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The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirkcharliekirk.com

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.

You can also watch Charlie Kirk on Salem News Channel

Episodes

Are Biden's Autopen Pardons Null and Void?

President Biden was clearly a senile empty suit. But what does that mean for the final actions of his presidency? Late Sunday night, President Trump announced that Biden's pardons don't count because they were simply issued by Autopen-wielding staffers without his control. Will Trump's take hold up in court? Blake and Andrew react, and then Josh Hammer makes the case for why a strong alliance with Israel is a part of America-first politics. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch...

Mar 18, 202538 min

Who Rules: Judges or the President?

A rogue federal judge is trying to order the U.S. president to keep deadly foreign gang members inside the country.  Andrew and Blake explain what the Alien Enemies Act is and explore the administration's strategy as it heads for a constitutional showdown with the courts. Sen. Rick Scott reacts to that and the growing disarray of the Democrat Party. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnys...

Mar 17, 202538 min

Ask Charlie Anything 215: Learning the Bible? Lefty Family? Solving US/Canada Relations?

Charlie offers a tribute to Pastor John MacArthur and takes questions from Exclusives subscribers, including:   -What books should you read to learn more about the Bible? -Is the Constitution out of date? -What should the gameplan be for visiting left-wing family members?   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 information....

Mar 17, 202536 min

Stop Waiting for Preachers to Speak the Truth — Demand It: My Interview with Pastor Allen Jackson

Enjoy Charlie's interview with Pastor Allen Jackson. The two of them deconstruct the idea of "toxic" masculinity, the role of Christians in the government, God's will versus man's dystopian designs, how Christians must fight for wider cultural change, and more.    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/support See omnystudio.com/list...

Mar 16, 202555 min

THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 76 — Cannibal Democrats? Subscription Services? VR Prisons?

Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake dive into the week's most thrilling topics, including:   -What was a completely normal, healthy Democrat politician up to in the state of Washington? -Should we replace normal prisons with Virtual Reality? -How many subscription services is it okay to have, and is Blake telling the truth about having zero? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 15, 20251 hr 21 min

We Have a Border Again

Promises made, promises kept. That’s Trump’s slogan for a reason. A year ago, 141,000 people crossed the Mexican border in a single month. Now, the figure is below 10,000. Charlie explains how this stunning victory happened, despite the best efforts of DC traitors to prevent it. Senator Markwayne Mullin explains the path toward a long-term balanced budget without tax increases. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 14, 202536 min

California or Canada: What's Worse?

Gavin Newsom is betting his track record running California can carry him to the presidency. Steve Hilton shows up to explain why that is the wildest fantasy imaginable. Then, Canada's Ezra Levant gives the details on Justin Trudeau's replacement as prime minister, then gives his opinion on how Trump can cut a grand deal that will end the anti-Canada trade war with a big win for both countries. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!  Support the sho...

Mar 13, 202536 min

The People Voted for Tariffs, And Here's Why

Tariffs are dominating the headlines every day now, so Charlie pauses with a public service announcement: What is a tariff, what can they achieve, and why is Trump so committed to them? Eric Bolling joins to unpack Trump's economic policy and explain why it's exciting for anyone in the middle class. 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 information....

Mar 13, 202534 min

Do We Still Need a Wall? and Other Questions

What makes abortion different from the death penalty? Why is a Department of Education a bad idea, even if it has the best intentions? And how much does it matter that Trump build an actual border wall? Charlie talks about all that and more in another round of questions at the University of South Florida. 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 information....

Mar 12, 202532 min

Only Trump Could Turn the Left Against Electric Cars

The violent left is back, and they're showing it by torching Teslas and Tesla dealerships all across the country. Charlie explains that burning cars is only the start — these people want to assassinate Elon Musk and anyone else who upsets them. He digs into their motivations and why Trump's vow to prosecute vandals as domestic terrorists is important. Attorney Leo Terrell explains the mission of the DOJ's new antisemitism task force, and Charlie asks whether we can hope for additional meas...

Mar 12, 202534 min

They're Back! Charlie's "Prove Me Wrong" Table Returns

Charlie's campus tours are back and more electric than ever! In his appearance at the University of South Florida, Charlie takes questions on the Civil Rights Act, dissolving the Dept. of Education, and whether he pushes "misinformation." Then, he turns the tables with some questions of his own. 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....

Mar 11, 202537 min

Is the Left Waking Up? + Charlie's "Love is Blind" Reaction

The left has been in disarray for months, but they were never going to be that way forever. Charlie talks about Trump's attempt to deport Hamas supporter Mahmoud Khalil, and how it's rallying the anti-American #resistance. Byron Donalds joins to discuss taking Florida from great to even greater, and Charlie reacts to a bizarre reality tv show that provides a commentary on the culture. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.ch...

Mar 11, 202539 min

The Case To Pardon Derek Chauvin ft. Ben Shapiro

Five years after Floyd-a-Palooza, America is finally coming around to the truth: Derek Chauvin was railroaded by a national lynch mob during Peak Woke, and doesn't belong in prison. Ben Shapiro joins Charlie for a full hour to lay out the real facts of America's biggest BLM case, and make the case for a Chauvin pardon. 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 infor...

Mar 10, 202539 min

The President Wants Peace — Why Doesn't Everyone Else?

America's population is up just 2% since 2019 — so why is spending up 50%? Sen. Rick Scott joined to explain why America's fate depends on getting spending back under control. Charlie also unpacks Trump's viral interview where he commented on Ukraine, the Department of Education, the economy, and more. 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 information....

Mar 10, 202531 min

Ask 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 10, 202545 min

Why Christians Need to Stand Up — Live With Riley Gaines at Dream City Church

Enjoy 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 09, 20251 hr 13 min

My Full Conversation With Gavin Newsom, Annotated

Listen 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 08, 20251 hr 29 min

Did Gavin Newsom Start A Dem Civil War? + The ActBlue Implosion

First, 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/support See omnystudio...

Mar 07, 202541 min

How Gavin Newsom Ruined California ft. Lomez

Gavin 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/support See omnystudio.c...

Mar 06, 202537 min

FIRST LOOK EXCLUSIVE: Analyzing My Interview with Gavin Newsom

It'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/support See omnystudio.com/liste...

Mar 06, 202536 min

Can 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 g...

Mar 06, 202542 min

Dems Need to Stand Up — Then Wake Up

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....

Mar 05, 202535 min

THOUGHTCRIME: Renewal of the American Dream Speech Special

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....

Mar 05, 20251 hr 24 min

DOGE Potential and SOTU Predictions

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....

Mar 05, 202539 min

The Mineral Deal Points to One Thing: China

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...

Mar 04, 202539 min

Saving The Border in One Month

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...

Mar 03, 202534 min

Was 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 03, 202534 min

Is 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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 03, 202528 min

"If It's Not Us, It's Nobody" — My Speech at Hillsdale College

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:...

Mar 02, 202544 min

THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 75 — AI Singularity? National Security Gay-gency? Luigi the Loverboy

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.

Mar 01, 20251 hr 7 min