Episodes
Did you ever think Charlie and Chris Cuomo would sit down together to discuss the 2024 election results? Believe it or not, it happened! Charlie and Chris both joined Patrick Bet-David on The PBD Podcast to talk about the future of the Democrat party, where Kamala's campaign went wrong, why Trump's win was such a landslide, and more. Enjoy this and check out The PBD Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 11/17/24
Published 11/17/24
With both Charlie and Jack in Mar-a-Lago, the TC crew is ready to debate the key questions of the transition, including:   -What do Trump's aggressive Cabinet picks say about his plans for America? -Does it matter if every nominee gets confirmed by the Senate? -Do nominees even need to be confirmed by the Senate at all? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/16/24
Almost overnight, America has gone from a pile of cash to loot, to a real country with a real border. Without Trump even taking office, caravans are breaking up and new arrivals are declining. Todd Bensman explains how the Trump administration can follow up on these initial developments to secure the country long-term. Mark Halperin explains why Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are more likely to be confirmed than many people think. Plus, Charlie responds to voicemails from subscribers. Support...
Published 11/16/24
Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are catching a lot of people off-guard, but Charlie explains that they shouldn't: Once you understand that Trump is serious about keeping his campaign promises, all of them make perfect sense. Charlie talks about RFK Jr.'s potential to remake America's gigantic Department of Health and Human Services, and delivers a warning to any Republicans who try to block his confirmation. Kane of Citizen Free Press describes the base's reaction to Trump's choices. Support the...
Published 11/15/24
Why is Washington in such an uproar over Tulsi Gabbard becoming Director of National Intelligence? Because she might upset a status quo that has made America much worse but made a few connected people far more wealthy and powerful. David Sacks joins Charlie to discuss the "Russian agent" slur and the declining effectiveness of the Deep State's lies. Plus, Sean Davis gives his reaction to the opening wave of Trump appointments and the overall impact of his big election win. Support the show:...
Published 11/15/24
Pete Hegseth is already old news. The new battle line of the Trump transition is Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, announced last night as Trump's choice for attorney general. Charlie explains how the widespread shock in Washington shows why Gaetz is exactly who we need to hold one of the Trump admin's most crucial jobs. Cliff Maloney joins with updates in the Pennsylvania Senate race and the political battles to come. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener...
Published 11/14/24
Enjoy an excerpt from Charlie's conversation on The Megyn Kelly Show, where they discuss how Turning Point turned out the youth vote, Trump's transition team, and all of the things that have changed in America in the eight years since 2016. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/14/24
The U.S. military can't win wars, can't build ships, and is obsessed with political nonsense rather than the essentials of military readiness. The defense establishment needs a dramatic fix, and Trump has made  bold pick to do just that with Pete Hegseth. Erik Prince makes his case for the Hegseth shakeup, and then Mike Davis discusses Trump's agenda for DOJ and whether Trump can forge a working relationship with Majority Leader Thune. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See...
Published 11/14/24
"Tear it down to build it back up." That's the motto of the transition team currently hunkered down at Mar-a-Lago. There have already been several unexpected and even shocking announcements, and the President's campaign vision is taking shape: Donald Trump wants people outside the Washington machine who are ready to tear everything down so something new and better can be built in its place. Charlie talks to new Israel ambassador Mike Huckabee, and also discusses the election of John Thune as...
Published 11/13/24
Markets have surged since Donald Trump's election, and the momentum has continued for a full week. Are we on the verge of an across-the-board Trump boom to replace the Biden bust? Scott Bessent is a favorite to be Trump's Treasury Secretary and talks to Charlie about the ways the new admin can unleash American competition, improve the deficit, and secure long-term prosperity. Plus, Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks about why he's backing Rick Scott for Senate leader, and Charlie takes a minute to...
Published 11/13/24
President Trump won a mandate promising the biggest deportation and border security effort in history. Now, Tom Homan is in charge of carrying it out. Homan joins Charlie to lay out his sweeping vision for building a wall, punishing sanctuary cities, halting immigration fraud, and letting America become a country with a real border once more. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/12/24
There are new reports that Donald Trump plans to pick Stephen Miller as his deputy White House chief of staff. Charlie explains why this is "as good as it gets" and one of the most promising choices of Trump's transition thus far. Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project talks about how Trump won by playing offense on trans issues, and Kurt Schlichter celebrates both Veterans Day and the events of the past week. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See...
Published 11/12/24
 The American people have spoken loud and clear and given Donald Trump a mandate to save the country. And fortunately, MAGA world is serious about making this happen. Charlie discusses his time at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, then talks to Mark Paoletta about the very promising signs that Trump's second term will be even more effective than his first. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/11/24
Trump is back and the Thoughtcrime team is unchained. Charlie, Jack, Blake, and Tyler hit all the key topics post-election, including:   -What is their personal “Project 2025” agenda? -What issues will Charlie personally bring up in Florida this week? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/10/24
Kari Lake was way down in election night, but as Arizona continues its glacially slow ballot counting she has mounted a furious comeback, cutting her deficit from more than 60k to less than 40k, with hundreds of thousands of votes still left to be counted. Tyler guides Charlie, Blake, and Andrew through the numbers and why MAGA supporters nationwide should be watching Arizona this weekend. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/09/24
Donald Trump won the most Hispanic county in America, and he won it easily. Newt Gingrich joins to discuss how Trump achieved the greatest political transformation in a generation, and to lay out the agenda of his next term. Sen. Rick Scott talks about the Senate leadership battle, and how if Mitch McConnell hadn't undermined GOP candidates there could have been 2, 3 or even 4 extra Senate pickups on Tuesday night. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See...
Published 11/09/24
It's been three days since Donald Trump beat the odds and won a second term, and it's finally setting in for Charlie and the crew. Glenn Beck to discuss what the first changes should be when Trump goes back to the White House, and how Turning Point Action permanently changed the ground game of American politics. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/08/24
Donald Trump won't just be back in the White House. Now, we know he'll have a Republican House and Senate to support him as well. Charlie and crew look ahead to what the Trump admin can achieve, how the Senate leadership fight will go, and more, while continuing to watch for ballots in the House and Kari Lake's Senate race in Arizona. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/08/24
After two days of hysterical meltdowns, many liberals are coming to a realization conservatives told them years ago: They're too left-wing to win. Charlie, Andrew, Blake, Pastor Sam Rodriguez, Citizen Kane, Josh Hammer, and Matt Towery check the Democratic post-mortems, analyze shifts in the electorate, and wonder if Democrats have it in them to salvage their own party. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/08/24
"Kamala is for they/them. Trump is for you." The left ridiculed Trump's most viral ad, but new post-election articles show it was his most powerful argument. Charlie and the crew dig into the media's excuses for Harris's crushing defeat Tuesday, and continue to watch Senate results in America's slowest-counting state, Stephen Richer's Arizona. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/07/24
It's a good day to prove the ruling class wrong. The gang is still streaming to discuss Trump's unprecedented victory, joined by Mark Halperin, Scott Presler, and Rich Baris to walk through amazing on-the-ground stories from the greatest election win in American history. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/07/24
The greatest comeback in American history reached its culmination last night. Donald Trump is once again president-elect of the United States — and he's stronger than ever before. Praise God! Charlie and crew the decisive shifts that made Tuesday's win possible, talk to Mark Halperin about the race’s deciding factors, and look at the important races where the results are still close and hard work can get MAGA allies over the finish line. Support the show:...
Published 11/06/24
Enjoy the historic moment that the race was called in favor of Donald J. Trump: the 45th AND 47th President of the United States of America. Charlie, Jack, Blake, Tyler, Andrew, Cliff Maloney, and Brett Galaszewski react and thank God for the country's victory. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/06/24
Polls close in a matter of hours. Where is turnout high? Where is it low? How do things look in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and beyond? Charlie and the crew talk to Brett Galaszewski, Rich Baris, and more, and read a mountain of election-day emails, because right now, all we can do is wait. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/05/24