From the Archive: Charlie’s 2025 CLS Speech

JD Vance went back onto Joe Rogan's podcast yesterday, where he admitted the Administration bungled its handling of the Epstein files, and sparked a dramatic reaction with frank comments about Israeli influence on U.S. politics. The show reacts, joined by Alex Marlow who also offers thoughts on Chris Nolan's new adaptation of The Odyssey. Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses the SAVE Act and a controversial part of the new NDAA that critics are calling a "merger" between the U.S. and Israel. Sean Spicer discusses the rise of DSA. 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 Supreme Court is petitioning or more security after a wave of threats. The show plays the tape and analyzes this particularly dangerous vulnerability the violent left can exploit. Andy Ngo discusses his new book about the Zizian "trans death cult" and the threats he's getting for it. Rich Baris analyzes the current state of the midterms and in particular the most important Senate races. 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.

Sen. Lindsey Graham leaves a major void in the Senate for the Republican Party. The critical question is — who will fill it, and what will their priorities be? Blake lays out how Graham's death represents a generational change for the Republican Party, and Mark Halperin explains the political fallout. John Doyle talks about how to engage with the so-called "conspiracy right." Two CLS attendees talk about their experience, and the show reveals a brand-new Turning Point event for young men. 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 preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is over, and the work of TPUSA continues. The show has the highlights from a superb Chapter Leadership Summit in D.C., including a speech from Erika and important insights about what young conservatives care most about. Graham Allen discusses the sudden death of Lindsey Graham and how it shakes up the Senate. Auron MacIntyre describes the philosophy of Russia's Alexander Dugin, who is winning acolytes in the West. Joshua Carr talks about the experience of being inside the courtroom at the Tyler Robinson hearing last week. 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’s final speech to a Chapter Leadership Summit was a blueprint for everyone who will be picking up Charlie’s mantle in the years to come. Charlie tells the crowd of young leaders how to find purpose in their lives, how to hold firm in their convictions, and how to live with courage in a culture that rewards conformity. He also talks about dating and marriage, offers candid warnings to the men and women of Gen Z, and answers questions from the audience. 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.

After an exhausting week of testimony and objections, the case of Utah vs. Tyler Robinson has adjourned until September. Jack Posobiec was in the courtroom when the state played what reporters are calling “the most damning evidence in the state’s arsenal.” He describes what he saw. Justin Nazaroff of Fenix Ammunitionr explains key finds about the ballistic evidence and why there wasn’t an exit wound. Steve Deace discusses the right attitude to take toward leaders and influencers who have disgraced themselves promoting elaborate conspiracies.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 4 was by far the most eventful day of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing. Graham Allen helps go through the tremendous amount of evidence presented, from Lance Twiggs's testimony about an in-person confession to Robinson's text messages to the bullet fragments taken during the autopsy. Plus, Allen and Andrea Burkhart react to an appalling and out-of-nowhere attack by the defense team on Erika Kirk. 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.

Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing has reached its fourth day. Attorneys Wendy Patrick, Robert Barnes, and Jay Town help break down the blockbuster evidence of the day, which includes the long-awaited video testimony from Lance Twiggs, text messages by Robinson confessing to the crime, and more. 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.

So, what actually happened in four hours of hearing today? Liz Wheeler and Jack Posobiec join to analyze the grinding back-and-forth over how much of Lance Twiggs's testimony will be shown to the public. Tayler Hansen helps debunk the desperate claims about the height of the shooter caught on camera. Viva Frei discusses the continuing appeal of alternative theories, and which are worth considering and which are not. 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.

While the show fixates on the Tyler Robinson hearing, the world hasn't stopped moving. With court in recess this morning, the show catches up on the drama with Graham Platner, Mitch McConnell, and Iran, then also dissects the psychological motivations of people who are determined to reject or undermine all evidence presented this week. Sean Davis, Scott Jennings, Cam Higby, and Alex Marlow all join. 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.