The Charlie Kirk Show

All the treachery and nastiness that D.C. is infamous for is on full display in the battle to confirm Pete Hegseth. Charlie lays out the underhanded campaign by D.C. Republicans to undermine Hegseth and push a pro-war, pro-status quo alternative. Hegseth's lawyer and longtime ally Tim Parlatore joins to discuss and debunk the smears.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there morality without the Bible? Without God? How do we know what right and wrong is? That's the first topic during this aggressive "Prove Me Wrong" debate at ASU. Other questions handle the border, U.S. support for Israel, whether homosexuality is a choice, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can red states protect children from child-mutilating predators? Donald Trump's three Supreme Court choices from his first term are about to settle that question, in a crucial case before the Court right now. South Carolina AG Alan Wilson explains the details of a case which shows why it's so crucial to have Trump making judicial picks. Plus, is Chicago at rock bottom? Charlie talks to Windy City reporter William Kelly about the slow-motion disaster of the city's clueless far-left, pro-migrant mayor.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Democrat smear machine is in full swing against Pete Hegseth. Sean Parnell worked alongside Hegseth for years and joins to debunk the lies, while Charlie explains why holding firm on Trump's DoD pick is crucial for getting his other picks confirmed.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The media and much of Washington are in a full-blown panic at the prospect of Kash Patel running the FBI. Why? Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien worked closely with Patel, and explains his readiness to serve, while reminding America of the many crimes and sinister deeds of the existing FBI cabal. Plus, Eric Metaxas previews a major new biographical film about Christian anti-Nazi hero Dietrich Bonhoeffer.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats have lost the popular vote for the first time in twenty years, and they're taking it badly. Charlie reacts to a remarkable NYT story about rich Dems who plan to leave America now that their oligarchy isn't in control. Rod Blagojevich talks about the Hunter Biden pardon, his own firsthand experience the two-tiered justice system, and President Trump's plan to free big cities from the migrant crisis paralyzing them.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the sun shining? Is murder wrong? Are any of us real? College makes a lot of "no duh" questions suddenly very debatable! Charlie talks to an atheist who thinks we can know nothing (except that he's right about everything), and also talks about the proper immigration policy, whether Jesus would support political advocacy, and more, joined by podcaster George Janko.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is in thirty trillion dollars of debt, and the amount goes up by trillions more every year. Can DOGE save the day? Dr. Ron Paul has been beating the drum of liberty and small government for generations, and joins Charlie to discuss ending the Fed, rolling back government waste, halting foreign adventurism, and more. Plus, Sen. Marsha Blackburn responds to the Kash Patel appointment and assesses why Republican senators should quickly approve him.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden repeatedly promised he would not pardon his son for his long list of crimes. Not only was he lying, but he knew it was a lie all along. Charlie reacts, then explain the importance of confirming Kash Patel to run the FBI. He also talks to Michael Seifert on how Cyber Monday is different the American public proved how fed up they were with the woke agenda in this election cycle.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie returns to taking questions from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including: -Should the Trump Administration prosecute Pennsylvania Democrats who tried to count illegal votes? -Should young people return to small towns? -Are conservatives overplaying their hand right now and underestimating the Democrats?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy Charlie's conversation with George Janko on his testimony, career, and how he came back to one commandment: obey God. Charlie gives advice to anyone struggling to bring God into their lives, as well as what he's learned over the last decade in the public eye.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy another episode of Charlie's college encounters with Vivek Ramaswamy, where they navigate questions about the electoral college, war in the Middle East, climate change, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people know that the Pilgrims wanted to create an ideal Christian society in America. But did you know they also had an early (failed) experiment with Communist-style collective property ownership? Author and speaker Bill Federer digs into the history and biblical roots of the first Thanksgiving.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake debate all-important Thanksgiving holiday questions, including: -Is steak an acceptable Thanksgiving dish? -Why are there no great Thanksgiving films? -Is Black Friday ruined? -Is the date of Thanksgiving a sneaky plot by FDR?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of their defeat, Democrats are declaring that they need a "left-wing Joe Rogan." But Charlie and Rogan himself have already pointed out, Rogan used to be on the left, until they kicked him out. Fellow exile Glenn Greenwald joins Charlie for a full hour to discuss how the left lost its power by progressively alienating more and more people until their coalition vanished. He also comments on Biden's risky handling of the Ukraine War, the rise of long-form podcasts, rolling back censorship, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thanksgiving, so Charlie explains that you cannot be a happy person unless you are a grateful person. And one thing to be grateful for: Incompetent Democrats. Charlie plays clips from the Kamala team's embarrassing interview with Pod Save America, where they offer only excuses and cluelessness about their defeat, as well as some humorous attacks on Turning Point. Texas AG Ken Paxton explains what the Trump Administration's priorities should be at the new MAGA DOJ.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragically, America is full of ungrateful people who only complain about them massive opportunities this country has given them. But thankfully, there are also many who are deeply grateful and determined to protect America from being wrecked by Communism. Charlie's pre-election tour alongside Vivek Ramaswamy visited Georgia State University, where they heard powerful testimony from one of those grateful people...and then also fended off a lot of the ungrateful ones. They talk about dual citizenship, civil rights law, Austrian economics, and a lot more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An official at the National Institute of Health says that Covid came from a Chinese lab, lockdown rules were made up, the vaccines cause heart damage, and more. James O'Keefe joins to talk about his latest scoop, and then Charlie talks to Trump lawyer Alina Habba about Jack Smith dropping his sham case against Trump and what must happen to destroy the left's lawfare apparatus forever.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump delivered a loud promise yesterday of staggering tariffs on Mexico and Canada if they don't secure their borders with America. Charlie explains Trump's tariff strategy and why it is a brilliant use of U.S. power to improve life for the American people. Newly-minted Sen. Bernie Moreno talks about that as well as the nomination fight.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come January, Tulsi Gabbard's job will be providing President Trump with intelligence assessments. But before the election, she appeared at one of Charlie's "Prove Me Wrong" events at the University of Arizona, where they faced off against one of the most severe Trump Derangement cases anyone has ever seen. They also field questions on Ukraine, left-right cooperation on the environment, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While America is rapidly on its way to being great again, in Canada the country is as left-wing — and increasingly authoritarian — as ever. Ezra Levant of Rebel News joins to talk about being arrested for trying to report on a pro-Hamas demonstration. Charlie asks whether it's time for America to use its economic muscle to protect freedom of speech in Canada and Britain. Then, Citizen Kane joins to discuss the early triumphs of the Trump transition period.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The media is flipping out about Trump's Cabinet appointments, but polls show the public is enthusiastic, and young Americans even more so. Charlie explains why. Sen. Markwayne Mullin helps debunk fake smears against Tulsi Gabbard and explains why he thinks she and the rest of Trump's choices will ultimately be confirmed.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to more of Charlie and Vivek Ramaswamy at the University of Pittsburgh, where Charlie fields some very bizarre student questions like: -Was the nuclear family a disaster for America? -Is Charlie an improv act? -Would Charlie bring back slavery to ban abortion?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Charlie continues his Mar-a-Lago service, the Thoughtcrime crew explore questions like: -What is Matt Gaetz’s political future? -Of Trump’s remaining nominees, who has the toughest path to confirmation? -How did Jussie Smollett just pull a Houdini to escape his hate crime hoax conviction?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is "What is a woman?" the Achilles heel question that the left is simply incapable of answering? Polls suggest trans radicalism cost Democrats the 2024 election, but the party's base is determined not to moderate on it, no matter the cost. Megyn Kelly joins to talk about the left being trapped in the trans trap and why left-wing cable news ratings are in the toilet. Plus, Charlie delivers a colorful broadside against the bloated bloated authoritarian useless monstrosity known as the "Department of Education."Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general didn't work out, but the Florida firebrand is uncowed and undeterred. Gaetz joins Charlie for his first interview since withdrawing his bid for AG, talking about why he made the choice to back out, what his thoughts are on replacement pick Pam Bondi, and what the future holds for him. He also speaks to Brooke Rollins on her personal experience with Pam Bondi, and why she is a great option for AG.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his last days as president, Joe Biden seems determined to turn the Ukraine War into World War 3. Why? Because, as Jeffrey Tucker of the Brownstone Institute says, the left knows a revolution is coming to D.C. and prefers just about any outcome, including nuclear armageddon, to that outcome. Charlie talks to Tucker, then lets Trump FCC pick Brendan Carr lay out his vision of what the new administration can do over the airwaves, including preventing censorship and banishing pharmaceutical ads. Charlie also talks about how conservatives should react to the ongoing Daniel Penny murder trial.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Charlie still on the ground in Mar-a-Lago, he takes some time to explain how a transition really works: the decisions, the processes, the key questions, all the inside baseball. Congresswoman Nancy Mace joins to discuss her battle to secure the bathrooms of Congress (yes, really).Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie had a Prove Me Wrong tag-team with Vivek Ramaswamy at the University of Pittsburgh just before the election. Listen to Charlie and Vivek debate what causes poverty, whether a career can match parenthood for meaning, whether abortion is murder, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The media laughed that the Trump campaign placed its trust in Charlie Kirk and Turning Point instead of the D.C. experts. They aren't laughing now. Tyler Bowyer joins Charlie to explain how Turning Point Action developed its ground game ahead of the presidential race and beat the Democrats at their own game. Blake joins to discuss the the ongoing Democratic reaction and how the GOP can continue Trump's momentum into his administration.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The illegal immigrant who murdered Laken Riley has been convicted, and while it's a start at justice, it isn't enough. Charlie urges the importance of confirming Trump's picks so that the border can be secured and college kids can go jogging without fearing for their lives. He also talks to Captain John Konrad talks about the systematic breakdown of the military and why the problems to be solved go far beyond mere “wokeness.”Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie's "Prove Me Wrong" sessions at East Carolina and UNLV were some of his most combative ever. Listen as Charlie debates when (if ever) abortion should be legal, whether systemic racism is real, whether transgenderism is a phase, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Justice is the nerve center of the Deep State. They're the ones who can investigate, impugn, and indict anybody they decide is an enemy. Darren Beattie explains why putting Matt Gaetz at the top of the DOJ as Attorney General is Trump's most important Cabinet pick, and the dramatic reforms Gaetz could potentially unleash. Plus, Sen. Ron Johnson talks about the suspicious defeat of Eric Hovde and why a full audit of Wisconsin's elections is in order.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bide Administration is on its way out, but during its last days, it's decided to put the world at risk of nuclear war. Charlie reacts to upsetting news out of Ukraine, but also has the good news that Donald Trump offers a chance at peace. Then, he talks to Rep. Eli Crane about the clash between Trump's deportation agenda and liberals who plan to defy federal law.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of ballots cannot be counted in the state's Senate race — but Democratic officials are proudly, loudly, and flagrantly ignoring that ruling in an attempt to steal a Senate race from Republicans. Sean Parnell and Charlie react, and call for the Trump DOJ to step in to secure American elections once and for all. Donald Trump Jr. talks about getting RFK Jr. to eat McDonalds and other exciting events in the Trump transition.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can NFL players doing the "Trump Dance" tell you about the country? Quite a bit, it turns out. Charlie explains the decisive cultural shift from the establishment to the disruptors that has swept America both before and after the November election. Senator Eric Schmitt joins to discuss the first moves to be made once Trump is sworn in, and whether recess appointments are on the table to get the MAGA agenda through.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exit polls and precinct data show that there was a dramatic swing in the youth vote in Arizona and Nevada this election. Why? Well, one reason might be Charlie's heroic efforts to promote conservative values on the region's college campuses. One of Charlie's final "Prove Me Wrong" events was at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Listen to Charlie debate questions with students such as: -Was the Bible's condemnation of homosexuality a mistranslation? -Is transgenderism real, or a mental illness? -When does human life begin?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you ever think Charlie and Chris Cuomo would sit down together to discuss the 2024 election results? Believe it or not, it happened! Charlie and Chris both joined Patrick Bet-David on The PBD Podcast to talk about the future of the Democrat party, where Kamala's campaign went wrong, why Trump's win was such a landslide, and more. Enjoy this and check out The PBD Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With both Charlie and Jack in Mar-a-Lago, the TC crew is ready to debate the key questions of the transition, including: -What do Trump's aggressive Cabinet picks say about his plans for America? -Does it matter if every nominee gets confirmed by the Senate? -Do nominees even need to be confirmed by the Senate at all?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost overnight, America has gone from a pile of cash to loot, to a real country with a real border. Without Trump even taking office, caravans are breaking up and new arrivals are declining. Todd Bensman explains how the Trump administration can follow up on these initial developments to secure the country long-term. Mark Halperin explains why Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are more likely to be confirmed than many people think. Plus, Charlie responds to voicemails from subscribers.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are catching a lot of people off-guard, but Charlie explains that they shouldn't: Once you understand that Trump is serious about keeping his campaign promises, all of them make perfect sense. Charlie talks about RFK Jr.'s potential to remake America's gigantic Department of Health and Human Services, and delivers a warning to any Republicans who try to block his confirmation. Kane of Citizen Free Press describes the base's reaction to Trump's choices.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Washington in such an uproar over Tulsi Gabbard becoming Director of National Intelligence? Because she might upset a status quo that has made America much worse but made a few connected people far more wealthy and powerful. David Sacks joins Charlie to discuss the "Russian agent" slur and the declining effectiveness of the Deep State's lies. Plus, Sean Davis gives his reaction to the opening wave of Trump appointments and the overall impact of his big election win.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Hegseth is already old news. The new battle line of the Trump transition is Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, announced last night as Trump's choice for attorney general. Charlie explains how the widespread shock in Washington shows why Gaetz is exactly who we need to hold one of the Trump admin's most crucial jobs. Cliff Maloney joins with updates in the Pennsylvania Senate race and the political battles to come.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy an excerpt from Charlie's conversation on The Megyn Kelly Show, where they discuss how Turning Point turned out the youth vote, Trump's transition team, and all of the things that have changed in America in the eight years since 2016.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. military can't win wars, can't build ships, and is obsessed with political nonsense rather than the essentials of military readiness. The defense establishment needs a dramatic fix, and Trump has made bold pick to do just that with Pete Hegseth. Erik Prince makes his case for the Hegseth shakeup, and then Mike Davis discusses Trump's agenda for DOJ and whether Trump can forge a working relationship with Majority Leader Thune.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Tear it down to build it back up." That's the motto of the transition team currently hunkered down at Mar-a-Lago. There have already been several unexpected and even shocking announcements, and the President's campaign vision is taking shape: Donald Trump wants people outside the Washington machine who are ready to tear everything down so something new and better can be built in its place. Charlie talks to new Israel ambassador Mike Huckabee, and also discusses the election of John Thune as Senate majority leader.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets have surged since Donald Trump's election, and the momentum has continued for a full week. Are we on the verge of an across-the-board Trump boom to replace the Biden bust? Scott Bessent is a favorite to be Trump's Treasury Secretary and talks to Charlie about the ways the new admin can unleash American competition, improve the deficit, and secure long-term prosperity. Plus, Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks about why he's backing Rick Scott for Senate leader, and Charlie takes a minute to dump on CNN for its crashing ratings.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump won a mandate promising the biggest deportation and border security effort in history. Now, Tom Homan is in charge of carrying it out. Homan joins Charlie to lay out his sweeping vision for building a wall, punishing sanctuary cities, halting immigration fraud, and letting America become a country with a real border once more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are new reports that Donald Trump plans to pick Stephen Miller as his deputy White House chief of staff. Charlie explains why this is "as good as it gets" and one of the most promising choices of Trump's transition thus far. Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project talks about how Trump won by playing offense on trans issues, and Kurt Schlichter celebrates both Veterans Day and the events of the past week.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American people have spoken loud and clear and given Donald Trump a mandate to save the country. And fortunately, MAGA world is serious about making this happen. Charlie discusses his time at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, then talks to Mark Paoletta about the very promising signs that Trump's second term will be even more effective than his first.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.