THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 117- America First vs America Only? Luigi the Musical? Kids in Church?

Are Iranian drones a danger to the West Coast? Could Mexican drug cartels ally with them to strike where Americans feel most secure? Former FBI agent Stuart Kaplan discusses how, thanks to mass immigration, the unthinkable has become depressingly plausible. Miranda Devine talks about Mayor Mamdani's steady Islamization of New York twenty-five years after 9/11. Pastor Lucas Miles touts the upcoming events of the Make Heaven Crowded tour and why it is essential for all Christian believers to gather together in person.   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 would you feel if you missed out on $5 million? "Beast Games" runner-up Cory Sims lived through that, but joins to share his story of faith, prayer, and perseverance. Plus, the Trump Administration is reportedly telling Republicans to back off on the rhetoric of "mass deportations." This show's position: Say or don't say whatever you have to, but deportations themselves are of existential importance for the country. Kane and Alex Marlow weigh in on how to keep selling this essential issue, and the country's sentiment about continued fighting with Iran.   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.

Is the Iran campaign mostly complete, or just ramping up? The show discusses President Trump's latest comments on the conflict, then lets Sen. John Kennedy and Energy Secretary Chris Wright join in. Plus, today marks six months since Charlie's assassination. The show commemorates Charlie, and talks about what is becoming a worrying threat to holding his killer accountable: The far left's embrace of jury nullification to let their radicals get away with their crimes.   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.

The weekend brought another lovely demonstration of the "religion of peace" and its impact on American life. TPUSA Frontlines reporters Bo "Bodittle" Alford and Gabe Victal discuss the failed nail bomb attack in New York and Antifa's violent street actions. Plus, Charlie was a front-row witness to several shady election events in Maricopa County. Now, the Trump FBI has raided the county's election records. John Solomon explains what they're looking for. The team shares a whitepill about immigration and the latest obnoxious defense of James Talarico.   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.

What's the fastest way for a church to start following Satan rather than Christ? Stop talking about him, and stop treating him as a real being with a real agenda. In a 2021 speech to Awaken Church in Salt Lake City, Charlie describes how Satan tempts believers, how he tricks and lures people to stray away from the truth, and how to overcome him with the assistance of Christ and the Spirit.   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.

The Thoughtcrime crew dive into the most exciting and relevant questions of the week, including: -Should MAGA be isolationist? -Have political betting markets become a threat to American national security? -Is it okay to make a musical about Luigi Mangione? Should we go watch it? -Should kids be allowed to disrupt church?   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.

Kristi Noem is out at DHS, and Markwayne Mullin is in. The show dissects how the president's first Cabinet shuffle will be used by moderates to pressure the president to weaken his core promises, and how that absolutely must not happen. Mark Halperin breaks down the politics of the Iran conflict. Then, there's another round of subscriber questions, such as: -How does the team build faith amid the grief of losing Charlie? -Is it worth considering a compromise on immigration that includes some amnesty? -Why do members of the far left celebrate figures like the ayatollah?   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.

There are two different fronts in the ongoing Iran conflict: The air war in the Middle East, and the airwaves war to convince the public back home. Andrew and Blake discuss the big success on the first front and how it contrasts with the work that still needs to be done on the second. North Carolina journalist and ex-nuclear engineer Matt Van Swol talks about crime, corruption, and Iran's potential to get a nuclear weapon. Plus, the show tracks the crumbling fortunes of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, whose replacement by President Trump is announced live during the show.   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.

The Democrats have their "star" of the 2026 cycle, Texas senate nominee James Talarico, who is here to provide a "Christian" and "moderate" spin on the party. But the reality is, Talarico isn't moderate, he's just white. The show dives into the dark truth about the new Democrat standardbearer, and talks to Steve Toth about Texas's other primary outcomes, starting with his upset of Dan Crenshaw. Two TPUSA students describe how young people are reacting to the Iran war, while retired Admiral Bob Harward gives his optimistic take on the tactical situation there.   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.

President Trump's campaign against Iran continues to unfold, with the president offering further hints at his long-term strategy while more nations become involved. Sean Davis discusses the debate over whether Israel dragged America into the conflict. Ken Paxton talks about his primary race tonight in Texas. Anna Paulina Luna discusses Bill and Hillary Clinton coming before Congress to testify on their Epstein connections.   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.