The Charlie Kirk Show
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.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 39min
Stephen Colbert's FCC Hoax and Virginia's Democrat Power Grab
Brendan Carr, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and regulator of broadcast rules, debunks what he calls the Colbert hoax and explains the equal-time doctrine. He unpacks FCC rules, enforcement probes like the one into The View, and how broadcasters handle bona fide news exceptions. Short, sharp, and provocative conversations about media rules and political theater.
Feb 19, 2026 • 37min
Prince Andrew Arrested + Child Social Media Ban?
Alan Bakari, Director at Foundation for Freedom Online and former digital journalist, brings tech policy and civil liberties expertise. He discusses Prince Andrew's arrest and what charge was actually filed. He debates social media harms to children, addictiveness and age-guardrails while warning that safety arguments can enable censorship.
Feb 19, 2026 • 42min
Mamdani's War on New York Homeowners
Scott Turner, U.S. HUD Secretary focused on federal housing policy and first-time buyer programs. He discusses actions to lower housing costs and expand ownership. He links immigration and illegal arrivals to housing demand and explains HUD levers like FHA, refinancing, and supply policies. The conversation also touches on automation, rate cuts, and optimism for affordability improvements in 2026.
Feb 18, 2026 • 41min
The Trump Team's Secret Midterm Strategy Session
Steve Hilton, British political commentator and former advisor now running for California governor. Conversation covers a secret midterm strategy shift to populist domestic themes. They discuss targeted media tactics and a surprising poll that could leave California choosing between two Republicans. Also touches on a major Potomac sewage spill and looming Iran conflict risks.
4 snips
Feb 18, 2026 • 39min
No Democrats for Utah! + The Legacy of Jesse Jackson
Rob Axson, Utah Republican Party chair who led the Prop 4 repeal drive, and Mike Davis, legal commentator on DOJ/FBI and the Epstein files. They discuss Utah’s Prop 4 repeal effort, signature logistics and alleged judge-drawn gerrymandering. They also dig into what the FBI/DOJ actually have in the Epstein records and reflect on Jesse Jackson’s political shifts.
Feb 17, 2026 • 39min
Remembering Rush Five Years On + The Shape of Christian Revival
Riley Gaines, conservative activist known for advocacy on women’s sports and gender ideology, joins to discuss culture and faith. They cover a recent Rhode Island shooting tied to transgender identity. They explore data on a faith revival, noting more pious Gen Z men and higher attendance among the highly educated. Conversations touch on ideology, mental health, and religion’s role in public life.
Feb 17, 2026 • 39min
A Confirmation Battle for Charlie’s Legacy
Sean Davis, co-founder and CEO of The Federalist, offers sharp political analysis. Jeremy Carl, a diplomatic official nominated for an Assistant Secretary of State role, defends his record on Israel and U.N. reform. They tackle contested confirmation fights, partisan media tactics, strategies Democrats use to mask radical goals, and calls for local outreach to sway a key senator.
9 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 36min
Marco Rubio's Epic Munich Speech
Mike Lee, U.S. Senator from Utah and sponsor of the SAVE Act, explains the new voting legislation and Senate strategy. He outlines why citizenship verification at registration matters and how lawmakers might force the bill through. Conversation also touches on national security themes, migration as a cultural concern, and the push to strengthen Western alliances and deterrence.
Feb 16, 2026 • 40min
Ask Us Anything 253: Hard Times Create [Blank]? Getting Hired Without a Degree? Anti-Federalist Papers?
They debate whether the saying about hard times and strong men applies to women and propose female-oriented cycles grounded in biblical themes. Strategies for revitalizing local GOP groups and injecting young blood are discussed. Practical tips for getting hired without a college degree are shared. They revisit Anti-Federalist warnings, the Bill of Rights, and concerns about judicial power.
Feb 15, 2026 • 33min
Speeches From the Archive- Charlie’s 2017 Speech at The University of Illinois
A young conservative lays out the case for America’s founding idea, free enterprise, and upward mobility. He defends religious and ethnic diversity as strengths and critiques campus speech limits. Topics include the moral case for markets, debates over the gender wage gap and white privilege, the cost of college, and warnings about socialism and rising secularism.
