The Charlie Kirk Show

Episode: Are We Finally Cracking the J6 Pipe Bomb Case?
Date: November 11, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, hosted by Andrew Colvitt (with Charlie Kirk absent from the main segment), delves into the latest political news, including the government shutdown battle, economic debates like the 50-year mortgage proposal, and significant attention on a bombshell development in the January 6th pipe bomb case. The episode features guests Ryan James Girdusky (Numbers Game Podcast, 1776 Project PAC) and investigative journalist Julie Kelly. It explores both policy implications and the shifting political landscape post-2024, as well as skepticism and intrigue surrounding a new theory about the identity of the January 6th pipe bomber.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Government Shutdown Fallout and Political Strategy

[01:09] – [05:07]

Panel: Andrew Colvitt (host), Ryan James Girdusky, Blake Neff

• Discussion opens on the government shutdown and rapid push to reopen, focusing on Democratic caucus dynamics and political calculations.

• Ryan Girdusky notes Democrats initially wanted the shutdown for electoral advantages but ultimately moved to reopen because their core constituents—reliant on government functions like food stamps—were suffering.

  • Quote: “So why wouldn't they do something for their voter base? ... They get the health care bill, and then they'll have the conversation. But ultimately, a large portion of the Senate Democrats are centrists...which is why you see the far left on social media crying all day today.” – Ryan James Girdusky [02:15]

• Discussion of Schumer’s political standing:

  • Far-left members and media voices are pressuring to oust Chuck Schumer, even though he sought to prove his toughness during the shutdown.
  • Quote: “He’s spent his entire life trying to get to this point and the most I think he ever had is 51 Democratic senators to really do nothing.” – Ryan James Girdusky [04:19]

2. The 50-Year Mortgage Debate

[05:07] – [07:38]

• The show revisits heavy audience interest in the idea of a 50-year mortgage.
  • Colvitt and Neff are surprised by positive listener feedback, which contrasts with skepticism seen on social media.
  • Ryan sees it as “an entrance to the marketplace” and a pragmatic, though imperfect, policy:
  • Quote: “I kind of agree that it's an entrance to the marketplace. I don't hate it because it's not like you have to do it… right? You're not forced. ... It’s a band-aid. It’s not the full solution, but I don’t hate it.” – Ryan James Girdusky [06:11]
  • Criticism remains that it “papers over” deeper economic problems, favoring quick fixes over substantive reforms.

3. Is Trump’s Economic Populism Real?

[07:38] – [10:36]

• Host raises the provocative critique that “President Trump’s economic populism is fake.”
  • Blake Neff responds that Trump has enacted some populist policies (e.g., tariffs), but recent stimulus decisions seem more like short-term political plays than deeply populist strategy.
  • Quote: “In the end, we are addicted to cheap money... it is painful to make good economic decisions long-term. ... It will be hard to break that pattern and possibly even politically impossible.” – Blake Neff [09:01]
  • Girdusky’s take: Trump’s record is a “mixed bag.” He highlights polling data showing that eliminating taxes on Social Security and tips are overwhelmingly popular, unlike tax cuts for the wealthy, and laments that Republican leadership isn’t prioritizing these results.
  • Quote: “Most popular thing was no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security... Least popular thing, tax cuts for millionaires... they were not really feeling that information.” – Ryan James Girdusky [10:19]

4. Ryan Girdusky on School Board Advocacy & the 1776 Project

[12:08] – [13:47]

• Girdusky describes the mission: investing in school board elections, fighting for traditional values, higher reading levels, discipline, and combatting Critical Race Theory.
• While admitting to a tough recent election, he says, “We still won 27 of them.”
• Blake notes progressive dominance in school board races is often due to low public attention.

5. New Jersey Elections: Republican Trajectory

[13:47] – [16:25]

• Ryan Girdusky provides a "glass half-full" read of recent GOP performance, emphasizing notable shifts in voter registration trends favoring Republicans in NJ:
  • “Republicans gained 21,000 new voters [in 2025]... that shows that the trajectory of Jersey is undeniable.” – Ryan James Girdusky [13:47]
  • Cautions that working-class economic issues, not immigration, drove results among Latinos and non-college-educated whites.

6. Hispanic Voters and the Future Electoral Map

[16:25] – [17:23]

• Host queries if the conservative trend among Latinos will hold in key states.
  • Ryan: “Four [of the top five issues for Latinos] were related to the economy... Immigration does not make the top five.” [16:52]
  • Texas Tejanos are “more to the right than the Latinos are,” suggesting the trend will likely hold in the state.

7. Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Case: New Allegations & Deep Skepticism

[18:25] – [29:48]

Guest: Julie Kelly, investigative journalist

• Julie Kelly recaps her years covering the unresolved Jan 6 pipe bomb case. Over the weekend, The Blaze released a bombshell story alleging a former Capitol Police officer was identified as the potential bomber based on “gait analysis” AI (claiming a 94% match).
  • She is highly skeptical of the methodology—quickly conducted, limited video sample, and the use of college soccer footage for analysis.
  • Quote: “This analysis and investigation took place in a matter of two weeks... We, the public, should be able to see the video samples that they use for the gait analysis... It definitely should raise questions about the veracity of it.” – Julie Kelly [28:49]
• Julie is clear in her belief that the bombings were an “inside job,” possibly by law enforcement, and unlikely to have sat undetected for 17 hours as claimed by the FBI.
  • Quote: “I have never doubted that this was an inside job, this was a hoax, it was a stunt, and that law enforcement was probably tied to that. So I want to say that very clearly.” – Julie Kelly [27:57]
  • The lack of transparency by the Blaze team and attacking of skeptics raises further questions for her.
• Panel agrees on reluctance to publicly name the alleged suspect without more evidence, out of fairness and uncertainty.

8. Ongoing Economic Email Q&A

[31:33] – [37:31]

• Returning to the mortgage debate, the hosts share listener feedback and creative policy ideas, such as taxing foreign buyers and providing incentives for native-born first-time homebuyers.
• Blake provides back-of-the-envelope math: a 50-year mortgage on $500k at 6.22% would mean paying 87% more interest ($1.1M vs. $600k), though with a lower monthly payment.
  • Quote: “If you took a $500,000 loan at a 6.22% interest rate, you would pay 87% more total interest... It’d be $1.1 million in interest.” – Blake Neff [36:39]
• They remain overall skeptical, seeing it as a band-aid, not a true fix.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ryan James Girdusky:
  • “It’s a band-aid. It’s not the full solution, but I don’t hate it.” [06:11]
  • “Given what is the problem, right, for the everyday life, it’s a question of how do I make it better in the immediate.”
• Blake Neff:
  • “In the end, we are addicted to cheap money... It is painful to make good economic decisions long-term.” [09:01]
• Julie Kelly:
  • “I have never doubted that this was an inside job, this was a hoax, it was a stunt, and that law enforcement was probably tied to that.” [27:57]
  • “This analysis and investigation took place in a matter of two weeks... We, the public, should be able to see the video samples that they use for the Gait analysis... it definitely should raise questions about the veracity of it.” [28:49]
• Discussing policy creativity:
  • “Incentivizing good behavior though, and then disincentivizing foreigners straight up. Banning institutional money from being able to purchase these homes.” – Andrew Colvitt [31:34]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Shutdown Analysis & Political Machinations: [01:09] – [05:07]
• 50-Year Mortgage Debate: [05:07] – [07:38]
• Is Trump’s Populism Real? [07:38] – [10:36]
• School Board Elections & 1776 Project: [12:08] – [13:47]
• NJ Election/Demography Trends: [13:47] – [16:25]
• Latino Voters & Electoral Maps: [16:25] – [17:23]
• Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Developments/Analysis: [18:25] – [29:48]
• Economic Policy Q&A & Listener Feedback: [31:33] – [37:31]

Summary Tone & Language

The episode maintains the show’s signature unapologetically conservative, combative-but-analytical tone, mixing skepticism and populist advocacy with humor and deep dives into policy fine print. Commentary is interspersed with jabs at political opponents and institutions, with a strong emphasis on grassroots activism and critical scrutiny of mainstream narratives.

Conclusion

This episode confronts headline topics—shutdown politics, homebuying policies for younger generations, Republican demographic momentum, and new controversy in the January 6 pipe bomb investigation—with a blend of policy analysis, investigative journalism, and listener engagement. The hosts and guests are ultimately united by skepticism toward institutional narratives and conventional solutions, calling for greater transparency, responsiveness to everyday Americans, and continued grassroots activism.