 79 — Real-Life Dire Wolves? Austin Metcalf and Karmelo Anthony?

El Salvador’s President Bukele joined Trump at the White House, so Charlie asks a provocative question: If El Salvador can choose to stop being Third World, why can’t America? Then, he Brian Wesbury investigate where all the money went from the Federal Reserve. Jeffrey Harmon discusses Angel Studios’ new Christian hit film “The King of Kings.” Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans today live in a world of globalized supply chains — and thanks to our illustrious leaders, those supply chains center around China. Charlie explores rare earth minerals, the "pencil myth," and a lot more to drive home why America needs a dramatic revision of its economic strategy. Stephen Moore joins to make the case for preserving President Trump's first term tax cuts. Watch 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.

Charlie’s wife Erika joins for an AMA focused on dating, marriage, and more. Questions include:   -Who is more conservative, Charlie or Erika? -How do you know when it’s time to get married? -Are dating apps worth it or a waste of time?   Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Follow Erika @mrserikakirk, and join her Biblein365 program here: www.proclaim365.com. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy Charlie's conversation with Pastor Allen Jackson live at Dream City Church, where they discuss his new book “Angels, Demons, & You.” They walk through the importance of being aware of the spiritual realm and what to know about the angelic and demonic forces around us, then take questions from the audience.    To get your copy of Pastor Allen’s new book "Angels, Demons and You," visit allenjackson.com/angels. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack, Tyler, Andrew and Blake explore the week's biggest discussion threads, including:   -Why are so many people rallying behind the suspected killer of Austin Metcalf, and was the slaying racial in nature? -Is it moral to genetically alter your kids? -Is the last Game of Thrones book EVER coming out? Watch 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.

Congress is finally passing the spending bill the administration needs. Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses that and what’s needed to revive USA manufacturing. Alex Marlow assesses the Trump Admin’s bid to keep China far away from the Panama Canal and a potential divorce between government and higher ed. Watch 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.

Today it's called Islam, but Pastor Andrew Sedra prefers the name it was known by in the West for hundreds of years: Mohammedanism, the religion of Muhammad. It's growing rapidly of the west, and not just because of immigration — it's winning convert among natives. But is this religion compatible with the West and with Christian values, or they naturally in conflict? Charlie talks to Pastor Sedra at the TPUSA Faith Pastors Summit, and also has a conversation with Bryan Ganz about Byrna, a new alternative self-defense tool. Watch 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.

You know about stocks. You know about Bitcoin. But do you really know exactly what a bond is? Charlie unpacks how U.S. Treasury bonds undergird the entire global economy and helped drive yesterday's big tariff announcement. Grant Cardone explores the Trump push for a "great divorce" from China and details how the admin's strategy is aligning the whole world against America's #1 rival. Watch 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.

Trump is fresh off a big SCOTUS win on immigration, but 14 million is a lot of illegals to remove. Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies explains the barriers to faster deportation and how the Trump Admin can clear the way. Plus, Ken Paxton discusses his Senate challenge against RINO John Cornyn, and Eric Metaxas reflects on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 80 years after his heroic death fighting against Hitler. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump’s tariff strategy has now become clear: It’s all about China. Charlie reacts to the breaking news of Wednesday, and why it is one of Trump's boldest and most savvy moves ever. He breaks down how Trump is forcing the hand of other countries and building up a global economic coalition against America’s number one foe. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.