Episodes

  • Charles' Take: We Are Grappling With The Fading Belief In Capitalism

    Charles' Take: We Are Grappling With The Fading Belief In Capitalism
    Sep 11 2025
    Charles is pointing out that with the rise of Mamdani in NYC and the concerning trend of young people flocking to socialism, the U.S. is now grappling with the fading belief in capitalism. Former GOP national spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko and The Federalist elections correspondent Brianna Lyman join Charles to discuss the favorable view of socialism growing among young Americans and growing concerns about crime in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Charles' Take: Stunning Jobs Revision Signals Weaker Labor Market

    Charles' Take: Stunning Jobs Revision Signals Weaker Labor Market
    Sep 10 2025
    Charles says the folks who are assuming the worst of tariffs are only "letting Rome burn." Meanwhile, on Tuesday the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down job growth by 911,000, signaling a weaker labor market. Allspring Global Investments Head of Equities Ann Miletti joins Charles to break down why the impacts of tariffs may be overblown, what the Fed will do about the job growth revisions, and where to find the good value in the market right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Charles’ Take: Americans Have Lost A Lot Of Faith In The Ability To Move Ahead With Hard Work

    Charles’ Take: Americans Have Lost A Lot Of Faith In The Ability To Move Ahead With Hard Work
    Sep 5 2025
    Charles discusses the state of the American economy and job market, with concerns about a bleak jobs report that could be fueled by a waning belief in upward mobility through hard work. He’s joined by Angie Wong, Miami GOP Committeewoman, and Lilli Gil Valletta, Zumiez Board Director, to explore shifting economic dynamics – from the rise of the creator economy and "sex for rent" arrangements to choosing between college and trade schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Charles’ Take: The Fight For The Heart And Soul Of The Nation Is Not Going To Be Easy

    Charles’ Take: The Fight For The Heart And Soul Of The Nation Is Not Going To Be Easy
    Sep 4 2025
    Charles explores the shifting perception of the American Dream, with many now seeing comforts like annual vacations as more attainable achievements than traditional milestones such as marriage, children or owning a home. He is joined by Redneck Riviera brand owner and country singer John Rich to discuss the evolving role of faith in America, and his personal fight against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Charles' Take: U.S. PMI Manufacturing Rising In August

    Charles' Take: U.S. PMI Manufacturing Rising In August
    Sep 3 2025
    The S&P U.S. Manufacturing PMI report for August showed stronger output, growth driven by higher sales and inventory building, marking the strongest manufacturing expansion since early 2022. Charles speaks with Jack Manley, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Marketing Strategist, about the potential impact of this data on the Feds interest rate policy, conflicting GDP figures, and the ongoing resilience and earnings growth of the "Mag-7" stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Charles’ Take: The American Renaissance Has Begun

    Charles’ Take: The American Renaissance Has Begun
    Aug 30 2025
    Charles explores the growing blandness and uniformity in American culture, noting how industries, films, and society increasingly follow the same formulas. Charles is joined by Endeavor PAC founder Tiffany Smiley and New York Post Editor at Large Kelly Jane Torrance to examine how modernization may be eroding American individualism. They also tackle issues like ageism, the struggles of older workers, rising employee dissatisfaction–dubbed “quiet cracking,” and the troubling decline in birth rates across developed nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Charles’ Take: Marriage, Having Kids & The American Way

    Charles’ Take: Marriage, Having Kids & The American Way
    Aug 28 2025
    Charles says that if Taylor Swift really does go through with her engagement and marries Travis Kelce, marriage might just get trendy again. But why was marriage on the decline anyway? Charles and his guests, FOX Business’ Gerri Willis and The Federalist elections correspondent Brianna Lyman, talk about the role marriage and having children play into the idea of the pursuit of happiness and the American Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Charles' Take: ETFs Outnumber Stocks, Retail Investors Keep Buying the Dip

    Charles' Take: ETFs Outnumber Stocks, Retail Investors Keep Buying the Dip
    Aug 26 2025
    In a surprising turn, there are now more ETFs than individual stocks in the U.S., according to Morningstar. This shift has fueled a constant influx of cash into the stock market, leading retail investors to consistently buy the dip. Charles is joined by Lance Roberts, CIO of RIA Advisors, who discusses the implications of this trend and the risks retail investors face. Despite the market's upward trajectory, Roberts emphasizes the importance of diversification and hedging, especially with stocks like Nvidia showing potential volatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins