The Charlie Kirk Show – Episode Summary
Episode: AMA: Ask Us Anything 252: CPS Corruption? Super Bowl Predictions? Trump Pardons?
Date: February 9, 2026
Host: Charlie Kirk
Guests/Panelists: Tyler Boyer, Blake Neff, “Mikey” McCoy, callers and audience questions
Episode Overview
This “Ask Me Anything” episode of The Charlie Kirk Show features lively discussion among Charlie and his team, joined by audience members calling in with questions on topics ranging from U.S. election law, the state of Child Protective Services, Super Bowl predictions, the upcoming “All-American Halftime Show,” and who deserves a Trump pardon. The panel holds court over cultural, political, and even pop culture issues, keeping the tone fiery, sometimes humorous, and always unapologetically conservative.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
The SAVE Act, Election Reform, and “Too Conservative” Candidates
[03:35]
- Caller Anthony asks about the effect of the SAVE Act (focused on voter ID and proof of citizenship) on local and state elections, plus whether you can be “too conservative” as a candidate.
- The panel clarifies the difference between the SAVE Act and the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act:
- SAVE Act: Primarily introduces citizenship requirements and voter ID for federal elections.
- MEGA Act: Goes further with reforms like banning no-excuse mail-in ballots, requiring ballots be received by election day, prohibiting ranked choice voting in federal elections, and mandating auditable paper ballots.
- Blake (04:47): “You should try to elect the most conservative electable candidate...there are certainly candidates out there whose brand is just being the most conservative person, but they’re otherwise like a wrecking ball. They can’t run a good campaign, they’re inflammatory.”
- The hosts emphasize that a candidate can't be too conservative for the show, but electoral pragmatism does matter.
Voter Fraud, Border Issues, and Democrat Motives
[11:49]
- A clip is played in which Charlie debates a liberal about illegal immigration and Democrat strategy.
- Charlie (12:08): “Joe Biden is opening the floodgates of this country because he wants to hold on to political power. We’ve been saying this for a long time. Proof, proof.”
- Panelists claim Democrats block voter ID to secure non-citizen votes and maintain power.
Child Protective Services (CPS) Corruption and Bureaucratic Abuse
[13:44]
- Caller Andy shares stories of good families’ lives being upended by CPS over false abuse accusations.
- Mikey and panelists relay their own and friends’ experiences: long investigations, legal costs, and “Kafka-esque” bureaucracy.
- Blake (15:28): “It’s one of the most Kafka-esque things you can have in government...even if you’re innocent, once the legal bureaucracy starts moving...it’s massive suffering.”
- Recent New York State changes banning anonymous reporting are praised, as the system is too open to abuse by “embittered” personal contacts.
- Panel asserts that breakdown of the family, failed marriages, and “a weakened church” contribute to CPS issues.
Super Bowl & Halftime Show Predictions
[19:15]
- The crew debate Super Bowl favorites, often referencing personal sports allegiances.
- Panel Prediction: Most expect a close game; predicted scores range from “27–24 Seahawks” (Charlie, [20:47]) to “8–7” or “14–13” (Blake, [29:03]).
- Emphasis on Turning Point’s “All-American Halftime Show” as an alternative to the NFL’s mainstream spectacle:
- Performers: Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett.
- Panel jokes about Bad Bunny’s global popularity, noting none of them can actually name a Bad Bunny song ([22:18–22:28]).
- Charlie (25:16): “Here’s the win. Okay? The win is...everybody’s already talking about it. You on CNN talking about it is part of the win...If you see any dip at all, that’s a win.”
- Panel predicts bars/restaurants will show their halftime show and tout “no tax on tips” as a reason why workers support Trump ([24:39]).
- Audience mailbags pouring in support, feedback, requests for recurring halftime shows, and even suggestions for future All-American performers.
Trump Pardons: Who Deserves Clemency?
[34:04]
- Caller Mick asks who the panel thinks Trump should pardon (that he hasn’t already).
- Blake (34:29): Derek Chauvin deserves a pardon but Chauvin’s legal team is focused on beating federal conviction in court rather than seeking a pardon.
- Suggests “pardoning Hillary Clinton” as a political move to put her on the defensive ([35:36]).
- Mikey (36:19): Snowden should be pardoned, while panel debates Assange vs. Snowden.
- Blake (37:56): “With Snowden, I really do think he found the government doing something flagrantly illegal...He did the only reasonable thing, which is he had to flee the country.”
- Argument is made that Snowden’s leaks were more justified than WikiLeaks’ sometimes “reckless” data dumps.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On Being “Too Conservative”
- Blake ([04:47]): “It is possible to nominate a person who, you know, just can’t win in that jurisdiction, and that’s often going to be a waste of time trying to put that person up if there’s a person who could win that you could nominate instead.”
On Voter ID and Noncitizen Voting
- Charlie ([12:08]): “So you are admitting that...the border is a political tactic by the Democrat party. Joe Biden is opening the floodgates of this country because he wants to hold on to political power. We’ve been saying this for a long time. Proof, proof.”
On the Trauma of CPS Investigations
- Blake ([15:28]): “It’s one of the most Kafka-esque things you can have in government...once the legal bureaucracy can start moving...it’s massive suffering for them.”
On the All-American Halftime Show
- Charlie ([25:16]): “Here’s the win. Okay? The win is...everybody’s already talking about it. You on CNN talking about it is part of the win. If we get some people. If you see any dip at all, that’s a win.”
On Pardoning Hillary Clinton
- Blake ([35:36]): “I thought it would be funny if President Trump would announce that he is pardoning Hillary Clinton...just come out and say, in the interests of moving on and healing America...I am pardoning Hillary Clinton. And then you put the ball in their court.”
On Snowden vs. Assange
- Blake ([37:56]): “With Snowden, I really do think he found the government doing something flagrantly illegal...it’s almost classic, like 70s intel thriller level...He had to flee the country. Even if he’s like tied himself in with Russia in some way, that’s very fair, because he had to do that to avoid possibly being murdered, possibly being imprisoned for life.”
Important Timestamps
- [03:35] — Caller Anthony's two questions: SAVE Act and “too conservative” candidates.
- [05:54] — Panel explains SAVE Act vs. MEGA Act and electoral mechanics.
- [11:49] — Voter ID: motivations, party politics, and immigration clip.
- [13:44] — CPS corruption, anonymous reporting, state law, and personal stories.
- [19:15] — Super Bowl predictions, city rivalries, Turning Point halftime show discussion.
- [22:18] — Popularity of Bad Bunny humor segment (none can name a song).
- [25:16] — What’s the “win” for the alternate halftime show?
- [34:04] — Who should Trump pardon? Chauvin, Hillary, Snowden, or Assange.
Audience Submissions & Lighthearted Moments
- Multiple emails press for more screentime for “Mikey”, introduce Tyler anew daily, and express support for the halftime show.
- Song suggestions for future halftime acts (Guns N’ Roses, Saxon, Metallica)—with a playful disqualification of Saxon as “not all-American.”
- Sports rivalries (Packers, Vikings, Cardinals) lead to light trash talk and camaraderie.
Conclusion
This “Ask Me Anything” episode of The Charlie Kirk Show blends audience interaction, political debate, and undertones of grassroots activism with humor and hard-right commentary. The episode highlights the panel’s belief in bold reforms: stringent election security, state sovereignty, family values, and the rejection of mainstream entertainment—while championing alternative platforms and conservative cultural responses. Throughout, Charlie and his co-hosts maintain a brisk pace, weaving personal anecdotes with calls for action and community engagement.