Redacted News – Episode 1: "They’re NOT stopping with Charlie Kirk!” JD Vance TORCHES violent leftists | Redacted

Date: September 16, 2025
Host: Clayton Morris (with Simon and occasional input from Natalie)
Notable Guests: Alex Newman (Liberty Sentinel Report), multiple guest commentators, quoted: JD Vance, Tucker, etc.

Overview

This emotionally charged and timely episode of Redacted tackles the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and its explosive political, cultural, and legal repercussions. Host Clayton Morris and guests dig into escalating threats against conservative figures, the normalization of political violence, media manipulation, free speech boundaries, and global events often underreported or misrepresented by mainstream outlets. The show also examines protest movements in the UK, the EU’s alleged machinations in Serbia, new Israeli settlements, and features a deep-dive tribute to Alan Savory’s work on regenerative agriculture.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Assassination of Charlie Kirk: The Political Fallout

• Copycat and False Flag Threats (04:05, 05:40, 07:22)

  • Clayton details the immediate wave of threats, swatting, and a foiled bomb attack in Utah following Kirk's death.
  • Strong emphasis is placed on this not being an isolated act, but part of a broader, organized escalation against conservative voices.
  • Explicit concerns about coordinated leftist violence and the risk of copycat events, with reference to Columbine as a cultural turning point:

    "Now you have to grapple with copycats as an option in the same way that Columbine crossed a line and created this new genre of violence. This is potentially where we're at now with political dialogue." — Natalie (06:47)

• No Unity After Violence (04:05)

  • JD Vance (quoted by Tucker):

    "There is no unity with people who scream at children over their parents’ politics. ... There is no unity with the people who celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination. ... They are literally subsidized by you and me, the American taxpayer. And how do they reward us? By setting fire to the house built by the American family over 250 years." — JD Vance (Guest quotation via Tucker, 04:05)

• Media, Big Donors, and Political Violence (07:22)

  • Discussion about left-leaning organizations allegedly justifying or excusing the assassination; GLAD's public comments cited as emblematic of this rhetoric.
  • Commentary on the role of mainstream and social media in exacerbating polarization.

2. The Question of Free Speech Versus Incitement (05:40–08:00, 64:18–74:58)

• Incitement vs. Dissent (05:40)

  • Highlighted distinction between disagreement and explicit illegal calls for violence:

    "Calling for the killing of Matt Walsh or other individuals, that is not protected speech." — Clayton (05:40)

  • Reference to Megan Kelly:

    "They got one of us, and now it opens the floodgates."

• Outcomes for Individuals Celebrating Kirk's Death (64:18+)

  • The show grapples with the morality and consequences of "cancel culture" as hundreds are fired for celebrating Kirk’s death online.
  • Examples include a substitute teacher showing the assassination video to children, police officers posting celebratory remarks, and spouses of influencers being targeted.
  • Debate on whether professional consequences for such speech are justified, or if this is a dangerous application of cancel culture.

    "Are we just bringing back a consequence culture?" – Simon (67:55)
    "Words have consequences. You're free to talk, but every action has an equal and opposite reaction." — Rumble chat read by Clayton (70:57)

• Slippery Slope: Government Overreach (75:04, 75:26)

  • Strong warning against government, Congress, or Department of Education overstepping and using state power for speech censorship.

    "That's Gestapo tactics. That cannot stand." — Clayton (75:26) "You have to be free to say heinous things, but yes, still suffer the consequences [from employers, not the state]." — Simon (77:32)

• Preserving Compassion and Community (79:34)

  • The need for grace and not celebrating suffering, with a call to embrace failed individuals and offer paths to redemption rather than only punishment.

3. Analysis of Israel-Gaza Crisis and West Bank Settlements (15:27–19:30)

• Settlement Expansion and Two-State Solution Dead (15:37, 19:30)

  • Host critiques both U.S. media and government for supporting Israel amid large-scale displacement of Palestinians.
  • New settlements in sensitive areas seen as permanently killing off any hope of a two-state solution.
  • Reference to ongoing hostilities, civilian casualties, and Netanyahu's PR efforts post-Kirk assassination (e.g., naming a park after Kirk in Israel).

• Accusations of Double Standards and Suppression (19:22)

  • Host and guest lambast accusations of antisemitism as a means to silence criticism and stifle inquiry into Israel’s actions.

4. Protests and Political Unrest in the UK and Serbia (27:08–34:00)

• UK "Revolution" and Media Spin (34:00–41:00)

  • 100,000+ rally in London demanding immigration reform and free speech.
  • Mainstream media accused of underplaying attendance and exaggerating violence; police allegedly provoked confrontations for optics.
  • Personal accounts of pensioners pushed out by immigrants, government prioritizing newcomers over native citizens, and cultural tensions.

    "They are sick and tired of being arrested for their tweets...these are people who just want their country back." — Clayton (paraphrased summary, 34:00+)

• Serbia: Alleged EU-Backed Coup Rumors (19:30+)

  • Serbian president claims $4 billion in western funds spent to incite anti-government protests.
  • Host sees parallels to Ukraine’s 2014 Maidan revolution and predicts imminent unrest.

5. Alan Savory, Cows, and Climate Change Narratives (27:08–34:00)

• Tribute to Alan Savory’s Soil Regeneration Work (27:08–34:00)

  • Alan Savory’s birthday marked by retelling his findings that managed herds of ruminant animals revitalize grasslands and help sequester carbon.
  • TED attempted to suppress his talk because it contradicts mainstream anti-cattle activism.

    "Metane from cows is short-lived...regenerating soils with managed herds pulls massive amounts of carbon out of the air and locks it underground...the problem isn’t cows, it’s bad management." — Clayton (paraphrase, 28:30+)

• Critique of Plant-Based "Greenwashing" (32:31)

  • Exposes environmental and health downsides of plant-based milks (e.g., almond and oat) versus dairy, noting milk and meat are experiencing renewed popularity.

6. Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and the Potential for a Youth-Led Conservative Revival (50:25–62:30)

• Guest: Alex Newman from Liberty Sentinel Report

  • Newman's piece celebrates Kirk’s overwhelmingly positive impact on youth, noting his ability to connect with and inspire Gen Z/young conservatives.

    "Charlie was getting better and better...He was a mortal enemy for everything that these totalitarians are trying to do." — Alex Newman (51:37) "Instead, that bullet woke a sleeping giant...Charlie’s voice and ideas will be magnified beyond anything the world has seen in my lifetime." (50:25 quoted by Clayton)

  • Large-scale spontaneous gatherings after Kirk’s murder by both conservatives and liberals, evidence of potential spiritual revival and generational shift.

    "You see kids who absolutely loathed Christians and conservatives crying and saying, 'I gotta go watch some of his videos.' Something big is happening here." — Alex Newman (54:18)

  • Record interest in Turning Point USA chapters:

    "37,000 applications for Turning Point chapters...young people had this real connection [to Kirk] in a way most people don’t understand." — Clayton (59:29)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• JD Vance on Political Violence: (04:05)

  "We can only have [unity] with people who acknowledge that political violence is unacceptable..."

• Tucker on Culture of Threats: (06:21)

  “This is not new. And I’m just so sad they got one.”

• Natalie on New Genre of Violence: (06:49)

  “…in the same way that Columbine crossed a line and created this new genre of violence. This is potentially where we're at now with political dialogue.”

• Clayton on Conspiracies & Media Narratives: (07:22)

  “False flag attacks, copycats coming. This is all part of a plan to say these are the greatest threat to the United States..."

• Rumble Commenter via Clayton: (70:57)

  "Words have consequences. You're free to talk, but every action has an equal and opposite reaction."

• Alex Newman on Kirk’s Legacy: (50:25)

  "Instead, that bullet woke a sleeping giant. We will not be silent. Charlie's voice and ideas will now be magnified beyond anything the world has seen in my lifetime."

• Simon on Cancel Culture: (67:55)

  "Are we just bringing back a consequence culture?"

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–01:44: Sponsor messages, technical issues
• 01:44–04:05: Show introduction, setting context for violence, Kirk’s assassination
• 04:05–07:10: JD Vance statement, responses from Tucker, Natalie, Simon
• 07:10–19:30: Analysis of the aftermath, threats to conservatives, false flags, criticism of trans activist groups, Israel/Gaza/West Bank news
• 19:30–27:08: Israel's PR blitz, Balkan unrest; focus shifts to Serbia
• 27:08–34:00: Alan Savory, soil, cows, and climate narrative debates
• 34:00–48:00: UK protests and revolution, populist movements
• 50:25–62:30: In-depth with Alex Newman on Kirk’s legacy and a conservative youth revival
• 64:18–81:07: Cancel culture, firings after Kirk’s murder, free speech lines, government overreach, community vs. retribution
• 81:07–end: Viewer comments, reflections, and outro

Tone and Style

• The show maintains a sharply critical, adversarial stance toward mainstream media, left-wing activism, and perceived establishment narratives.
• Language is often blunt, sometimes coarse, and filled with irony and skepticism of authority ("they think we're stupid," "virtue signaling," "Gestapo tactics,” “retarded”—reflective of the show's tone, not endorsed by the summarizer).
• The dialogue combines personal anecdotes, policy critique, and overt moral appeals to faith, national unity, and the dangers of collective dehumanization.

Summary Takeaways

• Redacted positions itself as a watchdog against government and media overreach, centering on real-world fallout from Kirk’s death and the broader normalization of political violence.
• The assassination is seen not as an endpoint, but a catalyst—particularly for a new wave of conservative, faith-based youth activism.
• Vigorous, often passionate debate arises around the appropriate limit for speech, consequences for those celebrating violence, and the delicate line between consequence culture and cancel culture.
• International stories (Israel/Palestine, Serbia, UK protests) are woven in, illustrating a world in flux and the dangers of manipulated narratives and buried truths.
• Recurring calls for compassion and community, even for adversaries, underscore a desire to transcend tit-for-tat recrimination and restore principled civic engagement—grounded in faith and civil liberty.

Recommended for listeners seeking:
A deeply partisan, unfiltered analysis of headline events, a critique of media bias, strong advocacy for free (but responsible) speech and Christian values, and a rallying call for cultural and generational change.