Nightly Scroll with Hayley – Ep.136: Bomb Squad Investigates Package at TPUSA HQ

Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: September 18, 2025
Main Theme:
Hayley Caronia covers the wave of tension and controversy following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the bomb squad response to a suspicious package at Turning Point USA (TPUSA) HQ, and political and cultural fallout within media, politics, and public discourse. With her trademark conservative, no-nonsense style, Hayley examines sensational headlines, media responses, left/right violence narratives, high-profile tributes, cancel culture incidents, and strategies for raising resilient kids.

1. Bomb Squad at TPUSA: Breaking News & Safety Concerns

[00:40 – 05:00]

• Incident Recap:
  A suspicious package was found outside TPUSA HQ in Phoenix; bomb squad intervened and a section of the street was cleared for investigation.

  • Authorities later confirmed “there is not a threat associated with the incident.”
  • Hayley emphasizes the need to stay alert:

    “This just serves as a reminder to be on alert, pay attention to your surroundings, protect yourself.” ([02:22])

• Personal Anecdote:
  Hayley shares how recent events impacted her own behavior, opting for vigilance during everyday errands.

  “Something in me was just like, move your car. I don’t know why. … I would rather be safe than sorry.” ([03:15])

2. Remembering Charlie Kirk: Vigils, Tributes, and His Legacy

[05:01 – 09:00]

• Memorial Event:
  Details about the upcoming memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, with an A-list roster:

  • Speakers include Donald Trump, VP J.D. Vance, Susie Wiles, Marco Rubio, RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Don Jr., Tucker Carlson, and more.
  • Reflects Kirk's impact in mobilizing conservative youth.

• TPUSA’s Explosion in Interest:
  Following Kirk’s death, chapter requests skyrocketed:

  • “Now they’ve gotten 54,000, more than 54,000 new chapter requests. … That is more applications than there are colleges and universities in the United States of America.” ([05:55])

• Nationwide Vigils & Tributes:

  • Utah Valley University flew a flag for Kirk, New Florida University plans a statue with empty chairs, symbolizing dialogue and invitation.

    “He was also opening it up to conversation. … He set a really good example for that.” ([06:57])

  • Hayley finds local vigils “very moving… people talking about what Charlie did for them.”

3. Outrage after Charlie Kirk Memorial Vandalism

[08:55 – 12:30]

• Incident:

  • 20-year-old Arkansas Tech student Kerry Rollo and her sister vandalized a Kirk memorial (video: flipping off, kicking candles, shouting “F*** Charlie Kirk”).
  • Rollo was fired from her job; her sister launched a GoFundMe titled “Fight Against Fascism” to support Kerry.

• Hayley's Commentary:

  • Critiques the misuse of First Amendment defenses:

    “Kicking and vandalizing a memorial is not protected under the First Amendment.” ([11:06])

  • Condemns GoFundMe campaigns for “really shitty people and their shitty non-existent causes.”
  • Mocks pronoun/gender-neutral language in the GoFundMe post.

4. Media Coverage – Leftist Sympathy and Conservative Pushback

[14:00 – 24:00]

• ABC & CNN Coverage of Kirk’s Assassin:

  • Hayley calls out ABC reporter Matt Gutman and Montel Williams (CNN) for “humanizing” the assassin, focusing on “the killer’s love story.”

    “He literally called him a love-torn child… This was a 22-year-old college student living on his own with his trans boyfriend. And also, you don’t kill people because they disagree with you.” ([19:39])

• Left/Right Political Violence Debate:

  • The Federalist’s Brianna Lyman emphasizes left-wing violence and rising dangers for conservatives ([21:44]):

    “Charlie Kirk was murdered because he talked about God, family, country. ... If Charlie Kirk ... can be targeted for those views, it makes us all feel like we have a target on our back.”

  • Scott Jennings (CNN) responds with DOJ statistics on violence, but Hayley argues the real trend is being downplayed.

    “They will go to crazy lengths to excuse this kind of behavior.” ([23:39])

5. Elected Democrats' (and Others') Response to Kirk Murder & National Security

[24:00 – 33:00]

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX):

  • Attributes Kirk’s death to “gun culture,” suggesting stricter laws could have prevented the assassination ([25:36]).
  • Hayley rebuts:

    “There are no gun control laws that would have prevented Charlie Kirk’s death. It is insensitive and it is stupid to say otherwise. Demons with intent to kill do not follow laws.” ([26:43])

• Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN):

  • Criticizes use of National Guard to control crime:

    “What doesn’t make people feel safe? A tank next to Chipotle. It’s stupid and it’s for the cameras.” ([28:57])

  • Hayley underscores misaligned Democratic priorities.

• Rep. Pearson (D-TN):

  • Labels crime-fighting efforts as “terrorism” and accuses Trump/Lee of white supremacy agendas ([31:55]).
  • Hayley: “He genuinely said that fighting crime is terrorism.”

• Sen. Karina Villa (D-IL):

  • Interferes with ICE operations, warns people to “stay inside”; Hayley and Justin mock the spectacle.

    “She’s pretending like she’s Paul Revere.” ([34:15])

6. Miscellaneous Political/Cultural Rants

[37:46 – 40:50]

• Dearborn, MI Mayor Controversy:

  • Mayor tells a white resident he isn’t welcome for objecting to naming a road after a journalist sympathetic to Hamas and Hezbollah.

    “He’s going to launch a parade when a white man moves out of Dearborn, Michigan...” ([39:45])

  • Hayley: “Not anti-immigration, but anti-immigration without assimilation.”

• Air Traffic Incident Near Air Force One:

  • Audio of traffic control trying to redirect a Spirit Airlines plane with Air Force One nearby.
  • Hayley/Justin joke about “budget airlines” laxity ([41:06 – 44:30]).

7. Cancel Culture: Tennis Player Taylor Townsend’s Food Comments

[45:08 – 48:30]

• Incident:

  • Townsend posts a video critiquing Chinese cuisine while on tour, faces backlash for “racist, xenophobic” remarks.

• Her Apology:

  “I just wanted to come on here and apologize sincerely from the bottom of my heart. … There is no excuse. There’s no words. And for me, I just … I will be better.” ([46:21])

• Hayley’s Reaction:

  • Strongly opposes public apologies to cancel culture mobs:

    “Do not give the cancel culture mob an inch, because I agreed with everything she said… It is okay to travel abroad and realize that you like American food better.” ([47:20])

8. Viral Moments, Scrolling Time, and Parenting in a Culture War

[48:30 – 59:18]

• Starbucks and Charlie Kirk’s Viral Order:

  • Kirk’s “Majesty mint tea with two honeys” order goes viral, some baristas allegedly vandalize cup with “loser” (yet others support the tribute).

• Retail Worker Confronted About Trans Issues:

  • A viral video features a retail worker asked on camera about supporting trans rights — she answers, “no comment.”
  • Hayley: “Where are we in this world where you just go up to someone and shove your phone in their face…” ([52:36])

• Parenting Against Indoctrination:

  • Hayley plays a TikTok where a parent sternly affirms a child’s gender identity:

    “When your daughter looks at you and says, ‘I’m a boy,’ you say, ‘No, you’re not.’ Problem solved.” ([55:04])

  • Discusses dangers of modern tech, social media, and the need for early, explicit values conversations with kids.

    “If you were a parent in 2025 and beyond, you have to protect your child from everything.” ([57:30])

• Children’s Books Pushing Agendas:

  • Hayley laments prevalence of “ABCs of Vaccines,” “Covid baby books,” “Black Lives Matter baby books” over classics:

    “Someone get me Goodnight Moon. … I am not buying the Cat in the Hat of COVID-19 or whatever.” ([59:08])

• On the Culture War:

  • Both Hayley and Justin agree the culture war is “super scary,” highlighting how it pervades media, children’s materials, schools:

    “Unless better values make their way into those mediums… It’s super scary.” ([59:53])

9. Hayley on Self-Defense and Closing

[59:53 – End]

• Strong Moms & Self-Defense:

  • Viral video: A mom reveals she carries a gun while out with her baby, inspiring Hayley:

    “That’s the mom I aspire to be. … I’m going to get my concealed carry.” ([59:53])

• Closing Thoughts:

  • Hayley encourages viewers to share the episode and promises more candid coverage.

Notable Quotes

• On Safety & Vigilance:

  “Let me not be distracted. … I saw a guy in the parking lot and … I just got that gut feeling, and I would rather be safe than sorry.” ([03:15])

• On Cancel Culture:

  “Just because someone calls you racist doesn’t mean you are. Keep it moving. And next time, do not apologize, because Cancel Culture is officially canceled.” ([47:20])

• On Parental Responsibility & Indoctrination:

  “If you were a parent in 2025 and beyond, you have to protect your child from everything. Things you never even thought that you would have to protect them from.” ([57:30])

• On Political Violence:

  “There are no gun control laws that would have prevented Charlie Kirk’s death. … Demons with intent to kill do not follow laws.” ([26:43])

• On Media Sympathy for Perpetrators:

  “He literally called him a love-torn child. … You don’t kill people because they disagree with you and you want to protect said trans boyfriend.” ([19:39])

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Bomb Squad at TPUSA HQ: [00:40 – 05:00]
• Charlie Kirk Memorial Details: [05:01 – 09:00]
• Memorial Vandalism/Gender Politics: [08:55 – 12:30]
• Media Critique (ABC, CNN): [14:00 – 24:00]
• Dem Officials on Guns, Crime, and ICE: [24:00 – 37:30]
• Dearborn, MI Mayor/Assimilation: [37:46 – 40:50]
• Air Force One/Spirit Airlines Incident: [41:06 – 44:43]
• Cancel Culture & Food Critique: [45:08 – 48:30]
• Starbucks/Trans Debates/Parenting: [48:30 – 59:18]
• Self-Defense & Show Close: [59:53 – End]

Tone & Style

Hayley maintains her signature sharp, unfiltered conservative commentary throughout, balancing breaking news with personal anecdotes, humor, sarcasm, and direct critiques of political figures, media personalities, and cultural trends. She intersperses “chat” banter, frequent callouts to the audience, and emphatic encouragement for vigilance and traditional values.