THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 91 — The Epstein Hoax? Somali Mayors? Bowling Alone?

The Wall Street Journal's big Epstein story was a big nothingburger. Charlie briefly reacts, then gets to what's more important: The latest insane push for amnesty out of Washington. He then talks with Mike Rowe about AI's impact on the economy and Gen Z's prospects for taking on some "dirty jobs." 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.

For four years, ICE was shackled and foreign criminals ruled the roost in America. Now, raids and deportations are back on the agenda and ICE has been unleashed to arrest criminals, crush sanctuary cities, and restore law and order nationwide. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem joined Charlie at Amfest to discuss immigration, getting to wear shoes on airplanes again, and a lot 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.

Did this show predict it or what? Right on schedule, the calls for amnesty have started up anew, and with Charlie on assignment, Producer Andrew uncovers what they really mean when they say "it's not amnesty, but...". Mansur Ashkar of Israel's Druze minority joins to explain what is going on between Israel and Syria. 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.

With Charlie traveling, Jack, Tyler, Andrew and Blake return to the topic everyone is talking about, the back-and-forth saga over Jeffrey Epstein. They also discuss the Somali on his way to becoming the mayor of Minneapolis, the decline of malls, why kids can't roam freely today, 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.

Are the base and the President talking past one another, when they both want the same things? Is Epstein a pure hoax, as the president says, or does the base have a point with its passionate reaction to the subject? Charlie reacts to a big Truth post from the president, discusses his perspective from speaking to Gen Z and the base every day, and offers the administration several actionable steps to move past the controversy and put the focus back on its many accomplishments 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.

Megyn Kelly joined Charlie on-stage in Tampa at the Student Action Summit, and she came ready for action.  Megyn reacts to the events and controversies of the past week and how the MAGA movement can come out of them stronger and more united than ever. 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.

America's Founding Fathers were courageous men with a vison of a free country centered on Christian values. Charlie's speech at Dream City Church over Independence Day weekend reflects on the founding of the United States and how the story of its founding makes it different from any country in history. 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.

Slow news week, eh? Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake dive into the debate about Jeffrey Epstein that is splitting the base. They ask what can be done to restore harmony, then ask:   -Did DEI up the death toll in the Texas floods? -Will AI celebrity deepfakes trick your parents into giving away all their money?   -What's the most objectionable part of Zohran Mamdani, and why is it him eating rice with his bare hands? -What is the "4 a.m. Club" and is it the female liberal Qanon? -Did Fruit of the Loom have a cornucopia in it back in the day, or not, or did reality bend to hide the truth?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie talks with both the crowd and a stream of big-name guests at the Student Action Summit. After a chat with Steve Bannon, Charlie talks to Alex Clark about the durability and success of the MAHA movement. Julio Rosas reacts to anti-ICE violence by the left, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna stops in, and Charlie takes questions from a panel of student attendees. 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.

Savannah Chrisley grew up under the microscope of reality TV stardom, and then had to endure the humiliation of her parents being indicted, prosecuted, and sent to prison. But Savannah never wavered in advocating for her parents’ innocence. She joined Charlie at YWLS to discuss her successful long shot bid to get a pardon for her parents from President Trump. The two discuss shady federal prosecutors, appalling prison conditions, Donald Trump’s remarkable memory, 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.