Why President Trump Trusted Charlie ft. Donald Trump Jr.

In this exclusive live episode from AmFest, Michael Knowles joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the conservative movement and what comes next in the aftermath of 9/10. He breaks down the cultural and political challenges ahead and outlines how conservatives should think strategically about the future. Michael also addresses the dominant online narratives surrounding Israel and Palestine, offering clarity on how digital discourse is shaping public opinion. The episode concludes with a live Q&A, where he answers questions on Christianity, free speech, and offers practical advice for students navigating campus culture today. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://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.

President Trump has millions of supporters and thousands of people desperate for his ear. So, why did he put so much trust in Charlie, and turn to him over and over for advice? Donald Trump Jr. was a front-row witness to that fruitful relationship, and in his CK Exclusives interview at AmFest he explains how Charlie could offer the president something few others did: Honest advice instead of flattery, and a deep, intuitive understanding of the MAGA base. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://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 her CK Exclusives interview at AmFest, Riley Gaines tells her personal story about her friendship with Charlie and her personal experience of his assassination. She also talks about becoming a new mother, Turning Point USA’s pro-family culture, and the transformation across America as young people have grown in confidence about opposing the tremendous evils pushed on them during the woke era. Join future CK Exclusives recordings in person by becoming a member at https://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.

llie Beth Stuckey reflects on why courage is contagious—and why continuing the fight matters, even after loss. In the wake of Charlie’s death, Allie shares how grief has strengthened her resolve to keep “slugging away” and pushing forward. She also takes live Q&A and addresses questions about faith, leadership, infighting, and staying grounded in truth during turbulent times. 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.

Both 2020 and 2022 were bruising defeats for MAGA, for America, and Charlie. In his CK Exclusives interview at AmericaFest, Steve Bannon talks about how those losses were actually providential, allowing for the far more effective 2024 comeback that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Steve also discusses Charlie's role in staffing up the new administration and his belief that the Gaza War will lead to a new "two-state solution" for Israel/Palestine, then takes a few questions from CK Exclusives members. 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 death robbed America and the conservative movement of one of its greatest figures, at the exact moment where he was reaching the peak of his abilities and his impact on the world. The tragedy of Charlie's loss is unthinkable, but his memory will be eternal. To close 2025, the show team goes back through the very best of Charlie's video clips from the past year, ranging from the Trump inauguration to his Newsom interview to the very last video he ever made. 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.

Nick Shirley joins the show to talk about the gargantuan volume of daycare fraud and other theft from taxpayers by Minnesota's Somali community, all while Tim Walz called anybody looking into it a white supremacist. Tricia McLaughlin of DHS explains how the Trump Administration is getting involved, including the possible use of denaturalization to strip criminal immigrants of citizenship. 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.

Rampant daycare fraud by Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community has become one of the biggest stories in America. But with one scandal after another, why does Minnesota keep voting blue in one election after another? Scott Johnson of Minnesota’s Power Line Blog discusses the potential of unseating Tim Walz in next fall’s election. Harmeet Dhillon explains what the federal government is doing to pursue accountability for immigrant fraudsters, J6 gangsters, and illegal voters around the 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.

In this throwback episode, Charlie and Erika sit down in December of 2021 to discuss the Sabbath, dating and marriage, and Erika's strategy for reading through the Bible at a reasonable pace.   Note: Some of the information here is out of date, so head to proclaim365.com for the most up-to-date information. You can sign up right now for the 10th year of the program and join the quest to read the whole Bible in a year starting on January 5, 2026. Go to proclaim365.com today.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another installment of Charlie’s best debates, with a twist. While most Prove Me Wrongs brought out left-wing students in droves, this episode compiles friendly exchanges with students from TPUSA’s Student Action Summit in July of 2025. They discuss Charlie’s Starbucks order, the best Star Wars film, immigration, 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.