THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 116 — What Is 'White Culture'? Eric Swalwell's Poetry? Thomas Massie, Friend or Foe?

The first State of the Union of Trump 2.0 is here. What should the president talk about to tout his Year One wins and build momentum for the midterms? Kane of Citizen Free Press has some ideas, and weighs in on tricky topics like potential war with Iran and the Epstein saga. Angel Dad Joe Abraham shares the story of his daughter Katie, killed by an illegal immigrant in Illinois, as the president continues to highlight those victimized by decades of Democrat open borders.   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.

An outlandish article in The Atlantic is the latest call from elite leftists for their rank-and-file to take action against "Nazis" on the right. We all know exactly what this is meant to provoke — and so did Charlie, as chilling video from the archives all the way back in 2020 reveals. Chip Roy talks about the fight to keep Islamism out of 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.

Charlie looked up to Dennis Prager as one of his great mentors. Neither of them ever expected that Dennis would be the one eulogizing Charlie. But we follow not man's ways, but God's ways. Dennis rejoins the show for the first time since his accident to remember his friend and talk about his new book "If There Is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil." Plus, Oscar Ramirez breaks down the mayhem in Mexico after the death of cartel leader "El Mencho."   Check out Prager's new book at https://www.amazon.com/If-There-No-God-Defines/dp/0063351307. 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.

It was a grand Olympic finale that would make Charlie proud, as the U.S. men toppled Canada for the hockey gold. The team reacts, then dives into the mayhem in Mexico. Steve Deace talks about the surge of moral nihilism among young men and explains the crucial importance of having an answer to their concerns before they embrace extreme violence or hateful dead-end ideologies.   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.

Andrew and Blake take an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including:   - Did Charlie believe in aliens? - What is the difference between being smart and being educated? - What do they make of the contrast between America-loving figure skater Alysa Liu and pro-China traitor Eileen Gu?   Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask the team a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. 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.

In this throwback speech, Charlie pushes back on the “Christian nationalist” label and explains why faith and the church must engage in politics and culture. He asks whether Americans truly want freedom, addresses the moral crisis surrounding transgender ideology and children, and takes audience questions on everything from aliens to election integrity.   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.

Cliff Maloney rejoins the Thoughtcrime crew for a dive into many exciting and spicy topics, including:   -Does 'white culture' exist, and if so, what is it? -Is Thomas Massie literally just a Democrat now? -Has AI rendered all of Hollywood obsolete? -What does Eric Swalwell's college erotic poetry reveal about the potential next governor of California?   Tune into Thoughtcrime and interact with the cast live each Thursday night on Rumble at 6 pm Eastern. 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 a year of build-up, the Supreme Court has ruled on President Trump's signature Liberation Day tariffs, and it's not the result the president wanted. So, what will happen next? John Carney describes how the president still have many options to impose tariffs and pursue his protectionist plan, and explains what will happen with the $300 billion in tariffs that have already been collected. Then, veteran reporter Mark Halperin dissects the political ramifications of the decision, the White House's strategic pivot to domestic issues, and the Administration's difficulty in converting its biggest wins into long-term polling strength.   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.

Late night host Stephen Colbert says the Trump Administration tried to censor and shut down his interview with James Talarico. FCC Chair Brendan Carr debunks what he calls the "Colbert Hoax." Plus, Virginia senator Glen Sturtevant breaks down the Democrats’ push to illegally redraw the state's congressional districts to create a 10-1 Democrat advantage. The team reacts to the Chicago Bears’ possible move to Indiana which would have Charlie in a meltdown.   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.

Britain's Prince Andrew has become the first high-profile arrest stemming from the Epstein Files. What alleged crime actually caused police to bring him in — and does this put pressure on President Trump to make arrests in the U.S.? The show holds that discussion, and then turns to social media. Should Big Tech be banned from signing kids up for social media, or this just a backdoor play by the left to achieve censorship?   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.