THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 135 — JD Vance and Aliens? Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street? The Agony and The Odyssey?

Charlie believed that one of the greatest tragedies in our culture was the failure of the church to get involved with the critical issues affecting American and the refusal of pastors to be more vocal in saving Western civilization. In a fiery speech from the 2024 Pastor’s Summit, Charlie calls out silent churches and argues for stronger pastors.

If you ever find yourself wondering why we should keep fighting, allow Charlie to remind you in his speech from Turning Point’s 2018 Chapter Leadership Summit, where he walks through why he believes in God, why he cares about this country, and why it’s important to stand up for your beliefs.

President Trump’s speech to the nation included big claims about the 2020 election, Chinese hacking, and even the perfidy of his own intelligence services. The Federalist’s Brianna Lyman helps dissect what he said and the impact it could have. Tyler Bowyer previews Arizona’s imminent primary and also gives a detailed analysis of Iowa, where TP Action hopes to turn Zach Lahn into a national star. Plus, AMAs return after a two-week break with questions about how to stop birth tourism, the threat of democratic socialism, and whether President Trump should declare a “national emergency” over our elections.

JD Vance went back onto Joe Rogan’s podcast yesterday, where he admitted the Administration bungled its handling of the Epstein files, and sparked a dramatic reaction with frank comments about Israeli influence on U.S. politics. The show reacts, joined by Alex Marlow who also offers thoughts on Chris Nolan’s new adaptation of The Odyssey. Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses the SAVE Act and a controversial part of the new NDAA that critics are calling a “merger” between the U.S. and Israel. Sean Spicer discusses the rise of DSA.