The Charlie Kirk Show

Is banning TikTok a good idea, or a Trojan horse to expand government power? In hyperpartisan Washington, the issue is splitting both parties. The Charlie Kirk Show digs into the text of the bill to try to decide if a ban is the right move. Anti-China authors James Fanell and Bradley Thayer pay a visit to explain the threat the TikTok bill seeks to nullify. For more content, become a member at mem...

Was MLK a great Christian leader, or a Marxist and a false prophet? Charlie created a storm of debate two months ago when he offered a critical take on America's single most-beloved figure, and Bishop Aubrey Shines is one of those who reached out to offer an alternative take. Bishop Shines and Charlie have a discussion about the  forces that draw people toward leftism, the sins of great men in the...

Traditionally, the president gets a boost in popularity from his State of the Union Address. So why is Biden's approval rating as high as ever? Tom Bevan of RealClearPolitics breaks down Biden's latest poll numbers and growing evidence that non-white voters are realigning away from Democrats. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of delay and procrastination, Congress is suddenly rushing to pass a bipartisan TikTok ban. Is it a good idea, or is it just another giveaway of power to the Biden administration? Charlie tries to find what side of the debate he falls on, and Raheem Kassam of The National Pulse helps him figure it out. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel just delivered a prayer on the floor of Congress at the invitation of Speaker Johnson. His prayer was pretty basic and traditional, yet it still sent Democrats into a frenzy. Pastor Hibbs joins Charlie to discuss what set the left off so badly, and to explore what lies at the heart of complaints about so-called "Christian nationalism." Support the show: http://w...

Mark Robinson is poised to be the next governor of North Carolina, and the left is in a panic. In order to stop a conservative black man from making NC a new Florida, the left is planning to spend $100 million and is outrageously smearing him as a Holocaust denier. Robinson joins Charlie for a conversation debunking the lies and looking to North Carolina's promising future. Then, Charlie reacts to...

It's been just days since the big leadership shakeup at the RNC, and already huge changes are evident, with dozens of members of the old guard being hit with layoffs. Charlie talks about how this sets the stage for a reborn RNC that conservatives can place their trust in. Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace joins to discuss her viral interview with George Stephanopoulos and the vile death threats she has receiv...

The American public is pulling back from the transgender frenzy, but the diehard left is only becoming more fanatical. Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti joins to discuss an insane law out of Maine which lets residents sue people in other states for not aiding or abetting child mutilation. Plus, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr makes the case for forcing China to sell off TikTok, or else banning it from...

Over the weekend, Joe Biden not only apologized for calling Laken Riley's murderer an "illegal" — he also claimed that illegals like him built America. Charlie reacts, and also talks to Judge Alex Ferrer about a horrifying mob attack on a high school girl in Missouri. Then, Benny Johnson talks about joining Donald Trump at a UFC event in Miami, and explains why UFC is so popular and resonates so m...

RFK Jr.'s presidential run could decide the election based on who he siphons more support from, Trump or Biden. Charlie reacts to some recent Trump statements on the Covid vaccines that might needlessly drive sympathetic voters toward RFK, and explains how Trump could win those voters over instead. Plus, Rabbi Michael Barclay reacts to pro-Hamas displays at the Oscars on Sunday night. For more con...

Charlie answers questions sent to Freedom@CharlieKirk.com including:   -Why was TPUSA so important to Ronna McDaniel's departure from the RNC? -What's the deal with the "criminal justice reformer" on Joe Rogan who just got arrested for murder? -Is ZYN the abortion issue for young white men? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a nation's leaders are held to account before God, what will they be judged for? As Charlie's pastor Rob McCoy explains, above all leaders will be judged on whether they enabled their people to obey and worship God. Charlie and Rob dive into that, the Ten Commandments, what Christians will lose if they don't speak out against evil now, and more. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/su...

In this week’s ThoughtCrime, Charlie Kirk, Jack Posobiec, Blake Neff, and Tyler Bowyer ask many important questions, including:   ⁃ Is Kyrsten Sinema running for AZ governor? ⁃ Can ZYN voters affect 2024? ⁃ What do we know about Trump and Elon’s secret Mar-a-Lago meeting? Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok is America's most popular app for young people. It's also controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Now, Congress is taking bipartisan action to ban it. But is this necessary...or a mistake? Charlie talks to Joel Thayer about whether letting the Biden Admin ban apps is a good idea. Also, Zeek Arkham joins to discuss his feud with Charles Barkley over whether blacks can support MAGA. For mo...

Joe Biden's speech last night wasn't a "State of the Union," as traditionally understood. It was a declaration of war upon half the country. Charlie reacts, with all the highlights (and lowlights). For more content, become a member at members.charliekirk.com!  Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie, Andrew, and Blake answer questions in a live Zoom call with Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including:   -Should Trump make food purity a campaign issue? -What state would Charlie move to if he has to flee Arizona? -What is the greatest challenge Charlie has ever overcome?   Join the next Q&A Zoom call by subscribing at members.charliekirk.com. Support the show: http://www.charlie...

Nikki Haley signed a pledge to support the Republican nominee. But now that it's confirmed she won't be that nominee, Haley appears to be walking back her promise. Should Trump supporters be worried? Or does Trump not need Haley's endorsement to win next fall? Kurt Schlichter speculates, and then Rich Baris joins to assess polls that are so good for Trump that they don't quite seem believable. Sup...

Joe Biden's third State of the Union is tonight, and he doesn't have much to brag about. With the border a mess, cities in turmoil, and Americans convinced their president is a senile husk, what can he do to try and turn the tide? Andrew breaks down Democrat guest lists for clues (hint: abortion, abortion, abortion), then responds to the many disappointments of the new House spending bill. For mor...

Four years ago, the "health experts" told us we had just two weeks to stop a health apocalypse, and American life has never been the same. Dennis Prager joins Charlie for a full episode to discuss what he calls the biggest mistake in human history: How freedom was yielded permanently in response to a temporary panic, how we did irreversible harm to tens of millions of children, how religious leade...

Has Donald Trump already made his choice for vice president? Trump inner circle member Sebastian Gorka is suggesting as much, and joins Charlie to hint at who the selection is. Plus, triumphant Texas attorney general Ken Paxton joins to celebrating his total victory in cleaning out the old guard of the Texas GOP, which has spent years avoiding real confrontation with the left. Support the show: ht...

Super Tuesday was a super day for Donald Trump, and things got even more super when Nikki Haley announced the end of her presidential campaign. But it’s not time to celebrate yet. Charlie talks with Tyler Bowyer and Citizen Kane about the work that still must be done to secure victory in the only contest that really matters. For more content, become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Support the...

Americans are bombarded incessantly with propaganda telling them to go college, even if the cost is ruinous and it's unlikely to teach them any useful skills. Mike Rowe is on a one-man crusade to change that. Mike joins Charlie to talk about the dignity and enormous opportunity that  skilled blue-collar labor still offers to Americans of all backgrounds. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.co...

It’s Super Tuesday! How is it looking for Republicans? Charlie speaks to Rep. Jim Jordan, Congressional Candidate Brandon Gill, and Rep. Justin Heap to get updates on the races ahead. For more exclusive content, become a member at members.charliekirk.com!  Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For months, Republicans have found it impossible to imagine Democrats will actually stick with Joe Biden all the way through November. But with Super Tuesday here, the facts are clear: It's happening. Charlie explains why Democrats have missed their chance to replace old Joe, and why Donald Trump is likely to fair so much better in a 2020 rematch. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/suppo...

For forty years Dr. Drew Pinsky has been one of America's most famous medical voices. He joins Charlie to give his unusual assessment of marijuana, opioids, and other drugs, then explores the legacy of Covid lockdowns, how medicine is a "probability equation," and why today's young people are so addicted and so miserable. Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/list...