The Charlie Kirk Show — December 17, 2025 (Real America’s Voice | iHeartPodcasts)

Overview

This episode of the Charlie Kirk Show, guest-hosted by Andrew Colvett and Blake Neff, dives deep into current political issues, economic concerns, challenges facing the conservative movement, and international hot spots. The episode explores themes of American revival, conservative coalition-building in the wake of Charlie Kirk's passing, the AMFest event, economic security, national security, immigration, the rise of Reform UK, and the persecution of Christians worldwide.

1. Restoring the American Dream: Combating the Affordability Crisis

Timestamps: 03:14–06:55

• Economic Concerns
  • Rising costs of groceries, gasoline, and lack of good jobs are central issues facing Americans.
  • The show criticizes the Biden administration for creating an “affordability crisis” and touts Trump-era policies as solutions.

“If we lower the price of energy, we lower the price of groceries, we lower the price of gasoline and importantly, we bring good jobs back into this country so that wages go up. That’s how you give people a shot at the American dream again.” — Andrew Colvett (03:15)

• Trade and Tariffs

  • Hopes for certainty on tariffs and new corporate tax credits to promote job growth.
  • Trump’s tariffs on fentanyl and rare earth magnets incentivized Chinese cooperation and contributed to a decline in fentanyl deaths and a reduced trade deficit.

• Connecting Energy to Everyday Costs

  • Explains the link between energy prices and grocery costs.
  • Emphasis on the impact of high fuel and fertilizer costs for farmers and transportation, which drive up prices for average Americans.

“If the truck that takes the groceries... is paying out the wazoo for diesel fuel, then that means every American is going to be paying more at the grocery.” — Andrew Colvett (06:08)

2. AMFest 2025: Honoring Charlie Kirk and Building Conservative Unity

Timestamps: 10:00–13:23

• Event Introduction

  • AMFest is presented as the grand finale of the year for Turning Point, but is bittersweet in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s passing.
  • Notable speakers: J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Greg Gutfeld, Megyn Kelly, Russell Brand, Savannah Chrisley, Glenn Beck, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and more.
  • High demand led to sold-out event; discounted tickets for next year offered.

• Coalition and Community

  • Aims to unify and energize the conservative base.
  • Steve Dace will join for the second half of the show, focusing on “saving the West.”

3. Key News Roundup: Brown University Shooting, Mar-a-Lago Raid, Venezuela Blockade

Timestamps: 13:23–19:10

• Brown University Shooting
  • Ella Cook, a conservative student, possibly targeted; suspect still at large, but hosts refrain from speculation.
• FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Raid
  • New documents raised by Senator Chuck Grassley show internal FBI doubts about probable cause for the raid.
  • Discussion centers on whether the DOJ was overly aggressive in pursuing Trump.

“FBI did not believe it had probable cause to raid President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, but Biden DOJ pushed for it anyway... Based on the records, Mar-a-Lago raid was a miscarriage of justice.” — Andrew Colvett, quoting Chuck Grassley (16:48)

• Venezuela Blockade
  • Trump administration declares Venezuelan government a terrorist organization and orders a total blockade of oil tankers—a move considered an act of war.
  • Context offered: Maduro regime accused of using oil proceeds for drug trafficking, terrorism, and human trafficking.

“He says the largest armada in history... is surrounding Venezuela now. He says... they’re doing a total blockade on oil tankers. That is noteworthy because historically, a blockade is conventionally considered an act of war.” — Blake Neff (18:49)

4. Debating the Venezuela Crisis and American Security

Timestamps: 23:25–29:14

• Senator Fetterman’s Perspective
  • Responds to misconceptions: U.S. strikes are targeted, not random attacks on boats.
• Trump’s Social Media Statement
  • Trump claims a historic armada is “surrounding Venezuela” and orders a total blockade until Venezuela returns “oil, land, and assets stolen from us.”
• Discussion on Intervention Risks and Outcomes
  • Concern over escalation, potential for regime change, and implications for Venezuelan immigrants and gangs in the U.S.

“I think he’s gonna basically choke the finances of the Maduro regime so that he is incentivized to flee and get out of there so that somebody else can.” — Andrew Colvett (27:10)

5. Steve Dace Interview: Conservative Revival & Building Coalitions

Timestamps: 34:58–45:11

• Unity After Loss
  • Dace reflects on unity following Charlie Kirk’s memorial and calls for maintaining that focus going forward.

“I’ve just never experienced the kind of unity and seeds of revival like we had at Charlie’s memorial... and I am just hoping... that what this does is recaptures that going into the holidays and then we come out of the new year with that kind of focus and drive and purpose, and... momentum again.” — Steve Dace (35:14)

• Role of Debate and Avoidance of ‘Feud Culture’
  • Emphasizes open, good faith debate and warns against the destructive “feud culture” within right-wing social media.
  • Need to avoid personal animus and keep debates substantive.

“Let’s have the debate. The key is that in the online community, it turns into this kind of feud culture, which is not productive. And that’s exactly what Charlie tried to avoid.” — Andrew Colvett (41:46)

• Focus on Practical Solutions
  • Praise for Charlie Kirk’s focus on local politics and practical political activism, rather than getting distracted by internet feuds or fringe issues.

6. Saving the West: Immigration and Revival

Timestamps: 43:15–54:47

• Dace’s Two Paths for Saving the West
  • (1) Providence and mass revival (Great Awakening-style religious revival).
  • (2) An “all-out immigration moratorium” — at least five years, ideally a decade (citing Rep. Chip Roy’s PAUSE Act as a template).

“I think we might be doomed without an all out immigration moratorium. At least five years. I’d say a decade.” — Steve Dace (44:25)

• Practical and Political Obstacles

  • Skepticism about the political will in the current Republican party.
  • Dace argues that public attempts, even if unsuccessful, clarify who is truly aligned with conservative goals and help galvanize the movement (“science progresses one funeral at a time”).

• Immigration Logistics and Workarounds

  • Discussion of net-zero immigration and merit-based visas (e.g., “genius visas”).
  • H1B system criticized: “There’s about as many college degreed people in the unemployment line in America right now as we have H1B visas.” — Steve Dace (54:09)

7. Spotlight: Reform UK and the British Conservative Movement

Timestamps: 64:07–83:16

• Dr. James Orr on Reform UK
  • Rising as the first credible new right-wing party since the Tories; leading in polls, especially after perceived Tory and Labour failures on immigration and free speech.

“What we’re witnessing is really the emergence for the first time in the history of British politics, a new party of the right that is credible, that has increasingly... strong popular support.” — Dr. James Orr (65:25)

• Policy Focuses

  • Immigration restriction, opposition to “fiscal suicide” of net-zero policies, and defense of free speech.
  • UK’s new Online Safety Act draws fire as a “censorship charter.”

• Islamophobia Legislation

  • Concerns about government proposals that would make “anti-Muslim hatred” a special protected category, with potential consequences for free speech.
  • Critique of racialization of belief systems and silencing open debate on controversial practices.

8. The Persecuted Church: Global Threats to Christianity

Timestamps: 88:48–100:11

• Interview with Todd Nettleton, Voice of the Martyrs

  • Highlights severe anti-conversion laws in half of India’s states: pastors arrested, Christians targeted for sharing faith, and discriminatory enforcement.
  • In Nigeria, continual attacks on Christians by terror groups; questions whether Nigerian government lacks capability or will to intervene.
  • In Syria, new government talks tolerance externally but issues chilling threats internally to Christian communities.

• Public Figures Raising Awareness

  • Unexpected advocates like Nicki Minaj and Bill Maher bring attention to Christian persecution in Nigeria.

• Call to Action

  • Christmas is a period of increased attacks on Christians worldwide.
  • Listeners encouraged to learn more and support: vom.org/charlie.

“As you gather around the table... we hope that you’ll remember to pray for Christians who live in hostile areas and restricted nations. They are at more risk around the Christmas season, more risk around Christian holy days.” — Todd Nettleton (97:53)

9. Reflections on the State of Christianity in Europe

Timestamps: 102:01–103:51

• Post-Christendom
  • Europe (and especially the UK) is described as “post-Christian,” with the Church of England criticized for its left-leaning stance and failure to defend traditional Christians.
  • Signs of revival: Increases in Bible sales and renewed spiritual interest.

10. Looking Forward: Conservative Movement in 2026 and Show Updates

Timestamps: 106:11–109:44

• Housekeeping: Show's Future

  • Show will leave Salem Radio Network in January; will continue through streaming, Real America’s Voice, and podcast platforms.
  • Affirmations of friendship and continuity with Salem; renewed focus on fulfilling Charlie Kirk’s vision.

• AMFest Preview

  • Dr. Orr expresses excitement for AMFest and the unique American conservative energy, noting the potential for similar events in the UK.

Notable Quotes

On Conservative Unity:

“If we don’t keep this coalition together, we’re doomed... I’m trying to get everybody to stay on the same team for the first time in my career.” — Steve Dace (35:14)

On Immigration and Saving the West:

“We’re doomed without an all out immigration moratorium.” — Steve Dace (44:25)

On Debate Culture:

“Let’s have the debate... the online community, it turns into this kind of feud culture, which is not productive.” — Andrew Colvett (41:46)

On Charlie Kirk’s Legacy:

“Charlie was always... clear minded about what was important... save the West, save America.” — Andrew Colvett (43:35)

On UK Politics:

“What we’re witnessing is... the emergence for the first time in the history of British politics, a new party of the right that is credible.” — Dr. James Orr (65:25)

Summary Table of Major Segments

| Timestamp | Topic Area | Key Points | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:14 | American economy, affordability crisis | Policy solutions to restore economic security | | 10:00 | AMFest, Conservative movement | Unity, celebration, notable speakers, missing Charlie Kirk | | 13:23 | News roundup | Brown University incident, Mar-a-Lago raid, Venezuela blockade | | 23:25 | Venezuela crisis | Blockade, U.S.-Venezuela relations, immigration implications | | 34:58 | Steve Dace interview, movement unity | Revival, coalition-building, avoiding destructive feuds | | 43:15 | Saving the West, immigration | Calls for moratorium, practical/political obstacles | | 64:07 | Reform UK, UK/European politics | Reform’s rise, policy focus, censorship, Islamophobia debate | | 88:48 | Persecuted church worldwide | Anti-Christian persecution in India, Nigeria, Syria; action call | | 102:01 | Christianity in Europe | Post-Christendom, prospects for renewal | | 106:11 | Show update, AMFest preview | Exit from Salem Radio, continued streaming, 2026 outlook |

For Listeners:

This episode offers a rich mix of conservative activism, tough policy debates (especially on immigration and international crises), and heartfelt calls for unity and revival after the loss of Charlie Kirk. The hosts stress the importance of practical action, coalition-building, and support for persecuted communities worldwide — tying together domestic, international, and spiritual themes as they prepare for a pivotal year ahead.