Live from TPUSA: Accused Charlie Kirk Shooter's Motive REVEALED? | Guests: Rep. Chip Roy & Ryan Mauro | 9/17/25

Glenn plays the portion of yesterday's press conference in which Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray read the text messages between Kirk's assassin and his trans-identifying roommate/boyfriend. ABC News reporter Matt Gutman described the text exchange between Kirk's assassin and the roommate as "touching," prompting immediate backlash. Glenn gives his theory on why the Left feels justified in lying about the motive and political beliefs of Kirk's assassin. Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) joins Glenn to discuss the Left's coordinated efforts to attack and silence dissenters and destroy America's rule of law by any means possible. Capital Research Center investigative researcher Ryan Mauro joins to discuss why President Trump must take action against George Soros and his influence on American politics. The guys discuss the Left's most heinous reactions to Charlie's assassination and look at the impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination on America one week later. Glenn and Stu review a piece from the Federalist that debunks the five biggest lies the Left has been saying about Charlie Kirk. Filling in for Glenn and Stu, Pat and Jeffy discuss the ongoing investigations into groups and individuals who seemingly predicted Charlie Kirk's assassination.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) joins Glenn to discuss the Left's coordinated efforts to attack and silence dissenters and destroy America's rule of law by any means possible. Capital Research Center investigative researcher Ryan Mauro joins to discuss why President Trump must take action against George Soros and his influence on American politics. Glenn and Stu review a piece from the Federalist that debunks the five biggest lies the Left has been saying about Charlie Kirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is catching heat for targeting people like George Soros and groups like Antifa, claiming they’re terrorist organizations in light of the assassination of civil rights leader Charlie Kirk. President Trump is also considering RICO charges for terrorist groups who are sowing fear in the American public. Glenn tells the story of a mother whose young son called her out for not preparing him enough for what’s to come. Glenn defends the current generation for the hardships they are experiencing, which no other generation has had to deal with. Glenn rants against the idea that hate speech is a problem in America, arguing that "hate speech" does not exist. Glenn calls out the people who have allowed politics to dehumanize those with whom they disagree. Glenn reacts to actress Jamie Lee Curtis’ statement about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Glenn and Stu respond to the shocking news of a New York court throwing out terrorism charges against the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Glenn goes through Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee’s new proposed bill to honor Charlie Kirk. Former Chief Assistant United States Attorney for New York Andrew McCarthy joins to break down why the harshest charges against the man suspected of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO were dropped.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn tells the story of a mother whose young son called her out for not preparing him enough for what’s to come. Glenn reacts to actress Jamie Lee Curtis’ statement about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Former Chief Assistant United States Attorney for New York Andrew McCarthy joins to break down why the harshest charges against the man suspected of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO were dropped.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn highlights the importance of the determination people all across America are demonstrating in the wake of the assassination of civil rights leader Charlie Kirk. Glenn reads the Gettysburg Address, which retains a renewed sense of relevance to America's current issues. Glenn goes through what we know regarding the motive behind Charlie Kirk's assassination, including the shooter's alleged relationship with a transgender person and potential foreign influence. Two individuals were arrested for allegedly planting a bomb underneath a local news van, which was covering a vigil for Charlie Kirk. Stu reads through some of the horrific social media posts that seemingly predicted Charlie Kirk's assassination before it occurred. Glenn lays out the difference between the Left's cancel culture and the recent wave of people being fired for celebrating the assassination of Charlie. Glenn and Stu explain why any teacher or person around kids who celebrated Charlie's death should be fired. Bill O'Reilly joins to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how Kirk confronted evil throughout his life. BlazeTV host Liz Wheeler joins to explain why she's struggling to have sympathy for the family of the suspect who allegedly assassinated Charlie Kirk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn and Stu play a clip of Charlie Kirk that shows the type of person he should be remembered as. Stu reads through some of the horrific social media posts that seemingly predicted Charlie Kirk's assassination before it occurred. Glenn lays out the difference between the Left's cancel culture and the recent wave of people being fired for celebrating the assassination of Charlie. BlazeTV host Liz Wheeler joins to explain why she's struggling to have sympathy for the family of the suspect who allegedly assassinated Charlie Kirk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: This episode was filmed prior to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. But Glenn believes Max's message is needed now more than ever. The political world is divided, constantly at war with itself. In many ways, our own lives are not much different. Why do we constantly focus on the negative? Why are we in pain? Where is God amid our anxiety and fear? Why can’t we ever seem to change? Pastor Max Lucado has found the solution: Stop thinking like that! It may seem easier said than done, but Max joins Glenn Beck to unpack the three tools he describes in his new book, “Tame Your Thoughts,” that make it easy for us to reset the way we think back to God’s factory settings. In this much-needed conversation, Max and Glenn tackle everything from feeling doubt as a parent to facing unfair hardships to ... UFOs?! Plus, Max shares what he recently got tattooed on his arm.  Sponsors: Relief Factor Tired of pain controlling your life? Try Relief Factor’s three-week QuickStart for only $19.95. Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF.   Moxie Pest Services Moxie Pest Control knows exactly how to keep pests out without turning your yard into a chemical war zone. To celebrate 25 years in business, you can get your first pest control service for just $25. Visit https://MoxieServices.com/Beck and use promo code Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn announces he has started a fundraiser for Charlie Kirk’s wife and children. In major news, President Trump announced with a high degree of certainty that the alleged assassin has been captured and is in custody. Glenn argues that we should stop referring to Charlie Kirk as a conservative activist. Instead, we should call him a civil rights leader who was martyred because of his influence. Just the News CEO and editor in chief John Solomon joins to discuss what we know about the man who is in custody for allegedly assassinating Charlie Kirk. Glenn and John also discuss the dangers of using this atrocity to implement bad legislation. Glenn speaks with his viewers about their thoughts on Charlie’s assassination. Stu reveals some of the information about Charlie’s alleged assassin. Reports indicate that Charlie's alleged assassin was radicalized by the belief that conservatives are fascist. Oak Hills Church teaching minister Max Lucado joins to discuss Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how to process this horror without losing ourselves to the darkness. Glenn discusses the importance of having compassion for the parents and family of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer.  If you are able, please donate at https://www.givesendgo.com/912Project. All proceeds go to the Kirk family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just the News CEO and editor in chief John Solomon joins to discuss what we know about the man who is in custody for allegedly assassinating Charlie Kirk. Glenn and John also discuss the dangers of using this atrocity to implement bad legislation. Oak Hills Church teaching minister Max Lucado joins to discuss Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how to process this horror without losing ourselves to the darkness. Glenn discusses the importance of having compassion for the parents and family of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer. If you are able, please donate at https://www.givesendgo.com/912Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn honors TPUSA’s Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated while at an event at Utah Valley University. On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, Glenn asks a question that is relevant to both atrocities: Who are we? As we mourn, we must also pick up the torch that Charlie was forced to lay down. Journalist Megyn Kelly joins to discuss the horrific loss of Charlie and his lasting legacy. Glenn and Megyn discuss how Charlie’s assassin must be caught to ensure justice for Charlie. BlazeTV host Liz Wheeler joins to discuss the evil that took place yesterday in the theft of Charlie’s life and also shares the truth that God can and will use this evil for good. BlazeTV host Steve Deace joins to express his grief over the loss of Charlie. As the investigation continues into who took the life of Charlie Kirk, new evidence is pointing to the motive being connected to the transgender movement. The guys discuss some of the more disgusting reactions to Charlie’s assassination, as Glenn acknowledges that standing up for the truth is now dangerous. BlazeTV host of "Relatable" Allie Beth Stuckey joins to share that despite this atrocious loss, it can still be used for the main thing Charlie advocated for: making much of Jesus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices