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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

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

Apr 09, 202529 min

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

Apr 08, 202532 min

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! S...

Apr 08, 202544 min

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...

Apr 08, 202540 min

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

Apr 07, 202535 min

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

Apr 07, 202536 min

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/support See omn...

Apr 06, 202546 min

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

Apr 05, 202537 min

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

Apr 04, 202534 min

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/support See omnys...

Apr 03, 202535 min

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/support See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Apr 03, 202537 min

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 s...

Apr 03, 202534 min

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

Apr 02, 202536 min

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

Apr 02, 20251 hr 9 min

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

Apr 01, 202535 min

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/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 9 min

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 spe...

Apr 01, 202532 min

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 he...

Mar 31, 202536 min

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.char...

Mar 31, 202535 min

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://ww...

Mar 30, 20252 hr 34 min

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

Mar 29, 20251 hr 3 min

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! Sup...

Mar 28, 202540 min

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 T...

Mar 27, 202536 min

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...

Mar 27, 202536 min

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 ...

Mar 27, 202541 min

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/support See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Mar 26, 202537 min

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 a...

Mar 26, 202534 min

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/support See omnystudio...

Mar 25, 202536 min

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...

Mar 25, 202536 min

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/support See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Mar 24, 202537 min