Ask Charlie Anything 208: Fat Kids = Child Abuse? Afghanistan Alternatives? Is DCFS Abusive?

Charlie is a Protestant, and Michael Knowles is a Catholic. What started off as a free-ranging discussion at AmFest became a spirited debate about two different approaches to Christianity, which the audience got deeply invested in as well. The two also discuss the origins of the MAGA movement, what they've each seen on college campuses the past year, and more. Join Charlie's interviews in-person at next year's AmFest by becoming a subscriber at members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When 70% of our nutritional research is funded by private companies, you get food pyramids that say Lucky Charms are more nutritious than grass-fed steak, and the public doesn't stand a chance." The MAHA movement is growing rapidly as Americans realize their foods are filled with poisons, allowed in through the hypocrisy and cowardice of their leaders. To kick off your new year, Gary Brecka discusses the 5 things that are most important to hack your new year and escape the poison Big Food is feeding you. Join Charlie's interviews in-person at next year's AmFest by becoming a subscriber at members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much thought have you given to lifeforms beyond earth? Are mysterious lights in the sky drones, UFOs, or something even stranger? Charlie sits down with author and ufologist Steven Greer to discuss his evidence that non-human intelligence is out there, and what he thinks the government knows about it. It's a fascinating and unusual conversation that kept the crowd at AmFest riveted. Join Charlie's interviews in-person at next year's AmFest by becoming a subscriber at members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MAGA movement is fully united about securing the border and deporting those in America illegally. But a major debate has broken out over legal immigration — specifically, whether Americans are helped or hurt by the tens of thousands of H-1B employment visas handed every year. Ryan James Girdusky and Jeremy Carl explain the real nature of the H-1B program and how companies exploit it, and debunk the lie that it is "racist" for America to put its own citizens first.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 was one of the most intense, memorable, and triumphant years in American history, and Turning Point and its supporters were at the very center of it. Charlie looks back on the many events of the year, from the attempted murder of Donald Trump to the stunning moment a Kennedy endorsed Trump, all culminating in a magical election night. Ultimately, this year came down to two things: The determination of the grassroots, and the providential hand of God.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes questions from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including:   -Is it child abuse if you let your child become obese? -What should America have done after 9/11, rather than nation-building in Iraq and Afganistan? -Are state child protective services departments abusive and hostile to parents?   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.

Enjoy Charlie’s conversation with George Janko at AmFest, where the two discuss how George’s experiences have led him to one sure conclusion: God’s way is better than the world’s way. George also reflects on his childhood, his recent marriage, life lessons, and more.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie, Jack, Blake, and Tyler respond to the massive debate about H-1B visas on X between Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the masses of X, then discuss the surprising importance of Saved by the Bell to modern American culture and politics. Plus, Tyler and Charlie discuss the college football playoffs.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy Charlie's in-depth AmFest interview with former Congressman Matt Gaetz, where he discusses Trump's cabinet, Pam Bondi, and his next moves after leaving Washington, before taking questions from the CK Exclusives subscriber audience.   Join Charlie's interviews in-person at next year's AmFest by becoming a subscriber at members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many immigrants should America let in, and from where? That argument consumed the MAGA movement on X over the holiday. Charlie responds to viral comments by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, then talks the issue over with conservative publisher Jonathan Keeperman, better known as "Lomez" on X.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.