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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 signatu ...
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"Kill the Boer:" What's Really Happening in South Africa
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South 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 The age of war, intervention, and waste has been replaced by one of dealmaking, growth, and cooperation.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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President 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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President 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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Why 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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Charlie 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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Enjoy 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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Charlie, 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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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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Gavin 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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What 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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How 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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Want 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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Charlie 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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What 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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Charlie, 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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Two 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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How 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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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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Trump'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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