How did the communists take power in Russia? How did Franklin Roosevelt prop up the Soviet economy and set the stage for the Cold War? Are communists motivated by a desire for equality, or by darker desires for revenge? Historian Sean McMeekin joins Charlie for a wide-ranging conversation on World War 2, Soviet Russia, Joseph Stalin, and the facts that every American should know about the real history of the 20th century. 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.
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Can I Change Rand Paul's Mind on the BBB?
Rand Paul has become one of the Republican senators standing in the way of passing the Big, Beautiful Bill. Plenty of MAGA supporters are bashing him on Twitter, but Charlie is trying a different approach: Hearing what he has to say. Charlie lets Paul state his problems with the bill, and then explains why he disagrees and thinks the bill needs to be passed. Then, Kalen D'Almeida and Anthony Cabassa report from the scene of the riots in Los Angeles. 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.
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The Calm After the Trump/Elon Storm?
One of the most high-powered partnerships in history is on the rocks as President Trump and Elon Musk trade blows on social media. While rumors of a potential reconciliation swirl, Charlie weighs in and gives his prediction. ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons explains how the BBB will unleash the mass deportations that Trump promised on the campaign trail. 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.
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 86 — Trump v. Musk, Battle of the Bill(ionaires)
The world's most powerful man and the world's richest man have abruptly ended their alliance and gotten into an all-out brawl over the Big Beautiful Bill on X, Truth Social, and beyond. Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake react to the unfolding drama, and speculate on who will win the showdown and whether any future reconciliation is possible. Watch 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.
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Trump 2.0 is Winning + Is the CCP Advancing?
Patrick Bet-David joins Charlie for a look at the wins of President Trump's first five months, and also to react to the suddenly-erupting Musk/Trump feud just as it gets underway. Joshua Phillip of Epoch Times then turns to the China question. Does the CCP want war with America over Taiwan...or is the war actually already upon us? 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.
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