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Charlie KirkCharlie is America's hardest working grassroots activist who has your inside scoop on the biggest news of the day and what's really going on behind the headlines. The founder of Turning Point USA and one of social media's most engaged
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personalities, Charlie is on the front lines of America’s culture war, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of students on over 3,500 college and high school campuses across the country, bringing you your daily dose of clarity in a sea of chaos all from his signature no-holds-barred, unapologetically conservative, freedom-loving point of view.</p> <p>You can also <a href="https://salemnewschannel.com/host/charlie-kirk/">watch Charlie Kirk on Salem News Channel</a></p>
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- 2617What's The Matter With The Senate? with Rick Scott and Byron DonaldsThanks to the efforts of 20 GOP dissidents, the new Republican Congress is poised to be the most conservative in memory, and they're already notching important wins. So why are Republicans in the Senate so different? Sen. Rick Scott of Florida joins Charlie to discuss his challenge to Mitch McConnell, the omnibus disaster, and what Republicans could learn from running a business. Then, it's back to the House. Byron Donalds tells Charlie about the many accomplishments conservatives can look forward to in the weeks and months to come.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2618The Dem Docs Double Standard with Donald Trump Jr. and Rep. Jim JordanTwenty-four hours ago, the press told us that Biden's own classified documents scandal was the world's biggest nothingburger. Now, even more documents have been found hiding in Biden's garage, and a special counsel has been appointed. Charlie gives his theory about what this growing scandal is really about, and talks to Donald Trump Jr. about how this compares to the FBI's unprecedented raid on Mar-A-Lago. Then, Charlie is joined by Jim Jordan, whose brand-new Church-style Committee will probe into the FBI's many abuses of power.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2619America and the Art of the Possible with Chris BuskirkHow much of America's current funk is because we have no great national project? Chris Buskirk of American Greatness says that all great nations need a purpose. What is America's? And if we don't have one, how do we get one? Charlie and Chris have a fascinating conversation that ranges from ancient Sumeria to high fructose corn syrup to medieval Milan.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2620A New Job for the Pillow Merchant? with Mike Lindell and Thomas MassieHarmeet Dhillon's challenge to Ronna McDaniel for the RNC Chairmanship has gotten lots of attention...but what about Mike Lindell's own run for the post? The world's most famous pillow merchant joins to make his case that his business experience and work battling voting machines make him the best choice for the job. Then, one of Charlie's favorite Congressman, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, joins to describe the planned agenda of the House's new reboot of the Church Committee, and responds to the bad-faith criticisms made against it.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2621At Least We Have a Gay Transportation Secretary with Michael O’FallonAmerica just had its worst aviation disruption since 9/11, and it wasn't because of bad weather or terrorism, but because of a meltdown at the FAA. Charlie digs into how the federal government set the stage for Wednesday's meltdown by focusing on climate change, affirmative action, and "equity" until it couldn't perform its basic job anymore. Special focus is given to Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who seems to have gotten the job mostly because he is gay. Michael O'Fallon joins to explain why he thinks Wednesday's failures may be more deliberate in origin.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2622A Spicy Hour with Greg KellyGreg Kelly has the number one show on Newsmax TV. He's also the author of a new book on the woke revolution targeting cops, and may be the only person in America to read all 1000 pages of the January 6 report. Greg joins Charlie for a wide-ranging hour covering the duties of a journalist, how Barack Obama helped kick off BLM, and why the obsession with diversity is making television unwatchable.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2623The Deal of the Century with Matt Gaetz and Chip RoyThe weeklong struggle over the Speaker's gavel was certainly stressful. But GOP dissidents encouraged us to trust the plan, and held firm in their demand for new promises and concessions. Chip Roy joins to describe how those promises are already coming to fruition, with new rules, new plans for a balanced budget, and new committees to hold the Biden Administration accountable. Then Matt Gaetz joins to give the inside scoop on why the voting had such a thrilling late-night conclusion, and explains why he is more optimistic than ever about the GOP's ability to work together.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2624The Truth About Joe Biden’s Latest Scandal with Kash PatelIn light of classified documents being discovered in Joe Biden’s private office, everyone is in a frenzy— surprisingly, even the liberal media is talking about it, if only to make excuses. Charlie takes a different approach than most and looks deeper into the situation. Looking past the blatant hypocrisy, what does it really mean? Could there be a hidden agenda in revealing this scandal now? Kash Patel joins the give his expert opinion on the situation, and give some info on the Speaker of the House you might not know.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2625MTG Defends The Deal + Athletes Dropping Suddenly with Marjorie Taylor Greene and Daniel HorowitzCongresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of the most controversial dissident House members in her first term, but during the recent clash over the speakership, she campaigned energetically for Kevin McCarthy. MTG comes on to explain why last Friday's deal is a win for conservatives, and why she's now optimistic about being able to protect American children, audit Ukraine, and more. Then, after yet another athlete collapsed unexpectedly during a college basketball game, Conservative Review host Daniel Horowitz joins to discuss the frightening number of young athletes collapsing suddenly on the field of play.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2626January 6, Brazil Edition? with Paulo Figueiredo and Matthew TyrmandSupporters of Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, believing the country's most recent elected was stolen by fraud, just paraded through the country's National Congress building. Sound familiar? Charlie talks to one of Brazil's most popular journalists, Paulo Figueiredo, to find out what just happened, and why so many people think President Lula's recent "victory" was illegitimate. Plus, Charlie talks to Matthew Tyrmand about whether this incident will be used for an authoritarian crackdown, and whether Brazil is on the brink of becoming another left-wing Latin dictatorship.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2627The House Got What it Wanted, Which Was… With Russ VoughtAfter 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy has finally been elected Speaker of the House and been sworn in. To win that vote, though, Kevin had to make a lot of promises to House conservatives. Just what exactly are those promises? Charlie walks through each part of the newly-made deal, explaining why it has so greatly improved conservative prospects for the coming Congress. Russ Vought from the Center for Renewing America joins in to help Charlie unpack one of the most divisive moments in recent GOP history.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2628Ask Charlie Anything 130: What Drove the Idaho Killer? House Deal, Scam or Steal? Where Do We Find Meaning?Charlie takes the questions you email him at Freedom@CharlieKirk.com including: Is the Kevin McCarthy Speaker deal good enough for conservatives to be happy? What stands out to Charlie about the baffling Idaho house murders? What is so remarkable about the very first verse of the Bible? Why does Charlie observe the Sabbath, and why is it valuable? And most importantly, in a world full of difficulties and darkness, how do we find meaning in our lives and remember that life is worth living?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2629The Right and Wrong Way to Teach: Charlie Speaks to the TPUSA Educators' SummitWhy have America's schools gone so badly off the rails? In his speech to the TPUSA Educators' Summit, Charlie explains that our problems are nothing new. They're rooted in mistakes that stretch back decades and even centuries, to men like Woodrow Wilson, John Dewey, and Jean-Jacques Rosseau. Above all, Charlie says, the crisis of America's schools is rooted in the failure of progressivism to understand what education actually is...and what a child is.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2630The Most Conservative Congress in History with Troy Nehls and Liz WheelerThere has been a breakthrough in the battle for the speakership, and the 20 GOP holdouts have dwindled to just six. Charlie explains how these defections are not a mark of defeat, but reflect negotiations that will make the 2023 House quite possibly the most conservative one in American history. Congressman Troy Niehls joins to describe some of the investigations and budget negotiations that conservatives can look forward to once a speaker is finally decided. Then, Liz Wheeler of The Liz Wheeler Show joins to talk about Damar Hamlin's heart attack on Monday Night Football, and the evidence that Hamlin's collapse might be related to a Covid-19 vaccine.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2631Four Days of Speaker Votes and Two Years of J6It’s January 6, 2022. Two years after J6, and there are still political prisoners trapped behind bars for engaging in non-violent protest. Charlie speaks to Cynthia Hughes of The Patriot Freedom Project to discuss her fight to support and free those targeted for retaliation after the events of two years ago. He also speaks with Geri Perna, whose nephew committed suicide in despair after the DOJ menaced him with years in prison. Charlie also dives into Day 4 of the Speaker of the House race, where there might finally be a break in the unending deadlock.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2632Kevin’s Crucible with Lauren Boebert and Noel FritschLauren Boebert had a "mostly peaceful" interview with Sean Hannity on Wednesday night. Now, she's announced that she is casting her Speaker vote for a Kevin...but not Kevin McCarthy. Lauren joins Charlies to explain her pick, and why she will never accept McCarthy as speaker under any circumstances. Then, National File publisher Noel Fritsch joins to argue that McCarthy's "trust issues" preclude him from becoming speaker no matter how many promises and concessions and makes.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2633If Not McCarthy, Who? with Rep. Dan Bishop and Matt PetersonThe House is holding ballot after ballot, and the 20 anti-McCarthy GOP dissenters are not budging. One of those twenty, Dan Bishop of North Carolina, joins to debunk claims that he is "never-Kevin" or that he will resign his seat if McCarthy wins. But if McCarthy can't get 218 Republican votes, who can? And if Republicans can't make a deal, is there a real risk of a uniparty "coalition" taking over instead? Kevin then discusses the stakes of the race and what is next with Matt Peterson of American Firebrand.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2634The Never-Ending Speaker Saga with Newt GingrichThe struggle for Speaker of the House is now into its third day, and the drama has never been higher. Charlie welcomes someone very familiar with the process, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, to get his expert analysis. They discuss the last minute nominations, the many proposed (and failed) deals, and the audience’s #1 candidate for Speaker, which may surprise you.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2635The Six-Month Speaker Election? with Troy Nehls and Bryan WilliamsCould the deadlock over House Speaker continue for half a year, or longer? House Rep. Troy Nehls thinks it could happen. He joins Charlie straight from the House cloak room to describe the negotiations over the Speaker's gavel, and why he is frustrated over the continued division. Plus, the speaker's race isn't the only GOP leadership election going on. Bryan Williams is running to become chair of the Ohio Republican Party. He joins to lay out his anti-Ronna McDaniel platform.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2636The Battle of Wills for House Speaker with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Anna Paulina Luna, and Kurt SchlichterThe struggle to decide who will be the next Speaker of the House isn't just about who can muster the most votes...it's also about which side has the most will to win. Marjorie Taylor Greene has had her differences with House Republican leadership. But in the ongoing battle for the House speakership, MTG has thrown her backing behind Kevin McCarthy, and she has harsh words for those who are standing against him. She joins Charlie for some of the most fiery rhetoric we've ever seen on the program. Plus, freshman Rep. Anna Paulina Luna explains why she is a part of the anti-Kevin camp, and why she thinks he has no path to the speakership. Kurt Schlichter joins to provide his own take as an outside but interested observer.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2637A House Divided with Mike DavisIt’s day two of the Speaker of the House debate, and so far neither side is budging. Who will be the actual GOP leader when all is said and done, and what will that mean for the majority? Charlie is joined by Mike Davis, founder and president of the Article III project, to unpack the drama that’s happened. He gives his pick for Speaker of the House- and Charlie does not agree. Do you?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2638The Transgender Terror with Chloe Cole and Jeff YoungerTransgenderism has come out of nowhere in the past few years to explode as a destructive social contagion. Thousands of children are in danger, as Chloe Cole knows all too well. Chloe is one of thousands of young girls who became convinced that she was actually a boy. Now, she realizes she made a devastating mistake, but only after inflicting irreversible damage onto her own body. Chloe joins Charlie to discuss her experience and her struggle to protect other children from the same fate. Then, parent Jeff Younger joins Charlie to discuss his struggle to protect his son James from being made into a girl by his mother, and describes how a new California law increases the danger for families nationwide.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2639The House Speaker Apocalypse with Abe Hamadeh and Tyler BowyerThe newly-Republican House is poised to launch investigations of Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, the FBI, Alejandro Mayorkas, and more. But that can only happen once they have a House speaker. And in a depressingly familiar site, Republicans are instead collapsing into infighting. Charlie reacts to listener emails about the House power struggle, and talks to Tyler Bowyer about the danger of losing the House to a Democrat-backed "compromise" candidate. Plus, Abe Hamadeh joins to discuss his crucial lawsuit seeking a new election in the tainted Arizona AG race.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2640What Happened to Damar Hamlin + Kevin McCarthy's Battle Royale with Dr. Robert MaloneAn unbelievable tragedy took place during the NFL's final Monday Night Football broadcast, when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after a routine play. Charlie shares his condolences and explains why he responded the way he did on Twitter, before digging into whether Hamlin's collapse might be related to the NFL's vaccine mandate. Dr. Robert Malone, co-inventor of mRNA technology, joins Charlie to dissect the incident and provide some clarity. Then, Charlie dives straight into the biggest news of the day: The bruising battle to be the next Speaker of the House.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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