Ask Charlie Anything 222: Live Q&A at the Investors Retreat

There's a new pope, and he is an American from Chicago! Charlie reacts to the surprising selection of Leo XIV, then warns conservatives about how, regardless of what the new pope does, the secular left-wing media will exploit his every word and deed to try manipulating conservatives. Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks about President Trump's new willingness to raise taxes on top-end incomes and whether it's the secret weapon to getting the Big Beautiful Bill passed. Watch 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 transgenderism "self-expression?" Should we get rid of tax cuts to spend more money on Medicaid and school lunches? Why is it so important that conservatives not go along with "preferred pronouns?" Charlie answers a whole host of combative questions during his campus stop at the University of Florida. Watch 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 one of the biggest shocks in recent memory, an American cardinal has been elected the next pope of the Catholic church, Leo XIV. Charlie, Blake, Jack Posobiec, Lila Rose, and John Yep first react to the breaking news of white smoke over the Vatican, then react to Leo himself and what his agenda and goals may be as pontiff. Watch 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.

Gavin Newsom told Charlie that men in women's sports was unfair, so why is his state still letting men humiliate women in major athletic contests? Charlie covers that with Sophia Lorey, then talks to John Yep about the newly-opened papal conclave in Rome and what Christians of all denominations should hope for in the next pope. Also, Charlie asks an extremely important question: Why is the far left so obsessed with poop? Watch 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.

Sen. Thom Tillis supported some of Joe Biden's worst nominees. So why is he now standing the way of Ed Martin, Trump's pick for US attorney in D.C.? Charlie breaks down his motivations, and explains how, even if Tillis's top goal is just staying in office, his decision is a total strategic misfire. Watch 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.

What led to Matt Gaetz's brief nomination to be attorney general? What situation would justify President Trump openly opposing the judicial branch? And if he does, what would actually happen? Matt Gaetz may be out of Congress, but he still has deep thoughts about the new Trump administration, and a long list of reasons to be happy about the achievements of the new administration thus far. Watch 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.

Antifa went wild at the University of Washington, torching dumpsters, seizing a major building and more. Ari Hoffman joins to react. Then, Andrew and Alex Marlow talk about President Trump's press conference with the new Canadian PM, as well as U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, who is being blockaded by Sen. Thom Tillis despite having a critical role to play in Trump's agenda.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should our leaders grapple with obstacles like radical judges? How do we ensure America is ruled by its people instead of a small cabal? Charlie and Hillsdale president Larry Arnn dive into America's history and how to fix things when the country arrives at a constitutional impasse. Watch 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.

Want to send a message that the new America again prizes law and order? Here's an idea: Reopen Alcatraz! Charlie talks about Trump's most viral idea of the weekend and how it slots into his bigger agenda of American revival. Plus, Charlie talks to Sen. Rick Scott about the pressing issue of America's national debt and how it relates to American global supremacy. Watch 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 takes an hour of questions live from attendees at the Investors Retreat in San Diego, including: -Should conservatives try to replace the word "abortion" with "termination of pregnancy?"-What's the best way to be teaching kids?-How should the Trump Admin go after Harvard? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.