A Look Back at Charlie's Past AmFest Speeches

Whether it was in the midst of Covid, during the breaks days of Biden's presidency, or immediately following Donald Trump's 2024 win, Charlie opened every AmFest with a powerful message of hope for everyone in attendence. This is a montage of some of the most memorable moments from his opening speeches. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ThoughtCrime crew assembles on-stage live at AmFest to take audience questions, including:   -Which Star Wars films are good? -What’s the Christian case for or against the death penalty? -Should Arizona expand into Mexico?   Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In true Charlie fashion, the show team continues his tradtion of hosting live from AmFest media row, joined by Steve Bannon, Jack Posobiec, Mike Cernovich, Graham Allen, and the sons of a pastor currently facing prison in Korea for his political activism. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time ever, Erika Kirk took up her husband’s mantle to open AmericaFest, delivering a powerful address where she doubles down on Charlie's mission, documents the explosive growth of Turning Point USA, and welcomes everyone to the largest multi-day conservative event in American history. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Jack Smith's ultra-political prosecution of Donald Trump put him into the defendant's seat? Mike Davis of Article 3 Project reacts to Smith's House testimony and explains the legal authority for President Trump's bombing of Caribbean drug boats. Sen. Mike Lee explains his plan to change the filibuster so that the GOP can pass legislation without abolishing it completely. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first night of the biggest AmericaFest in Turning Point history. The team lays out the packed first night of speakers, including Erika Kirk herself. Libby Emmons joins from just outside the Phoenix Convention Center to discuss the total failure of Brown University and Providence police to capture the murderer of campus conservative Ella Cook. To offset that appalling story, they also discuss Jeanie Beeman, the heroic Target employee harassed for wearing a Charlie Kirk Freedom shirt. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 300 years, the Conservative Party has been one of the most powerful forces in British politics. But it could soon be extinct, destroyed and replaced by the rising power of Reform. Cambridge professor and Reform adviser James Orr is in Phoenix for Amfest and joins the show to discuss the fate of Britain. Plus, he reacts to the testimony of Todd Nettleton about persecuted Christians around the world, from Nigeria to Syria to India. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one day to the largest AmericaFest in history, but the show is still hard at work. The team reacts to a bombshell new FBI document revealing the shaky basis for the Mar-a-Lago raid three years ago and a possible invasion of Venezuela. Steve Deace joins to discuss the divisions within the American right and why a nationwide immigration moratorium could be the key to healing the nation's wounds. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A father-and-son duo of Islamic militants massacred Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney, murdering 15. Yael Eckstein finds the light in the darkness by showcasing positive ways that Jewish and Christian communities have responded to the tragedy and other attacks on Jews around the world. Kurt Schlichter explains why the shooting proves the need to be prepared to defend oneself in a crisis, and gives his take on the latest proposals to abolish the Senate filibuster. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles about to become the first big departure of the admin? The show team and Mark Halperin break down her surprising statements to Vanity Fair. Plus, Andrew and Blake react to a viral article on the “lost generation” of young white men punished by DEI, and a potential loosening of marijuana laws by the Trump Admin. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com!    Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.