As Senate Republicans float their “opening bid” for the latest trillion dollar stimulus proposal, Charlie breaks down what exactly is expected to be inside the plan, how Democrats are already lying about the Republican's proposal (demanding...
Yesterday
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 131 — Best NBA Finals Game Ever? World Cup? Random Power Outage?
The Thoughtcrime crew dives into compelling topics of the moment including: -Sports Roundtable: NBA Finals, WorldCup, UFC. -What Do Refugees Think About America? -Metcalf's Father Speaks Out after Sentancing -Plus, an unexpected power outage and bonus content Watch every episode ... Show More
1h 29m
Yesterday
From the Archive: Charlie’s 2022 Live Free Tour Q&A at UNC Charlotte
In this fiery campus Q&A, Charlie faces tough questions from students on politics, culture, and the future of America. He explains why he believes the middle class has been squeezed for decades, challenges prevailing narratives on race and identity, and offers advice to young peo ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 12
Tulsi Exposes Biolabs + AMA 270
President Trump says a deal with Iran is close, with major terms reportedly agreed to and only final wording left to negotiate. The show breaks down what a potential agreement could mean for the region and, more importantly, for America. Plus, Tulsi Gabbard releases new intellige ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2023
The Debt Ceiling Showdown, Explained
<p>In the past decade or more, votes over increasing the U.S. debt ceiling have increasingly been used as a political tool. That has led to intense showdowns in 2011, 2013 and, now, 2023. </p><p>This year, both sides of the argument are dug in and Republicans appear more willing ... Show More
28m 5s
Oct 2023
The Problem With a $2 Trillion Deficit
<p>Over a year, the federal deficit — the gap between what the U.S. government spends and what it earns — has doubled, to nearly $2 trillion.</p><p>That figure seems to validate the worries of congressional Republicans about government spending, which have been at the center of t ... Show More
25m 14s
Nov 2021
Can We Defuse America's Impending Debt Bomb?
America has a bad spending habit. Nearly $29 trillion dollars in debt, and both political parties showing no sign of stopping their more and more expensive spending plans, what happens when that bill comes due? Writer, commentator and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at FreedomWorks ... Show More
12m 31s
May 2023
Kevin McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Dilemma
<p>Last week, Speaker Kevin McCarthy persuaded Republicans to narrowly pass a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, setting up high-stakes negotiations with the Biden administration.</p><p>Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The New York Times, explains the risks this might p ... Show More
21m 59s