The Charlie Kirk Show – January 13, 2026

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Episode Overview

On this episode, Andrew Colvitt (executive producer, standing in following the death of Charlie Kirk) and Blake Neff, along with a roster of guests and contributors, discuss breaking political news, cultural dynamics, the passing of Scott Adams, energy prices, Supreme Court developments, and the ongoing divide between red and blue states. The tone blends somber tribute (to Adams), combative critique (of media and progressive politics), and freewheeling conversation about power, economics, and national direction.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immigration Enforcement and State vs. Federal Clashes

[01:22-04:44]

• Minnesota Lawsuit: Coverage of Reuters’ report that Minnesota is suing to block DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s immigration enforcement surge.

• Chicago Raids & Citizen Response: Terrence Bates describes ICE and Border Patrol actions as “occupiers” in Illinois, with “sweeping raids and indiscriminate violence,” prompting citizens to organize resistance—heat maps, dispatch alerts, retired teachers forming a “phalanx” around schools (03:50).

• Grassroots Resistance: Reba likens the organized resistance to the “French Resistance.”

• Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Discussion about fraud in government aid—Charlie Kirk acknowledges real fraud, defends holding individuals responsible, not entire communities (04:05).

  “When somebody commits fraud … you investigate it, you charge, you prosecute. And, yeah, you put the person in jail… You do not hold an entire community accountable for the actions of individuals.”
  — Charlie Kirk [04:05]

2. Tribute to Scott Adams (Dilbert Creator)

[06:28-24:05]

• Scott Adams’ Passing: Announcement and reflection on the legacy of Scott Adams, “a true American original.”

• Cultural Contribution: Adams’ Dilbert comic is praised for giving voice to workplace frustrations—Colvitt and Neff discuss its resonance and humor.

• Political Courage: Adams’ early and serious commentary on Trump’s political rise is lauded, noting his subsequent “cancelation” and professional ostracism.

• Adams’ Conversion and Mortality:

  • Clip [05:13; 13:15]: Adams, a lifelong agnostic, announces his plan to convert to Christianity after much urging from Christian friends. Kirk shares the parable of the workers in the vineyard to illustrate the value of late conversion.
  • Discussion: The hosts defend Adams’ engineer-like, rational approach to faith—citing Pascal’s wager.

• Media Criticism: Deep frustration is voiced at People Magazine’s obituary headline calling Adams “disgraced.” The hosts decry posthumous smears.

  “This is the exact same playbook ... they take something that Charlie said out of context... It's just hateful garbage.”
  — Charlie Kirk [17:06]

  “He was the man in the arena … that's what he was doing … he could be attacked by people because he bothered to say something that was relevant and controversial.”
  — Blake Neff [20:12]

3. Red vs. Blue States: Economic and Demographic Shifts

[27:01-34:43]

• Gas Prices as a Red-Blue Divide:

  • Senator Markwayne Mullin describes low gas prices ($1.83/gallon) in Oklahoma vs. much higher prices ($4.21) in California, attributing this to differing energy policies (“Drill, baby, drill” versus regulation and pipeline shutdowns).

  • Discussion of California’s population and wealth exodus—high taxes, wealth taxes, driving billionaires out (e.g., Elon Musk).

    “Oklahoma has the lowest gas prices in the country because we embrace our fossil fuels and drill, baby, drill. And California ... is shutting down rigs and pipelines.”
    — Sen. Markwayne Mullin [29:03]

• Housing and Migration:

  • Mullin describes a friend forced to leave California due to unaffordable living; taxes and regulatory hurdles referenced.

• Cultural/Native American Representation:

  • Mullin (a Cherokee) pushes back against anti-America rhetoric from activist Tameka Mallory, emphasizing Native Americans’ patriotism and military service.

    “There is no ethnic group that serves in the military at greater numbers than Native Americans … we're not out there rioting … We love America.”
    — Markwayne Mullin [36:00]

4. Supreme Court Developments: Transgender Athlete Cases

[40:00-53:27; 85:53-94:07]

• Live Updates:

  • SCOTUS hearing cases regarding state bans on transgender athletes in girls/women’s sports (cases out of Idaho and West Virginia).

  • Discussion about the positions of various justices, with concern over Gorsuch’s alignment and sharp criticism from Sen. Mullin, who calls Gorsuch “the most arrogant man I've ever met” [38:14] and suggests the need for Supreme Court term limits.

    “For you to look at this case … as a father of three daughters who wrestle … it's a lifestyle choice when you decide you're going to transition.”
    — Sen. Markwayne Mullin [40:49]

• Defining Sex in Law:

  • Salient Supreme Court exchange:

    “To decide if there is discrimination on the basis of sex, we need to define what sex is … What does it mean to be a man or woman, a boy or girl?”
    — Justice Alito [86:40]

  • ACLU’s answer: “We do not have a definition for the court.” [86:46]

• Host Reaction:

  • Hosts point to the inability to define “woman” as a critical flaw in the progressive legal argument. They express pessimism about the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Trump’s tariff policies and against gender identity ideology.

5. Trump Administration and Economic Policy

[53:27-69:23]

• Tariffs and SCOTUS:

  • John Carney (Breitbart) explains Trump's 25% tariff threat against companies doing business with Iran; outlines potential implications of SCOTUS possibly curbing presidential authority on tariffs.

  • Disagreement noted even among Republicans (e.g., Rand Paul, Susan Collins).

  • Carney emphasizes that past predictions of tariffs wrecking the economy have not come to pass: low unemployment, falling inflation, robust growth (Atlanta Fed predicting >5% GDP growth).

    “Unemployment fell, inflation is much lower than anybody expected, the economy is growing at rates much faster than anybody expected… The opposite has happened.”
    — John Carney [62:11]

• The “Trump Economy” Narrative:

  • Trump is touring a Ford plant, boasting about growth, manufacturing resurgence, and successful tariffs.

    “2025 was setting the table, 2026 is the banquet and the feast.”
    — Citing Scott Bessen via Charlie Kirk [67:25]

6. Energy Policy & Deregulation: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

[73:15-85:52]

• Regulatory Rollback:

  • Lee Zeldin touts the EPA’s focus on deregulation, claims they are pushing back against media and left-wing narratives, and insists that protecting health does not require destroying the economy.

  • Lays out contrast between California’s high gas/utilities (blaming state policies) and cheaper energy in red states.

  • Highlights how new data centers and energy infrastructure can benefit ratepayers in partnership with states (e.g., Arkansas), thanks to nuclear and other domestic energy.

  • Zeldin promises “more finalized deregulatory actions at one agency in one year than entire federal governments have done in the past.”

    “We have rejected the notion that in order to protect the environment, you have to destroy the economy.”
    — Lee Zeldin [74:24]

    “We’re finalizing deregulatory actions into the trillions of dollars and we’re proud of it. … neither the New York Times nor Congress … are going to bully and intimidate the Trump EPA out of doing the right thing.”
    — Lee Zeldin [85:32]

Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “You do not hold an entire community…accountable for the actions of individuals.”
  — Charlie Kirk [04:05]

• “Scott Adams was a true American original and a great ally to the President… we lost one of the good ones.”
  — Andrew Colvitt, quoting J.D. Vance [06:28]

• “You can tell a lot about somebody that even in death they refuse to be gracious and kind.”
  — Charlie Kirk [17:06]

• “It’s getting further and further… divergence between red states and blue states.”
  — Charlie Kirk [31:42]

• “Oklahoma has the lowest gas prices in the country because we embrace our fossil fuels and drill, baby, drill.”
  — Sen. Markwayne Mullin [29:03]

• “There is no ethnic group that serves in the military at greater numbers than Native Americans.”
  — Sen. Markwayne Mullin [36:00]

• “He was the man in the arena.”
  — Blake Neff [20:12] (about Scott Adams)

• “To decide if there is discrimination on the basis of sex under Title IX, we need to define what sex is … What does it mean to be a man or woman...?”
  — Justice Samuel Alito (paraphrased) [86:40]

• “We have to think about these Supreme Court appointments because … none of them were catastrophic … but they’re also not home runs.”
  — Blake Neff [92:05]

Important Segments & Timestamps

• [01:22] — Immigration enforcement: Minnesota sues DHS & citizen resistance
• [06:28] — Announcement/tribute: Scott Adams’ passing and legacy
• [13:15] — Scott Adams on conversion to Christianity
• [17:05] — Criticism of media obituaries (“Disgraced Dilbert creator”)
• [27:01] — Gas prices: Oklahoma vs. California, red vs. blue state divergence
• [36:00] — Native American patriotism; resistance to progressive activist rhetoric
• [40:00] — SCOTUS & transgender athlete cases
• [53:27] — Economic roundtable: Trump’s tariffs, economic growth
• [73:15] — EPA’s Lee Zeldin: regulation, energy, and state disparities
• [86:40] — Alito/SCOTUS on defining sex in the law

Flow & Tone

• The mood oscillates between respectful tribute (Scott Adams), combative policy critique, conservative optimism about the future, and nostalgic humor.
• Language is direct, often polemical, with frequent shots at mainstream media, the left, and regulatory states; there’s an emphasis on “honest views” and rejecting “mainstream narratives.”
• The conversation is peppered with inside jokes, personal anecdotes, and references to conservative online culture and meme-driven discourse.

For Listeners New to the Episode

This episode is a representative sample of current conservative movement media: fast-moving, wide-ranging, and highly attuned to both policy and culture wars. It’s also notable for its on-air mourning of major right-wing figures (both Scott Adams and, referenced throughout, Charlie Kirk), giving a strong sense of continuity, community, and mission for the audience. Expect partisan takes, in-jokes, and a blend of deep dives (tariffs, Supreme Court) with quotable, high-emotion culture commentary.