THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 130 — Kool-Aid Pineapples? Christian Energy Drinks? Zoomer Hollywood Takeover?

Charlie was always hopeful that the rising generation of American young people would be the one to reverse America’s decline. In his speech at the 2023 CLS, Charlie shares this hope with Turning Point’s grassroots leaders, telling them to remain committed to truth, purpose, and wisdom. Drawing on the teachings of Aristotle and Plato, Charlie encourages young people to pursue depth over distraction, build strong character, and become the leaders America needs.

Happiness doesn’t just happen. It certainly doesn’t come from getting addicted to apps and substances. Charlie explains how real happiness and joy are a choice that comes from living a rich life in alignment with God. He also explains how the fastest way to succeed in ministry is to fearlessly speak the truth while others are timid, and gives his definitive vision for what TPUSA’s view on social issues is.

Friday marks fourteen years since Charlie founded Turning Point USA in an Illinois garage. The show looks back on what TPUSA has accomplished and the great work that still remains to be done since Charlie’s martyrdom, and Blake reads a raft of emails from listeners explaining how Charlie changed their own lives, inspiring them to be better debaters, return to the faith, and even start having children.

Plus, Amber Duke of the Daily Caller calls out the New York Times for their efforts to softpedal new revelations about Democrat Nazi tattoo enthusiast Graham Platner. Alex Marlow joins for the AMA and takes questions on the pride flag, Spencer Pratt, and more.

In Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, RINO Republicans have gone down to defeat. But one more target remains: Sen. Lindsey Graham. Challenger Mark Lynch makes his final pitch ahead of next week’s vote. Tyler O’Neil dives into the latest indictment against the SPLC, which includes revelations that the left-wing group financed cross burnings by the KKK. Vickie Paladino exposes a terrorist sympathizer who will be a new Democrat congressman from New Jersey, and the team reacts to the glacial pace of vote counting in California, which could easily be masking all manner of fraud.