Episode Overview

Title: The Charlie Kirk Assassination is NOT a "Both Sides Issue"
Date: September 15, 2025
Host: Jack Posobiec
Podcast: Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

This episode is a somber and forceful reflection on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The episode’s core message is that Kirk’s murder is not the result of "both sides" political violence but evidence of a dangerous, organized ideological assault from the far left. The episode features emotional tributes, impassioned calls for civic action, and a strong thread of Christian faith. Key guests such as Vice President J.D. Vance, Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Jake Hoffman, and Cliff Maloney all weigh in, emphasizing unity among conservatives, the threat posed by far left extremism, and an urgent need for community and family resilience.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Framing of the Assassination (00:26 – 08:59)

• Main Thesis: The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a targeted political act, not a random or “both sides” event.
• J.D. Vance’s Statement:
  • Describes harassment faced by a Kirk associate after his death, linking it to organized left-wing activism (00:26).
  • Condemns those justifying or celebrating Kirk's assassination, especially media and organizations funded by large foundations.
    • Quote:

      “There is no unity with someone who harasses an innocent family the day after the father of that family lost a dear friend. There is no unity with the people who celebrate Charlie Kirk's assassination.” – J.D. Vance (01:19)

  • Calls for activism against entities promoting violence, suggesting that individuals should “call their employer” when seeing celebration of Kirk’s murder (03:11).
  • Faith as central to resilience and response: encourages "putting on the full armor of God" (04:37).

2. America at a Crossroads: Faith, Division & Ideology (08:59 – 18:52)

• Jack Posobiec’s Framing:
  • Emphasizes the spiritual dimension, honoring Kirk’s legacy as a Christian and family man (08:59).
  • Frames the assassination as the product of ideological extremism disassociated from humanity – a “cancer” to be removed from society (09:07).
• Dr. Ben Carson Interview:
  • Validates cancer analogy. U.S. society faces “active attack” from radical socialist and communist ideologies.
    • Quote:

      “We have two sides and they don’t want the same thing, and that’s a big deal. … We need to understand that we’re under attack. Our system is under attack. We can’t passively resist it.” – Dr. Ben Carson (11:53)

  • Suggests cultural division is driven by long-term ideological infiltration (“communist goals” from the 1960s), with society’s foundational faith and family structures under assault (13:00).
  • Warns against passive citizenry; everyone is called to active participation against the forces that threaten America (17:58).
  • Stresses factual debate (“put the facts in the middle of the table”) over ideological division (16:52).

3. Rejecting "Both Sides" — The Moral Asymmetry Argument (20:59 – 26:41)

• Confronting Narratives:
  • Jack asserts the “both sides” claim is a deflection; the aftermath of Kirk’s killing versus responses to left-wing figures’ deaths are not comparable (20:59).
• Dr. Ben Carson’s Take:
  • Distinguishes conservative responses (“vigils, prayer, and contemplation”) from left-wing riots after George Floyd.
  • Attributes left-wing violence to being “inspired by evil,” contrasting with “God-inspired” conservative action (21:43).
  • Connects America’s rapid success to its faith foundation, warning that division along race, gender, and religion is the key vulnerability America’s enemies exploit (23:10).
  • Calls for restoration of the family and pro-faith policies, citing plunging birth rates as existential crisis (24:25).

4. Faith, Family, and Civic Resilience (19:38 – 25:17)

• Christian Faith as a Unifying Principle:
  • Several speakers reference Gospel principles, Kirk’s devotion as his defining legacy, and appeals to national repentance.
  • Notable motivational moment:

    "Jesus took my place. … Grace you cannot earn. Grace you do not pay for. It doesn't matter how much money you give... Christianity is a gift for all of humanity to receive, regardless of everything that we have done. I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith.” – Unknown Religious Speaker (07:30)

• Family Crisis:
  • Discussion on America’s declining birthrate as the true threat to the nation's fabric — not racism or climate (19:45).
  • Calls for policies and cultural shift towards celebrating large families as part of the solution.

5. Mourning, Mobilizing, and the Call to Action (31:38 – 47:51)

• Reaction to Kirk’s Assassination:

  • Host and guests are devastated but resolute; widespread, spontaneous outpouring of grief in conservative communities contrasted with celebrations and mocking from some left-wing and online circles.
  • Explicit references to instances of public celebration (e.g., Bob Vylan concert) are played to evidence pervasiveness of leftist hostility (39:59).

• Cliff Maloney’s Remembrance:

  • Emotional recounting of shared moments and victories, focusing on Kirk’s faith as the core of his legacy (41:10).
  • Notes that Kirk's death is driving many toward church and faith, including previously non-religious friends.
  • Declares Kirk a “Christian martyr” whose death is a rallying point.

• Senator Jake Hoffman’s Perspective:

  • Recaps the high-level tributes at Kirk’s vigil, the resolve to continue his anti-violence, pro-faith, pro-family mission (33:48).
  • Decries inaction from social media platforms and the mainstream media regarding celebratory posts online, citing ongoing bias (35:55).

• Host’s Closing Tone:

  • Reiterates the refrain: “Don’t back down. Double down. It’s time to lock in.” (47:51)
  • Encourages listeners to honor Kirk by joining organizations, volunteering, and bringing people together around shared values.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “There is no unity with the people who celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination… There is no unity with the people who fund these articles… arguing that Charlie Kirk… deserved a shot to the neck because he spoke words with which they disagree.”
  – J.D. Vance (01:19)
• “We need to understand that we’re under attack. Our system is under attack. We can’t passively resist it.”
  – Dr. Ben Carson (11:53)
• “This is clearly not a both sides issue. [After George Floyd] Billions of dollars of damage, dozens killed… What has been done in this case? Vigils, prayer and contemplation, completely different.”
  – Dr. Ben Carson (21:43)
• “If you get your faith right, your culture will be right. If you get your culture right, your politics will be right.”
  – Jack Posobiec (25:17)
• “They assassinated him because they could not debate him… The way they responded was with a bullet because that was the only thing they had left.”
  – Jack Posobiec (46:12)
• “We are just getting started. … We are not going to give the other side what they want. … We are going to double down, and we are going to defeat these radical lefties, these communists. And we do that by winning election after election, throwing it back in their face, pulling the normies to our side because they don’t know what they’ve unleashed.”
  – Cliff Maloney (43:35)
• “Those are the two words I’ll end with to you: Jack, ‘For Charlie.’ That’s why we fight.”
  – Cliff Maloney (47:29)

Structure and Flow

00:26 – 05:33: J.D. Vance frames the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s death and decries left-wing extremism, calling for action and faith.

09:07 – 18:52: Jack introduces Dr. Carson; discussion of the “cancer” of extremism, the roots of division, and the necessity of active citizen participation.

20:59 – 26:41: Rejection of the “both sides” narrative, affirmation of Christian faith as America’s foundation, and imperative to rebuild family structure.

31:38 – 36:22: Outpouring of grief, confrontation with celebratory reactions from left-wing activists, and the resolve to continue Kirk’s mission.

41:08 – 47:51: Cliff Maloney recalls personal and faith-filled memories of Kirk, reasserts faith as central, and issues a rallying call to listeners.

Conclusion

The episode is a call to reject moral equivalency in cases of political violence, to honor Charlie Kirk’s memory with action, and to restore faith and family as cornerstones for American resilience. The tone is direct, grieving yet defiant, and suffused with Christian themes. Listeners are urged not simply to mourn but to mobilize and become “locked in” for the cause—"For Charlie."

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