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 ta...
Feb 28, 2025•57 min
In 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Vivek 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 charliek...
Feb 27, 2025•34 min
New 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 me...
Feb 27, 2025•33 min
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 ...
Feb 27, 2025•37 min
The 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 a...
Feb 26, 2025•40 min
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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 26, 2025•35 min
Eight 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:...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min
Under Trump, Russia and Ukraine were at peace. Now, thanks to Biden and the D.C. cabal, the country is in ruins, and Trump has to fix it. Investor and White House crypto czar David Sacks explains how the entire Ukraine tragedy was an avoidable mess, then turns to AI, and why the Trump Administration is making it a top priority that America win the AI showdown against China. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min
It's the email heard around the world: Elon Musk asked federal workers to make five bullet points about what work they've done, and the federal employee caste lost its mind with outrage. So, how much work do you think they're really doing? Charlie reacts, then turns to the appointment of Dan Bongino as the next deputy director of the FBI, and asks Sen. Rick Scott about the achievements of DOGE in its first month. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk....
Feb 24, 2025•34 min
Charlie takes questions from Exclusives subscribers, including: -Is there any constitutional argument for letting Trump serve three presidential terms? -What is the vibe on the campuses now that Charlie’s tour is back on? -Will vaccine exemptions improve under Trump? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Feb 24, 2025•47 min
Just because a government department has "education" in its name doesn't mean it helps kids learn. That's the core takeaway from this conversation between Charlie and the president of America's greatest college, Dr. Larry Arnn of Hillsdale. Dr. Arnn explains why education can never be forced, only enabled, why education isn't in the Constitution, why Winston Churchill's critics are mistaken, and more. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Feb 23, 2025•40 min
Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake dissect the pressing questions of the moment, including: -Is Canada a fake country? -Are man buns gay? -What statues should be included in Trump's revived Garden of American Heroes? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Kash Patel has arrived, and Mitch McConnell is leaving. Charlie lays out what is to come, and just as importantly, what failed agenda we're bidding farewell to, forever. Nate Morris, a potential candidate to replace Kentucky's outgoing senator, joins the show. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2025•35 min
What are the philosophical differences between classical views of education and the industrial education model that prevails in the United States and around the world? David Goodwin, headmaster of The Ambrose School in Boise, explains his blast-from-the-past education strategy that is exploding in popularity all around the country. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2025•30 min
A collection of ex-conservatives is holding a "Principles First" conference in D.C. this weekend to signal their smug superiority. Charlie breaks down what their conference really means and why the new right is such an improvement. Plus, President Trump has ordered men out of women's sports, so why are school leaders in Maine ignoring him? Charlie talks to Zoe Hutchins and State Rep. Laurel Libby for their firsthand experiences, and calls for the Trump administration to step up enforcement. Plus...
Feb 20, 2025•50 min
J.D. Vance put Europe on notice when he arrived in Munich and called the continent's leaders out for their fake freedom and fake democracies. They protested, but it's all true. Marie-Thérèse Kaiser of the AfD party talks about Germany's imminent elections and all the ways her country's government clamps down on political speech. Plus, new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin explains the huge amounts of waste that need to be cleaned up at America's waste-cleanup agency. Watch ad-free on me...
Feb 19, 2025•35 min
Donald Trump is ready for peace in Ukraine, and he doesn’t care who he has to insult to get it. Charlie reads and reacts to Trump’s latest burst of unconventional diplomacy. Then, Michael Knowles and Charlie discuss their shared experience going 25-to-1 against the bizarre-looking creatures of the Jubilee podcast. Brett Galaszewski explains the significance of the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk...
Feb 19, 2025•36 min
Polls show that Donald Trump's approval is at record highs with young people and Gen X...but voters over 65 are far less upbeat about the president's performance. What's going on? Mark Mitchell of Rasmussen unpacks this surprising trend. Then, former FBI higher-up Chris Piehota explains to Charlie how Kash Patel can fix up the FBI on Day 1 — that is, if we're sure we even want an FBI at all. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See ...
Feb 18, 2025•34 min
Is DOGE about to unwind the biggest fraud in American history? Charlie reacts to Elon Musk highlighting the millions of expired century-old Social Security numbers that are still active, and discusses all the fraud it could enable not just in America but around the world. Newt Gingrich discusses peace talks with Russia and NATO's future. Watch the ad-free version at members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Feb 18, 2025•37 min
A Kennedy just joined a presidential administration...and every Democrat voted against it! MAHA Action CEO Del Bigtree talks about the countless ways that RFK Jr. could study vaccines, chronic health ailments, and all the other issues where progress is sabotaged by Big Pharma, Big Ag, and Big Chemical. Plus, Mercedes Schlapp provides a preview of the upcoming CPAC Conference happening this week in Washington D.C. Watch ad free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk....
Feb 17, 2025•34 min
Canada booed our National Anthem, got beat up, and then lost. Charlie reacts to the weekend’s epic hockey throwdown and what it says about American revival. Then he reacts to 60 Minutes confirming what VP Vance said: Europe doesn't have free speech. So, why do we pay for their defense? Professor John Yoo breaks down the constitutional showdown between the Trump Admin and district court judges. Watch ad free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supp...
Feb 17, 2025•34 min
Charlie takes some of his favorite questions ever from Exclusives subscribers, including: -How can Trump prevent arts and theater from remaining Ground Zero for wokeness? -Could it be possible to ban abortion by simply having the administration redefine it? -Why does Charlie play a Scottish song as the show's theme? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystud...
Feb 17, 2025•39 min
Long before Charlie started doing his college visits, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle were barnstorming from campus to campus to preach the gospel, defend the Christian faith, an answer questions from students desperately seeking answers. Chrlie and the Knechtle's discuss how they got started, what they encounter on campuses, how the climate among young people has changed, and more. Watch at members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Feb 16, 2025•25 min
Charlie, Andrew, Tyler, and Blake discuss all the most important topics as the Trump admin enters its third week, including: -Is the cultural vibe shifting against tattoos? -Should the government ban playing loud music on buses and trains? -Okay, once and for all: Are the Lord of the Rings movies gay? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The show celebrates Valentine's Day with a love letter to VP Vance, who just annihilated Europe's globalists with a superstar speech in Munich. Charlie reacts, then talks to Ed Dowd about the hugely promising developments at DOGE. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 14, 2025•40 min
The first month of the Trump administration has been a constant trail of Democrat and media tears, with shockingly few counterstrikes. Kane joins Charlie to lay out why Trump 2.0 has been so much more effective than the 1.0 version, and why it's more likely to accelerate than to slow down. Charlie reacts to a hilarious clip of liberal podcasters admiring Trump's success so far. Josh Hammer lays out the coming constitutional crisis of liberal judges imposing nationwide injunctions for everything ...
Feb 14, 2025•34 min
RFK Jr. is officially the HHS Secretary, and MAHA’s moment has officially arrived. Charlie walks through the last 6 months that brought us to this incredible moment, starting at RFK's endorsement of Donald Trump at Turning Point's event last August. Alex Clark joins to look to the future of MAHA, and the most important things she hopes RFK will do to lower chronic disease in America. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystud...
Feb 13, 2025•35 min
Donald Trump's victory in November means he won't go to prison, but the lawfare against him is by no means ended — if anything, it has expanded. Alex Marlow of Breitbart joins to talk about the radical judges with a grudge against Trump who are using sweeping national injunctions to prevent Trump from delivering on his promises. Plus, Charlie reacts to a viral Oval Office press conference by Trump and Elon Musk, and learns about the "wokest hospital in America." Support the show: http://ww...
Feb 13, 2025•35 min
It's a day of big breaking news in Washington. Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as Trump's new DNI, and President Trump has announced a major breakthrough in peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin of Russia. Charlie reacts, and talks to Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Watch ad free on members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 12, 2025•36 min
