Debates From the Archive - Charlie on the Trans Debate

The ThoughtCrime crew dives into the most important topics both cultural and political, including: -Is Trump serious about jailing Democrats for a seditious TikTok? -Will "mankeeping" drive women to adopt AI boyfriends instead? -Is the Epstein saga nearing a resolution or will it go on forever? 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.

One of Charlie's favorite questions to ask on campuses was "What is a Woman?" Students frequently challenged him on the transgender issue,  so this week's legacy debate compilation takes some of his most viral and compelling conversations on the topic of men entering women's bathrooms, sporting events, prisons, 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.

Nearly a quarter-century after 9/11, Islam has become a potent political force across the West, and it's only going to get worse. The gang discusses Mayor Mamdani's visit to the White House and what is to come as more cities follow New York and London in electing Islamic leaders. Josh Hammer joins to discuss the perennial question, "What is an American?" 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.

Minnesota has gone all-in on importing huge numbers of Somalis from the Horn of Africa. Now, a new report exposes how billions of dollars have been stolen from the state's welfare programs, especially through organized Somali efforts that have funneled money all the way to Islamic terror groups. Ryan Thorpe explains how the scams have worked. Plus, data expert Cremieux explains how America can reform its health care system to fix the problems with Obamacare. 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.

When Elon and Trump had their public feud last summer, Charlie was the first to predict they would reconcile, and he got the date almost exactly right. The team reacts to Charlie's spot-on prediction and explains how it came out of Charlie's skill as a coalition builder. Tyler Bowyer gives an update on Turning Point Action and the fight to redistrict House seats in Republican states. 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.

Young voters swung hard toward Trump in 2024. Now, many of them are swinging back against them. Two Turning Point chapter leaders, Brady Salmon and Dino Fantegrossi, discuss why "doomerism" is on the rise with Gen Z, what can win them back, and why they get so fired up about issues like Israel. Rep. Byron Donalds joins the show to discuss his run for governor of Florida and why he supports Ron DeSantis's push to get rid of property taxes on individual homes. 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.

How much of a threat is Islam to America's future stability and prosperity? The show reacts to a new labeling of CAIR as a terrorist organization and viral footage out of heavily-Muslim Dearborn. Saagar Enjeti discusses the debate over abolishing property taxes, which has inspired a massive reaction from show viewers. 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.

Where did wokeness come from? Helen Andrews has a theory: It all flows from America’s workplaces and institutions becoming majority-women, and bringing “feminizing” values with them. She joins, and then Miranda Devine discusses her reporting exposing disturbing new facts about the Butler shooter Thomas Crooks. 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.

40% of young women say they want to flee America -- possibly forever. Libby Emmons talks about what might be driving women to hate America. Plus, Blake set off a huge argument on X over the weekend by opposing Ron DeSantis's plan to abolish all property taxes. Him and Andrew have an extended debate over whether it's a good idea or a giveaway to those Americans who least need one. HUD Secretary Scott Turner discusses a new Trump effort to tear down regulations blocking home construction. 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.

Was the Butler shooting another case of violent transgender radicalism? The show reacts to long-overdue revelations from the life of Thomas Crooks and the growing issue of leftist violence. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett makes the case for America turning the corner on inflation, as the Trump administration continues to pursue a second blue-collar boom. 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.