Luke Thomas Gets Political (LTGP)
Welcome to LTGP – Luke Thomas Gets Political. Luke Thomas is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a husband, a father, and a longtime resident of Washington, DC. After years of sharp analysis in the combat sports world, he brings that same unapologetic depth, intellectual rigor, and sharp commentary to a different kind of arena: politics. This channel is the official home for Luke’s political takes. Here you'll find the issues shaping our world, the debates that matter, and the conversations many have asked him to take on outside of the fight game. Whether it's thoughtful analysis, no-nonsense monologues, or a brutally honest perspective, this is where combat-sports logic meets political discourse. No tribalism. No spin. Just straight talk. Subscribe for weekly videos, livestreams, and commentary that cut through the noise.
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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Donald Trump’s latest attacks on Washington DC are more than just political theater — they’re part of a long history of federal interference aimed at undermining the city’s residents, especially its Black population. In this clip from a full interview between Luke Thomas and W. Kamau Bell, they break down the myths about DC crime, the impact of gentrification, and why the fight for DC statehood is about far more than local politics.They discuss how housing costs have skyrocketed, pushing longtime residents out, and how Trump’s claims ignore the real challenges facing the city. From historical segregation and civil rights milestones to the cultural roots of DC’s Black identity, the conversation digs deep into what’s really at stake.They also explore the connection between Trump’s targeting of cities with Black leadership and his broader authoritarian impulses — and why statehood for DC is essential for protecting democracy in the nation’s capital.The full interview with W. Kamau Bell is available now on his Substack: https://substack.com/@wkamaubellLearn more, and join in on the conversation on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
This is a conversation I’ve wanted to have for some time.
Kyle Kulinski is technically a left-wing political YouTuber and podcaster. In actuality, he is one of the most uncompromising and progressive voices in modern media. His work is admirable both for the courage that comes from his independence as well as the clarity of the purpose his brand of politics brings.
But these are challenging times. The right isn’t merely ascendant abroad, but at home, and the domestic version is growing more authoritarian by the day. The left is, at best, embattled and without a dominant party capable of being adversarial.
So, what, then, is a progressive to do? In this conversation, we discuss the limits of today’s left: who it is, what it stands for and what it can do. Yet, as Kulinski is quick to note, the real focus has to be on understanding what the right wants and what they’ll do to get it.
We discuss that plus the role and future of Joe Rogan, the purpose of Twitter in 2025, media strategies for message amplification, immigration enforcement and so much more.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Health of the political left
02:55 The Democratic party
05:51 Sticking with the Dems
08:14 Vote blue no matter who?
11:03 Even if the courts hold…
13:17 Obama’s legacy of no prosecution
15:43 Political will to prosecute
18:15 Is the right pro-democracy anymore?
20:59 Immigration resistance benefits
24:06 Severity of immigration crackdown
28:32 Who is able to be convinced on immigration?
33:45 How to govern the ungovernable
35:34 Chief objections to Abundance
38:03 Matthew Yglesias
40:19 What is the point of Twitter?
42:02 The right is unencumbered
43:12 Reading your mentions
44:28 The left’s media dilemma
48:19 Joe Rogan
52:10 The left pushed Joe Rogan?
56:50 The Joe Rogan of the left
58:59 Young men of the electorate
1:02:29 Language of whiners
1:04:15 Male education gap
1:06:56 News sources
1:08:48 Sendoff
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
President Trump is sending the National Guard to Washington, D.C. and the right is once again talking about federalizing the city. Luke Thomas unloads on how bankrupt the push by Elon Musk and others to do so actually is.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Luke Thomas Gets Political: Immigration drives America’s prosperity, yet public debates are often built on myths. In this interview, Luke Thomas speaks with Wharton professor Zeke Hernandez, author of The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers. They explore data showing how immigrants boost investment, innovation, talent, consumer spending, and tax revenues — and why restricting immigration damages the economy, culture, and even national security.Hernandez explains the bipartisan misconceptions about immigration, the economic impact across generations, and lessons from past restrictive laws. He shares why framing immigrants as either “villains” or “victims” misses the real story: they are essential contributors to America’s future.Learn how the latest research debunks wage and crime myths, reveals the economic cost of mass deportations, and points toward a smarter, more adaptable immigration system.#lukethomaspolitics #trumpimmigration #usimmigration Full conversation on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/