4PM ET 09/21/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 09/21/2025 — Episode Summary

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update is anchored by Lisa Brady and covers the day's top news stories, centering on the memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, evolving developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a deadly shooting in New Hampshire, political reaction to Kirk’s killing, military tension in Eastern Europe, and the death of renowned musician Sonny Curtis. The newscast features live quotes, reported segments, and key perspectives from public figures, with timestamps provided for the major sections.

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Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Charlie Kirk Memorial: Remembering a Conservative Activist

[00:02 – 01:14]

• Large-scale memorial: The episode opens with coverage from the State Farm Stadium in Arizona, where a memorial for murdered activist Charlie Kirk is held at max capacity (60,000+ attendees), with overflow crowds nearby.

• Tributes from colleagues:

  • A representative from Turning Point USA shares Kirk’s legacy of optimism and mobilization:

    “You guys have really defied gravity and let's continue to make history here.”
    — Turning Point USA Representative ([00:07])

  • Charlie Kirk’s message emphasizing broader purpose:

    “This is about saving Western civilization. … You are part of it. It's something bigger than all of us and it will have ramifications across the country.”
    — Charlie Kirk archival audio ([00:18])

  • Turning Point spokesperson Andrew Col honors Kirk’s impact:

    “Not the fortune telling kind that could predict the future, but the biblical kind. He confronted evil and proclaimed the truth and called us to repent and be saved.”
    — Andrew Col ([00:34])

  • Lisa Brady notes the “excruciating effort” of staff to continue The Charlie Kirk Show during this difficult week.

• Upcoming President Trump Appearance: President Trump is scheduled to speak at the memorial and will soon address the U.N. General Assembly.

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2. Mideast Tension: Recognition of Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

[01:14 – 01:34]

• Recognition of Palestinian state: The UK, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting Israeli Prime Minister’s criticism, saying such statehood would “be a prize for Hamas.”

• Protests in Israel:

  • Widespread anti-war protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem call for hostilities to cease:

    “It's time to say enough is enough. Stop the war, end the war, release the hostages, stop the ethnic cleansing in Gaza.”
    — Israeli Protester ([01:24])

• Military situation: Israeli forces continue operations in Gaza City amid ongoing rocket fire from Hamas.

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3. National News: Nashua, NH Shooting

[01:34 – 01:59]

• Deadly incident: A shooting at a country club in Nashua, NH, leaves one dead and two injured.
• Suspect in custody: The 23-year-old suspect is a former employee of the club; motive is under investigation.

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4. National Reaction and Media Debate: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

[02:57 – 03:49]

• Governor Josh Shapiro addresses public response:

  • On NBC's Meet the Press, Shapiro empathizes with Kirk’s family:

    “An attack against anyone leaves scars.”
    — Governor Josh Shapiro ([03:10])

  • Reminds the audience of an attack on himself the prior April and asserts:

    "Kirk’s assassination, based on what he said and believed is definitely wrong." ([03:14])

  • Calls for constructive disagreement:

    “We're allowed to disagree in this country. In fact, disagreements, when done constructively, is what helps perfect our union.”
    — Interviewer ([03:23])

• Media criticism and free speech:

  • Shapiro criticizes ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, suggesting “inartful” commentary is common and that “censorship further divides the nation.”

    “When you have others in the media… who are inartful every day, that… is dangerous.”
    — Governor Josh Shapiro ([03:41])

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5. Global Affairs: Baltic Military Tensions

[03:49 – 04:11]

• Aerial confrontation:
  • German and Swedish jets intercept a Russian surveillance plane flying over the Baltic Sea—part of a recent uptick in Russian military provocations, including incidents in Estonia and Poland.

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6. Culture: Remembering Sonny Curtis

[04:11 – 04:44]

• Musical legacy:
  • Sonny Curtis, longtime member of Buddy Holly’s Crickets, famed for “I Fought the Law,” and composer/singer of “Love Is All Around” (theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show), has died at 88 after a sudden illness.
  • Memorable archival moment:

    “You take it. You go make it.”
    — Sonny Curtis ([04:29])

• Accolades: Curtis’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is noted.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk:
  • “You guys have really defied gravity and let's continue to make history here.”
    — Turning Point USA Representative ([00:07])
  • “He confronted evil and proclaimed the truth and called us to repent and be saved.”
    — Andrew Col ([00:34])
• Middle East Protest:
  • “It's time to say enough is enough. Stop the war, end the war, release the hostages, stop the ethnic cleansing in Gaza.”
    — Israeli Protester ([01:24])
• Political Discourse:
  • “We're allowed to disagree in this country. In fact, disagreements, when done constructively, is what helps perfect our union.”
    — Commentator ([03:23])
  • “When you have others in the media...who are inartful every day, that is dangerous.”
    — Governor Josh Shapiro ([03:41])
• Cultural Farewell:
  • “You take it. You go make it.”
    — Sonny Curtis ([04:29])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Memorial & Tributes — [00:02 – 01:14]
• Israel-Palestine Recognition & Protests — [01:14 – 01:34]
• Nashua, NH Shooting — [01:34 – 01:59]
• Political and Media Reaction to Kirk's Death — [02:57 – 03:49]
• Russian Military Activity in Baltic Sea — [03:49 – 04:11]
• Sonny Curtis Obituary — [04:11 – 04:44]

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Summary Tone and Style

This Fox News update maintains a somber, urgent, and fact-forward tone, focusing on tributes, developing international crises, and high-profile deaths while weaving in direct quotes and providing a snapshot of national and global sentiment. The reporting highlights both the gravity of recent events and the strong reactions they’ve provoked across the political and cultural spectrum.

Transcript

[Fox News Anchor]

In his own words on Lisa Brady, Fox News at a memorial for Charlie Kirk.

[Charlie Kirk or Turning Point USA Representative]

You guys have really defied gravity and let's continue to make history here.

[Fox News Anchor]

The murdered conservative activist remembered in a video a short time ago from his organization, Turning Point usa.

[Charlie Kirk or Turning Point USA Representative]

This is about saving Western civilization. We are the most important organization in the country. You are part of it. It's something bigger than all of us and it will have ramifications across the country.

[Fox News Anchor]

Turning Point spokesperson Andrew Col just calling Kirk a prophet.

[Turning Point USA Spokesperson Andrew Col]

Not the fortune telling kind that could predict the future, but the biblical kind. He confronted evil and proclaimed the truth and called us to repent and be saved.

[Fox News Anchor]

Also commending the staff of the Charlie Kirk show for what he calls an excruciating effort to continue it through the grief of the past week. That memorial is at State Farm Stadium in Arizona at max capacity, more than 60,000, with an overflow crowd at a nearby arena. President Trump among those still to speak at the stadium. Later this week, he'll speak at the U.N. general assembly amid more Mideast tension as the U.K. canada and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state. The Israeli prime minister says statehood would be a prize for Hamas. This has thousands of Israelis protest in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem demanding an end to the war in Gaza.

[Israeli Protester or Activist]

It's time to say enough is enough. Stop the war, end the war, release the hostages, stop the ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

[Fox News Anchor]

Israeli forces continue to advance in Gaza City, also launching more airstrikes. Earlier today, Hamas firing rockets into southern Israel. The motive remains under investigation after a deadly shooting last night at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire. One man killed, two others injured. Police say the 23 year old suspect in custody is a local man who used to work at the club. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Fox News Anchor]

As the investigation of Charlie Kirk's killing continues, so does debate over the public reaction.

[Governor Josh Shapiro]

Governor Josh Shapiro said on NBC's Meet the Press he empathizes with Kirk's family.

[Commentator or Interviewer]

An attack against anyone leaves scars.

[Governor Josh Shapiro]

Last April, Shapiro was the target of an attack at the Pennsylvania governor's residence. He said Kirk's assassination, based on what he said and believed is definitely wrong.

[Commentator or Interviewer]

We're allowed to disagree in this country. In fact, disagreements, when done constructively is what helps perfect our union.

[Governor Josh Shapiro]

But he criticized late night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC for being, as Shapiro said in Artful about a joke he told.

[Commentator or Interviewer]

When you have others in the media and I mean this is no disrespect who are in artful every day, that.

[Governor Josh Shapiro]

Is dangerous, shapiro said that kind of censorship further divides the nation. Kernal Scott, FOX News Air Force fighter.

[Fox News Anchor]

Jets from Germany and Sweden scrambling earlier today to intercept and track a Russian surveillance plane flying unidentified over the Baltic Sea. This follows a recent Russian incursion in Estonia and Russian drones shot down in Poland. He wrote and performed one of TV's most recognizable themes. Sonny Curtis has died.

[Fox News Reporter]

He was a longtime member of Buddy Holly's band the Crickets and also wrote the rock classic I Fought the Law, but he's likely best remembered for writing and singing Love Is all around for the Mary Tyler Moore.

[Sonny Curtis (archival audio)]

You take it. You go make it.

[Fox News Reporter]

After all that show running on CBS for seven seasons beginning in 1970, Sonny Curtis death was confirmed Friday by his wife Louise following a sudden illness.

[Fox News Anchor]

Fox's Paul Stevens Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame as a member of the crickets. He was 88. I Lisa Brady, this is FOX News.

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