THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 148 — Eternal Boomer Cruises? Christian Horror Films? Hiding Your Vote?

In March of 2024, Charlie gave a speech at Calvary Chapel OC filled with wisdom about America's founding and how its legacy should impact Christians voting in upcoming elections. His words remain as true as ever today and offer encouragement to every believer voting, ballot chasing, and working hard to maintain our country's moral foundation. 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 team reassembles to hit critical pre-election topics, including:   -Why are people selling their homes to join a permanent worldwide cruise? -Are horror movies inherently Christian? -Do women really want "emotionally sensitive" men?   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.

Students loved to challenge Charlie by pushing for open borders, and after a while Charlie got very good at taking their arguments apart. In this classic of the genre, Charlie asks what the penalty should be for illegal entry into America and whether the government exists to serve its own citizens first, or the citizens of foreign lands. Charlie challenges the idea that it’s acceptable for a majority of people under 30 in California to speak Spanish instead of English, and gives other key points for rebutting open borders fanaticism. 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's the final weekend of the midterms, which means your final chance to turn out your low-prop friends and family to defend the gains of the past two years. Ken Paxton joins for a final push in his critical race against James Talarico in Texas. Luke Rosiak exposes the latest flagrant blue state fraud that will continue forever if the left wins. Kevin Hassett talks the economy, and the show takes subscriber questions about Russia allegedly funding Candace Owens 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.

Here's an unfortunate and tragic truth: The violent left is a loud and growing portion of the country. The larger it grows, the more existential our political reality becomes and the team has the latest proof from three chilling campus events. Mark Halperin gives his final midterm read and how he thinks the new bombshell in the "Decoy Dan" scandal could swing Alaska red. The Daily Wire's Andrew Klavan joins in studio to talk about his new book "Find Me Nowhere," and Brian Kilmeade shares six stories from early America that helped create the American miracle. 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 NYT has a stunning article exposing dramatic dirty tricks in Alaska by Democrats, which could decide control of the Senate. The show exposes this perfidious ploy, and then Tim Miller of the left-wing Bulwark The Bulwark comes on for a highly combative debate over whether the Trump Administration has kept its promises. Bill Essayli talks about epic fraud in California amid Democrat efforts to force him from office. ASU Professor Owen Anderson reveals how his school is trying to push him out for being Christian and anti-DEI. 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.

Today marks the last day to safely mail in your ballot in many states — so mail it in now or else make plans to vote in person. Tyler Bowyer breaks down AZ early vote numbers and why the TP Action experts are optimistic. Plus, however bleak things look in California, we must keep fighting, and Steve Hilton joins to rally the troops. 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 exactly just happened in Brazil? The left there is celebrating a shock election victory that nobody predicted after some of the shadiest election day maneuvers ever seen. The team reacts and asks whether the Admin will get involved. Then, HUD Secretary Scott Turner explains how the admin has repealed Biden-era regulations in order to expand housing affordability. Brandi Kruse talks about getting kicked out of a sporting event for rejecting trans ideology, and Sen. Tim Scott explains why he is confident the GOP will be united heading into the midterms. 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.

If Christ's kingdom is not of this world, why should Christians participate in politics? Charlie got asked that question all the time, and was fighting constantly to overcome Christian apathy in the face of political obstacles. In this bonus episode Charlie debunks the many excuses Christians use to not vote, walks through the values that are on the ballot each election cycle, and proves why Christians have a moral obligation to join politics rather than sit it out. 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 team reassembles to hit critical topics, including: -Why is the left digging up Lindsey Graham's corpse just to call him gay?-What should be done about elderly people hooked on AI slop?-Should people on EBT get discounts on goods and services? 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.