The Charlie Kirk Show

The Charlie Kirk Show is a daily news and commentary podcast in which Charlie Kirk discusses recent political developments, interviews guests, and offers opinion-based analysis of U.S. cultural and political issues.^[5] It is known for its conversational style and focus on conservative activism, aimed at younger audiences and college students.^[6]

The program is distributed as both a radio show and a podcast and has also been available through streaming platforms and social media.^[7][8]

The show launched in 2019 following the growth of Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded in 2012.^[9][10] The program expanded from earlier media appearances and debates into a regular broadcast, eventually becoming a daily show.

Over time, it became one of the most prominent conservative political podcasts in the United States, frequently appearing in news and politics rankings on podcast platforms. such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.^[11][12]

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a debate event. After his assassination, other co-hosts that were alongside Kirk on the show and Turning Point USA took over The Charlie Kirk Show and relaunched it.^[13][14][15] The show and Kirk's books saw a high amount of sales following his assassination.^[16]

The Charlie Kirk Show has played a role in expanding Charlie Kirk's influence^[17] as a prominent conservative media figure. It has also contributed to Turning Point USA's visibility and its outreach to younger audiences, particularly students.^[18][19]

The show typically featured news and talk on current political events, discussions of U.S. cultural, social, and sometimes religious issues, with interviews with political figures, commentators, and activists. Kirk would also host a segment on his show where a supporter of his could ask him questions.

Kirk was an American right-wing conservative activist, entrepreneur, and media personality.^[20] He co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and stayed its executive director until his death in 2025.^[21][22] He was closely linked to Donald Trump and became one of the main voices in the MAGA movement within the Republican Party. He also wrote several books.^[23][24]

He grew up in the Chicago suburbs of Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights, Illinois, and got involved in politics while still in high school.^[25] He went to college for a short time before dropping out to focus on building TPUSA with donor Bill Montgomery.^[26] The group later grew and included related organizations like Turning Point Action and Turning Point Faith.^[27] His work focused on getting conservative students involved in politics and supporting Republican causes across the country.

Kirk supported positions like opposing abortion, gun control, DEI programs, and LGBTQ rights.^[28] Over time, he became more closely aligned with the Christian right and supported Christian nationalism.^[29] His more controversial views included criticism of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Martin Luther King Jr., along with spreading COVID-19 misinformation, claims of election fraud in 2020, and support for the white genocide conspiracy theory.

On September 10, 2025, Kirk was shot in the neck by a rooftop sniper while speaking at a TPUSA debate event at Utah Valley University.^[30] His assassination drew international attention and condemnation of political violence while also sparking partisan dispute.^[31] On September 21, almost 100,000 people attended his memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.^[32]

• Erika Kirk – American businesswoman (born 1988)
• Memorial service of Charlie Kirk – 2025 memorial service of American political activist
• Reprisals against commentators on the Charlie Kirk assassination – 2025 American political-cultural event
• Turning Point Action – U.S. conservative advocacy group
• Turning Point UK – Right-wing political advocacy group