Speeches From the Archive- Charlie’s 2017 Speech at The University of Illinois

The past year has made it clear that absolutely every seat counts for the House, and that means Utah must repeal Prop 4 — the law that judges have used to hand the state a solid Democrat seat. Utah GOP Chair Rob Axson talks about the TP Action-assisted effort that will get a repeal on the ballot and help Utah conservatives escape left-wing gerrymandering. Mike Davis unpacks what the FBI and DOJ actually have in the Epstein files and why no indictments have been dropped. The team reflects on the legacy of departed left-wing icon Jesse Jackson, the pastor who embraced abortion in a bid for power.   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.

Rush Limbaugh passed away five years ago, so the shows opens with a discussion of his and Charlie's relationship and how the radio legend inspired Charlie's own style. Then, they turn to the latest transgender mass shooting incident, this time in Rhode Island, and then talk to Riley Gaines about the latest evidence of a faith-based revival. What does it mean that men are more pious than women now, and that the more-educated are actually more likely to attend weekly services now than others?   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 wanted Jeremy Carl to join the Trump Administration, but Democrats are going all-our to block it. Carl joins the show to respond to Democrat smears, and the team recruits Utah listeners to contact wavering GOP Sen. John Curtis. Sean Davis breaks down the Democrats’ rebranding strategy centered on faking moderation just long enough to achieve their most radical aims.   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.

Sec. of State Marco Rubio delivered a dramatic speech in Europe over the weekend, laying out the Trump Administration's new vision for America as a defender of Western civilization from infiltration and decline. The show has all the momentous clips from Rubio, as well as the sad attempts from AOC to countersignal him. Sen. Mike Lee explains the prospects of the SAVE Act ramming through Congress now that it officially has 50 supporters in the Senate.   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.

Mikey, Andrew, and Blake take an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including:   -The saying goes that “Hard times create strong men, good times create weak men.” But how would that quote work for women? -How does one get old-fashioned local GOPs to get with the times? -How can young men get hired without a college degree? -Is there anything conservatives could learn today from the Founders who opposed the Constitution?   Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask the team a question on-air by going to 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 throwback speech from when he wasn't yet 25 years old, Charlie lays out the foundational principles behind his worldview and the mission of Turning Point USA. He makes the case for why America is the greatest and most generous nation in history, and takes on myths like the gender wage gap, white privilege, and the idea that a college degree is the only path to success.   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.

With the All-American Halftime Show over, the TC crew backtracks to watch that other show from Bad Bunny. Are his lyrics any less inane in English? And why does he say "Ey" so much? The team gets to the bottom of things on these all-important questions. 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 most important goals of the show is to defend Charlie's legacy, and one of the most important pieces of that legacy are the Trump Administration nominees he fought hardest for. The show opens by fighting for Jeremy Carl, one of Charlie's favorite nominees who is facing smears from Democrats and cowardly opposition from a Senate Republican. Then, Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points shares more of the science about why legalizing marijuana has been a disaster, and explains why he believes the Epstein files have vindicated beliefs Epstein was linked to intelligence agencies.   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.

With the New York Times now admitting that legal weed was a mistake, Alex Berenson breaks down America’s marijuana crisis, including concerns about addiction, schizophrenia, and its impact on young men. Then Tom Bevan joins to analyze new polling, the state of the economy, and why Republicans must sharpen their message heading into 2026.   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 day later, there are new and horrifying revelations about the Canadian lunatic who became the latest transgender spree killer. Andrew and Blake play a tape that is not for the faint of heart and talk about the deadly dangers unleashed by the left's false compassion for deeply troubled people. Rep. Chip Roy talks about the House's passage of the SAVE Act and the campaign to get the Senate GOP united behind this critical bill for America's elections.   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.