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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Why is autism rising? Is it genetic, environmental, or just overdiagnosed? And what's the deal with Tylenol? Phoenix pediatric neurologist Richard Frye joins the program to answer the questions millions of American couples find themselves asking as they become parents. Watch every episode 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....
Why did Americans ever think there was a "wall of separation" between religion and government in America? Do recent religious freedom victories leave America open to sharia law or other forms of Islamization? Religious freedom lawyer Kelly Shackelford of the First Liberty Institute explains the myths people have been fed for decades and why the legal situation for Christian believers today is so actually stronger than at any time in living memory. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charlieki...
Enjoy last year's Thanksgiving themed Thoughtcrime episode, where Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake debate Thanksgiving hot topics, including: -Is steak an acceptable Thanksgiving dish? -Is Black Friday ruined? -Is the date of Thanksgiving a sneaky plot by FDR? Watch every episode 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....
Charlie loved Thanksgiving and he loved discussing its origins with author Bill Federer. In this holiday flashback, Charlie and Bill discuss what the Pilgrims believed, how American self-government derived from Biblical principles, what King George III had in common with George Soros, and more. Watch every episode 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....
What actually IS Crimea? Why are America and Ukraine allied? Daisy joins the show to ask Blake questions about the history of Ukraine and the US/Russia conflict that you wanted answers to but were too afraid to ask. The team also fields voicemail questions from subscribers on the Senate's "blue slips," President Trump's anti-crime efforts, and more. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support ...
On the last day before Thanksgiving, the Charlie Kirk team discuss the many things to be grateful for even in a year of unthinkable tragedy. They lay out the many ways that God's mercy has been shown on this country, from the border, to the retreat of the transgender menace, to J6 pardons and more. Watch every episode 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....
Charlie was a huge fan of Thanksgiving, both because it was Christian and because it was distinctly American. The show discusses Charlie's love of the holiday and his argument for why America was a Christian nation. Historian Bill Federer and Dr. Jerry Newcombe of Providence Forum explore how both Thanksgiving and the American Republic go all the way back to Biblical Israel. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://ww...
Is AZ Senator Mark Kelly about to face a court martial for his video encouraging U.S. troops to mutiny? The show reacts to the latest escalation in Washington, and talks to Mike Davis about whether AI should be left open to regulation. Watch every episode 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....
Leland Vittert grew up with an autism diagnosis, but grew up to become a popular news anchor — not a job usually associated with autism. Leland joins the show to talk about his upbringing and how his dad's unusual-for-the-time parenting methods trained him to get the better of his tics and impulses. It's a fun discussion that offers hope and advice for thousands of parents raising their own autistic children. Plus, "Apostate Prophet" Ridvan Aydemir discusses the civilizational threat of Islam to...
President Trump has scuttled multiple wars since taking office, but is he about to get his biggest victory yet? The show breaks down the proposed Ukraine peace plan that Charlie cared so much about achieving. Scott Jennings discusses MTG leaving Congress and Mayor Mamdani's chummy WH meeting. Jack Posobiec talks about his direct challenge to Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://w...
The whole team takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -What races in 2026 will matter the most and how can the grassroots get involved? -What advice do they have about applying for jobs? -How would Charlie remain steadfast while being unfairly attacked by so many people? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask the team a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Charlie delivered his final speech on September 6 to a sellout crowd in Tokyo, Japan. He was there to tell enthusiastic Japanese patriots about the importance of taking pride in your country, fighting back against the threat of globalism, and ensuring the future of a nation. And along the way, he was there to witness to the Gospel of Christ in a pagan land as well. It's a distillation of so many of the messages Charlie gave his life for and is not to be missed. As Blake Neff explains, Charlie's ...
The ThoughtCrime crew dives into the most important topics both cultural and political, including: -Is Trump serious about jailing Democrats for a seditious TikTok? -Will "mankeeping" drive women to adopt AI boyfriends instead? -Is the Epstein saga nearing a resolution or will it go on forever? Watch every episode 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....
One of Charlie's favorite questions to ask on campuses was "What is a Woman?" Students frequently challenged him on the transgender issue, so this week's legacy debate compilation takes some of his most viral and compelling conversations on the topic of men entering women's bathrooms, sporting events, prisons, and more. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Nearly a quarter-century after 9/11, Islam has become a potent political force across the West, and it's only going to get worse. The gang discusses Mayor Mamdani's visit to the White House and what is to come as more cities follow New York and London in electing Islamic leaders. Josh Hammer joins to discuss the perennial question, "What is an American?" Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/sup...
Minnesota has gone all-in on importing huge numbers of Somalis from the Horn of Africa. Now, a new report exposes how billions of dollars have been stolen from the state's welfare programs, especially through organized Somali efforts that have funneled money all the way to Islamic terror groups. Ryan Thorpe explains how the scams have worked. Plus, data expert Cremieux explains how America can reform its health care system to fix the problems with Obamacare. Watch every episode ad-free on member...
When Elon and Trump had their public feud last summer, Charlie was the first to predict they would reconcile, and he got the date almost exactly right. The team reacts to Charlie's spot-on prediction and explains how it came out of Charlie's skill as a coalition builder. Tyler Bowyer gives an update on Turning Point Action and the fight to redistrict House seats in Republican states. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: ...
Young voters swung hard toward Trump in 2024. Now, many of them are swinging back against them. Two Turning Point chapter leaders, Brady Salmon and Dino Fantegrossi, discuss why "doomerism" is on the rise with Gen Z, what can win them back, and why they get so fired up about issues like Israel. Rep. Byron Donalds joins the show to discuss his run for governor of Florida and why he supports Ron DeSantis's push to get rid of property taxes on individual homes. Watch every episode ad-free on member...
How much of a threat is Islam to America's future stability and prosperity? The show reacts to a new labeling of CAIR as a terrorist organization and viral footage out of heavily-Muslim Dearborn. Saagar Enjeti discusses the debate over abolishing property taxes, which has inspired a massive reaction from show viewers. Watch every episode 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 ...
Where did wokeness come from? Helen Andrews has a theory: It all flows from America’s workplaces and institutions becoming majority-women, and bringing “feminizing” values with them. She joins, and then Miranda Devine discusses her reporting exposing disturbing new facts about the Butler shooter Thomas Crooks. Watch every episode 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 ...
40% of young women say they want to flee America -- possibly forever. Libby Emmons talks about what might be driving women to hate America. Plus, Blake set off a huge argument on X over the weekend by opposing Ron DeSantis's plan to abolish all property taxes. Him and Andrew have an extended debate over whether it's a good idea or a giveaway to those Americans who least need one. HUD Secretary Scott Turner discusses a new Trump effort to tear down regulations blocking home construction. Watch ev...
The Charlie Kirk Show uncovers disturbing new details about Thomas Crooks, the alleged Trump assassin, linking his online presence to furry fetishes and transgender ideology. The episode delves into the concerning rise of violence potentially connected to radical transgender ideology and its societal impact, supported by demographic data. Later, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins to analyze Biden's inflationary policies and propose Trump administration solutions for restoring economic prosperity, addressing issues like declining homeownership and marriage rates, and the impact of government intervention in key sectors.
The whole team takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -What books do they recommend about the founding of America? -What is Christian Zionism and why do people (including Charlie) believe it? -Are Amfest speakers picked yet? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask the team 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....
One of Charlie's final church appearances as at Freedom Night in America with Nathan Finochio, founder of TheosU and author of Killer Church. Charlie and Nathan dive into pastors who love "hippie Jesus" but hate the Apostle Paul, why every ideology wants to claim Jesus for its own, the danger of Islam to the West, and more. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listene...
This episode of ThoughtCrime delves into highly debated issues, including President Trump's stance on H-1B visas and their impact on American talent and culture. The crew also critically examines the role of women in the military, drawing on historical perspectives and current standards. Additionally, they discuss the pitfalls of modern higher education and engage in a lively debate about when it's appropriate to set up Christmas decorations.
This episode features Charlie Kirk in a series of intense debates on abortion, confronting challengers on various aspects of the issue. Discussions range from the concept of bodily autonomy and when life begins, to the role of men in reproductive legislation and the ethical considerations of medical abortions versus alternatives like C-sections. Kirk also defends his controversial comparison of abortion to the Holocaust, linking it to historical eugenics, and later engages in a debate about prioritizing sexual assault as a national issue.
After Antifa's riot at Turning Point's UC-Berkeley event, the DOJ has responded to MAGA outrage with a criminal probe. Will Americans finally be free to speak and march without violent goons terrorizing them? Andy Ngo joins to lay out how the Trump administration should go about putting Antifa behind bars for good. Plus, the crew reacts to Epstein news as well as promising evidence that the Trump immigration offensive is lowering housing prices for Americans. Watch every episode ad-free on membe...
After a letdown end to their government shutdown, Democrats hoped to use new Epstein emails to hurt the Trump Administration. But Rep. Tim Burchett used a clever maneuver to expose their plan and their indifference to actual Epstein victims. He talks about that as well as the corrupted values of D.C. more generally. Daniel Boston of Preserve Gold discusses the economy and using precious metals to ride out tough times. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charl...
Has Hollywood suddenly become pro-family? Mikey, Andrew, Blake, Daisy, and Alex Clark all discuss the way stars seem to be coming around to what Charlie always said about marriage and kids. Plus, a trove of new Epstein emails have come out. What do they really reveal and who should really be embarrassed? The team reacts. Watch every episode 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...
There couldn't be a better group of people to discuss the aftermath as UC-Berkeley, where the final stop of TPUSA's fall tour was violently disrupted by an antifa mob. Guest speaker Rob Schneider reflects on his firsthand experience and how it changed him. Andrew Sypher addresses the planning that goes into any TPUSA campus event, and Andrew, Jobob, and Mikey break down the aftermath. Allie Beth Stuckey joins. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkst...
