Politics Turns Violent: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Duration: 1:09:06 | Recorded on September 14, 2025S2E27 – In this episode, the brothers are joined by their brother-in-law, Kirt, an independent voice, to unpack the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. The discussion explores the dangers of political violence, the influence of social media on polarization, and the responsibilities of leaders in either cooling or inflaming national tensions. Drawing parallels to the turmoil of the 1960s and moments like Watergate, the conversation wrestles with whether America is nearing a breaking point—or if this could be a turning point toward renewed civil discourse.Featured SpiritsE.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBarceló Imperial RumOberon Ale (beer)Show NotesBernie Sanders’ address on the assassinationPaul Pelosi hammer attack – coverage and online reactionJames Terico on The Joe Rogan Experience Bill Maher on free speech and classical liberalismJanet Daley in The Telegraph: The American Dream is ending in a psychotic breakdownHistorical context – Watergate scandal overviewKent State shootings, 1970