The Charlie Kirk Show Team USA or Team Woke? + TPAction Endorsements
Feb 12, 2026
Tyler Bowyer, Turning Point Action operative who manages endorsements and strategy. Jeffrey Steele, Hall of Fame country songwriter behind hits like 'My Wish'. They dissect TPAction’s 2026 endorsements, scorecards, and field plans for 2028. They also react to athletes’ political comments and discuss Steele’s new tribute song 'A Voice' and its independent release.
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Song Born From A Hometown Vigil
- Jeffrey Steele described writing a song to give voice to people who feel ignored by the mainstream music industry.
- He played it at a hometown vigil and labeled the crowd a "Charlie Kirk choir," which became a key lyric despite industry pushback.
Industry Gatekeeping Against Conservative Music
- Jeffrey Steele says country and conservative voices are routinely sidelined by the music industry despite audience demand.
- He contrasted his radio resistance with Bruce Springsteen's immediate acceptance to show a partisan double standard in promotion.
Media Baiting Drives Athlete Political Moments
- Media often prompts athletes to criticize their country, creating disproportionate coverage of political remarks at international events.
- Charlie and Blake see this as selective baiting that amplifies anti-American statements while ignoring other nations' issues.