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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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- 745A Sad Day for the Left: America Isn't FailingTwo weeks ago a recession was supposed to be imminent. Instead, the stock market has recovered and job numbers are beating expectations. Naturally, the left is miserable. Charlie and Andrew chat about America's economic prospects while at an investment retreat in San Diego. The two also touch on defunding NPR, the feats of DOGE, and more. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 746My Appearance on the Jordan Peterson PodcastHow did a cookie price protest give Charlie his start? Why doesn't the West erect more monuments to heroes like William Wilberforce? Charlie goes through those questions and many more in his recent appearance on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, and offers his own annotations of the discussion after the fact. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 747Why America Must Not Bomb IranThe breaking news Thursday is the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Charlie explains how this news story relates to a much bigger one: The slow, behind-the-scenes push for America to begin a new war with Iran. Charlie explains in detail why this would be an utter disaster, and responds to emails from listeners on both sides of the debate. Nate Morris discusses America's rogue group of district judges and a possible run to replace Mitch McConnell in the Senate.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 748Rating Trump's 100 Days ft. Mark HalperinTrump's 2nd term is now three months old. How does his second "first 100 days" compare to his first pass? Mark Halperin explains how, whether you agree or disagree with his policies, this is the most monumental and ambitious presidential regime in memory. Then, TikTok's Older Millennial talks about the pathetic end of the "Un-F*** America" tour that tried to harass Charlie's campus tour...until it imploded in on itself. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 749Can Islam and America Coexist? + Remembering David HorowitzThey call it "EPIC" — a planned Islamic city in Texas that would be four times the size of Disneyland. Charlie explains how this undercovered story represents a threat to the West's future and a sign of our leaders' failed immigration policies. Plus, Charlie and Mike Cernovich remember the legacy of conservative legend David Horowitz, who did so much to pave the way for the Trump movement and more. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 750Truth Matters ft. Robert George and Cornel WestIn these increasingly divisive times, are cross-ideological friendships still possible? Are college campuses still able to handle free speech — and for that matter, are any of the students? Charlie welcomes Princeton conservative Robert George and famous liberal Cornel West for a discussion of their friendship and their new joint book "Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division." Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 751O Canada, O ProblemsCanada's election has come and gone, leading to another term for the left-wing party that has made the country unlivable, unaffordable, and overrun with foreigners. Charlie explains how the fate of Canada gives reason for gratitude here in America after 100 days of Trump, and talks to Ezra Levant about what signs of hope there are even after yesterday's defeat. Charlie also gives a few minutes to discuss his favorite obese nepo baby governor, Illinois's JB Pritzker. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 752My Town Hall Conversation With TPUSA Students and Treasury Secretary BessentModern life requires more financial literacy and planning than ever before. But schools barely teach this crucial topic, leaving young people adrift during the time where savings and investments pay the biggest long-term dividends. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Charlie and thousands of TPUSA students around the country to discuss cryptocurrency, investing, what drives inflation, and much more. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 753Can The Left Learn To Podcast? ft. Tim PoolThe left may dominate traditional TV and newspaper media, but they are badly behind in the world of podcasts and other alternative media — and that deficit cost them the 2024 election. Tim Pool joins Charlie to talk about the left's effort to expand its podcast presence and its prospects for success. He also talks about his stint as a White House correspondent and the continuing decline of the establishment reporter class. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 754My Conversation with Vice President JD VanceVice President JD Vance joins the show to mark the end of the Trump Admin's first hundred days. The VP lays out the most important achievements of the most ambitious White House in living memory, explains what victories don't get enough attention, and makes some news on the Ukraine peace negotiations. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 755Ask Charlie Anything 221: The Lukewarm Christian Rut? No More College Non-Profits? Hope For Europe?Charlie takes a fresh hour of questions entirely from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including: -How can a Christian escape a "rut" of lukewarm belief?-Should colleges lose their non-profit status?-Will Charlie go support a conservative rival in Germany? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 756Be a True Church, Not a Trembling ChurchThere are thousands of churches in America, and sadly most of them are just "trembling" churches: Afraid to preach the authentic gospels and the truths it proclaims. In his speech to the Faith Forward pastors summit, Charlie lays out what pastors must do to be true pastors leading true churches. He lays out how promoting controversial and challenging truths is exactly what will draw in young people and new believers, while saccharine lies will only keep people away while they follow the secular road to damnation.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 757THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 81 — Money For Moms? Dark Woke? AI Factories?Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake dig into the week's biggest topics, including: -Are $5,000 baby bonuses a worthwhile way to boost America’s birthrate?-Are American young people too clueless to hold a factory job?-What the heck is “dark woke?”Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 758The War Against Harvard ft. Chris RufoAmerica's universities are the biggest drivers of racial discrimination and radical CRT in America. Chris Rufo talks about the Trump admin's showdown with Harvard University and its new EO targeting the "disparate impact" legal doctrine. Plus, Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks about Pete Hegseth's battle at the Pentagon, the Big Beautiful Bill, and the breaking arrest of a Wisconsin judge accused of obsctructing ICE from arresting an illegal immigrant.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 759What Did The Founders Think About Immigration?"Diversity is our strength." "A nation of immigrants." You've heard the propaganda, but what's the truth? What did America's early leaders see as America's identity? Hillsdale politics professor Kevin Slack offers a dive into the history of American immigration law. Plus, Steve Hilton discusses his run for governor of California, which is important no matter how long the odds of success are. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 760Why "Disparate Impact" Must Die ft. Kevin HassetWhat is "disparate impact?" You may not have heard of it, but this concept massively changed America for the worst over the past fifty years. Charlie explains what disparate impact is and why Trump's new EO to get rid of it is so crucial. Kevin Hassett of the National Economic Council offers promising updates on Trump tariffs and the American economy. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 761Mass Deportations: What's the Holdup?America may have as many as 20 million illegal immigrants. Getting them back home is crucial, but right now Trump's deportations are only on pace for about a million people after four years. John Yoo explains what the holdup is and how it could get back on track. Former Trump communications director Tim Murtaugh explains the "Biden Pill Penalty" and how the administration can unlock greater innovation in American medicine. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 762Boomers and Banned Food DyesNew approval polls show Trump above water with every age group in America except for those over 70. What's going on? Charlie explores. Calley Means digs into RFK's order to phase out toxic food dyes already banned in other countries. Why are American kids eating chemicals allowed nowhere else in the First World? Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 763The Bill Maher Interview — My Full ReactionCharlie was just on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. Now, he’s here to revisit the conversation, coupled with his own extensive after-the-fact takes on what he thought, what he said (and could have said), and what it was like to be hot-boxed by Bill for two hours. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 764Deportation Deadlines ft. Megyn KellyThis administration has just four years to send back as many as 18 million illegals. Is that plausible? Is the Supreme Court a help or an obstacle? And how do people react when Megyn Kelly defends President Trump? Charlie covers all of that and more with Megyn Kelly on the show. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch on charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 765Bill Maher Aftermath and the Left's MAGA ResponseDespite Bill Maher hotboxing him for almost two hours, Charlie held his own in a wide-ranging discussion of faith and politics on Maher's Club Random podcast. Christian apologist Frank Turek responds to Maher's arguments against religious belief, explaining why we know Jesus existed and what the best arguments are for the Biblical account being true. Alex Marlow gives his own reaction, and then asks whether the AOC/Bernie alliance can become the Democrats' answer to the MAGA movement's grassroots energy. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 766Another Signal Chat...And Another Pope?Pope Francis is dead after 12 years in office. How is the next pope chosen and who are the leading candidates? Catholic Michael Knowles joins Charlie to break it all down in detail. Plus, Charlie reacts to the latest effort to smear and bring down Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Remember, it's not about the Signal chats. It's about everything else. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 767Ask Charlie Anything 220: Annex Taiwan? Nebraska Winner-Take-All? What's Up With WinRed?Charlie takes another hour of questions entirely from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including: -Is the best resolution to the Taiwan issue simply having Taiwan join America? -Why is Nebraska still failing to pass winner-take-all electoral votes? -Can WinRed be trusted as a fundraising tool? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 768"The Gospel of Truth is Going to Be Offensive." ft. Pastor Jack HibbsHe is risen! He is risen indeed! On this Easter, enjoy a conversation Charlie had with Pastor Jack Hibbs on The Jack Hibbs Podcast to talk about God's grace for this country and why pastors who won't speak out fearlessly for the truth aren't worth being called pastors at all. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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