The Charlie Kirk Show THOUGHTCRIME Ep, 112—NYC Dinks? Greenland Monopoly? Salary Cap?
Jan 24, 2026
Debates over whether DINKs, HENRYs, and the FIRE movement are reshaping family formation. A Reddit couple’s dilemma about kids versus financial freedom sparks a wider chat on lifestyle spending and class fertility trends. A quirky detour compares Greenland’s sale to Monopoly and argues house rules teach bad economics. Heated talk on salary caps, TV deals, and why some leagues stay competitive while others do not.
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The $700k Couple Who Can't Afford Kids
- The Reddit couple making $700k complained about $32k dining and $66k travel while debating kids.
- The hosts mocked the high discretionary spending as evidence the couple could economize to start a family.
Don't Idolize Early Total Retirement
- Reframe retirement as phased service, not escape; older people should pass skills into teaching or community roles.
- Encourage retirees to pursue meaningful civic or educational roles instead of full disengagement.
Income-Fertility Is Nonlinear
- Higher incomes correlate with higher fertility at the very top, but upper-middle incomes show a fertility trough.
- The tax code and lifestyle pressures trap many earning $300k–$500k, limiting family growth despite decent pay.