Jim Carafano on Charlie Kirk Suspect Arrest, Political Violence, and Global Tensions

Donald Trump announced live on FOX that Charlie Kirk's killer had been caught. Here's the FBI press conference where Kash Patel laid out how it happened, plus analysis from Marc Cox, criminologists, other experts, Bob Rose, Tara Servatius and more.

Hour 1 opens with Scott Jagow in Scott on the Spot, sharing his rotator cuff surgery story, pain management, physical therapy, new treatments like PRP and scrambler therapy, plus a quick look at the day’s breaking headlines. Hour 2 features Victoria Churchill on the fallout from the Charlie Kirk shooting and the moment of silence debate, followed by Nichole Murray with business and market updates, then In Other News. Hour 3 brings Jim Carafano on the suspect arrest and why swift law enforcement matters, then Capitol Beat with Rep. Dr. Bob Onder on political rhetoric, redistricting and 9/11 remembrance, and a short return of Scott Jagow for Scott on the Spot. Hour 4 starts with Dennis Hancock on local county issues and the Queen of Hearts drawing, then Eben Brown with the latest updates on the Charlie Kirk investigation and what charges may come next.

Hour 4 opens with Councilman Dennis Hancock on local issues. He reacts to the arrest of the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect, calls Kirk a strong voice for conservatives, and stresses that political violence is unacceptable. Hancock also criticizes St. Louis County for not holding an official 9/11 remembrance, recalls leading a prayer service as Fenton’s mayor after the attacks, and weighs in on Sam Page’s spending on a new county flag and logo, the Hispanic Heritage Month flag raising, the expanded senior tax freeze, and questions around stadium funding legislation. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown then shares the latest on 22 year old Tyler Robinson, identified as the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. He reports on Robinson’s background, his father’s role in turning him in, the FBI and state response, and possible state and federal charges. The hour ends with the newest details from the investigation.

Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown joins Marc Cox with breaking updates on the arrest of 22 year old Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. Robinson, a student at Utah Valley University who lived in Washington County, Utah, was turned in by a minister and possibly his own father. His father is a 27 year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Eben shares details on the quick capture just two days after the attack, the role of the FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety, and what we know so far about potential state and federal charges. The suspect’s motive remains unclear as authorities prepare for a press conference.

Councilman Dennis Hancock joins Marc Cox to discuss the arrest of Tyler Robinson, identified as the shooter in the Charlie Kirk incident, and how Robinson’s father, a 27 year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, helped secure his son. Hancock also criticizes St. Louis County for not holding an official 9/11 remembrance, recalling his own experience leading a prayer service as Fenton’s mayor. The conversation turns to county leadership under Sam Page, the cost of a new county flag and logo, a Hispanic Heritage Month flag raising, the expansion of the senior tax freeze, and questions around stadium funding legislation that excludes St. Louis County, St. Louis City and Cole County.

Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show begins with Capitol Beat. Jim Carafano from the Heritage Foundation discusses the arrest of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination, the quick law enforcement response that involved a pastor and the suspect’s family, and what the case shows about deterring political violence. He also breaks down Qatar’s complex diplomatic role and reports of an Israeli strike in Qatar in the broader context of regional conflicts. Congressman Dr. Bob Onder joins the conversation to reflect on Charlie Kirk’s influence with young conservatives and students, calling him a martyr, and to discuss the dangers of heated political rhetoric. He also weighs in on Missouri’s upcoming redistricting plan that could change the shape of his district and shares his thoughts on commemorating 9/11, while criticizing County Executive Sam Page’s response. To close the hour, Scott on the Spot looks at the troubling trend of young men committing violent acts. Scott highlights factors that may be contributing, including the influence of social media, the spread of misinformation, mental health challenges, parental responsibility and the role of pharmaceuticals.

In this Capitol Beat segment, Congressman Bob Onder joins Marc Cox to discuss the latest political headlines. They talk about the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Onder describing Kirk as a martyr and reflecting on his influence with young people and on college campuses. The Congressman also addresses the impact of political rhetoric, noting how comparisons to Nazis and other inflammatory language can fuel violence. Later, he weighs in on Missouri’s upcoming redistricting plan, which could reshape his own district, and shares thoughts on remembering 9/11 along with criticism of County Executive Sam Page's response.

Jim Carafano from the Heritage Foundation joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to break down the arrest of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination attempt. He shares insight into Charlie Kirk’s background and character, condemns political violence in any form, and examines the quick response by law enforcement including the involvement of a pastor and the suspect’s family. The conversation also turns to the international stage, with analysis of Qatar’s complicated diplomatic relationships and reports of an Israeli attack in Qatar, set against the broader backdrop of ongoing conflicts in the region.

In Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc tracks the ongoing manhunt for the shooter behind Charlie Kirk’s assassination and breaks down the political fallout in Washington and abroad. Victoria Churchill of the Daily Mail joins to discuss the heated reactions to the lack of a moment of silence in Congress and the European Parliament, as lawmakers clash over political rhetoric, free speech, and a growing culture of desensitization to violence. We also cover the impact on conservative activism and safety concerns for public figures. Nichole Murray brings the latest business and economic updates, including stock market trends, Boeing union negotiations, Apple’s new health features, and dating app usage. Marc wraps the hour with In Other news, from Jersey Shore buzz and New Jersey tourism to fresh discoveries from the Mars rover

Victoria Churchill joins Marc Cox to discuss the fallout in Washington after the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk during a campus tour in Utah. Lawmakers clashed when Rep. Lauren Boebert requested a moment of silence, sparking pushback from Democrats and a heated confrontation with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The conversation covers selective media coverage, the growing desensitization to political violence, and comparisons to past assassinations including Kennedy and Trump. Churchill and Cox also explore how inflammatory rhetoric is shaping younger generations’ political engagement, the need for open dialogue, and the rising safety concerns for political figures.