Leaving the Left + AMA 273

Arizona matters to the future of this country. Arizona mattered to Charlie. It’s where he chose to headquarter Turning Point, raise his family, and invest his time into. Here’s Charlie in his own words explaining why Andy Biggs is who he supported from the jump for the next Governor of Arizona. 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.

For years, Evan Barker raised money for one Democrat campaign after another, while watching radical socialists and racial demagogues take over the party. Now, she's published a tell-all book about the transformation of the Democrats, and joins the show to recount her difficult journey. Michael Whatley touts his run to replace Thom Tillis in North Carolina, and then the team takes an hour of fun subscriber questions on Flock cameras, color revolutions, Amy Coney Barrett, 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.

The massive fortunes amassed by almost any person who serves a stint in Congress have scandalized the public. Will Republicans finally go and ban it — and can we get the SAVE Act too? The show discusses how this will decide the GOP's fate in November. Then, Tom Sauer explains Iran's strategy for winning a war with America as Trump plots a potential return to major bombing. Auron MacIntyre explains what's true and what's fake about the new NDAA and Israel, and Alex Marlow reacts to Sophie Cunningham's showdown with woke scolds in the WNBA. 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 supposed "experts" continuing to spread conspiracies of exploding microphones and more, Matt Tardio explains the science that disproves wild claims about Charlie's death. Also Allum Bokhari explains the horrifying murder of conservative politician Ann Widdecombe in Britain, which shares many features with Charlie's murder. But news in America is better. Tyler Bowyer talks about Andy Biggs's huge win in Arizona's GOP primary, and Rep. Brandon Gill discusses his humiliating interrogation of woke figures at the Smithsonian. 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 was hugely enthusiastic about making Andy Biggs the next governor of Arizona. Tuesday night, that reality came one step closer as Arizona primary results showed a huge win for Biggs. The Turning Point team monitors results in that race and other Arizona contests and explains why they will matter for the entire country. 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 was a huge believer in Andy Biggs as the man who can save Arizona from the Democrats. Today, Tyler joins for Arizona primary day to drive turnout and explain why the entire county should be looking to results in the Grand Canyon State. Plus, when the left tells you who it looks up to, believe them. Xi Van Fleet talks about Hasan Piker's open admiration of Chinese dictator Mao Zedong. Scott Greer delivers a "whitepill" about how online conservatives brought new, better ideas to the GOP. 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.

Nobody has become a target in the Trump Administration quite like Vice President JD Vance, who finds himself under fire just about every time he gives an interview — and mostly from his own side. What's going on? Michael Knowles and Sean Davis break down the goals of the faction trying to bring the VP down. Plus, Hillsdale's Benedict Whalen gives his review of the new film adaptation of The Odyssey and explains why Homer's epic poem remains relevant 2700 years after it was written. 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 believed that one of the greatest tragedies in our culture was the failure of the church to get involved with the critical issues affecting American and the refusal of pastors to be more vocal in saving Western civilization. In a fiery speech from the 2024 Pastor's Summit, Charlie calls out silent churches and argues for stronger pastors. 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 a week off for the Tyler Robinson case, Thoughtcrime returns to hit critical topics, including:   -Is JD Vance right about aliens? -Can anyone pronounce the name of Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street? -Who is taking one for the team and watching The Odyssey?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you ever find yourself wondering why we should keep fighting, allow Charlie to remind you in his speech from Turning Point's 2018 Chapter Leadership Summit, where he walks through why he believes in God, why he cares about this country, and why it's important to stand up for your beliefs. 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.