The Charlie Kirk Show

The left is losing their minds at how fast Elon is working with DOGE to dismantle wasteful, frivolous, or outright fraudulent spending. Charlie talks about why the early efforts of DOGE are so important not just for saving America's budget, but also reviving the authentic constitutional order. Mark Halperin explains why Democrats have struggled so much to muster resistance to Trump's opening moves...

Charlie takes questions from Exclusives subscribers, including:   -What does Charlie think about the Austrian school of economics? -Is there hope for reversing the situation in Colorado? -Are Trump's musing about Gaza compatible with America First?   Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Support the show: http://www.charlie...

Enjoy Charlie’s conversation with Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle at the most highly-attended Freedom Night to date at Dream City Church. The conversation is all about their evangelism on college campuses, how they came to know Christ themselves, and why being able to defend your faith matters. The Knechtles and Charlie also take questions from the many students in the audience. Support the show:...

Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake discuss all the most important topics as the Trump admin enters its third week, including:   -What theme song should we use for the mission to destroy the giant meteor headed for Earth in 2032? -Is this the Super Bowl from Hell? -What are the gayest things U.S. tax dollars paid for through USAID? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystud...

How are deportations proceeding in the first weeks of the Trump Admin, and what are the plans to get them sped up even more? Border Czar Tom Homan joins Charlie to map it all out and respond to the attacks lobbed by the left. Charlie also explains why the confirmation of Russ Vought to run OMB is quietly of Trump's most important early appointments. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Suppor...

A century ago, President Woodrow Wilson imposed a radically new vision of American government: Rule by the "experts," instead of rule by the people. Charlie explains how President Trump's sweeping executive orders and aggressive attacks on D.C. agencies aren't just about keeping his promises: They're a restoration of the Constitution's vision of the presidency. Plus, Riley Gaines reacts to Preside...

Donald Trump's new term is defined by one thing: Keeping his promises, more quickly and more aggressively than any other president in history. Charlie talks about the president's promise-keeping blitz in a talk with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Sean Davis explains the critical importance of a little-known law called the Impoundment Control Act. Watch ad-free at members.charliekirk...

Before news broke from President Trump regarding the US and Gaza, Charlie had a sit-down interview with Governor Mike Huckabee, America's next ambassador to Israel. The two discuss why Israel matters to Trump, to Chrisitians, and to the United States, as well as what made Huckabee leave show business to reenter politics and accept the role. They also unpack the Trump team's unprecedentedly aggress...

The Trump Administration has started a far-ranging war against the once-obscure agency of USAID. Why has USAID become a target, and what should it be remade into? Mike Benz knows more about USAID than anybody in the entire movement, and he joins for a full hour to explain the reach of its powers, and how America's "foreign aid" overlaps with secretive foreign interventionism. Support the show: htt...

What is Gaza? Where is Gaza? Why is Gaza? Charlie breaks down all the important questions the base is asking after some surprising remarks from President Trump on Tuesday about America taking over the small strip of land on the far side of the world. Charlie explores what Trump's plan might be and what the red lines of U.S. involvement are. Then, he digs into the many happenings of DOGE with Sen....

Ponchos in Guatemala? Phantom power plants in Haiti? Opium in Afghanistan? U.S. taxpayers have been funding one travesty after another under a little-known umbrella agency called USAID. Jonathan Keeperman, aka "Lomez," explains why defunding USAID is an urgent necessity for defanging global wokeness and the American "intelligence community." He also reacts to the vicious doxing of young men involv...

For months, Washington boasted that there was no way Trump's aggressive Cabinet picks would be confirmed. Now, RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard are on the brink of getting through. Once again, Trump won and the doubters lost. Senator Tommy Tuberville joins Charlie to tell how we got here and Judge Jeanine explains why the left is on a losing streak that isn't ending any time soon. Support the show: http:...

Meghan McCain and Charlie have disagreed on plenty of political topics, but the two are fully united on one of today's most important issues: Getting Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Director of National Intelligence. McCain explains her rich friendship with Tulsi and why she is an excellent choice to be the president's chief intelligence advisor. Plus, Charlie listens in as Trump signs his latest round...

President Trump has called "tariff" the most beautiful word in the English dictionary. Charlie explains why, and digs deep into what's driving the president's new tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China. Former Trump economic guru Peter Navarro joins to explain why "trade war" is a misnomer and more. Become a member for ad-free episodes at members.charliekirk.com! Support the show: http://www.ch...

Who are the toughest Republican votes for getting Trump's nominees confirmed? How can we pressure them to get in line? Why are they so difficult in the first place? Charlie recently went onto Megyn Kelly's show and they dug deep into the single most pressing matter facing the new administration. So, it's time we found out: Do Republican lawmakers actually want to deliver for their voters? Listen t...

Charlie, Jack, Blake, and Tyler hit the biggest topics of an electric second week of the Trump Admin, including:   -Did DEI play a role in the Potomac River plane crash? -What are whiny federal employees admitting to over on Reddit? -Why are thousands of Mexicans demanding refunds after seeing the Oscar darling movie "Emilia Perez"? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omn...

America spends more than any other country on medical care, and its healthcare companies make bigger profits than those of any country. So why are Americans so unhealthy and unhappy? Calley Means visits Charlie to lay out the real state of American healthcare and why RFK Jr. is so important for upsetting the current system. Plus, Charlie listens in to another White House press conference, where Ka...

Charlie opens the episode by talking to former defense official Amber Smith, as they discuss red flags about the Potomac crash that may point towards its cause. He also talks to longtime friend Josh Parker about the crisis on the Northern Border and his run for Elise Stefanik's House seat in upstate New York. And of course, he gives another broadside to pressure Republicans to do the right thing o...

On this flash episode, Charlie unpacks the tragic crash over the Potomac River, which has become America's worst air disaster in fifteen years. He breaks down what we currently know and gives his personal reaction. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a Producers' Special, Andrew and Blake jump on the mics to react to RFK's hearing and play some of the greatest moments. They also have live coverage of Trump signing the Laken Riley Act, attended by Laken's mother. Andrew and Blake explain how this touching moment perfectly captures Trump’s appeal and his political talents at their very best. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/...

David Mansdoerfer joins Charlie to discuss the absolute smackdown that happened during RFK's confirmation hearing. The two react to RFK's best moments and respond to the ridiculous questions asked by Democrats. Charlie attempts to unpack why the Left wouldn't want kids to be healthy, diseases to be cured, and food to be better, and yes, it's exactly why you think they wouldn't want that. Support t...

The moment of MAHA has come. RFK Jr. is holding his confirmation hearing before the Senate. Charlie explains why his confirmation is an essential part of the entire Trump presidency. Plus, he discusses Trump's resurrection of the 1776 Commission. Dr. Phil joins to talk about tagging along on Tom Homan's Chicago immigration raids. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio....

Did the authors of the 14th Amendment really intend for every illegal immigrant or tourist to be able to cross the border, pop out a baby, and have them be a U.S. citizen for life? John Eastman joins make the case this was obviously not the plan, explain the real goals of the 14th Amendment, and make his guess about how the Supreme Court will rule. Then, Blake and Andrew react to Karoline Leavitt'...

Want to make the left flip out? Take away their money. The show reacts to the widespread meltdown over President Trump's order pausing federal grants, foreign aid, and more, showing how essential endless taxpayer dollars are to the left's agenda. Josh Hammer join to discuss his thesis that the "cultural Cold War" had ended — and the right won. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/sup...

Charlie's sound may be spotty this episode, but nothing at all is spotty about Donald Trump's achievement over the first weekend of his second term. Charlie breaks down everything impressive about Trump's manhandling of the left-wing president of Colombia, who tried to avoid taking back his country's illegal immigrants, only to fold in a matter of hours. Charlie explains how Trump's success expose...