The Charlie Kirk Show

Silicon Valley Bank is one of the worst bank collapses in U.S. history. But is it also the start of a wider economic panic? And is the Biden Administration's response necessary, or just laying the groundwork for an even bigger meltdown later? Charlie walks through the facts with finance expert Dave Bahnsen.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes the questions you email him at [email protected] including: Why does Jane Fonda want to murder pro-lifers? Is climate hysteria making young people depressed? How we solve the fentanyl crisis? What is an "erotica night" and why is Biden's pick for national intelligence director involved with them? How do we get American men back on track?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy Charlie's speech from the Live Free tour at the University of Kentucky, where he takes questions from conservatives, liberals, and everyone in between. He gives an inspiring message to the young students on how to become empowered and stand defiantly against the woke mob.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI raided Mar-a-Lago, so why hasn't a state AG found a way to raid Hunter Biden? How strong could the right be if it was impervious to the shrieks and yelps of the Left? And most importantly: Does Relief Factor really work as much as Charlie says it does? Charlie gives his honest answers and deep strategic thoughts, live with former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows at the Conservative Partnership Institute in Florida.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans are repeatedly told that their criminal system is needlessly punitive, and puts too many people in jail for too long. Pedro Gonzalez joins to debunk that lie, and explain why the fastest way to a happier America is to bring back tougher punishments for the country's predatory criminals. Plus, several red states are raising the alarm about a previously-obscure voter registration database called ERIC. What is it, and why is it being flagged as a far-left threat to election integrity? Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft joins to lay out the danger.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a jam-packed episode, as Charlie covers his trip home to Chicago, where he was welcomed by a few protestors, some unethical journalists, and an massive crowd of young conservatives. Then, Charlie dives into the shocking collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Will it be the first domino of a collapse that takes the entire American economy with it? Finally, Charlie addresses a possible Trump indictment, and how Trump seems to be the only person in America the left wants to see behind bars.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 6th has become the founding myth of the modern anti-MAGA hysteria. Now, just a few minutes of easily-discovered footage have blown that myth wide open. But as the myth crumbles to pieces, what is next? Julie Kelley joins Charlie to make the case for a second, GOP-led investigative committee...but is that really the ideal approach? Plus, Mollie Hemingway describes how the Democrat-run committee was nothing more than a made-for-TV show trial, and how the hysterical reaction to Tucker's coverage shows the importance of fully exposing the events of two years ago.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founders meant for Congress to be the strongest branch of government, but for years, it has instead been the most feeble branch instead. But this spring, that has changed. Kevin McCarthy is revealing the truth about J6, Jim Jordan is blowing the doors off government weaponization, and Congress has even exposed the web of lies created by Tony Fauci. Charlie explores the surprising but very welcome revival of America's first branch of government.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Tech basketball coach Mark Adams is a successful leader, but now he's been suspended for quoting a Bible verse. Charlie reacts to that unbelievable story with Blaze Media's Jason Whitlock, and then the two discuss the wider silencing of public Christianity in American life. Jason explains how a revival of Biblical values is the only way to revive America, and describes the surprisingly Christian core of Chris Rock's latest comedy special.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During President Trump's first impeachment, the press force-fed America the idea that Alexander Vindman was the pinnacle of honor and patriotism. Now, newly-obtained documents show Vindman working as a foreign operative and war profiteer. Charlie and Jack Posobiec dissect that story, then take a look at the latest manifestation of Antifa extremism: Coordinated domestic terrorism in an attempt to sabotage a police training facility. Jack explains how this terrorism is a test run for 2024 antics, and how stopping it will require the right to adopt the same level of moral confidence already possessed by the left.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Charlie out on assignment, Jack Posobiec steps in to talk with Andrew Kolvet about the New York Times’ major new story on the perpetrators of the Nordstrom pipeline demolition. Is the blast really the work of an unknown “pro-Ukraine group,” or is the Biden admin just trying to sow doubt about its own actions while mollifying an angry German ally?!Kash Patel weighs in, then gives his own reaction to the latest January 6 news and the press’ shrill, over the top reaction to it.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The road to the White House in 2024 runs through Wisconsin, and the road to winning Wisconsin runs through the state's supreme court, which will decide crucial cases on voter fraud, mail-in ballots, and more. Next month, Wisconsin holds a crucial election that will decide whether the court is liberal or conservative in the years to come. Charlie talks to conservative candidate Dan Kelley about the stakes of the race and how you can get involved even if you don't live in Wisconsin. Plus, Cynthia Hughes joins Charlie to talk about the systematic denial of due process for January 6 defendants that still continues after more than two year.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just how much do Tucker's new J6 tapes matter? Nobody knows better than Darren Beattie, who has done more than anyone to undermine the regime narrative of that day. Charlie chats with Darren, then talks to the New York Post's Miranda Devine about Monday's major story about Anthony Fauci secretly arranging the fake "study" used to debunk a Wuhan lab leak.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Tucker Carlson has released January 6th footage that has been kept hidden for more than two years, which completely shatters the regime's preferred narrative of events that day. Charlie reviews the highlights, then is joined by Mike Davis of the Article III Project, who explains how the new tapes indicate that one of J6's most famous prisoners should be released immediately.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Oli London tried to cure his unhappiness by changing his basic identity. He tried to become a "transracial" Korean, then declared himself "transgender" and underwent one surgery after another. Now, he realizes it was a tragic mistake, has detransitioned, and is trying to warn away the countless children in danger of the same fate. Charlie talks to London about his journey, how the trans agenda has corrupted medicine, and how Christianity helped to save him from descending into the abyss.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer Michael Knowles may seem pretty mild-mannered fellow, but because of his opposition to the transgenderism cult, he has been branded a genocidal lunatic. Charlie has Michael on to investigate. Plus, UncoverDC's Tracy Beanz may know more about crucial free speech and election integrity cases unfolding all over the country. She joins to discuss the Biden Administration's attempt to label your personal thoughts as "cognitive infrastructure" subject to federal regulation.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly-obtained emails released by the House GOP reveal that Anthony Fauci secretly solicited the "study" he used to "debunk" the origin of Covid in a Chinese lab. Charlie runs through the story's details and explains why it is so devastating to the credibility of America's elites. Then, Kari Lake joins the program to update listeners on her ongoing legal battle as she fights for fair elections.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes the questions you email him at [email protected] including: What's the deal with Biden's clueless FAA nominee? Should children be allowed to have smartphones? What thinker popular with liberals does Charlie have a soft spot for? At this point, who is more likely to be profiled as a high-achieving woman: An actual woman or a biological male?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie took a trip to Santa Barbara to speak live to an audience of brave conservatives, as well as some brave liberals who didn’t shy away when provided the opportunity to combat Charlie. Listen to the shocking questions he gets asked, his insightful answers, and the bold charge he gives to the student body.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woke capital has become an oppressive force in all of our lives, but bit by bit, Christians and conservatives are building up the companies and services necessary for Americans to live without forking their incomes over to left-wing radicals. Charlie speaks to Michael Seifert, the CEO of PublicSq, an online marketplace looking to change incentives by encouraging sellers to become pro-family and pro-America instead of pro-woke. Then, Donald Trump Jr. joins from CPAC to talk about getting targeted by PNC Bank, and John Solomon describes the latest evidence that the Hunter Biden investigation really could bring the First Family down.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Wojahn, the first gay mayor of College Park, Maryland, is now a pending sex criminal after being arrested on 56 counts of child porn. That's bad news for the White House, where he was a frequent guest, and for Pete Buttigieg, who enjoyed "mentoring" him. Charlie unpacks this dark story, then welcomes Senator Josh Hawley to discuss his latest standoff with Merrick Garland, and what he is doing to ensure the Justice Department can never terrorize lawful citizens again.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you protect your town or city from destruction? One simple method: Start asking powerful people questions, in public. William Kelly actually did that in Chicago, and now he joins Charlie to celebrate the downfall of Lori Lightfoot he helped bring about. Plus, Charlie brings on Libby Emmons to celebrate her new elevation as editor-in-chief of Human Events, then explore the frightening growth of highly-sexual drag queen events aimed at children.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden is nominally a Catholic, but the Justice Department under Merrick Garland is treating Latin Mass attendees as potential terrorists. Benny Johnson joins to talk about Biden's "Antichrist administration," as well as his recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. Plus, if you thought judicial activism was bad in America, in Israel it is even more extreme. Charlie speaks to an Israeli lawmaker who is trying to get the judicial branch under the people's control, then reflects on the transcendent wisdom of America's own constitutional approach toward the judiciary.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie received a chilly reception at Wednesday's event at UC-Santa Barbara. Charlie relives the experience, reacts to botched media coverage of his appearance, and explains what made the situation there different from the hundreds of protests he has faced before. Then, Charlie explores the prospects for a long-term conservative reclamation of America's conquered institutions.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven years ago, Andrew Breitbart died prematurely at just 43 years old. But his mighty legacy lives on in the form of a new, more emboldened and aggressive conservative movement. Charlie and Breitbart editor-in-chief Alex Marlow explore how if you had to make a Mt. Rushmore of the modern conservative movement, Andrew would be one of the faces on it. Plus, Rep. James Comer lays out the Oversight Committee's strategy for investigating Biden, and finding out whether the 46th president is compromised by foreign interests.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst mayor in Chicago history is gone! Charlie celebrates the well-deserved downfall of Lori Lightfoot after her humiliating finish in Tuesday's vote. Then, Charlie looks to his hometown's rocky future: Can Chicago recover from soaring crime, unfunded pensions, and a collapsing population? Then, Charlie pivots to El Salvador, where the country's president is proving that defeating crime and decay isn't a matter of technology or money. It's a matter of willpower: Who wants society to thrive, and who doesn't?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before each great political transformation in American life, there was first a great religious transformation. Historian and Providence Forum president Jerry Newcombe joins Charlie to explain how the moral revolution of the First Great Awakening paved the way for the American Revolution and Constitution, and how the spiritual revolt against slavery then drove abolition in the 1800s. Dr. Newcombe then debunks the myths about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and what they really believed about God, the church, and government.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Energy has now become the first U.S. government agency to say, explicitly, that it thinks Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory. Why is the Energy Department, of all places, making this finding, what's the evidence, and why has it taken so long? Charlie talks it over with Dr. Richard Fleming, author of a provocative book arguing that Covid-19 isn't a natural creation, but was deliberately created as a weapon...with U.S. funding. Then, Darren Beattie joins to react to the "Cartel Katie Hobbs" story.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last fall, Joe Biden tried to buy off the American public by promising hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan forgiveness. Now, Biden's plan is before the Supreme Court. Charlie walks through what Biden's plan would really cost, why it would be spectacularly unjust for Americans who avoided or have already paid off their loans, and why Biden's power grab matters for far, far more than just the college scam.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PR "experts" told Rep. Matt Gaetz that he should run away and hide when the DOJ started investigating him two years ago. Instead, Gaetz fought back loudly and aggressively, and now he has won a total victory. Rep. Gaetz joins to take a victory lap and describe how Trump inspired him to fight through to victory. Then, Gaetz tells Charlie how Washington remains overwhelmingly pro-war in Ukraine, but explains why he believes they will be running away from the war by election season 2024.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ron DeSantis took over Florida, it was a purple state. Now, it's trending redder with every passing year. How did that happen? Gov. DeSantis joins Charlie to talk about his new book, The Courage to Be Free. The governor walks through how he overcame initial public doubts and achieved far-reaching success by following his instincts instead of fake media advice. It’s a can't-miss episode with lessons for voters and lawmakers in all of America's red and purple states.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Adams and his Dilbert comic strip have both been canceled over his reaction to a new Rasmussen poll. What did Adams actually say, though, and when you strip out the hyperbole, was anything untrue about it? Charlie digs into this major story. Plus, Jenny Beth Martin describes how changing American intellectual property laws could be crucial to winning the long-term battle with China, and Jason Brown explains how his organization Consumer Tax Advocate has helped Charlie Kirk Show-listening business owners collect more than $24 million in Covid relief funds from the federal government.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woody Harrelson hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, and the woke “comedy” show was in for a bit of a surprise when he cracked an all-too-real joke about Big Pharma. Senator John Fetterman is staying in the hospital for the next month to treat his mental health, and Charlie makes his thoughts very clear. Lastly, Charlie unpacks Arizona’s election hearings and the latest news about Katie Hobbs.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes the questions you email him at [email protected] including: Why did Pete Buttigieg wait so long to visit the residents of East Palestine? How was he received compared to Donald Trump? What chemicals were involved in the Ohio train debacle, and why doesn’t the government care? What was Joy Behar really saying when she blamed Trump for the toxic train derailment?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Noah, but before Abraham, there is the story of Babel: The city built by men who wanted to rival God. What is the story really about, and why is it particularly relevant today? Charlie appears live on stage with Pastor Jack Hibbs, where the two discuss how Genesis 11 is the first appearance of politics in the Bible, and the first appearance of that most modern of heresies: The false belief that we can make ourselves into gods.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Eric Schwerin, and how important is it that he has reportedly flipped to informing on the Biden family? Congressman Byron Donalds joins Charlie to lay out Schwerin's background, and explain the House Oversight Committee's agenda on tech censorship, the Afghan debacle, and more. Tom Fitton reacts to the James O'Keefe drama, and then explains Judicial Watch's recent big win against voter fraud in Los Angeles. Ben Bergquam offers the latest update from the anarchic state of nature once known as the "U.S.-Mexico border."Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Charlie walks through the past year, and revisits what he said all the way back at the war’s outset. Then he turns to the future: What happens next, what risks still remain, and why our leaders are still hopelessly hooked on comparisons to World War 2. Most importantly, Charlie asks the question that our leadership is blatantly ignoring— Is helping Ukraine worth it for America?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vivek Ramaswamy is just 37, and has never held elected office. So why should Republicans pick him as their 2024 presidential nominee? Vivek joins Charlie to state his case, pushing a platform centered on tearing down wokeness, abolishing affirmative action, and sending the military in to Mexico to do battle with the cartels. What would his day 1 agenda be, what's his plan on immigration, and why does Vivek think that his platform would result in a winning 2024 landslide? It's an in-depth dive that is worth hearing no matter how you plan to vote next year.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin McCarthy is keeping another of the promises he made before winning the House speakership by releasing thousands of hours of J6 footage to Tucker Carlson. Darren Beattie joins to say what Carlson's team should be looking for, and to discuss whether simply dumping all the footage online might not be a better idea. Plus, Savanah Hernandez reports from East Palestine, where she's been giving Pete Buttigieg's team a hard time. Tyler Bowyer and Jenny Beth Martin join to describe how to organize grassroots conservatives for greater success in 2024.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's visit to East Palestine has been the biggest triumph of his third presidential campaign thus far. Charlie dissects Trump's visit and lays out why it should be the template for this entire 2024 strategy. Then, he teams up with Ric Grenell to pour some well-deserved mockery on America's affirmative action Transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, who is having a miserable time of his own in East Palestine while his husband bashes TPUSA online.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks ago, a small group of students decided to spontaneously continue worshipping after a chapel service at Asbury University. Now, more than 20,000 people have joined the revival, and participants hope to spread this energy, and the gospel, far and wide. Participant Michael Aper joins to describe this inspiring sequence of events. Plus, Huntsville police officer Ben Darby followed his training to protect himself from a man to refused to put down a gun. Now, thanks to a nationwide anti-cop frenzy, he's been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Keelin Darby, his wife, joins to talk about her battle to free and vindicate her husband.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Booting James O'Keefe out of Project Veritas was so shocking, everyone assumed there had to be a strong reason for it. Instead, it's been nothing but petty nitpicks about black cars and staff parties. Candace Owens joins to give her thoughts to Charlie — and she is not happy. Congressman Andy Biggs comes on to explain how, incredibly, the Biden border calamity is even worse than it was a year ago. An Ed Henry speaks to the locals of East Palestine, who are overjoyed to learn that at least one U.S. president cares about them.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grand jury forewoman for Georgia’s investigation into Donald Trump has launched a surreal media tour, and she is setting off alarm bells for everyone, even CNN. Oh, and she also happens to be a witch. Charlie covers this wild story, then turns to Vladimir Putin’s recent speech to the Russian people, what he said and why it matters to us.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands or even millions of Americans say they have suffered injuries after taking mRNA shots. They've been told over and over that they have no legal recourse, thanks to acts of Congress that protect Big Pharma. Is that true, though? Robert Barnes and Warner Mendenhall join Charlie to make their case that the law is anything but clear. Then, James Roguski joins with a warning about a major global power grab at the World Health Organization, and Charlie reacts to recent "scandal" over Don Lemon's comments about women.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With each passing day, America seems more and more sharply divided, red against blue. But does America need a "national divorce?" Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene just suggested as much. But did she mean a revival of federalism, or a total and permanent national split? She joins Charlie to explain an explore her idea. Plus, grassroots activist Julaine Appling joins to break down a little-noticed but crucial judicial election in Wisconsin, which has major ramifications for the 2024 presidential race.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A board coup at Project Veritas has expelled James O'Keefe from the empire he himself built, and nobody has given a satisfactory reason why. Steve Bannon joins Charlie to explore the causes of this stunning story. Did Pfizer pay off somebody inside Veritas? Is there a power struggle over getting credit? Or is good old-fashioned envy to blame for this sudden attack on a national conservative icon?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The radical left and radical Islamists have almost nothing in common, so why are they political allies in the U.S.? Muslim immigrant Asra Nomani joins Charlie to break down the "red-green alliance" that threatens to destroy America, then discusses the left's ongoing war against merit in America's schools. Plus, Todd Bensman has spent months on America's border, conducting hundreds of interviews with both migrants and border agents. He joins Charlie to dig deep into Joe Biden's intentional, calculated annihilation of America's border with Mexico.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden has made a surprise visit to Ukraine, but he isn't there as a peacemaker. Instead, Biden is promising more weapons, more spending, and more war. Charlie explains what Biden should actually be doing if he put America first, and then asks a provocative question: Is there any difference between Biden's rhetoric and recent statements from Nikki Haley? Kash Patel joins to break down the tragic, suffocating power of America's wealthy defense contractors. Tara Reade reports on her attendance at the weekend anti-war rally in Washington D.C.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As unfortunate news breaks that James O’Keefe, founder and CEO of Project Veritas, has exited the organization following a board of directors coup d’etat, Charlie breaks down the shocking and disappointing story. Charlie and Kash Patel react live to O’Keefe’s final message to his colleagues, then dive into the context of the announcement and what the ramifications are for conservatism.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes the questions you email him at [email protected] including: Why isn’t the New York Times standing up against GLAAD— the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation? What did George Soros mean by his comments about Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump? Is school bullying back, and if so, why? And why did an A.I. bot tell a journalist they were in love with them?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.