The Charlie Kirk Show

"Diversity is our strength." "A nation of immigrants." You've heard the propaganda, but what's the truth? What did America's early leaders see as America's identity? Hillsdale politics professor Kevin Slack offers a dive into the history of American immigration law. Plus, Steve Hilton discusses his run for governor of California, which is important no matter how long the odds of success are.

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What is "disparate impact?" You may not have heard of it, but this concept massively changed America for the worst over the past fifty years. Charlie explains what disparate impact is and why Trump's new EO to get rid of it is so crucial. Kevin Hassett of the National Economic Council offers promising updates on Trump tariffs and the American economy.

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America may have as many as 20 million illegal immigrants. Getting them back home is crucial, but right now Trump's deportations are only on pace for about a million people after four years. John Yoo explains what the holdup is and how it could get back on track. Former Trump communications director Tim Murtaugh explains the "Biden Pill Penalty" and how the administration can unlock greater innovation in American medicine.

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New approval polls show Trump above water with every age group in America except for those over 70. What's going on? Charlie explores. Calley Means digs into RFK's order to phase out toxic food dyes already banned in other countries. Why are American kids eating chemicals allowed nowhere else in the First World?

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Charlie was just on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. Now, he’s here to revisit the conversation, coupled with his own extensive after-the-fact takes on what he thought, what he said (and could have said), and what it was like to be hot-boxed by Bill for two hours.

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This administration has just four years to send back as many as 18 million illegals. Is that plausible? Is the Supreme Court a help or an obstacle? And how do people react when Megyn Kelly defends President Trump? Charlie covers all of that and more with Megyn Kelly on the show.

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Despite Bill Maher hotboxing him for almost two hours, Charlie held his own in a wide-ranging discussion of faith and politics on Maher's Club Random podcast. Christian apologist Frank Turek responds to Maher's arguments against religious belief, explaining why we know Jesus existed and what the best arguments are for the Biblical account being true. Alex Marlow gives his own reaction, and then asks whether the AOC/Bernie alliance can become the Democrats' answer to the MAGA movement's grassroots energy.

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Pope Francis is dead after 12 years in office. How is the next pope chosen and who are the leading candidates? Catholic Michael Knowles joins Charlie to break it all down in detail. Plus, Charlie reacts to the latest effort to smear and bring down Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Remember, it's not about the Signal chats. It's about everything else.

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Charlie takes another hour of questions entirely from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including:

-Is the best resolution to the Taiwan issue simply having Taiwan join America?

-Why is Nebraska still failing to pass winner-take-all electoral votes?

-Can WinRed be trusted as a fundraising tool?

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He is risen! He is risen indeed! On this Easter, enjoy a conversation Charlie had with Pastor Jack Hibbs on The Jack Hibbs Podcast to talk about God's grace for this country and why pastors who won't speak out fearlessly for the truth aren't worth being called pastors at all.

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Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake dig into the week's biggest topics, including:

-Is the Karmelo Anthony drama throwing the whole country into racial turmoil? 

-Did Charlie accidentally get secondhand high while going on Bill Maher's podcast?

-How damning is it that the "Maryland Dad" is a fairweather Chiefs fan?

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The legal maneuvering around "Maryland Dad" Kilmar Abrego Garcia is obscuring an essential truth: This illegal immigrant is already present in the one country he has the right to be, El Salvador. Charlie explains. Then, with a Canadian election just days away, Charlie talks to Maxime Bernier, head of the only authentically conservative party in the race.

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JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard were all big departures from President Trump's first term team. Now, they've just entirely vindicated their appointment, as new reporting suggested the teamed up to block a slide into war with Iran. Andrew and Blake react. Plus, they respond to a shocking update in the Austin Metcalf case, and Anne Funder gives a human face to the fentanyl crisis by telling the heartbreaking story of her son Weston.

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Charlie joins the White House and others in asking: Why does the left repeatedly side in favor of illegal immigrant criminals, and move heaven and earth to help them, while ignoring and marginalizing actual Americans like Rachel and Patty Morin? Dr. Kenneth Calvert also joins with an incredible Easter week message.

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Trump said he would defund any schools that keep letting men humiliate women on the field or menace them in locker rooms. Now, he’s proving he wasn’t kidding. Charlie and Riley Gaines unpack the saga unfolding in Maine. Then, Sean Davis reacts to Marco Rubio shutting down the State Department's censorship apparatus and a stunning NYT article admitting the ADHD pill-pushing epidemic has ruined a generation of boys.

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The shift in the political views of young people happening right now is one of the most dramatic in history. Charlie dissects a Yale poll that shows college-age young adults now lean Republican by almost 12 points(!!). Maria Bartiromo, anchor of FOX Business Network’s Mornings with Maria dissects the "one big beautiful bill" and whether America is likely to have a recession this year. Plus, Charlie asks: Why are Democrats so eager to get on a plane to help foreign gang members?

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While Charlie debates more liberals at Boise State, Andrew steps in to uncover the true story about a “Maryland Dad” sent back to El Salvador, guided by Mike Davis. Jack Posobiec discusses the growing national story of Karmelo Anthony, whose murder of fellow high schooler Austin Metcalf has become a deranged cause célèbre of the left.

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Harvard University has been told to stop discriminating on race. Their reply: We dare you to stop us. Charlie and Russ Vought explain how important it is that Trump is daring to take on Harvard, NPR, and other left-wing leviathans. Charlie reacts to the Left's increasing embrace of violence to achieve its ends.

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El Salvador’s President Bukele joined Trump at the White House, so Charlie asks a provocative question: If El Salvador can choose to stop being Third World, why can’t America? Then, he Brian Wesbury investigate where all the money went from the Federal Reserve. Jeffrey Harmon discusses Angel Studios’ new Christian hit film “The King of Kings.”

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Americans today live in a world of globalized supply chains — and thanks to our illustrious leaders, those supply chains center around China. Charlie explores rare earth minerals, the "pencil myth," and a lot more to drive home why America needs a dramatic revision of its economic strategy. Stephen Moore joins to make the case for preserving President Trump's first term tax cuts.

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Charlie’s wife Erika joins for an AMA focused on dating, marriage, and more. Questions include:

-Who is more conservative, Charlie or Erika?

-How do you know when it’s time to get married?

-Are dating apps worth it or a waste of time?

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Enjoy Charlie's conversation with Pastor Allen Jackson live at Dream City Church, where they discuss his new book “Angels, Demons, & You.” They walk through the importance of being aware of the spiritual realm and what to know about the angelic and demonic forces around us, then take questions from the audience. 

To get your copy of Pastor Allen’s new book "Angels, Demons and You," visit allenjackson.com/angels.

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Jack, Tyler, Andrew and Blake explore the week's biggest discussion threads, including:

-Why are so many people rallying behind the suspected killer of Austin Metcalf, and was the slaying racial in nature?

-Is it moral to genetically alter your kids?

-Is the last Game of Thrones book EVER coming out?

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Congress is finally passing the spending bill the administration needs. Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses that and what’s needed to revive USA manufacturing. Alex Marlow assesses the Trump Admin’s bid to keep China far away from the Panama Canal and a potential divorce between government and higher ed.

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Today it's called Islam, but Pastor Andrew Sedra prefers the name it was known by in the West for hundreds of years: Mohammedanism, the religion of Muhammad. It's growing rapidly of the west, and not just because of immigration — it's winning convert among natives. But is this religion compatible with the West and with Christian values, or they naturally in conflict? Charlie talks to Pastor Sedra at the TPUSA Faith Pastors Summit, and also has a conversation with Bryan Ganz about Byrna, a new alternative self-defense tool.

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You know about stocks. You know about Bitcoin. But do you really know exactly what a bond is? Charlie unpacks how U.S. Treasury bonds undergird the entire global economy and helped drive yesterday's big tariff announcement. Grant Cardone explores the Trump push for a "great divorce" from China and details how the admin's strategy is aligning the whole world against America's #1 rival.

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Trump is fresh off a big SCOTUS win on immigration, but 14 million is a lot of illegals to remove. Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies explains the barriers to faster deportation and how the Trump Admin can clear the way. Plus, Ken Paxton discusses his Senate challenge against RINO John Cornyn, and Eric Metaxas reflects on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 80 years after his heroic death fighting against Hitler.

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Trump’s tariff strategy has now become clear: It’s all about China. Charlie reacts to the breaking news of Wednesday, and why it is one of Trump's boldest and most savvy moves ever. He breaks down how Trump is forcing the hand of other countries and building up a global economic coalition against America’s number one foe.

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It's no secret Gen Z boys are leaning towards the right, but what is the leading cause? Producer Andrew breaks down the continued success of Charlie's viral campus appearances, compared to the elderly look of recent left-wing protests. Mike Davis breaks down a crucial Supreme Court rebuke of rogue federal judge James Boasberg that opens the door to more deportations.

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The sky is falling…or is it? Breitbart finance editor John Carney explains how Reagan oversaw a sharp stock dip followed by a boom, debunks the idea that tariffs caused the Great Depression, and looks at what Trump's long-term trade strategy might be.

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College is a scam, as Charlie loves to say: But it actually goes even deeper than most people realize. Charlie and Blake dive into the world of academic journals, the scam so bad it even scams the colleges themselves. Then, Charlie interviews DOGE advisor Antonio Gracias at the White House about working with Elon Musk, the young geniuses volunteering to help fix their country, and where DOGE may turn its eye next.

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Monday was a disorienting up-and-down day for the markets. Obviously, the markets are nervous about tariffs, but what could ease their nerves and speed the transition to reviving American manufacturing? Andrew and Blake react to comments by Bill Ackman, and then E.J. Antoni of the Heritage Foundation explains how the Trump Administration could reassure business owners with slight tweaks to its tariff strategy.

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President Trump isn’t giving ground on tariffs, even with Wall Street hollering. Charlie explains what the president’s vision is and how it goes far beyond day to day stock fluctuations. Brown student Alex Shieh explains the huge number of bogus or even illegal jobs he’s found at his $93k/year college.

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Charlie answers questions from Exclusives subscribers, including:

-Why do so many Republican states have such bad Republican leaders?

-What does Charlie make of the Austin Metcalf murder story?

-What adults should be held accountable when a child tries to transition?

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Ten years ago, transgenderism looked like it would march unstoppably towards being the left's latest culture war victory, no matter how repulsive it was. But in the last four years, its momentum was stopped cold, in large part thanks to the work of Matt Walsh. At the TPUSA Pastors Summit, Matt and Charlie talk about how to protect your kids from toxic online communities, what to do if your child claims a transgender identity, and more.

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Is Elon just in it for the money? Can a rare medical disorder prove that mentally ill men are actually women? The students at the University of South Florida has countless traps to arguments to spring on Charlie, but he’s always ready to give as good as he gets.

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Short term loss for long term gain. That's what the people voted for and that is what Trump is delivering. Charlie talks to economist Oren Cass about Trump's tariff reveal and and why there are more things that matter than just the day-to-day fluctuations of the stock market.

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Did Trump really just deport a random "Maryland dad?" Of course not. Like so many narratives around immigration, this latest hitpiece on the administration is a deceptive sham. Will Chamberlain helps Charlie puncture the latest case of fake news, and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr lays out his campaign against DEI both in the bureaucracy and in the media.

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Victor Davis Hanson is one of the sharpest minds on the political battlefield right now, and he joined Charlie for a full hour to explain the Trump administration’s actions to anyone who may be confused right now. He discusses the thought process behind tariffs, America's supply chain, world powers at war, agriculture, and more.

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It's tariffs across the board, from 10% on Britain to 49% on Cambodia. Charlie reacts to Trump's monumental Liberation Day announcement in the Rose Garden, which will reorient the American economy towards domestic production in a way that hasn't happened in decades if not centuries. Plus, Will Thibeau explains the importance of Pete Hegseth's restoration of equal fitness standards to the U.S. military.

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It's Liberation Day for the American economy! Charlie reacts to the much-anticipated rollout of Trump's rollout of reciprocal tariffs against the rest of the world, and also discusses how MAGA should respond to the disappointing result in Wisconsin last night with Senator Markwayne Mulllin.

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It wasn't the outcome we wanted in Wisconsin, and Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake unpack all of the reasons why. They react in real time as votes come in, celebrate the few wins of the night, and brainstorm ideas to translate Trump's massive win of 2024 into victories in the many special elections and midterm races to come.

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Charlie holds another of his Prove Me Wrong table, this time taking questions at the University of South Florida. Charlie debates whether a person can be both pro-life and pro-death penalty, Israel vs Hamas, and even changes to emergency broadcasting rules, of all things.

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Join Charlie and the crew as they discuss the most important election of 2025. Rich Baris, Tyler Bowyer, Brett Galaszewski, Noah Formica, and Terry Deitrich offer the latest polling and on the ground info from Wisconsin, and Mark Halperin lays out the national political scene regardless of who wins Tuesday night.

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America has one final shot to fix its economy while it remains the world’s richest country. That, Charlie explains, is the secret to Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda that kicks in this week. If America is going to remain a superpower, it must be a country that makes things, instead of just buying them. It’s a crisis decades in the making, and the fix will be measured in years, not weeks or months. Sen. Rick Scott talks about reviving American competitiveness and the crucial special elections on Tuesday night.

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If you are a parent, you have a moral obligation to listen to this. Scarlett Johnson joins Charlie with her shocking story out of Wisconsin of a male pervert stripping nude, touching himself and leering at girls in their own locker room — while it's the girls who are being treated as the wrongdoers. Then, Kurt Schlichter discusses the dangers of Islam's growth in western society, and how the successful lawfare against France's top right-wing politician shows what we almost had to endure here in America.

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Charlie answers questions from Exclusives subscribers, including:

-Why does high voter turnout matter for Republicans now?

-Does Charlie have an opinion on video games going woke?

-Why do so many people crave security clearances, and why is Trump revoking them such a potent weapon?

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Enjoy Charlie's speech at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills with Pastor Jack Hibbs, where they discuss the bottom up revival happening in America, and how to convert a short-term surge into a long-term spiritual renewal of the country. Charlie and Jack emphasize the importance of preserving Western values, the many ways the new administration is positively impacting young people, and more.

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Charlie, Jack, Tyler, and Blake explore the week's most critical topics, including:

-What's your morning routine, and should it involve rubbing a banana on your face?

-Is there a secret underground city under the Great Pyramid, or is boring old Blake right again?

-What's the deal with mix-and-match Mormon baby names?

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The most important thing happening right now in America isn’t Signal chats. It’s DOGE. Charlie discusses the DOGE testimony in D.C., and then moved on to Trump's latest executive order targeting the federal union cartel. Prof. David Azerrad of Hillsdale joins Charlie to lay out the many pitfalls, both rhetorical and practical, the right has to be ready for when the left inevitably makes its comeback.

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