The Great Venezuela Caper and America First

After listening in on an eventful White House press briefing on Venezuela and more, the show talks to Senator Rick Scott about President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland and the endless flow of fraudulent money going to immigrants in Minnesota. As if on cue, they react to breaking news of a ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, where far-left agitators have relentlessly harassed federal agents with the full support of local lawmakers. 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 present American political moment is defined by one word: Disillusion. All over the country, ordinary people have realized that the bureaucrats, professors, and other elites who dominated their lives were never acting in good faith and declined long ago. Novelist and thinker Walter Kirn examines the great turning point in American life in the 21st century, and ponders — what's next? Trump’s 2024 win, Kirn argues, wasn’t just political, but a reckoning for every institution in American life. 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.

Charlie fought for years to vindicate the MAGA patriots who were fired, terrorized, arrested, and even imprisoned because they showed their support for Donald Trump on January 6. Now, today marks the first anniversary of that day where J6 participants can live without fear and disgrace. Ben Bergquam joins J6 commemorations from the nation's capital. Then, Sen. Ron Johnson discusses his reasons for abolishing the filibuster, the nation's spending addiction, and the newly-curtailed vaccine schedule courtesy of RFK Jr. 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.

One of the last people Charlie met in his life was South Korean pastor Son Hyun-bo. Now, Pastor Son is imprisoned by South Korea’s government for supposed political advocacy crimes. Pastor Son’s two sons, Chance and Young-Kwang, came to AmericaFest to raise awareness for their father’s case, and joined Blake and Mikey for an Exclusives interview. The brothers discuss their father’s resistance to Covid lockdowns, how feminism and moral cowardice have infested many Korean churches, Korea’s disastrously low birthrate, and more. Join a petition for Pastor Son’s release at https://faith-freedom.com/call-for-pastor-sons-release-from-jail 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 Democrats' 2024 VP nominee is now being driven from office in his own state. Minnesota journalist Liz Collin breaks down the state's growing fraud crisis and how Nick Shirley's viral video forced Tim Walz to quit his reelection race. She also investigates the possibility of a backroom power-swapping deal between the outgoing governor and Amy Klobuchar. TPUSA Frontlines reporter Jonathan Choe talks about the expansion of the Somali fraud investigation to Washington, where far-left politicos seem eager to let crime run wild. 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.

President Trump stunned the world over the weekend with a daring raid that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro without a single American casualty. It was an impressive victory, but how can the Administration translate into a long-term MAGA political win? Rep. Andy Biggs discusses that along with his continuing run for Arizona governor, and RAV's David Zere gives an update from the courthouse where Maduro is facing charges. 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.

Tom Homan was supposed to be retired, but he has returned to the fray one last time to spearhead President Trump's unprecedented operation to secure the border, undo the Biden immigration disaster, and expel the millions of people who should not be in our country. At AmFest, Homan explained the dramatic changes that have already happened within ICE, describes the even greater developments coming in the next year, and answers questions on prosecuting sanctuary city politicians and more. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://members.charliekirk.com/ 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 this exclusive live episode from AmFest, Michael Knowles joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the conservative movement and what comes next in the aftermath of 9/10. He breaks down the cultural and political challenges ahead and outlines how conservatives should think strategically about the future. Michael also addresses the dominant online narratives surrounding Israel and Palestine, offering clarity on how digital discourse is shaping public opinion. The episode concludes with a live Q&A, where he answers questions on Christianity, free speech, and offers practical advice for students navigating campus culture today. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://members.charliekirk.com/ 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.

President Trump has millions of supporters and thousands of people desperate for his ear. So, why did he put so much trust in Charlie, and turn to him over and over for advice? Donald Trump Jr. was a front-row witness to that fruitful relationship, and in his CK Exclusives interview at AmFest he explains how Charlie could offer the president something few others did: Honest advice instead of flattery, and a deep, intuitive understanding of the MAGA base. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://members.charliekirk.com/ 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 her CK Exclusives interview at AmFest, Riley Gaines tells her personal story about her friendship with Charlie and her personal experience of his assassination. She also talks about becoming a new mother, Turning Point USA’s pro-family culture, and the transformation across America as young people have grown in confidence about opposing the tremendous evils pushed on them during the woke era. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://members.charliekirk.com/ 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.