The Charlie Kirk Show
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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- 841Ask Charlie Anything 214: Picking Campus Visits? Vegas Shooting Truth? 2025's Most Crucial Election?Charlie takes questions from Exclusives subscribers, including: -How does Charlie pick where he goes for his campus visits? -What is Trump's goal with tariffs on Canada? -Should Republicans nuke the filibuster? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 842Why Christians Need to Stand Up — Live With Riley Gaines at Dream City ChurchEnjoy Charlie's speech with Riley Gaines at Dream City Church in Phoenix where she discusses how standing up for women in sports helped grow her faith, the importance of Christians everywhere standing up for themselves, and more. To get your copy of Pastor Allen’s new book, Angels, Demons and You, visit allenjackson.com/angels.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 843My Full Conversation With Gavin Newsom, AnnotatedListen to Charlie's full conversation with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on the first episode of his new podcast. The two of them discuss men in women's sports, why liberals are suddenly faltering so badly with young people, why conservatives are winning the podcast space, and more. Plus, Charlie cuts in with a few follow-up thoughts of his own at a few key points in the episode.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 844Did Gavin Newsom Start A Dem Civil War? + The ActBlue ImplosionFirst, Charlie highlights the fascinating disintegration of the Democrat fundraising juggernaut ActBlue. Gavin Newsom's comments to Charlie about men in women's sports have ignited a civil war among the Democrats. Mark Halperin joins to assess the long-term impact, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses the battle to get egg prices under control. Watch ad-free at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 845How Gavin Newsom Ruined California ft. LomezGavin Newsom is trying to become a "moderate" to run for president. But is anybody fooled? California exile and Passage Press founder Jonathan Keeperman, aka Lomez, joins Charlie to talk about the implosion of the Golden State and how Gov. Newsom accelerated it. Would anyone want to pick a president from the state that hates ordinary people? Watch ad-free at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 846FIRST LOOK EXCLUSIVE: Analyzing My Interview with Gavin NewsomIt's out: Charlie's interview with Governor Gavin Newsom. Not only did Newsom make Charlie the first-ever guest of his new podcast, but he revealed that his own son is one of Charlie's biggest fans. But is Gavin himself actually as moderate as he tries to present himself? Charlie plays the most most electric clips and gives his after-action report of the explosive conversation. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 847Can Democrats Pull Out of Their Death Spiral?Democrats have staked everything on the public swinging against Trump and his agenda — but how likely is that when Trump's policies are 25 points more popular than he is? Kane of Citizen Free Press talks to Charlie about the left's inability to stop imploding. Plus, the show listens in to the latest press briefing from Karoline Leavitt. Finally, Prof. Miles Smith of Hillsdale explains the evolution of American attitudes on freedom of speech as Trump's campus crackdown on illegal protests grab headlines. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 848Dems Need to Stand Up — Then Wake UpDemocrats made idiots of themselves with their reaction to President Trump's first big speech. They even sat out a standing ovation for a child battling cancer. Charlie reacts, and Senator Jim Banks joins to comment on Trump's monumental speech and what it signals for the coming four years. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 849THOUGHTCRIME: Renewal of the American Dream Speech SpecialCharlie, Jack, Tyler, Andrew, and Blake react to Trump's first speech to a joint session of Congress, walk through the best moments, document the left's extreme and cartoonish outrage, read the best comments from listeners, and more. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 850DOGE Potential and SOTU PredictionsAlex Marlow is back in for Charlie, and he reveals some insider information regarding Trump's impending State of the Union, then talks to Peter Schweizer about how China and Ukraine are connected, what to expect from Trump's economic policies, and more. 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.
- 851The Mineral Deal Points to One Thing: ChinaWhile Charlie debates California Governor Gavin Newsom, Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News Alex Marlow fills in, and he states his theory as to why the Ukraine mineral deal matters so much,. Alex asks the question: Does it all lead back to China? He’s also joined by John Carney to dissect Trump's big tariff play and why it sets America up for big wins on AI, borders, energy, and more. 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.
- 852Saving The Border in One MonthIn a single month, reported encounters at the border have crashed from all-time highs to encouraging lows. How improved is the situation and will Trump be able to deliver on his promise of a permanently secure border? Todd Bensman breaks it down. Mollie Hemingway probes the possible link between Obama veteran Susan Rice and Zelensky’s big blowup with President Trump. 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.
- 853Was Trump/Zelensky a Setup?President Zelensky insisted on coming to Washington to sign a minerals deal. Then, he picked a fight that blew the entire deal up on live TV. So, was it just an organic fight, or was it planned? Charlie reacts to the most dramatic foreign policy incident of Trump’s career. Sen. Markwayne Mullin joins. Watch as-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 854Is It Time for Democrats to "Play Dead?"Charlie is making his first campus visits since the big November win, and he's getting fresh face-to-face encounters with the left. So, are liberals rethinking any of their priorities, and if not, what is likely to happen to them? Plus, Charlie talks to Scott Baller of Saturate USA about the spiritual state of America and the promising signs of a potential revival.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 855"If It's Not Us, It's Nobody" — My Speech at Hillsdale CollegeIf America fails, the world fails. And only we can keep America from failing — there's no one to pass the buck to. Enjoy Charlie's speech to one of Hillsdale College's National Leadership Seminars, where he discusses the immense strides the country has taken since Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk and DOGE's fight to break the spending death spiral, the call to build a better culture, and more. 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.
- 856THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 75 — AI Singularity? National Security Gay-gency? Luigi the LoverboyCharlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake go through the big picture questions of a crazy week, including: -Why are women sending love letters and photos to CEO killer Luigi Mangione? -Should transgender people be allowed to work for intelligence agencies? -Will the AI Singularity kill us all? Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 857A National Language, Debating Newsom, Wisconsin, and... Romania?!?India, Pakistan, and The Philippines all use English as an official language, so why doesn't America? President Trump was wondering the same thing, it turns out. Charlie reacts to Trump's order making English the national tongue for the first time ever. He also reacts to the Epstein docs debacle, announces an upcoming debate with Gavin Newsom, and talks to candidate Brad Schimel about a crucial state supreme court election in Wisconsin. And then, because this election wasn't packed enough, he talks to senior Romanian politician Victor Ponta about his country nullifying elections in a manner eerily similar to our own deep state.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 858Don't Disrespect Our Oval Office — Trump/Vance v. ZelenskyyIn what will surely be remembered as one of the most infamous moments of his entire presidency, President Trump booted an ungrateful President Zelenskyy out of the White House on Friday. Blake, Andrew, Alex Marlow, and Kurt Schlichter jump in to respond in real time to one of the wildest moments in diplomatic history. 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.
- 859Vivek's Vision for OhioVivek Ramaswamy has announced his bid to become Ohio's next governor. He joins Charlie to lay out his vision for how AI, radical school choice, and other reforms can make the Ohio River Valley into the next Silicon Valley. Plus, Charlie delivers a sizzling highlight from his recently resumed campus tour, and the Alliance Defending Freedom gives an update on the aftermath of a Turning Point event disrupted by an antifa mob. 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.
- 860America's Spiritual Decline Is Now a Spiritual RevivalNew reporting on American religion shows an encouraging trend: The decline of Christianity has halted and is now going in reverse. Charlie shows the data and explains why any American rebirth must have a spiritual component. Alina Habba discusses how a handful of federal judges are holding Trump's mandate hostage, and asks the trillion-dollar question about the federal workforce: If you don't work, why should the American people pay you? 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.
- 861What If We Open Ft. Knox...And It's Empty?Donald Trump and Elon Musk are headed to Ft. Knox to make sure America's gold reserves are still there. Is there any reason to suspect they're not? And why do America's gold reserves matter? Collin Plume of Noble Gold explains the situation and what Trump's gold enthusiasm signals about his economic priorities. Plus, Jack Posobiec reacts to Chris Rufo's revelations about perverts at the NSA, and Brian Glenn gives an eyewitness response to Trump's electric first Cabinet meeting. 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.
- 862First Month Questions: Trump's 1,009 vs. Biden's 141The first month has confirmed what we all knew to be true: Trump is one of the most transparent presidents in history. At the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration, Trump let the press in and fielded questions on every possible topic. Andrew is in the chair to respond to Trump's latest statements, then is joined by Rep. Chip Roy to explain the massive spending resolution Congress just passed. Is no taxes on tips going to happen? 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.
- 863What Makes The New Right Different?The old GOP was too weak and cowardly. Could the new Trump-era GOP possibly have too much swagger? Mike Cernovich has been at the heart of things for two decades and gives his assessment. Pluss, Will Thibeau of the Claremont Institution talks about Trump firing America's top general and other steps needed for restoring American military prowess. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 864The Intel Agencies vs. AmericaEight years ago, the "intelligence community" fabricated the Russia hoax. Now, they're deleting files and threatening to sell America's secrets to Russia if Trump won't obey them. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joins the show to break down a series of disturbing leaks from the intel world and what she thinks should happen to anyone who leaks sensitive data. Citizen Kane joins Charlie to bid adieu to MSNBC's legendary race baiter Joy Reid. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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