The Charlie Kirk Show
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.
The Preliminary Hearing Plan + DSA’s Democrat Takeover
The Democrat establishment is in a total panic about the explosion in support for far-left socialists. Mark Halperin breaks down what it means, and the team asks: Is this an opportunity for Republicans, a huge danger, or both? Rep. Andy Ogles delivers a plan for keeping anchor babies out of America after the birthright citizenship ruling, and the show reveals its plans for next week's major hearing in the Tyler Robinson case.
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The Birthright Citizenship Whitepill
When the idea of repealing birthright citizenship was first pushed years ago, "legal experts" predicted it would be laughed out of court. Now, the idea is just one SCOTUS vote short of becoming reality. Theo Wold wrote the original Trump executive order, and joins to discuss the promising future of this crucial idea. Plus, the team discusses the latest ultra-left pro-terrorism foreigner to win a Democrat primary. Sen. Bernie Moreno joins.
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Birthright Blues
Live by the SCOTUS, die by the SCOTUS. On the same day it upheld keeping men out of women's sports, the Supreme Court issued a huge letdown decision on birthright citizenship. But this is a no-blackpilling show, so the team asks: What can conservatives do to contain the damage and work toward a country with sane citizenship laws? Sen. Rick Scott and Mike Davis have some ideas. Former DOJ Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle explains the decision itself. Plus, the FCC's Brendan Carr joins to discuss a dramatic spat with Disney that could lead to its TV stations losing...
ACB's SCOTUS Letdown + Record Deportations
Has Justice ACB let us all down on elections? Bill Shipley digests SCOTUS's new 5-4 ruling that lets Calfornia keep counting ballots that arrive after Election Day, and Auron MacIntyre discusses how the right can best respond productively. In better news, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin talks about taking the pace of deportations to the highest rate yet. Cremieux rejoins to explain how RFK Jr. can provide new options for cancer patients and demolishes and old smear against Elon Musk and DOGE.
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From the Archive: "Satan is Limited" — Charlie's 2021 Speech at Awaken Church
Back in July of 2021, at the height of woke and the Biden Administration, Charlie arrived at Awaken Church to deliver a powerful and encouraging message on spiritual warfare. Charlie lays out Satan's tactics, why his powers will always be inferior to God's, and why we must have faith in God's ultimate victory.
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From the Archive: Charlie at Cal State Fullerton
Should you hide your real beliefs in college in order to "get by," or stand up fearlessly? If you're determined to stick it out in a blue state, what's the best way to get politically involved? Is it worth severing friendships over politics? Charlie got a lot of tough and practical questions at Cal State Fullerton, and his answers to those questions are timeless.
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 133 — The Male Ick? Naming 100 Women?
The Thoughtcrime crew dives into the gripping cultural stories of the moment, including:
-What behaviors from women generate a "male Ick"?
-Is Citizen Vigilante a movie for our times? Is it a GOOD movie?
-Can Russ successfully name 100 women?
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Ellis Island vs. Hart-Celler + AMA 271
What describes Democrats' current strategy for New York and for America? It's simple: They're throwing out the old Ellis Island immigrants to replace them with new, more alien, more hostile immigrants. The show team explains why for the left, the old immigrants are no longer enough. "Reformation Red Pill" host and pastor Joshua Haymes rejoins the program, and they cover lawfare updates regarding Tyler Robinson and the Palisades fire.
Then, special guests Shane Winnings, Shahriq Khan, Cait Scott, and Lily Kate join for an hour of member questions on Charlie's favorite founding father, how Republicans ca...
Deport the Third World + What Is An American?
The Supreme Court just handed America two big victories for securing the border and expelling illegal foreigners from the country. Sean Davis joins talks about how Third World immigration played a central role in New York's dangerous turn toward socialism, and then Hillsdale's Matthew Spalding explains how the administration could go about expelling dangerous foreign ideologies from America. Ben Spells talks about the state of ranching in America.
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New York's Islamo-Socialist Revolution + No Blackpilling!
Zohran Mamdani is creating a new Democrat party. On Tuesday, far-left, anti-American socialists and Muslim extremists crushed the Dem establishment. Jeremy Carl talks about this brave new world of politics and the threat it poses to America. John Doyle pushes back on podcasters obsessed with blackpilling and explains why optimism is a crucial part of conservative politics. Citizen Kane provides a pulse check of the base and how they view the "Vance vs. Rubio" narratives popular in Washington.
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The Attack of Judge Sparkle + Debating the Iran Deal
A federal judge named "Judge Sparkle" (seriously) claims it is illegal for the Trump administration to police the nation's voter rolls. That raises two questions: Why does the left oppose all ways of policing voters, and why won't Republicans take action? Sen. Mike Lee joins to explain why we're still waiting on the SAVE Act and the prospects to finally ram it through. Ben Leo of GB News discusses the fall of Keir Starmer in Britain and whether this brings hope that America's mother country will finally save itself. David Harsanyi debates the Iran deal with the show team.<...
Polling the Peace + The War Against Teacher Unions
A lot of Washington thinks JD Vance is damaging his presidential hopes by being the face of the Iran deal. But what does the rest of the country feel? Rich Baris explains why he thinks Vance is greatly enhancing his presidential appeal, no matter what Beltway pundits think. Steve Deace talks about the state of the coalition amid battles over Iran. Jenny Clark talks about the battle for school choice in Arizona, which has become one of the most important political battles of any kind in the whole country.
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From the Archive: "Defending Small Town America" — Charlie's 2021 Minnesota State University Speech
In the wake of the George Floyd protests, Charlie went to Minnesota State University to speak on the state of the country, how to protect the small towns of America from the woke mob, and why it matters to defend conservative values.
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 132 — Gay Certification Program? Dad Chores? RIP Pizza Hut?
The Thoughtcrime crew dives into compelling topics of the moment including:
-How should California determine if a person is officially gay?
-What home chores are dad jobs vs. mom jobs?
-Is the movie Obsession an indictment of men, or of women?
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Modern Day Slavery, Being Conservative on Campus, + More — Charlie's 2021 Minnesota State University Q&A
In this Q&A from 2021, Charlie fields questions from both conservatives and liberals and on racism and slavery, what political issues he cares about most, how to stand up for your beliefs on campus, the justice system, and more.
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The Juneteenth Miracle + The Fatherhood Manifesto + AMA 271
The much-ignored Juneteenth holiday is upon us, and this time, the holiday is marked with the grand opening of Obama's hideous presidential monolith. Blake tells America how lucky we are to have a Juneteenth miracle — the miracle of not having to celebrate the destruction of America anymore. Alex Berenson delivers a manifesto in defense of fatherhood for Father's Day. Daisy and Tyler join for an hour of subscriber questions on coffee orders, Charlie's favorite bands, the Roman Empire, and more.
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JD's Big Sell + Proud to Hate America
JD Vance has become the face of President Trump's Iran deal. The show team plays the clips of Vance making the case, explains why the president is giving him ownership of the biggest issue of the summer, and ties it to the 2028 race. Michael Knowles joins to discuss the Pope's comments on immigration and the left's growing inability to love America. Alex Marlow reacts to the opening of the Obama library, and the UK's Adam Wren talks about a viral new report on Britain's immigrant rape gangs and the prospects for big changes there soon.
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Why Trump Changes Everything About Iran
What makes the new Iran "Memorandum of Understanding" different from the one President Obama struck a decade ago? In one word: Trump. After listening to President Trump himself speak about the peace negotiations and how we got here, Andrew and Blake talk about why having a president ready to use force means we can have growing confidence in a final peace being reached. Then, Rob Schneider talks about Major League Baseball's attempt to impose the Pride religion on players. David Goodwin discusses the richness of classical Christian education, and two students who attended WLS talk about what young women...
Luigi Mangione and "Horseshoe Terrorism"
The Freedom 250 UFC event was a triumph, but it could have been a bloodbath, as FBI agents have broken up a plot to carry out a massacre by extremists who wanted to target "billionaires" and lawmakers supporting Israel. The show explains "horseshoe theory" and why some people on the "far right" are almost identical to the Luigi Left. Then they talk to Steve Hilton about the possible crimes of Gavin Newsom, cover JD Vance's media tour to tout his new book and the Iran deal, and talk to former ESPN personality Sage Steele about left's crippling hostility toward loving...
The Greatest Fight Night Ever + An Iran Deal, At Last
Is it time for a great American vibe shift? Andrew and Blake talk about Sunday's electric Freedom 250 UFC event at the White House, and how its massive success, coupled wht a new peace deal in the Middle East, could kickstart enthusiasm for President Trump going into the midterms. Rich Baris and Mark Halperin take turns breaking it down, and also react to the new European love for "real America" generated by the World Cup. House candidate John Strand talks about how Covid and his January 6 persecution inspired him to pivot from show business to making a run for Congress.<...
From the Archive: Charlie at SAS 2021 — "Courage is Doing the Thing That is Bigger Than Yourself"
Enjoy this throwback episode of Charlie's 2021 Student Action Summit speech, where he welcomes a group of like minded young people to a weekend full of encouragement, activism, and education. He inspires the next generation to live fearlessly in the face of threats from their peers, unfair treatment from professors, and a pervasive atmosphere of woke and anti-Christian lies.
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 131 — Best NBA Finals Game Ever? World Cup? Random Power Outage?
The Thoughtcrime crew dives into compelling topics of the moment including:
-Sports Roundtable: NBA Finals, WorldCup, UFC.
-What Do Refugees Think About America?
-Metcalf's Father Speaks Out after Sentancing
-Plus, an unexpected power outage and bonus content
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From the Archive: Charlie’s 2022 Live Free Tour Q&A at UNC Charlotte
In this fiery campus Q&A, Charlie faces tough questions from students on politics, culture, and the future of America. He explains why he believes the middle class has been squeezed for decades, challenges prevailing narratives on race and identity, and offers advice to young people looking to make a difference in politics. Throughout the conversation, Charlie lays out his broader vision for restoring opportunity, strengthening American institutions, and encouraging a new generation to engage in the battle of ideas.
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Tulsi Exposes Biolabs + AMA 270
President Trump says a deal with Iran is close, with major terms reportedly agreed to and only final wording left to negotiate. The show breaks down what a potential agreement could mean for the region and, more importantly, for America.
Plus, Tulsi Gabbard releases new intelligence about mysterious biolabs in Ukraine and around the world, reigniting debate over what government officials and the media knew. Dr. Paul Moreno discusses the Karmelo Anthony trial, disparate impact, and whether our system of jury trials can survive a turn into racial tribalism.
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The Epstein Files: What Went Wrong?
A big new story has everyone revisiting the Epstein Files saga and how it became an unnecessary source of trouble for the Admin. The show dives in, then covers the DOJ’s underappreciated recovery of thousands of lost migrant children. Sarah Fields explores the fallout from the Karmelo Anthony trial. Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones joins, and Reform UK spokesman Zia Yusuf explains the protests rocking Britain and his party's plan to finally end Britain’s not-so-great replacement.
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The Karmelo Anthony Aftermath
A Texas jury did the right thing and swiftly convicted Karmelo Anthony of murder. But the verdict has led to fresh outrages as Anthony's supporters have harassed Austin Metcalf's family, gloated over his death, and even called for more people to be stabbed. The show team has the clips, and Vince Everett Ellison joins to dissect the cultural rot this all reveals. Rep. Brandon Gill revisits the SPLC's humiliating day of testimony before Congress, where the organization refused to apologize for labeling Charlie a hatemonger months before his death. Pamela Evette talks about picking up the gubernatorial nod in...
Threats to the Republic + The Glory of America's Founding
California's election laws are so absurd that it doesn't really matter if there is fraud or not — nobody can trust what their results say. If such a cancer spreads, how can the republic survive? Walter Kirn joins for the entire first hour to talk about that, the racialization of American justice as shown by the Karmelo Anthony case, and more. Eric Metaxas comes in-studio to show off his tremendous new book on the American founding. Tom Fitton explains his unfortunate clash with the Trump FBI and asks why we're still waiting on 75,000 pages of files.
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A Triumphant WLS + California's Ballot Fraud Industrial Complex
It was another triumphant women's event for TPUSA in Texas. The show has the highlights, including a clip of Charlie that sent the online haters into a state of apoplexy. Then, Bill Essayli talks about the extremely shady developments in the Los Angeles mayoral race, enabled by California laws that seem intended to minimize legitimacy and maximize potential fraud. Raheem Kassam weighs the prospects for a post-Henry Nowak awakening of Britain. Lara Logan covers a horrifying euthanasia case in Texas and President Trump's comedic clash with an NBC reporter.
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The Generation That Will Save America: Charlie at the 2023 Chapter Leadership Summit
Charlie was always hopeful that the rising generation of American young people would be the one to reverse America's decline. In his speech at the 2023 CLS, Charlie shares this hope with Turning Point's grassroots leaders, telling them to remain committed to truth, purpose, and wisdom. Drawing on the teachings of Aristotle and Plato, Charlie encourages young people to pursue depth over distraction, build strong character, and become the leaders America needs.
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 130 — Kool-Aid Pineapples? Christian Energy Drinks? Zoomer Hollywood Takeover?
The Thoughtcrime Squad dives into compelling questions of the moment, including:
-Are the "Kool-Aid Pineapples" going viral on X any good?
-Is a "Christian" energy drink righteous, or sinful?
-What to make of the YouTube influencer who is publicizing his wife's abortion?
-Is the Boomer age of Hollywood finally over?
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From the Archive: The Choice to be Joyful — Charlie's Q&A at CLS 2023
Happiness doesn't just happen. It certainly doesn't come from getting addicted to apps and substances. Charlie explains how real happiness and joy are a choice that comes from living a rich life in alignment with God. He also explains how the fastest way to succeed in ministry is to fearlessly speak the truth while others are timid, and gives his definitive vision for what TPUSA's view on social issues is.
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14 Years of TPUSA + Graham Platner Exposed (Again) + AMA 269
Friday marks fourteen years since Charlie founded Turning Point USA in an Illinois garage. The show looks back on what TPUSA has accomplished and the great work that still remains to be done since Charlie's martyrdom, and Blake reads a raft of emails from listeners explaining how Charlie changed their own lives, inspiring them to be better debaters, return to the faith, and even start having children.
Plus, Amber Duke of the Daily Caller calls out the New York Times for their efforts to softpedal new revelations about Democrat Nazi tattoo enthusiast Graham Platner. Alex M...
Can We Take Down Lady Graham?
In Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, RINO Republicans have gone down to defeat. But one more target remains: Sen. Lindsey Graham. Challenger Mark Lynch makes his final pitch ahead of next week's vote. Tyler O'Neil dives into the latest indictment against the SPLC, which includes revelations that the left-wing group financed cross burnings by the KKK. Vickie Paladino exposes a terrorist sympathizer who will be a new Democrat congressman from New Jersey, and the team reacts to the glacial pace of vote counting in California, which could easily be masking all manner of fraud.
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Will Britain Awaken? Can the West Save Itself?
Does Britain now have its own Iryna Zarutska? The murder of white student Henry Nowak has the country in a revolt against immigration, two-tier policing, and more. Ben Leo of GB News talks about the momentous events there and whether they will spark a true mass movement to save Britain from its decline. Then, Auron MacIntyre talks about the need for a similar movement to unite the fractious American right. Plus, Tyler Bowyer and Iowa's next governor Zach Lahn join to celebrate MAGA and MAHA victories from the heartland to California on Tuesday's primary night.
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A Song for Charlie + Trump vs. Bibi
Are President Trump and Bibi Netanyahu having a falling-out? Axios reporter Marc Caputo discusses his bombshell report on an explosive call between the two over Lebanon and Iran. Singer Mike Cavanaugh performs a moving new song he wrote in honor of Charlie and his martyrdom. Steve Hilton joins for a push on California primary day.
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Graham Platner, Democrat Standardbearer
Along with James Talarico, Graham Platner has become the signature figure of the 2026 Democrat push to retake the Senate, with a history of Nazi tattoos, repugnant Reddit comments, adultery, and more. The show dissects what he says about the Democrats of today. Bo and Gabe from TPUSA Frontlines give firsthand reporting on the left's siege of a New Jersey ICE facility. Dr. Rob Henderson discusses the fertility collapse, its causes, and whether it can be fixed, and Fox's Rachel Campos-Duffy shows off her new book celebrating America's 250th with an introduction by Erika Kirk.
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From the Archive: What Set Our Founders Apart: Charlie at 2019 YWLS
Even back in 2019, Charlie had an exceptional way of explaining what made America exceptional. At one of the earliest iterations of YWLS, Charlie explains what made Washington, Jefferson, and Hamilton so much more remarkable than conquerors like Napoleon or Alexander the Great. Simple: Because they built a limited government that would live beyond them, rather than maximizing power for themselves and their descendants. And as a result, the American republic has blossomed to be the greatest nation in history.
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...THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 129 — Spanking Your Kids? The Death of Reading? Star Wars Boycott?
A full Thoughtcrime set comes together to confront the top matters of the moment, including:
-What does it mean that modern "readers" are skipping everything but the dialogue?
-Is a Star Wars boycott necessary, and is Jack following his own boycott?
-Is spanking a morally acceptable punishment?
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From the Archive: Charlie’s 2022 YWLS Q&A
In this special Q&A from the 2022 Young Women’s Leadership Summit, Charlie answers audience questions on some of the most important challenges facing young women today: How does a person stay motivated through exhaustion and setbacks? Should you send your kids to college, even if it feels like a scam? And of course, how should a young lady find a good man to date? Charlie always brought his best when it came to guiding young people and this YWLS Q&A is no exception.
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MAHA in Big Ag + AMA 268
Fraud pervades the American government system. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses her aggressive efforts to purge billions in SNAP fraud, and also talks about implementing a MAHA agenda in ag. Mark Halperin takes questions on a potential Iran deal, the president's anti-weaponization fund, and Jill Biden's bizarre claim she was surprised by Joe's debate implosion. Then, Daisy joins for subscriber questions on the Women's Leadership Summit, who should perform for America 250 celebrations, and more.
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