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 signatu ...
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Optimism Vaccine’s panel of experts and idiots explore the dingy crevices between pop culture and forgotten trash in a never-ending quest to celebrate your guilty pleasures in the world of cinema and beyond.
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Why Sticking to Your Morals Matters — Live at Dream City Church with Sage Steele
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1:19:11Charlie sits down with prominent sports reporter Sage Steele to discuss the controversial ending of her career at ESPN, how she learned to stand up for her beliefs, what she has learned since launching her own podcast, the importance of her faith, and more. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 84 — South African Refugees? Best Movie Ever?
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1:01:46Charlie, Jack, Tyler, Andrew, and Blake discuss the week's biggest topics, including: -Why does the left hate white South Africans so much? -What is each cast member's favorite movie, and is Ben Affleck a good actor? -Is The Godfather Part 2 overrated? Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Su…
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Dracula: Weinstein Style (The Dracula 2000 Trilogy)
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1:16:49THIS WEEK: Dracula 2000 (2000), Dracula II: Ascension (2003) and Dracula III: Legacy (2005) Our run of episodes on the stunted hopes of aughts horror gradually morphs into a look at secret franchises as we look at the undisputed king of the 3D horror revival, Patrick Lussier. Before there was Drive Angry, there was Dracula 2000. And two DTV sequels…
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If conservatives want to win the 2028 presidential race, the first step is winning back the Arizona governor's mansion in 2026. Charlie thinks the man to do that is Rep. Andy Biggs. Biggs joins Charlie to discuss Trump's endorsement, the big beautiful bill, and more. Then, Hillsdale's Dr. Thomas West talks abut the Founders' vision for birthright c…
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Four Years Later, What We Know About mRNA Shots ft. Bret Weinstein
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46:24Covid was the greatest disaster for American children in living memory. And four years after the rollout of mRNA shots, we still have not fully reckoned with the events of the Covid era. Podcaster and "professor in exile" Bret Weinstein talks about the pressing need for Covid truth and reconciliation, the assault on free speech, and more. Watch eve…
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Can a single rogue judge block the entire Trump agenda nationwide without recourse? That question is before the Supreme Court today, and it's built on top of an even more important question: Whether the Constitution grants full citizenship to ever child of an illegal immigrant born in the U.S. Charlie reacts to today's major Supreme Court hearing, …
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"Kill the Boer:" What's Really Happening in South Africa
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35:02South Africa isn't the "rainbow nation" you've heard about on TV. In the wake of Trump admitting Afrikaner refugees into America, Charlie talks to South African Ernst Roets about the ongoing disintegration of his country, and how things became this bad. Then, Dr. Kat Lindley discusses the mRNA Covid shots and whether the Trump administration might …
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President Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia heralded a new era of American foreign policy. The age of war, intervention, and waste has been replaced by one of dealmaking, growth, and cooperation. Mark Halperin and Charlie talk about the impressive pace the administration is keeping up and the importance of Trump's remarks. Watch ad-free on members.cha…
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The Left Hates South African Refugees Because They Hate White People
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33:30President Trump just admitted a fresh set of refugees fleeing persecution into the United States, and the left is furious. Why? It's simple: Because they're white. Charlie lays out the current situation facing Boer farmers in South Africa, and why they're the exact sort of immigrants America should want. Plus, Tricia McLaughlin of DHS gives an upda…
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"MAGA Accounts" — The Best New Idea of Trump 2.0?
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42:11President Trump's Middle East tour is underway, and has been kicked off with a multibillion dollar deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Charlie plays the highlights, talks with Brian Gerstner about what could be the best idea to come out of the first four months of the new administration: Giving $1,000 to every American newborn to make them a par…
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Is It Time To Pull the Covid Shots Off the Market?
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39:08Why is early-onset Alzheimer's dramatically more common than in the past? Why is childhood obesity and pre-diabetes so much much higher today? And why has America been paying so much more for drugs than other developed countries? New FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary answers all manner of questions from Charlie, including one about the mRNA Covid s…
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Everything with Trump always happens at a fast pace, but this weekend was remarkable even for that. Charlie discusses the blizzard of events over the weekend, from a tariff breakthrough with China to ICE arresting the mayor of Newark to the sudden Trump-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Sen. Rick Scott joins to discuss. Watch ad-free o…
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Ask Charlie Anything 223: D.C. Tourism? Mohammedanism or Marxism? Indo-Pakistani War?
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32:47Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -How can you predict what candidates will be reliable conservatives if elected, instead of being letdowns? -What should a family visiting D.C. be sure to check out? -Should America be at all involved in the new war between India and Pakistan? Become an Exclusives sub…
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How Conservatives Embody Biblical Values — Live at Texas A&M
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1:38:34Enjoy one of Charlie's most lively speeches and Q&As from the 2025 Spring Tour. Charlie takes heated questions on issues of racism and affirmative action in America, explains the role of empathy in the immigration issue, and more. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charlieki…
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 83 — The Doll Debate? Black Women Statues?
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41:40Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake debate the week's biggest non-pope questions, including: -Do Americans buy too much mass-produced crap? -Why do libs keep putting up giant statues of unnamed black women all around the world? Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com…
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Swine Before Pearls (The Films of Ti West? Mia Goth?)
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1:28:51THIS WEEK: X (2022), Pearl (2022) and MaXXXine (2024) No one typifies our mini-exploration into the horror aught-eurs that weren't more than Ti West. Annointed king of independent horror disappears for a decade, only to suddenly re-emerge to reign over a new, worse brand of independent horror. It's a story as old as time. Donate to Palestinian Medi…
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There's a new pope, and he is an American from Chicago! Charlie reacts to the surprising selection of Leo XIV, then warns conservatives about how, regardless of what the new pope does, the secular left-wing media will exploit his every word and deed to try manipulating conservatives. Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks about President Trump's new willingne…
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Is transgenderism "self-expression?" Should we get rid of tax cuts to spend more money on Medicaid and school lunches? Why is it so important that conservatives not go along with "preferred pronouns?" Charlie answers a whole host of combative questions during his campus stop at the University of Florida. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Ge…
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In one of the biggest shocks in recent memory, an American cardinal has been elected the next pope of the Catholic church, Leo XIV. Charlie, Blake, Jack Posobiec, Lila Rose, and John Yep first react to the breaking news of white smoke over the Vatican, then react to Leo himself and what his agenda and goals may be as pontiff. Watch ad-free on membe…
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The Left's Stinky Favorite Weapon + The Next Pope?
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34:40Gavin Newsom told Charlie that men in women's sports was unfair, so why is his state still letting men humiliate women in major athletic contests? Charlie covers that with Sophia Lorey, then talks to John Yep about the newly-opened papal conclave in Rome and what Christians of all denominations should hope for in the next pope. Also, Charlie asks a…
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Sen. Thom Tillis supported some of Joe Biden's worst nominees. So why is he now standing the way of Ed Martin, Trump's pick for US attorney in D.C.? Charlie breaks down his motivations, and explains how, even if Tillis's top goal is just staying in office, his decision is a total strategic misfire. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new …
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What Happens in a Trump/SCOTUS Showdown? ft. Matt Gaetz
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1:07:11What led to Matt Gaetz's brief nomination to be attorney general? What situation would justify President Trump openly opposing the judicial branch? And if he does, what would actually happen? Matt Gaetz may be out of Congress, but he still has deep thoughts about the new Trump administration, and a long list of reasons to be happy about the achieve…
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Antifa went wild at the University of Washington, torching dumpsters, seizing a major building and more. Ari Hoffman joins to react. Then, Andrew and Alex Marlow talk about President Trump's press conference with the new Canadian PM, as well as U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, who is being blockaded by Sen. Thom Tillis despite having a critical rol…
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Revolutionary Questions in Revolutionary Times ft Dr. Larry Arnn
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46:03How should our leaders grapple with obstacles like radical judges? How do we ensure America is ruled by its people instead of a small cabal? Charlie and Hillsdale president Larry Arnn dive into America's history and how to fix things when the country arrives at a constitutional impasse. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at cha…
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Our Borders are Closed, and Alcatraz is Reopening
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33:52Want to send a message that the new America again prizes law and order? Here's an idea: Reopen Alcatraz! Charlie talks about Trump's most viral idea of the weekend and how it slots into his bigger agenda of American revival. Plus, Charlie talks to Sen. Rick Scott about the pressing issue of America's national debt and how it relates to American glo…
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Ask Charlie Anything 222: Live Q&A at the Investors Retreat
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59:20Charlie takes an hour of questions live from attendees at the Investors Retreat in San Diego, including: -Should conservatives try to replace the word "abortion" with "termination of pregnancy?" -What's the best way to be teaching kids? -How should the Trump Admin go after Harvard? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air b…
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Can Charlie's Home State Prove Him Wrong?
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1:33:22What are the obstacles to sweeping deportations? Should conservatives care more about animal welfare? Can weird organ donation hypotheticals teach us about abortion? All that and more pops up in Charlie's lengthy open mic event at the University of Illinois. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support …
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 82 — 100 Men vs. A Gorilla? Dad Bod or Gay Bod? AI vs. Redditors?
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1:01:01Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake debate the week's biggest questions, including: -Could 100 men defeat a gorilla in combat? What about a hippo? -Is bodybuilding a little bit gay? -If AI bots can easily trick humans on Reddit, is the Internet dead? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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A Sad Day for the Left: America Isn't Failing
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32:33Two weeks ago a recession was supposed to be imminent. Instead, the stock market has recovered and job numbers are beating expectations. Naturally, the left is miserable. Charlie and Andrew chat about America's economic prospects while at an investment retreat in San Diego. The two also touch on defunding NPR, the feats of DOGE, and more. Become a …
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My Appearance on the Jordan Peterson Podcast
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1:44:28How did a cookie price protest give Charlie his start? Why doesn't the West erect more monuments to heroes like William Wilberforce? Charlie goes through those questions and many more in his recent appearance on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, and offers his own annotations of the discussion after the fact. Become a member at members.charliekirk.co…
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Charlotte Kirk, Mon Amour (The Films of Neil Marshall. No, Not Those Ones.)
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1:22:33THIS WEEK: The Reckoning (2020), The Lair (2022) and Duchess (2024) Have you ever found yourself rolling credits on aughts horror classic The Descent and wondering, "Whatever happened to that guy?" Would it surprise you to hear that he married a young model and spent the next five years of his career endeavoring to make her a streaming superstar? T…
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The breaking news Thursday is the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Charlie explains how this news story relates to a much bigger one: The slow, behind-the-scenes push for America to begin a new war with Iran. Charlie explains in detail why this would be an utter disaster, and responds to emails from listeners on both sides of the …
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Rating Trump's 100 Days ft. Mark Halperin
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30:53Trump's 2nd term is now three months old. How does his second "first 100 days" compare to his first pass? Mark Halperin explains how, whether you agree or disagree with his policies, this is the most monumental and ambitious presidential regime in memory. Then, TikTok's Older Millennial talks about the pathetic end of the "Un-F*** America" tour tha…
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Can Islam and America Coexist? + Remembering David Horowitz
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38:11They call it "EPIC" — a planned Islamic city in Texas that would be four times the size of Disneyland. Charlie explains how this undercovered story represents a threat to the West's future and a sign of our leaders' failed immigration policies. Plus, Charlie and Mike Cernovich remember the legacy of conservative legend David Horowitz, who did so mu…
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Truth Matters ft. Robert George and Cornel West
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38:29In these increasingly divisive times, are cross-ideological friendships still possible? Are college campuses still able to handle free speech — and for that matter, are any of the students? Charlie welcomes Princeton conservative Robert George and famous liberal Cornel West for a discussion of their friendship and their new joint book "Truth Matter…
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Canada's election has come and gone, leading to another term for the left-wing party that has made the country unlivable, unaffordable, and overrun with foreigners. Charlie explains how the fate of Canada gives reason for gratitude here in America after 100 days of Trump, and talks to Ezra Levant about what signs of hope there are even after yester…
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My Town Hall Conversation With TPUSA Students and Treasury Secretary Bessent
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40:06Modern life requires more financial literacy and planning than ever before. But schools barely teach this crucial topic, leaving young people adrift during the time where savings and investments pay the biggest long-term dividends. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Charlie and thousands of TPUSA students around the country to discuss cryptocur…
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Can The Left Learn To Podcast? ft. Tim Pool
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36:17The left may dominate traditional TV and newspaper media, but they are badly behind in the world of podcasts and other alternative media — and that deficit cost them the 2024 election. Tim Pool joins Charlie to talk about the left's effort to expand its podcast presence and its prospects for success. He also talks about his stint as a White House c…
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My Conversation with Vice President JD Vance
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33:15Vice President JD Vance joins the show to mark the end of the Trump Admin's first hundred days. The VP lays out the most important achievements of the most ambitious White House in living memory, explains what victories don't get enough attention, and makes some news on the Ukraine peace negotiations. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get…
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Ask Charlie Anything 221: The Lukewarm Christian Rut? No More College Non-Profits? Hope For Europe?
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32:28Charlie takes a fresh hour of questions entirely from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including: -How can a Christian escape a "rut" of lukewarm belief? -Should colleges lose their non-profit status? -Will Charlie go support a conservative rival in Germany? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.ch…
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There are thousands of churches in America, and sadly most of them are just "trembling" churches: Afraid to preach the authentic gospels and the truths it proclaims. In his speech to the Faith Forward pastors summit, Charlie lays out what pastors must do to be true pastors leading true churches. He lays out how promoting controversial and challengi…
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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 81 — Money For Moms? Dark Woke? AI Factories?
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57:57Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake dig into the week's biggest topics, including: -Are $5,000 baby bonuses a worthwhile way to boost America’s birthrate? -Are American young people too clueless to hold a factory job? -What the heck is “dark woke?” Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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America's universities are the biggest drivers of racial discrimination and radical CRT in America. Chris Rufo talks about the Trump admin's showdown with Harvard University and its new EO targeting the "disparate impact" legal doctrine. Plus, Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks about Pete Hegseth's battle at the Pentagon, the Big Beautiful Bill, and the b…
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What Did The Founders Think About Immigration?
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33:36"Diversity is our strength." "A nation of immigrants." You've heard the propaganda, but what's the truth? What did America's early leaders see as America's identity? Hillsdale politics professor Kevin Slack offers a dive into the history of American immigration law. Plus, Steve Hilton discusses his run for governor of California, which is important…
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Why "Disparate Impact" Must Die ft. Kevin Hasset
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34:43What is "disparate impact?" You may not have heard of it, but this concept massively changed America for the worst over the past fifty years. Charlie explains what disparate impact is and why Trump's new EO to get rid of it is so crucial. Kevin Hassett of the National Economic Council offers promising updates on Trump tariffs and the American econo…
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Master of Indie Horror (The Films of Larry Fessenden)
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1:25:05THIS WEEK: Wendigo (2001), Depraved (2019), and Blackout (2023) Too hip for the horror hounds and too committed to making monster movies for the arthouse crowd. Larry Fessenden's career is defined by moments of brilliance from a one-of-a-kind filmmaker hamstrung by budget constraints and setbacks that kept him from becoming a household name. He's a…
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