The Charlie Kirk Show
Charlie 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 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.
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Episodes
Andy Biggs for Governor of Arizona!
If conservatives want to win the 2028 presidential race, the first step is winning back the Arizona governor's mansion in 2026. Charlie thinks the man to do that is Rep. Andy Biggs. Biggs joins Charlie to discuss Trump's endorsement, the big beautiful bill, and more. Then, Hillsdale's Dr. Thomas West talks abut the Founders' vision for birthright citizenship, before that vision was distorted by centuries of progressive activism and lies. Watch every episode 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.
16/05/25•36m 58s
Four Years Later, What We Know About mRNA Shots ft. Bret Weinstein
Covid was the greatest disaster for American children in living memory. And four years after the rollout of mRNA shots, we still have not fully reckoned with the events of the Covid era. Podcaster and "professor in exile" Bret Weinstein talks about the pressing need for Covid truth and reconciliation, the assault on free speech, and more. Watch every episode 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.
16/05/25•46m 24s
The Great Birthright Citizenship Hoax
Can a single rogue judge block the entire Trump agenda nationwide without recourse? That question is before the Supreme Court today, and it's built on top of an even more important question: Whether the Constitution grants full citizenship to ever child of an illegal immigrant born in the U.S. Charlie reacts to today's major Supreme Court hearing, joined by Ed Martin from DOJ. Watch every episode 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.
15/05/25•35m 19s
"Kill the Boer:" What's Really Happening in South Africa
South Africa isn't the "rainbow nation" you've heard about on TV. In the wake of Trump admitting Afrikaner refugees into America, Charlie talks to South African Ernst Roets about the ongoing disintegration of his country, and how things became this bad. Then, Dr. Kat Lindley discusses the mRNA Covid shots and whether the Trump administration might retract the government's recommendation that children receive them. Get ad-free episodes on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/05/25•35m 2s
Trump's Epic Saudi Speech
President Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia heralded a new era of American foreign policy. The age of war, intervention, and waste has been replaced by one of dealmaking, growth, and cooperation. Mark Halperin and Charlie talk about the impressive pace the administration is keeping up and the importance of Trump's remarks. 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.
14/05/25•36m 47s
The Left Hates South African Refugees Because They Hate White People
President Trump just admitted a fresh set of refugees fleeing persecution into the United States, and the left is furious. Why? It's simple: Because they're white. Charlie lays out the current situation facing Boer farmers in South Africa, and why they're the exact sort of immigrants America should want. Plus, Tricia McLaughlin of DHS gives an update on the Trump admin's sweeping nationwide raids to arrest and deport the millions who came to America illegally. Watch every episode 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.
14/05/25•33m 30s
"MAGA Accounts" — The Best New Idea of Trump 2.0?
President Trump's Middle East tour is underway, and has been kicked off with a multibillion dollar deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Charlie plays the highlights, talks with Brian Gerstner about what could be the best idea to come out of the first four months of the new administration: Giving $1,000 to every American newborn to make them a part of America's ownership class. Watch every episode 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.
13/05/25•42m 11s
Is It Time To Pull the Covid Shots Off the Market?
Why is early-onset Alzheimer's dramatically more common than in the past? Why is childhood obesity and pre-diabetes so much much higher today? And why has America been paying so much more for drugs than other developed countries? New FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary answers all manner of questions from Charlie, including one about the mRNA Covid shots that are still on the market and still being forced on millions of people. Plus, Collin Plume of Noble Gold talks to Charlie about gold and silver's prospects in the Trump economy, and they also have a conversation on the value of not drinking alcohol. 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.
13/05/25•39m 8s
You're On Trump Time Now
Everything with Trump always happens at a fast pace, but this weekend was remarkable even for that. Charlie discusses the blizzard of events over the weekend, from a tariff breakthrough with China to ICE arresting the mayor of Newark to the sudden Trump-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Sen. Rick Scott joins to discuss. 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.
12/05/25•34m 34s
Ask Charlie Anything 223: D.C. Tourism? Mohammedanism or Marxism? Indo-Pakistani War?
Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -How can you predict what candidates will be reliable conservatives if elected, instead of being letdowns? -What should a family visiting D.C. be sure to check out? -Should America be at all involved in the new war between India and Pakistan? 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.
12/05/25•32m 47s
How Conservatives Embody Biblical Values — Live at Texas A&M
Enjoy one of Charlie's most lively speeches and Q&As from the 2025 Spring Tour. Charlie takes heated questions on issues of racism and affirmative action in America, explains the role of empathy in the immigration issue, 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.
11/05/25•1h 38m
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 83 — The Doll Debate? Black Women Statues?
Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake debate the week's biggest non-pope questions, including: -Do Americans buy too much mass-produced crap? -Why do libs keep putting up giant statues of unnamed black women all around the world? 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.
10/05/25•41m 40s
Prepare for the Pope Leo Psy-Op
There's a new pope, and he is an American from Chicago! Charlie reacts to the surprising selection of Leo XIV, then warns conservatives about how, regardless of what the new pope does, the secular left-wing media will exploit his every word and deed to try manipulating conservatives. Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks about President Trump's new willingness to raise taxes on top-end incomes and whether it's the secret weapon to getting the Big Beautiful Bill passed. 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.
09/05/25•34m 4s
Have You Ever Seen A Happy Trans Person?
Is transgenderism "self-expression?" Should we get rid of tax cuts to spend more money on Medicaid and school lunches? Why is it so important that conservatives not go along with "preferred pronouns?" Charlie answers a whole host of combative questions during his campus stop at the University of Florida. 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.
09/05/25•37m 42s
BREAKING: The First American Pope
In one of the biggest shocks in recent memory, an American cardinal has been elected the next pope of the Catholic church, Leo XIV. Charlie, Blake, Jack Posobiec, Lila Rose, and John Yep first react to the breaking news of white smoke over the Vatican, then react to Leo himself and what his agenda and goals may be as pontiff. 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.
08/05/25•1h 29m
The Left's Stinky Favorite Weapon + The Next Pope?
Gavin Newsom told Charlie that men in women's sports was unfair, so why is his state still letting men humiliate women in major athletic contests? Charlie covers that with Sophia Lorey, then talks to John Yep about the newly-opened papal conclave in Rome and what Christians of all denominations should hope for in the next pope. Also, Charlie asks an extremely important question: Why is the far left so obsessed with poop? 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.
08/05/25•34m 40s
What's Wrong With Thom Tillis?
Sen. Thom Tillis supported some of Joe Biden's worst nominees. So why is he now standing the way of Ed Martin, Trump's pick for US attorney in D.C.? Charlie breaks down his motivations, and explains how, even if Tillis's top goal is just staying in office, his decision is a total strategic misfire. 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.
07/05/25•34m 0s
What Happens in a Trump/SCOTUS Showdown? ft. Matt Gaetz
What led to Matt Gaetz's brief nomination to be attorney general? What situation would justify President Trump openly opposing the judicial branch? And if he does, what would actually happen? Matt Gaetz may be out of Congress, but he still has deep thoughts about the new Trump administration, and a long list of reasons to be happy about the achievements of the new administration thus far. 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.
07/05/25•1h 7m
ANTIFA, Canada, and Rogue Judges
Antifa went wild at the University of Washington, torching dumpsters, seizing a major building and more. Ari Hoffman joins to react. Then, Andrew and Alex Marlow talk about President Trump's press conference with the new Canadian PM, as well as U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, who is being blockaded by Sen. Thom Tillis despite having a critical role to play in Trump's agenda.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/25•35m 27s
Revolutionary Questions in Revolutionary Times ft Dr. Larry Arnn
How should our leaders grapple with obstacles like radical judges? How do we ensure America is ruled by its people instead of a small cabal? Charlie and Hillsdale president Larry Arnn dive into America's history and how to fix things when the country arrives at a constitutional impasse. 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.
06/05/25•46m 3s
Our Borders are Closed, and Alcatraz is Reopening
Want to send a message that the new America again prizes law and order? Here's an idea: Reopen Alcatraz! Charlie talks about Trump's most viral idea of the weekend and how it slots into his bigger agenda of American revival. Plus, Charlie talks to Sen. Rick Scott about the pressing issue of America's national debt and how it relates to American global supremacy. 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.
05/05/25•33m 52s
Ask Charlie Anything 222: Live Q&A at the Investors Retreat
Charlie takes an hour of questions live from attendees at the Investors Retreat in San Diego, including: -Should conservatives try to replace the word "abortion" with "termination of pregnancy?"-What's the best way to be teaching kids?-How should the Trump Admin go after Harvard? 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.
05/05/25•59m 20s
Can Charlie's Home State Prove Him Wrong?
What are the obstacles to sweeping deportations? Should conservatives care more about animal welfare? Can weird organ donation hypotheticals teach us about abortion? All that and more pops up in Charlie's lengthy open mic event at the University of Illinois. 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.
04/05/25•1h 33m
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 82 — 100 Men vs. A Gorilla? Dad Bod or Gay Bod? AI vs. Redditors?
Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake debate the week's biggest questions, including: -Could 100 men defeat a gorilla in combat? What about a hippo?-Is bodybuilding a little bit gay?-If AI bots can easily trick humans on Reddit, is the Internet dead?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/25•1h 1m
A Sad Day for the Left: America Isn't Failing
Two 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.
02/05/25•32m 33s
My Appearance on the Jordan Peterson Podcast
How 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.
02/05/25•1h 44m
Why America Must Not Bomb Iran
The 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.
01/05/25•35m 31s
Rating Trump's 100 Days ft. Mark Halperin
Trump'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.
01/05/25•30m 53s
Can Islam and America Coexist? + Remembering David Horowitz
They 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.
30/04/25•38m 11s
Truth Matters ft. Robert George and Cornel West
In 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.
30/04/25•38m 29s
O Canada, O Problems
Canada'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.
29/04/25•36m 12s
My Town Hall Conversation With TPUSA Students and Treasury Secretary Bessent
Modern 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.
29/04/25•40m 6s
Can The Left Learn To Podcast? ft. Tim Pool
The 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.
29/04/25•36m 17s
My Conversation with Vice President JD Vance
Vice 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.
28/04/25•33m 15s
Ask 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.
28/04/25•32m 28s
Be a True Church, Not a Trembling Church
There 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.
27/04/25•29m 45s
THOUGHTCRIME 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.
26/04/25•57m 57s
The War Against Harvard ft. Chris Rufo
America'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.
25/04/25•33m 22s
What 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.
25/04/25•33m 36s
Why "Disparate Impact" Must Die ft. Kevin Hasset
What 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.
24/04/25•34m 43s
Mass 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.
24/04/25•33m 55s
Boomers and Banned Food Dyes
New 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.
23/04/25•32m 37s
The Bill Maher Interview — My Full Reaction
Charlie 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.
23/04/25•2h 6m
Deportation Deadlines ft. Megyn Kelly
This 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.
22/04/25•35m 49s
Bill Maher Aftermath and the Left's MAGA Response
Despite 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.
22/04/25•34m 50s
Another 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.
21/04/25•34m 56s
Ask 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.
21/04/25•34m 54s
"The Gospel of Truth is Going to Be Offensive." ft. Pastor Jack Hibbs
He 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.
20/04/25•54m 12s
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 80 — Karmelo Anthony "Race War?" AI Action Figures? Charlie Gets High?
Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake dig into the week's biggest topics, including: -Is the Karmelo Anthony drama throwing the whole country into racial turmoil? -Did Charlie accidentally get secondhand high while going on Bill Maher's podcast? -How damning is it that the "Maryland Dad" is a fairweather Chiefs fan? 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.
19/04/25•1h
The Kilmar Abrego Garcia Truth
The legal maneuvering around "Maryland Dad" Kilmar Abrego Garcia is obscuring an essential truth: This illegal immigrant is already present in the one country he has the right to be, El Salvador. Charlie explains. Then, with a Canadian election just days away, Charlie talks to Maxime Bernier, head of the only authentically conservative party in the race. 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.
18/04/25•32m 47s
How Trump's New Team Members Blocked War With Iran
JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard were all big departures from President Trump's first term team. Now, they've just entirely vindicated their appointment, as new reporting suggested the teamed up to block a slide into war with Iran. Andrew and Blake react. Plus, they respond to a shocking update in the Austin Metcalf case, and Anne Funder gives a human face to the fentanyl crisis by telling the heartbreaking story of her son Weston. 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.
18/04/25•36m 0s
The Modern Left Fights For Foreign Gangbangers Instead of American Citizens
Charlie joins the White House and others in asking: Why does the left repeatedly side in favor of illegal immigrant criminals, and move heaven and earth to help them, while ignoring and marginalizing actual Americans like Rachel and Patty Morin? Dr. Kenneth Calvert also joins with an incredible Easter week message. 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.
17/04/25•34m 31s
Maine Wants Men in Women's Sports, No Matter The Cost
Trump said he would defund any schools that keep letting men humiliate women on the field or menace them in locker rooms. Now, he’s proving he wasn’t kidding. Charlie and Riley Gaines unpack the saga unfolding in Maine. Then, Sean Davis reacts to Marco Rubio shutting down the State Department's censorship apparatus and a stunning NYT article admitting the ADHD pill-pushing epidemic has ruined a generation of boys. 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.
17/04/25•35m 39s
The Biggest Generational Shift in Memory
The shift in the political views of young people happening right now is one of the most dramatic in history. Charlie dissects a Yale poll that shows college-age young adults now lean Republican by almost 12 points(!!). Maria Bartiromo, anchor of FOX Business Network’s Mornings with Maria dissects the "one big beautiful bill" and whether America is likely to have a recession this year. Plus, Charlie asks: Why are Democrats so eager to get on a plane to help foreign gang members? 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.
16/04/25•34m 14s
The “Maryland Dad” Hoax + Austin Metcalf Updates
While Charlie debates more liberals at Boise State, Andrew steps in to uncover the true story about a “Maryland Dad” sent back to El Salvador, guided by Mike Davis. Jack Posobiec discusses the growing national story of Karmelo Anthony, whose murder of fellow high schooler Austin Metcalf has become a deranged cause célèbre of the left. 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.
15/04/25•34m 55s
Defunding Harvard + NPR + PBS ft. Russ Vought
Harvard University has been told to stop discriminating on race. Their reply: We dare you to stop us. Charlie and Russ Vought explain how important it is that Trump is daring to take on Harvard, NPR, and other left-wing leviathans. Charlie reacts to the Left's increasing embrace of violence to achieve its ends. 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.
15/04/25•34m 38s
Bukele at The White House + Where’s The Money?
El Salvador’s President Bukele joined Trump at the White House, so Charlie asks a provocative question: If El Salvador can choose to stop being Third World, why can’t America? Then, he Brian Wesbury investigate where all the money went from the Federal Reserve. Jeffrey Harmon discusses Angel Studios’ new Christian hit film “The King of Kings.” Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/25•36m 34s
The Global Supply Chain and You
Americans today live in a world of globalized supply chains — and thanks to our illustrious leaders, those supply chains center around China. Charlie explores rare earth minerals, the "pencil myth," and a lot more to drive home why America needs a dramatic revision of its economic strategy. Stephen Moore joins to make the case for preserving President Trump's first term tax cuts. 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.
14/04/25•35m 44s
Ask Charlie Anything 219: Special Charlie/Erika Edition
Charlie’s wife Erika joins for an AMA focused on dating, marriage, and more. Questions include: -Who is more conservative, Charlie or Erika? -How do you know when it’s time to get married? -Are dating apps worth it or a waste of time? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Follow Erika @mrserikakirk, and join her Biblein365 program here: www.proclaim365.com. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/25•41m 49s
God is Awakening an Entire People ft. Pastor Allen Jackson
Enjoy Charlie's conversation with Pastor Allen Jackson live at Dream City Church, where they discuss his new book “Angels, Demons, & You.” They walk through the importance of being aware of the spiritual realm and what to know about the angelic and demonic forces around us, then take questions from the audience. To get your copy of Pastor Allen’s new book "Angels, Demons and You," visit allenjackson.com/angels. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/25•1h 5m
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 79 — Real-Life Dire Wolves? Austin Metcalf and Karmelo Anthony?
Jack, Tyler, Andrew and Blake explore the week's biggest discussion threads, including: -Why are so many people rallying behind the suspected killer of Austin Metcalf, and was the slaying racial in nature? -Is it moral to genetically alter your kids? -Is the last Game of Thrones book EVER coming out? 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.
12/04/25•1h 12m
A Big Beautiful Bill + A Bright Future Ahead
Congress is finally passing the spending bill the administration needs. Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses that and what’s needed to revive USA manufacturing. Alex Marlow assesses the Trump Admin’s bid to keep China far away from the Panama Canal and a potential divorce between government and higher ed. 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.
11/04/25•32m 40s
Is "Mohammedanism" Compatible with the West?
Today it's called Islam, but Pastor Andrew Sedra prefers the name it was known by in the West for hundreds of years: Mohammedanism, the religion of Muhammad. It's growing rapidly of the west, and not just because of immigration — it's winning convert among natives. But is this religion compatible with the West and with Christian values, or they naturally in conflict? Charlie talks to Pastor Sedra at the TPUSA Faith Pastors Summit, and also has a conversation with Bryan Ganz about Byrna, a new alternative self-defense tool. 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.
11/04/25•48m 5s
China Should Have Read "The Art of the Deal"
You know about stocks. You know about Bitcoin. But do you really know exactly what a bond is? Charlie unpacks how U.S. Treasury bonds undergird the entire global economy and helped drive yesterday's big tariff announcement. Grant Cardone explores the Trump push for a "great divorce" from China and details how the admin's strategy is aligning the whole world against America's #1 rival. 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.
10/04/25•33m 14s
How Do You Send 14 Million People Home?
Trump is fresh off a big SCOTUS win on immigration, but 14 million is a lot of illegals to remove. Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies explains the barriers to faster deportation and how the Trump Admin can clear the way. Plus, Ken Paxton discusses his Senate challenge against RINO John Cornyn, and Eric Metaxas reflects on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 80 years after his heroic death fighting against Hitler. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/04/25•39m 4s
BREAKING NEWS: Trump’s Global Anti-China Play
Trump’s tariff strategy has now become clear: It’s all about China. Charlie reacts to the breaking news of Wednesday, and why it is one of Trump's boldest and most savvy moves ever. He breaks down how Trump is forcing the hand of other countries and building up a global economic coalition against America’s number one foe. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/25•27m 52s
The SCOTUS Deportation Victory
It's no secret Gen Z boys are leaning towards the right, but what is the leading cause? Producer Andrew breaks down the continued success of Charlie's viral campus appearances, compared to the elderly look of recent left-wing protests. Mike Davis breaks down a crucial Supreme Court rebuke of rogue federal judge James Boasberg that opens the door to more deportations.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/25•28m 49s
The Real History of Tariffs
The sky is falling…or is it? Breitbart finance editor John Carney explains how Reagan oversaw a sharp stock dip followed by a boom, debunks the idea that tariffs caused the Great Depression, and looks at what Trump's long-term trade strategy might be. 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.
08/04/25•31m 43s
The Science Cartel, the College Scam, and the DOGE Defenders
College is a scam, as Charlie loves to say: But it actually goes even deeper than most people realize. Charlie and Blake dive into the world of academic journals, the scam so bad it even scams the colleges themselves. Then, Charlie interviews DOGE advisor Antonio Gracias at the White House about working with Elon Musk, the young geniuses volunteering to help fix their country, and where DOGE may turn its eye next. 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.
08/04/25•43m 34s
Rejecting Tariffs, or Rejecting Uncertainty?
Monday was a disorienting up-and-down day for the markets. Obviously, the markets are nervous about tariffs, but what could ease their nerves and speed the transition to reviving American manufacturing? Andrew and Blake react to comments by Bill Ackman, and then E.J. Antoni of the Heritage Foundation explains how the Trump Administration could reassure business owners with slight tweaks to its tariff strategy. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/25•39m 54s
What Tariffs Mean + DOGE in the Ivy League
President Trump isn’t giving ground on tariffs, even with Wall Street hollering. Charlie explains what the president’s vision is and how it goes far beyond day to day stock fluctuations. Brown student Alex Shieh explains the huge number of bogus or even illegal jobs he’s found at his $93k/year college. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/25•35m 5s
Ask Charlie Anything 218: The Red State Paradox? Transition Accountability? Stock Market Angst?
Charlie answers questions from Exclusives subscribers, including: -Why do so many Republican states have such bad Republican leaders? -What does Charlie make of the Austin Metcalf murder story? -What adults should be held accountable when a child tries to transition? 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.
07/04/25•36m 2s
The Man Who Stopped the Trans Juggernaut: Live with Matt Walsh at the Pastors Summit
Ten years ago, transgenderism looked like it would march unstoppably towards being the left's latest culture war victory, no matter how repulsive it was. But in the last four years, its momentum was stopped cold, in large part thanks to the work of Matt Walsh. At the TPUSA Pastors Summit, Matt and Charlie talk about how to protect your kids from toxic online communities, what to do if your child claims a transgender identity, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/25•46m 23s
Couch-Surfing Elon, Poisonous Skittles, and More From the University of South Florida
Is Elon just in it for the money? Can a rare medical disorder prove that mentally ill men are actually women? The students at the University of South Florida has countless traps to arguments to spring on Charlie, but he’s always ready to give as good as he gets. 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.
05/04/25•37m 27s
What the Trump's Tariffs Mean for You, Today and For The Future
Short term loss for long term gain. That's what the people voted for and that is what Trump is delivering. Charlie talks to economist Oren Cass about Trump's tariff reveal and and why there are more things that matter than just the day-to-day fluctuations of the stock market. 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.
04/04/25•33m 34s
The Truth About the "Maryland Dad" Deportation
Did Trump really just deport a random "Maryland dad?" Of course not. Like so many narratives around immigration, this latest hitpiece on the administration is a deceptive sham. Will Chamberlain helps Charlie puncture the latest case of fake news, and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr lays out his campaign against DEI both in the bureaucracy and in the media. 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.
03/04/25•35m 10s
Victor Davis Hanson Helps Make Sense of a Confusing World
Victor Davis Hanson is one of the sharpest minds on the political battlefield right now, and he joined Charlie for a full hour to explain the Trump administration’s actions to anyone who may be confused right now. He discusses the thought process behind tariffs, America's supply chain, world powers at war, agriculture, 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.
03/04/25•36m 51s
Rose Garden 'Liberation Day' Reaction
It's tariffs across the board, from 10% on Britain to 49% on Cambodia. Charlie reacts to Trump's monumental Liberation Day announcement in the Rose Garden, which will reorient the American economy towards domestic production in a way that hasn't happened in decades if not centuries. Plus, Will Thibeau explains the importance of Pete Hegseth's restoration of equal fitness standards to the U.S. military. 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.
03/04/25•33m 59s
It's Liberation Day! + The Wisconsin Aftermath
It's Liberation Day for the American economy! Charlie reacts to the much-anticipated rollout of Trump's rollout of reciprocal tariffs against the rest of the world, and also discusses how MAGA should respond to the disappointing result in Wisconsin last night with Senator Markwayne Mulllin. 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.
02/04/25•36m 2s
Why We Lost in Wisconsin — Explained
It wasn't the outcome we wanted in Wisconsin, and Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake unpack all of the reasons why. They react in real time as votes come in, celebrate the few wins of the night, and brainstorm ideas to translate Trump's massive win of 2024 into victories in the many special elections and midterm races to come. 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.
02/04/25•1h 8m
The Death Penalty? Israel v. Hamas? Calm Under Fire? + More From USF Tabling
Charlie holds another of his Prove Me Wrong table, this time taking questions at the University of South Florida. Charlie debates whether a person can be both pro-life and pro-death penalty, Israel vs Hamas, and even changes to emergency broadcasting rules, of all things. 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.
01/04/25•35m 28s
WHY WISCONSIN MATTERS — Election Day 2025
Join Charlie and the crew as they discuss the most important election of 2025. Rich Baris, Tyler Bowyer, Brett Galaszewski, Noah Formica, and Terry Deitrich offer the latest polling and on the ground info from Wisconsin, and Mark Halperin lays out the national political scene regardless of who wins Tuesday night. 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.
01/04/25•1h 8m
The Tariff Agenda: Make America Make Again
America has one final shot to fix its economy while it remains the world’s richest country. That, Charlie explains, is the secret to Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda that kicks in this week. If America is going to remain a superpower, it must be a country that makes things, instead of just buying them. It’s a crisis decades in the making, and the fix will be measured in years, not weeks or months. Sen. Rick Scott talks about reviving American competitiveness and the crucial special elections on Tuesday night. 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.
01/04/25•32m 9s
The Most Shocking Installment of the Trans Insanity Yet?
If you are a parent, you have a moral obligation to listen to this. Scarlett Johnson joins Charlie with her shocking story out of Wisconsin of a male pervert stripping nude, touching himself and leering at girls in their own locker room — while it's the girls who are being treated as the wrongdoers. Then, Kurt Schlichter discusses the dangers of Islam's growth in western society, and how the successful lawfare against France's top right-wing politician shows what we almost had to endure here in America. 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.
31/03/25•36m 29s
Ask Charlie Anything 217: Woke Video Games? The Low-Propensity Switcheroo? Security Clearances?
Charlie answers questions from Exclusives subscribers, including: -Why does high voter turnout matter for Republicans now? -Does Charlie have an opinion on video games going woke? -Why do so many people crave security clearances, and why is Trump revoking them such a potent weapon? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. 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.
31/03/25•35m 12s
Young People Are Leading a National Revival — Live with Pastor Jack Hibbs
Enjoy Charlie's speech at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills with Pastor Jack Hibbs, where they discuss the bottom up revival happening in America, and how to convert a short-term surge into a long-term spiritual renewal of the country. Charlie and Jack emphasize the importance of preserving Western values, the many ways the new administration is positively impacting young people, 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.
30/03/25•1h 34m
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 78 — Morning Routines? Great Pyramid Secrets? Snow Woke?
Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake explore the week's most critical topics, including: -What's your morning routine, and should it involve rubbing a banana on your face? -Is there a secret underground city under the Great Pyramid, or is boring old Blake right again? -What's the deal with mix-and-match Mormon baby names? Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/03/25•1h 2m
The DOGE Super-Geniuses Speak Out
The most important thing happening right now in America isn’t Signal chats. It’s DOGE. Charlie discusses the DOGE testimony in D.C., and then moved on to Trump's latest executive order targeting the federal union cartel. Prof. David Azerrad of Hillsdale joins Charlie to lay out the many pitfalls, both rhetorical and practical, the right has to be ready for when the left inevitably makes its comeback. 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.
28/03/25•39m 57s
Will Dems Run On "The Gay Agenda" in 2028?
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is loudly bragging that he is a product of "the gay agenda." Is he plotting his run for president as a man of the far left? Charlie and William Kelly talk about Pritzker's strategy and how far he's willing to go to become the next chief executive. Charlie also reacts to NPR's testimony on Capitol Hill, explains why 20% of Gen Z have become NEETs, and talks to Turning Point chapter president Paige Neumann about a violent assault she survived from a trans radical in Texas.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/03/25•36m 6s
Why Some Republicans Want To Betray Hegseth
Democrats are obsessed with taking down Pete Hegseth over a Signal chat that wasn't his fault — and even more indefensibly, more than a few Republicans are helping them. What's going on? Charlie explains the uniparty agenda behind the push to topple Trump's defense secretary. Then, he covers the Biden-style lawfare assault on Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro. Cliff Maloney talks about the importance of employing ballot chasing in even the most obscure special elections. 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.
27/03/25•36m 7s
Protecting Your Kids From the Rainbow Mafia
The markets for children's books and children's cartoons are absolutely flooded with gay and transgender propaganda. Other than avoiding everything published after 1999, what can parents do? Connor Boyack, author of the conservative Tuttle Twins books, joins Charlie for a discussion of poisonous children content and how to evade it. Plus, Sean Spicer talks to Charlie about the Signal controversy and who is telling the whole truth. 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.
27/03/25•41m 18s
The Signal Storm Grows Larger
The Atlantic has released even more messages taken from an internal Trump administration chat that inadvertently added a left-wing journalist. Charlie reacts to the latest screenshots, and former Speaker Newt Gingrich offers his experienced perspective about what to think of the controversy and how the administration should handle it. 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.
26/03/25•36m 54s
What's Driving the Democrat Death Spiral?
The Democrats are getting less of the youth vote than they have in generations, and even the young people who vote for them still hate them. What happened, and will they try to pull out of their doom loop by moving to the center — or moving far to the left? Ryan Girdusky joins to discuss. Plus, Charlie talks to Tom Homan about the newly-secured border and the war on sanctuary cities, and then reacts to some welcome news about taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood's abortion mills. 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.
26/03/25•34m 13s
The Trump Admin Group Chat Leak: My Reaction
Sure, leaked chat messages about bombing Houthis are embarrassing. But how does that compare to 25 years of neocon disaster-mongering in Washington? Charlie reacts to today’s big story with some badly-needed perspective. Sen. Ron Johnson emphasizes the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the most important election for all of 2025. 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.
25/03/25•35m 30s
When Should Trump Say "No More" To the Courts?
Federal judges picked by Biden and Obama have issued one order after another blocking and sabotaging the agenda President Trump was given a mandate to implement. How far do things need to go before Trump decides the courts simply can't be listened to at all? Mike Davis lays out the situation. Plus, data guru Cremieux exposes the shocking evidence that NYU and other elite colleges are ignoring the Supreme Court's ban on racial discrimination in admissions. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/25•35m 42s
The Democrat Extinction Event
Is the Democrat Party in its worst crisis ever? Charlie reacts to a remarkable interview where two Democrat strategists admit the party is tanking in approval and being abandoned by young people, with no easy fix in sight. Senator Rick Scott joins with an update from Capitol Hill, and Charlie announces some exciting personal victories. 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.
24/03/25•36m 33s
Ask Charlie Anything 216: No Taxes Under $150k? Elon Musk Army?
Charlie reads a heartbreaking email about a listener's experience sending a daughter to college, and answers questions from Exclusives subscribers, including: -Do we know any details about Trump's idea to end the income tax under $150,000? -Should companies pay out dividends more? -Will abolishing the Dept. of Education fix the school discipline crisis? 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.
24/03/25•33m 8s
Why You Need to Care About Wisconsin — Live with Donald Trump Jr.
The Wall Street Journal has called the Supreme Court race in Wisconsin "The Most Important Election of 2025." While most of the MAGA movement relaxed after Trump's big win in November, Charlie and Donald Trump Jr. are as active as ever, teaming up in Wisconsin to keep the base fired up to win crucial secondary elections. Enjoy their speech and answers to audience questions about this crucial off-year vote in one of the country's critical swing states. 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.
23/03/25•58m 50s
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 77 — Can Islam and the West Co-Exist?
Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake spend the whole episode centered on a single crucial topic: With the Islamic holy month of Ramadan upon us, is Islam compatible with conservatism and with Western civilization? 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.
22/03/25•54m 46s
Elon Musk: Public Enemy #1
The strategy of "just hate Trump" went kaput for Democrats last November. So what's their new electoral strategy? No matter the state, no matter the race, their new strategy is to hate on Elon Musk. Charlie explores this dimension of left-wing psychology and whether it could work. Sen. Mike Lee explains his bill to curb the plague of nationwide judicial injunctions. 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.
21/03/25•34m 40s