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.
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 g...
Democrats 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Charlie, 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Alex 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
While 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://w...
In 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.co...
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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
If 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:...
This episode of The Charlie Kirk Show dives into three distinct yet interconnected topics: the implications of transgender individuals working within national security agencies, the motivations behind the disturbing fascination with convicted murderer Luigi Mangione, and the potential dangers and opportunities presented by the looming AI singularity. The panel explores the ideological factors driving the left's support for violence, the ethical considerations of AI development, and the need for conservative principles in navigating these complex issues.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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:...
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 ...
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....
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...
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...
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.
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
