The Charlie Kirk Show
by Charlie Kirk
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.
Episodes
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Hold Firm and Fight On: Charlie after the 2022 Midterms
Don't panic: We've been here before. The 2022 midterms were supposed to be a massive red wave and instead turned into a major disappointment. For some, that meant it was time to give up. For Charlie, it was a chance to work harder than ever to change the trajectory of the country. This short...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 149 — Can 2026 Please End? Anakin Memes? California Throuples?
The Thoughtcrime world gathers in the impact crater of the 2026 blowout to discuss: -What's next for the world of MAGA? -Are Anakin Skywalker memes funny? -Why is California commuting every death sentence while legalizing three-way relationships? Watch every episode ad-free on...
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Say No To Neocons + AMA 285
The neoconservative faction is out in force now, trying to make excuses for how the midterms were not a referendum on their hugely unpopular war against Iran. The team reacts, then talks to Christopher Rufo, who explains why this week doesn't discredit the so-called "New Right." Andrew Wilson…
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Should Heads Roll?
Polls and our own eyes indicate the Iran war played a disastrous role in the 2026 midterms. If that's the case, should anybody take the blame? Sean Davis weighs in and the team invites listener emails on whether anybody in Trumpworld deserves to lose his or her job. Apostate Prophet Ridvan…
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2026: The Aftermath
After a painful election night, we have no choice but to pick up and move forward. Will Chamberlain, Rich Baris, and others dissect the results. The team highlights the small pieces of good news from Tuesday's results, the lessons to be learned from an ugly political defeat, and how Republicans...
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Surviving The Bluenami: 2026 Election Night Reaction
There's no sugarcoating it: That was an ugly midterm election night. But Charlie's rule was to never blackpill and Tuesday night is no exception. Starting with an appearance on Piers Morgan, the team of Andrew, Blake, Tyler, Jack, and Cliff dissect the lessons of the midterms, why swing voters...
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Election Day 2026
It all comes down to this: Months of campaigning, canvassing, debating, phone banking and more. Now, it all goes to the voters. So vote like your country depends on it, because it does. Tyler Bowyer, Steve Bannon, and Alex Marlow all join to rally the bases and look at early tea leaves, while...
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Election Day Eve — Where the Race Stand From Arizona to Texas to Michigan
This is it: In 48 hours, the midterms will be decided. Ask yourself: Will you be satisfied with the work you did to win this cycle? The team launches their final push with Andy Biggs, then takes a special focus on Michigan, where major Democrats are defecting en masse against Abdul El-Sayed. Ari...
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From the Archive: Charlie on Keeping Our Country Christlike
In March of 2024, Charlie gave a speech at Calvary Chapel OC filled with wisdom about America's founding and how its legacy should impact Christians voting in upcoming elections. His words remain as true as ever today and offer encouragement to every believer voting, ballot chasing, and working...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 148 — Eternal Boomer Cruises? Christian Horror Films? Hiding Your Vote?
The Thoughtcrime team reassembles to hit critical pre-election topics, including: -Why are people selling their homes to join a permanent worldwide cruise? -Are horror movies inherently Christian? -Do women really want "emotionally sensitive" men? Watch every episode ad-free on...
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From the Archive: Charlie Debates a Student on Open Borders
Students loved to challenge Charlie by pushing for open borders, and after a while Charlie got very good at taking their arguments apart. In this classic of the genre, Charlie asks what the penalty should be for illegal entry into America and whether the government exists to serve its own…
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Come And Take It! + AMA 284
It's the final weekend of the midterms, which means your final chance to turn out your low-prop friends and family to defend the gains of the past two years. Ken Paxton joins for a final push in his critical race against James Talarico in Texas. Luke Rosiak exposes the latest flagrant blue state...
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Why Every Election is Existential
Here's an unfortunate and tragic truth: The violent left is a loud and growing portion of the country. The larger it grows, the more existential our political reality becomes and the team has the latest proof from three chilling campus events. Mark Halperin gives his final midterm read and how he...
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Lies and Dirty Tricks + Our Debate with Tim Miller
The NYT has a stunning article exposing dramatic dirty tricks in Alaska by Democrats, which could decide control of the Senate. The show exposes this perfidious ploy, and then Tim Miller of the left-wing Bulwark The Bulwark comes on for a highly combative debate over whether the Trump...
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The Left's Plan if They Win
Today marks the last day to safely mail in your ballot in many states — so mail it in now or else make plans to vote in person. Tyler Bowyer breaks down AZ early vote numbers and why the TP Action experts are optimistic. Plus, however bleak things look in California, we must keep fighting, and...
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Rejecting the "Commie Math" of Brazil's Election
What exactly just happened in Brazil? The left there is celebrating a shock election victory that nobody predicted after some of the shadiest election day maneuvers ever seen. The team reacts and asks whether the Admin will get involved. Then, HUD Secretary Scott Turner explains how the admin has...
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From the Archive: Charlie on Christian Political Engagement
If Christ's kingdom is not of this world, why should Christians participate in politics? Charlie got asked that question all the time, and was fighting constantly to overcome Christian apathy in the face of political obstacles. In this bonus episode Charlie debunks the many excuses Christians use...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 147 — Boomscrolling? EBT Discounts? The Late Lady Graham?
The Thoughtcrime team reassembles to hit critical topics, including: -Why is the left digging up Lindsey Graham's corpse just to call him gay? -What should be done about elderly people hooked on AI slop? -Should people on EBT get discounts on goods and services? Watch every episode ad-free on...
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From the Archive: Charlie Debates Illegal Immigration with an Immigrant
Thanks to President Trump’s deportation wave the immigration debate is burning as hot as ever, so it’s high time to revisit Charlie's conversation at Florida State University with an immigrant student. In the back and forth Charlie demonstrates why borders matter, why western values are worth...
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Tyler Robinson's Trial Date + AMA 283
After more than a year of waiting, Friday should be the day we finally learn when Tyler Robinson will go to trial. The team explains why a four-year wait for justice is unacceptable if not insane, then talks to Hillsdale's Charles Steele about the moral case for capitalism over socialism in the...
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"Not To My Knowledge"
The pressure on Ilhan Omar is building and the far-left Congressman has no answers to explain her bizarre marital history. Will Chamberlain explains all the red flags that the media and DOJ ignored for a decade and why he is confident Omar is headed for prison or perhaps even back home to…
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A Ukraine Peace October Surprise? + How DOGE Saved You $600 Billion
After four and a half years and half a million deaths, there are abrupt signs the Ukraine war could be headed for peace. Andrew and Blake break down how this would resolve one of Trump's few unmet campaign promises at exactly the right time. Chad Mizelle dives into the Ilhan Omar prosecution and...
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Does the Left Have Any Good Ideas Left?
Matthew McConaughey says we need to take the best ideas from each party and be independents. But does the left actually have any good ideas left? A viral article profiles American liberals who fled for Europe — and are finding out how amazing America is. Nick Solheim of American Moment responds…
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France Burns + The Climate of Fear
Want a vision of the future the left wants in America? Look at France, where migrants and their children are burning historic buildings and looting stores while ordinary citizens are powerless. Auron MacIntyre joins to explain why what is happening in France will absolutely happen here if we let...
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From the Archive: Charlie Warns Against Satan's Attacks
On October 10, 2021, Charlie delivered a powerful sermon on Satan's tactics and how Christians can overcome them. It's encouraging, convicting, and important to share with believers, so we can remain on guard and focused on glorifying the Creator. Watch every episode ad-free on...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 146 — A 24-Team Playoff? Boring, or Whoring?
The Thoughtcrime team gathers to tear apart several contentious topics, including: -Why did Shane Gillis's SNL bit on gym outfits strike a nerve with feminists? -Will a 24-team playoff ruin college football? -Will Andrew have to grow a beard after the Dodgers playoff implosion? Watch every…
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From the Archive: Charlie’s Debate on Race in America
Charlie debates a college student on race relations, racism, and critical race theory, including whether racism can apply to white people. He walks through examples of anti-white racism, challenges the over-obsession with race in society, and discusses community issues such as crime rates rather...
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Markwayne Mullin's Record Deportations + AMA 282
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is overseeing the largest deportation operation in American history, and the wins are coming faster by the day. The secretary enters the studio to talk about the historic victories of the past year. Plus, Hillsdale professor Charles Steele dissects the appeal of...
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Has President Trump Kept His Promises?
Promises made, promises kept? Few presidential candidates have ever been as explicit about what they planned to do in office as Donald Trump in 2024. Two years later, how have his pledges measures up? Andrew and Blake review the president's 20-point list from the 2024 campaign. Then, two TPUSA...
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Happy Birthday, Charlie: Vote Early
Today would be Charlie's 33rd birthday. Want to honor his legacy? Go out and vote early, just like he asked on his birthday two years ago. Former Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer talks about the incredibly challenging job of White House press secretary and how the president's new pick can…
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Charlie's Request: Vote Early, Vote Now
With ballots out and early voting begun in several states, it's time to dive back into the archives for a very timely message from Charlie. In this episode from October 2024, Charlie lays out the many reasons it's important and useful to vote early in your local elections. As Charlie explains…
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Trump Raids Ilhan Omar + What Really Disqualifies Talarico
The feds raided the home of Ilhan Omar this morning. The team dives into why and whether we can hope that America's most anti-American congresswoman might have to actually leave America. Plus, the Internet went bonkers over the weekend debating about why James Talarico vanished from the campaign...
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From the Archive: Charlie Stands For the Right To Life
One of Charlie's most debated topics was abortion, and he was virtually certain to get asked about it at just about every campus debate he conducted. At Purdue University, Charlie educates a young man who equates abortion to welcoming in a homeless person, and offers a thorough defense of the...
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Self-Control vs. Self-Esteem and Other Life Lessons from Charlie
Charlie became a hero to millions not just for his takes on politics, but because he had so much wisdom about life at such a young age. This compilation collects some of his best pieces of advice for young people. Charlie lays out the importance of creating a hierarchy of goods, why self-mastery...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 145 — Public Executions? Team Sports vs. Striver Culture?
The Thoughtcrime crew reassembles for several hotly contested topics, including: -Is the Pentagon right to announce that the Fort Hood shooter will be executed in public? -Is "striver culture" compatible with the real America? -Is there literally any value to creating AI video calls that pass for...
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Remembering Mike Ditka + AMA 281
Mike Ditka was an all-time great NFL coach and one of Charlie's heroes. The show remembers the Bears legend after his passing, then hits critical campaign news out of Arizona and debate highlights from Michigan, while Mark Halperin weighs in on the mysterious vanishing of James Talarico. Then…
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A House Democrat Jussie Smollett? + Clancy Copycats
The Democrat candidate running against Abe Hamadeh has made spectacular allegations that she was raped by two random men who called her a "Democratic b***h." The show reacts to this highly dubious, highly inflammatory allegation, and links it to a long history of political hoaxes from the left.…
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Solving the Gas Problem + What Happened to Canada?
Gas and diesel prices have become a defining feature of this midterm cycle. Energy secretary Chris Wright lays out the administration's plans for solving the problem, and the team explains why anti-energy Democrats can only be counted on to make things worse. Peter Navarro discusses his latest…
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The Truth About The Cornell Seven + A New Pandemic?
The "Cornell Seven" have become the newest legal drama everyone in America has an opinion on. Heather Mac Donald explains what everyone should be thinking about the case and what the left hopes to get out of this story. Then, Dr. Robert Malone tells us whether we should be fearing a new…
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Free Speech: America's Most Unique Right
Does any country but America have real freedom of speech? It's not looking like, it based on the saga of Nathan Cofnas, who faces a new effort to put him in jail after he exposed fraudulent Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Cofnas joins the show to discuss European elites whom he says can't even...
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From the Archive: What Is Wisdom? Why Our Schools Stopped Teaching It
At the 2023 Educators Summit, Charlie argues that education must do far more than just fill students with information. It also must teach them to recognize truth, discern good from evil, and live virtuous lives. Charlie explains why wisdom requires discipline, moral formation, and a foundation in...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 145 — Crime at Cornell? Top TV Shows?
The Thoughtcrime crew gathers from around the world to dissect critical topics such as: -What's the greatest television show of the 21st century? -What's the lesson from the ultra-viral Cornell fraternity story? Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at...
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Charlie’s Q&A at the 2023 Educator’s Summit
What should teachers do when their schools push an agenda they disagree with? What books belong in the classroom and what books should be kept far away? Charlie tackles those questions and more at the 2023 Educator's Summit, and explores the breakdown of public knowledge as standards shifted from...
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America's French Future? + AMA 280
A new wave of student riots are bringing France to its knees, as the children of migrants torch their schools. Blake explains how these riots — heavily immigrant, pushed by the far left — represent a huge threat to America, and a warning of our potential future. Jonathan Keeperman then talks…
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Winning Too Much?
As the midterms approach, an unsettling problem has become obvious: As the Trump Administration delivers on its biggest promises, like fixing the border and stopping trans lunacy, voters become forgetful rather than grateful. How can conservatives win elections if fixing up America is actually...
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El-Sayed's Islam + Jack Smith’s Biden Lawfare
Abdul El-Sayed is the new Democrat standard-bearer, aiming to be America's first Muslim senator (and eventually, president). Yet he's also downplaying his own Islam -- so what should we believe? Islam apostate Ridvan Aydemir gives his insights. Julie Kelly explains what yesterday's Jack Smith...
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Beyond the Midterms: Getting the Ultimate Win
The battle our country is in right now is not the midterms: It's a long, multi-election struggle for the ultimate fate of America. Steve Deace joins for a full hour to make the case for how conservatives should message in the final weeks of the midterm battle, and how we should move forward...
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California's $100k A Year: For Illegals Only
California has become a state where everyone gets guaranteed housing, health care, college, and even smartphones — just as long as they're illegal immigrants rather than citizens. Kenneth Schrupp of City Journal exposes the blue state scam so severe most ordinary Americans simply refuse to…
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From the Archive: The Fruit of the West is the Fruit of Christianity — Charlie at the Sun Valley Policy Forum
You cannot build a thriving society without being willing to say that some ways of living are better than others — and in particular, that the Christian way of living is better than everything else. Charlie had that lesson and more to impart at the Sun Valley Policy Forum, during an energetic Q&A...
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 144 — Lesbian Bar Drama? Toys 'R' Us Returns? Elon Musk's Paramount?
The team come back to jump right into compelling topics like: -Is a Boston Globe story on a loopy lesbian bar the funniest ever? -Why is Toys 'R' Us having a revival? -What should be made if Elon Musk buys Paramount? Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at...
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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.
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