The Charlie Kirk Show

Why was Tucker canceled while at the top of the ratings and the height of his popularity? According to Steve Bannon, the timing says it all: Tucker was knocked out to keep him from swaying the 2024 election. Charlie and Steve talk about whether Fox might use contract shenanigans to keep Tucker off the air, and discuss Steve's idea of a Trump/RFK Jr. unity ticket. Plus, Mike Davis of Article 3 Project gives his own reaction to the Tucker news, and also chats about the left's new impeachment push against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the most insufferably woke liberal city? Portland? San Francisco? Think again. Glenn Beaton became one of the most popular columnists in Aspen, Colorado, until he was abruptly fired on Christmas Eve for holding the wrong views. Now he has a new book, “High Attitude,” about how toxic wokeness wrecked one of America’s nicest towns. Charlie talks to Glenn about that, then is joined by Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, who hopes to topple a vulnerable Democrat in 2024.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Donald Trump, nobody mattered more for the right in the past seven years than Tucker Carlson. From lockdowns to BLM to foreign wars, Tucker shifted the Overton Window hard, and he did every night for as many as ten million people. Darren Beattie of Revolver and Donald Trump Jr. react to Tucker's shocking departure, and discuss why his disappearance from Fox is such a blow, even if Tucker himself will be more successful than ever.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After news broke that Tucker Carlson and Fox News "parted ways," the country erupted in shock and confusion. Charlie reacts LIVE on the show to the breaking news, questions this surprising move by Fox, and outlines the possible next moves for Fox News, Tucker Carlson, and the entire conservative media landscape as #DoneWithFox trends on Twitter. Also, Don Lemon is out at CNN.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 is the "trans test" and why is America failing it? Is Don Lemon an affirmative action hire at CNN? Why are race relations in America getting worse, not better? What's the truth about kids going missing at the border?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is "tolerance" a Christian virtue? What is the Church's role in turning America around? Why do so many people get angrier at the people who publicize evil than that the evil exists (and is taught in schools) in the first place? Charlie weighed in on all that and more during his appearance at Grace Woodlands Church in Houston, Texas. Listen to his entire interview in this special ad-free episode.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the aftermath of the Riley Gaines attack, Charlie speaks at Dream City Church with former Representative Bob McEwen. How should conservative Christians react when the "tolerant left" gets violent and in their face? Is it possible to play "live and let live" with radical gender deconstructionists? They discuss these crucial topics, and take questions from the audience as well.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new IRS whistleblower says he has proof Merrick Garland lied to Congress and is acting to protect Hunter Biden. But with the press as reliably biased as ever, what can the GOP Congress do to force them to cover the story? Are slick primetime hearings the best option? Charlie talks over this crucial issue with Congressmen Andy Biggs and Byron Donalds, and also touches on the border, protecting women's sports, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden Administration is rolling out new rules that make it more expensive to buy a house if you're a responsible person with good credit — and, you guessed it, it's all in the name of "equity." Charlie lays out the consequences of the Democrats' latest effort to help deadbeats at the expense of everyone else. Plus, Charlie has an important conversation with Xi Van Fleet, who escaped Mao's China only to find herself canceled (by a "Christian" school!) for her anti-woke views here in America.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP U.S. History is one of the most widely-taken high school classes in America — and the textbooks for it are woke. Greg Price of the State Freedom Caucus Network joins Charlie to reveal when he found when he actually read the books. He founds not just bias, but outright falsehoods about Donald Trump, BLM, the 2016 election, and more. Plus, Chris Hoar makes the case for adding a satellite phone to your prepper arsenal before the end of civilization hits.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of America's core allies, France, is courting stronger relations with China. Meanwhile, Joe Biden wastes time visiting Ireland and undermining the strength of the dollar. Nigel Farage joins Charlie to warn about America's weakening global position. Then, Rep. Dan Bishop lays out GOP strategy for the debt ceiling battle, and reacts to new revelations that the Biden campaign itself solicited the bogus "intelligence community" letter lying about Hunter Biden's laptop. Plus, Charlie delivers a scathing eulogy for BuzzFeed News in the wake of its welcome collapse.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a new IRS whistleblower claimed to have evidence about an investigation into Hunter Biden, Charlie is joined by Senator Josh Hawley to unpack the latest breaking news in the Hunter saga, determine where exactly the country went wrong post-Obama, and dive into the dreadful state of the southern border.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In order to pose as morally superior, American elites are ripping down everything that has made America and the West great: Not just our schools and our laws, but also our literature, our music, and our art. Heather Mac Donald joins Charlie to discuss her new book, When Race Trumps Merit, and how the obsession with "anti-racism" fuels a wider embrace of ugliness and the rejection of all objective beliefs about beauty and artistic expression.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Beattie's Revolver News has a massive new story about a Green Beret targeted for retaliation after refusing to become an informant before January 6. Charlie and Darren go through what could be the biggest blow to the official J6 narrative since the discovery of Ray Epps. Plus, James Lindsay describes the deep philosophical and theological roots of the elite effort to build a technological god out of artificial intelligence.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox News is paying a whopping $787 million settlement to Dominion Voting Systems, and Charlie's fans are split. Charlie explains why the case matters even if you're not a Fox fan, and why the network is so valuable to America even if it isn't perfect. Then, he fits this case into a broader context, showing how this is just one front in a wider war to persecute, punish, and imprison anyone linked to the 2016 victory of Donald Trump.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite threats and millions of dollars in fines from the state of California, Pastor Mike McClure refused to shut his church down or enforce mask mandates on the government's behalf. Now that Covid is long gone, McClure is suing the state. Charlie talks about his case and about McClure's many accomplishments bringing people to God over the course of the pandemic. Plus, attorney James Lawrence tells Charlie about his own free speech lawsuit against California, and provides an update on the crucial case of Douglas Mackey, who faces ten years in prison after an unjust conviction for "illegal memes."Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year ago, artificial intelligence seemed like a far-off danger. Now, it grows more and more powerful by the day, and tech experts are sounding the alarm, but Washington is out to lunch. Tech expert Joe Allen lays out the threat AI could pose to the very existence of humanity, and he and Charlie discuss whether any solutions are even possible before it's too late. Plus, Raheem Kassam describes how a uniparty polling firm linked to George Soros has tried to influence the GOP's 2024 primary.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservatives have mixed feelings about Elon Musk. To some, he’s a charismatic crusader for free speech. To others, he’s a robber baron reborn. Charlie reacts to part 1 of Musk’s Tucker Carlson interview and gives his interpretation of the world’s richest man. Plus, Charlie lays out the problem of America’s elites and how today’s can’t hold a candle to those of a century ago.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libertarianism believes in letting adults choose their own destinies...but what about children? Josie Glabach is the Red-Headed Libertarian, Timcast contributor and one of the few people holding a coveted Twitter follow from Elon Musk. But recent events in America have tested and evolved Josie's views. Listen as Josie shares her harrowing story of how her daughter was nearly ensnared by the transgenderism-industrial complex, prompting her family's flight to safety in Florida.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's a better use of $250 million? Fratricidal GOP primary ads, or building an election-winning machine in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona? Charlie talks over 2024 with Jack Posobiec and Rich Baris, asking whether it's good for the GOP for anyone to challenge Trump, given his huge advantage in fundraising, polling, and political talent. Plus, Charlie and Jack react to appalling footage from Chicago, where a mob of black teenagers surrounded and attacked a white woman.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 GOP primary is heating up. Attacks — and spending — are on the rise. Is this worth it? Charlie weighs in on the party's current situation, asking whether it is even necessary to have a primary when Trump’s aggressive campaign has him so far up in the polls. Charlie also unpacks how conservatives can come back from several disappointing election cycles to see victory once again.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are several Walmarts in the Chicago area closing down? What happens when a dad confronts Lego employees for wearing gay pride flags? Why can’t electric vehicles listen to AM radio stations, and what will that mean for the future of conservative hosts? How can we solve the rising levels of crime across the board?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where did the trans tyranny come from, and how do we figh back? That's the chief topic on Charlie's mind during his speech at Destiny Church in Rocklin, California. Charlie lays out how Christians can stand up to a hostile culture, takes audience questions, and points the way forward in these spiritually challenging times.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened to Chicago? Why did one of America's most decent, hard-working cities become infamous for corruption, decay, and hyper-racialized politics? Can it be saved — and if so, how? Charlie addresses the condition and fate of his hometown in an appearance at the University of Illinois-Chicago.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Air Guardsman who leaked troves of Ukraine war documents be considered a brave truth-teller? Should he be considered a traitor? Or is he just a kid who wanted to impress his friends online? No matter what the answer is, Charlie and his guests Kash Patel and MTG agree that the bigger villains are elites who have spent a year lying to the American people. Plus, Charlie reacts to reports that a top Democratic donor is trying to throw the GOP nomination to Ron DeSantis over Donald Trump.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukraine war leaks have badly embarrassed the American military establishment, but they're already planning how to take advantage, by expanding online surveillance and censorship. Another move to look forward to: A renewed push to pass the RESTRICT Act to increase federal power to regulation the Internet. Charlie debates with Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer, who gives his reasons for backing the bill.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden Administration's latest autocratic decree is a command that two-thirds of U.S. cards be electric vehicles by 2032. "Fossil Future" author Alex Epstein explains how this is an inexcusable attack not only on consumer choice, but also the U.S. power grid and overall American prosperity. Then, Kurt Schlichter joins Charlie for a discussion of how, in Joe Biden's 2023 America, nothing is normal anymore, and the system that older generations took for granted is already long gone.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A transgender extremist butchered three Christian children in cold blood, and the Biden administration has responded by celebrating transgenderism and demanding a gun grab. Even so-called Republicans are once again calling for new, unconstitutional "red flag" laws. Documentarian James Saccomano talks to Charlie about his program "Firearms and Freedoms," and why defending the 2nd Amendment is only becoming a bigger and bigger political winner. Plus, Darren Beattie responds to Ron Paul's recent statements on the JFK assassination and the wider culture of deep state secrets hidden from the American people.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to one user on a Discord chat server, the U.S. military has suffered its worst intelligence leaks in a decade. Charlie goes through what has been revealed, and then offers a warning about the rapidly-declining global power of the U.S. dollar — a threat that only Donald Trump seems to understand the gravity of.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Christians want to win in the wider culture, then they must also compete in the wider culture. That's why BlazeTV's Steve Deace has helped produce, a Christian horror film releasing in theaters this weekend called Nefarious. Charlie and Steve talk about the film, C.S. Lewis, and whether more evil is done by those who worship Satan, or those who don't believe Satan exists.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Easter, the Biden Administration notified Catholic pastors at Walter Reed that their services were no longer needed. Instead, a secular for-profit company is being tasked with the same job. What is going on, and what is the administration's motive, if any? Charlie tries to get to the bottom of things with Congresswoman Mary Miller. Plus, he talks to "Counterpunch" author Floyd Brown about the coalition that can win in 2024, and gives his thoughts on the newly-announced Tim Scott presidential run.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent leaks by U.S. intelligence have brought the stunning revelation that the Biden Administration has secretly deployed American special forces inside Ukraine. Charlie unpacks this momentous story, and the enormous danger that lawmakers of both parties are exposing America to. Plus, he gives his reaction to Donald Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk's epic humiliation of hostile press parasites.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has TikTok trans propagandist Dylan Mulvaney suddenly become the face of Nike, Olay and other brands? Does this stuff actually work? Detransitioner Oli London joins to lay out the enormous power held by the Human Rights Campaign and its "Corporate Equality Index." Plus, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey responds to the Supreme Court's disappointing response to the state's law protecting girls' sports.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time for Republicans to embrace early voting? Do Democrats secretly want Trump to be their 2024 opponent? And if they do, why? Nobody can break down that question better than Kane, proprietor of Citizen Free Press, which just hit a major threshold in his meteoric rise. Charlie and Kane break down the post-indictment political environment. Plus, Steve Cortes joins to present the disturbing evidence of an imminent and severe economic meltdown.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In El Salvador, the government is protecting law-abiding citizens and targeting criminals. In America, Democrats are doing the exact opposite, with predictable results. Charlie explains why El Salvador has become an inspiration for America despite its poverty, and how it is exposing the warped values and failed priorities of America's own elites. Plus, Congressman Mike Johnson also joins the program to lay out the chilling story of the FBI spying on America's traditional Catholics.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The artificial intelligence revolution is coming, quickly, and the world will never be the same. Fields like medicine, programming, and art will all be revolutionized. But some are warning that A.I. will destroy billions of jobs — or even wipe out humanity itself. How worried should we be, and how should we respond? A.I. expert Joe Allen takes Charlie into a deep dive on the most important technological question of the 21st century.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No organization in America is attacked more than TPUSA, and right now no TPUSA voice is more targeted than pro-women, anti-fake women activist Riley Gaines. Riley herself joins Charlie to give an in-depth account of her harrowing experience last Friday in San Francisco, and deliver her promise to keep speaking no matter how many threats and punches are thrown her way. Plus, Jack Posobiec breaks down signs of a possible war between Taiwan and China, and explains the case of Daniel Perry, who faces life in prison for defending himself from a BLM radical pointing an AK-47 in his face.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation's biggest story over Easter weekend was a violent pro-trans mob trapping Riley Gaines in a classroom and holding her hostage for three hours. But that was far from the only attack in what has been a violent and frightening spring for conservatives. Charlie explains how the left became this way, and why it is so important to keep going onto into hostile territory, no matter what the risks are.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie pulls from the back catalogue, replaying this Easter Special from 2020, one of the most-listened-to episodes in show history. In an episode perfect for sharing with friends and family, Charlie breaks down the case for the Resurrection. What are the facts surrounding this historical event? Did it actually happen the way the Gospels describe? What historical evidence do we have? And what does it mean if the Resurrection is true? Happy Easter from The Charlie Kirk Show to you. We pray blessings on all our audience, and all those who might hear these words.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the left-wing religion of "anti-racism," whiteness is the original sin, and those who possess it can never find redemption. And yet this sinister, unholy religion has increasingly penetrated actual Christianity. Pastor, author, and evangelist Voddie Baucham Jr. joins Charlie to talk about his book "Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe," which has now been made into a brand-new miniseries. Baucham explains why woke precepts are so seductive, and why no threat of being called a "racist" is worth losing one's shot at Heaven.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans hopes in 2024 took a major blow on Tuesday thanks to Wisconsin's supreme court vote — and the RNC was missing in action. Robby Starbuck joins Charlie to talk about why Democrats have consistently outplayed the GOP's national arm, and what needs to change to make the parties equally competitive. Plus, Kash Patel reacts to the Trump indictment, and explains why if Trump wants to be acquitted, it might come down to whether he can move his trial from Manhattan Island to Staten Island.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kennedy is running for president...and yes, Charlie is excited about it! Charlie breaks down RFK Jr.'s bid for the Democratic nomination, and what it says that the media's infatuation with America's de facto royal family has ended in favor of vaccine worship. Plus, Trump lawyer Alina Habba explains how New York's planned courtroom schedule is evidence of calculated election interference on the state's part, and Charlie reflects on how racialized politics has driven the destruction of his home city of Chicago.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people have been brought to the Christian faith by C.S. Lewis, author of the Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and much more. Lewis expert Dr. Jerry Root, Professor Emeritus from Wheaton College and author of multiple books about the noted Oxford & Cambridge scholar including “The Neglected C.S. Lewis”, joins Charlie to take a detailed look at some of Lewis's most important works and explains why Lewis isn't just a giant of Christian apologetics, but one of the greatest thinkers in Western history.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday was a bad day for conservatives, and not just because of the Trump indictment. Chicago elected a Marxist as mayor, while Wisconsin now has a left-wing majority on its Supreme Court, making the state far harder to win in 2024. But giving up is for losers. Tyler Bowyer of Turning Point Action lays out the major improvements to ballot chasing the GOP has to make if it wants to reclaim the White House. Plus, Darren Beattie reacts to the Trump Indictment, and the similarly damaging conviction of MAGA meme-maker Doug Mackey.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alvin Bragg's indictment of Donald Trump is just a sham that even Vox and CNN can't get excited about it. Charlie gets into the details of the sham charges, and explains how Bragg's legal claims are so ambitious they could criminalize joining a gym or having a Netflix account. Then, Charlie turns to Alan Dershowitz, who says this is the single weakest criminal case he's seen in sixty years of practicing law. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Democrats so eager to bury Donald Trump in indictments? Charlie lays out the national situation facing the party: A crumbling economy, a collapsing currency, and a 2024 electoral map that is far stronger for the GOP. Plus, while most of the GOP sat in silence after the Trump indictment, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rallied to his support, ignored threats from Eric Adams, and flew up to lead pro-Trump protests in New York City. She joins Charlie from the city's streets, while Trump backers and haters clash outside the Manhattan courthouse.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For eight years, Democrats have dreamed of finding a way to indict Donald Trump. On Tuesday, it finally happened. Charlie dissects the reasons — petty, personal, and pathological — behind the indictment, and why it is so destructive to America, even if Trump himself emerges from it stronger. Jack Posobiec joins from the protester-filled streets of New York, while fellow presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy weighs in as well.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covenant School shooting in Nashville isn't the first time trans extremists have gotten violent. For two years, Billboard Chris has been crisscrossing North America to warn against child mutilation, and he's well aware that trans radicals become violent all the time. He joins guest host Jack Posobiec to talk about the surreal way police, educators, and the media work together to enable and promote one of the world's most destructive social contagions. Plus, Scott Presler makes a final plea for Wisconsin conservatives to turn out and save their state's supreme court from a left-wing takeover.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite calls from Matt Gaetz and others to defy New York's politically-motivated subpoena, Donald Trump has decided to surrender himself to face Alvin Bragg's charges. New York Young Republican Club head Gavin Wax and Libby Emmons of Human Events join guest host Jack Posobiec to track the president's motorcade out of Mar-a-Lago and discuss New York's efforts to label pro-Trump demonstrators as "rabble-rousers" or future insurrectionists.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes questions on the Trump indictment emailed to him at [email protected] including: Are our indictments fully political now? What drives this attack, psychologically? Why did Alvin Bragg act now? Is this all a distraction?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.