The Charlie Kirk Show
Episode: Arizona's Next Governor Remembers Charlie
Date: October 8, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk (in segments & promotionals), Andrew (guest host/panel leader), with guests Andy Biggs (Congressman and AZ gubernatorial candidate), Cliff Maloney, Blake Neff, and others
Overview
This episode centers on the Arizona gubernatorial campaign of Rep. Andy Biggs, reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s support and legacy, and examining the strategies driving conservative victories at both state and national levels. The panel explores Arizona’s political landscape, core policy issues, grassroots activism, and the deeper cultural impact of Charlie Kirk's life and activism. The show also discusses the extension of Turning Point strategy into new battlegrounds, notably the New Jersey governor’s race, illustrating the importance of ground game and voter outreach.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Andy Biggs’ Gubernatorial Campaign
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Campaign Status and Momentum
- Biggs reports record-breaking fundraising and enthusiasm at campaign events, citing a 350-person crowd a year ahead of the election (02:27).
- Polling shows Biggs with a strong lead: up 24% in a head-to-head, and 22% on a three-person primary ballot (03:03).
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Biggs’ Platform & Policy Vision
- Public Safety:
- AZ Department of Public Safety has 400–500 vacancies impacting frontline law enforcement (05:41).
- “We should be the safest state in the country. And why is that? Because you have to follow the rule of law. If you have the rule of law, you have freedom.” — Andy Biggs (05:41)
- Economic Competitiveness:
- Arizona fell from 4th to 47th in job creation nationally; plans to eliminate state income tax and streamline regulations to attract business (06:26).
- “We’re going to eliminate income tax.” — Andy Biggs (06:27)
- Border Security & Immigration:
- Persistent issues with human trafficking corridors, smuggling in Yuma and San Luis (06:51).
- Vows to reinstate the Border Security Task Force—"If you’re here illegally, you’re not entitled [to state social benefits].” (13:55)
- Water Management & Energy:
- Critical of current governor’s water and energy policies, argues for natural gas and nuclear over solar and wind (06:58, 13:10).
- “This reliance on solar and wind... hard to distribute. We’re going to replace that with natural gas... and the new nuclear subcompact units.” — Andy Biggs (06:58)
- Legislative Strategy:
- Plans for legislative action from day one to quickly pass priorities, especially on issues vetoed by Democratic Governor Hobbs (07:56).
- Public Safety:
2. Endorsements & Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
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Impact of Endorsements:
- Trump and Turning Point’s endorsements are “critical”; Charlie Kirk’s blueprint for the conservative movement is being closely followed (04:14, 03:03).
- “Charlie was... a forefront. He was a stud. I mean, he was a good example to even an old guy like me. So we loved him.” — Andy Biggs (15:42)
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Personal Reflections:
- The panel openly mourns Kirk’s passing, sharing stories that highlight his service-oriented outlook (“How can I help someone today?”) and cultural impact (16:25–16:53).
- “Everyone in this room was older than Charlie, but all of us looked up to him. All of us admired him, but he was always... such a giver.” — Blake Neff (16:25)
3. Voter Engagement & Ground Game
- Arizona as a Template:
- Turning Point’s strategy turned out 315,000 new or low-propensity voters in Arizona, flipping the state for Trump by 160,000 votes (21:59).
- “The personal contact you get when you’re at the door is the most influential... We saw what it did in Arizona.” — Andy Biggs (21:35)
- Nationalization to New Jersey:
- Cliff Maloney describes expanding the "PA Chase" to New Jersey (NJ Chase), targeting 500,000 door knocks to boost Jack Cittarelli’s gubernatorial bid (20:02).
- Internal Democrat polling shows the NJ race within three points; growing GOP registration in battlegrounds like Nevada boosts confidence (25:26–27:55).
- “When we are actually out there not harvesting, but we’re chasing and doing that better, we’re going to win because they’ve been doing it, but they have a crappy message.” — Andy Biggs (26:12)
4. Audience Q&A: Policy & Local Concerns
- Gas Prices:
- Arizona’s lack of refineries forces reliance on imported gas; infrastructure delays and environmental requirements deter local refinery investment (12:08).
- Eliminating Income Tax:
- To offset lost revenue, Biggs cites extraction fees and economic stimulation, paired with anti-fraud spending cuts (32:18).
- Windmills & Energy:
- Biggs opposes wind projects in Northern AZ due to environmental concerns, advocating fossil fuels and nuclear instead (33:10).
- Election Integrity:
- Emphasizes recent local wins—Maricopa County has a new, pro-integrity recorder cleaning up voter rolls; “Too big to rig” became a mantra (34:12).
- Banning Sharia Law:
- Biggs is drafting federal legislation to ban Sharia law, referencing American communities where it has posed a challenge (35:23, 36:12).
5. Calls to Action
- How to Support Biggs’ Campaign:
- Sign petitions and donate at bigsforarizona.com. Over 10,000 petition signers, goal is 26,000 (31:05).
- Volunteerism:
- Emphasis on amplifying campaign messages on social media, grassroots engagement, and fundraising (37:07).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Charlie’s Influence & Faith:
- “I gave my life to the Lord in fifth grade. Most important decision I ever made in my life. And I encourage you to do the same. Here I am, Lord. Use me.” — Charlie Kirk (00:03)
- On the Campaign’s Uniqueness:
- “The last things that Charlie wanted or the last visions that he was casting... those are even more dear to us... we’re behind you 100%, 1000%.” — Andrew (03:03)
- On Arizona’s Policy Decline:
- “We’ve gone from being number four in job creation... to being number 47.” — Andy Biggs (05:41)
- On Grassroots Power:
- “You can do TV ads... most influential is one on one contact.” — Andy Biggs (21:35)
- On Carrying Out Kirk’s Mission:
- “This is about continuing the work as Charlie would want us to do.” — Cliff Maloney (20:02)
- On Election Integrity:
- “President Trump just said, too big to rig. Turning Point got out enough voters that we were too big to rig.” — Andy Biggs (34:12)
- On Rapid Legislative Action:
- “I know how to do it. And that’s why so many legislators... are excited about my candidacy.” — Andy Biggs (37:07)
- On Energy Policy:
- “Let’s get back to clean coal, natural gas and nuclear. That’s where we need to be.” — Andy Biggs (33:10)
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Time | Segment Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:27 | Andy Biggs gives campaign update and early election momentum | | 04:14 | Importance of endorsements (Trump, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point) | | 06:26 | Policy discussion: income tax elimination, state competitiveness | | 06:51 | Border security, water/energy mismanagement | | 12:08 | Q&A: Gas prices and Arizona’s energy supply issues | | 15:03 | Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s friendship and impact | | 21:35 | Ground game and turnout as critical to conservative wins | | 25:26 | New Jersey governor’s race and national polling implications | | 34:12 | Maricopa County election integrity and “too big to rig” | | 37:07 | Final pitch: legislative priorities and calls to action |
Conclusion
This episode highlights the synergistic relationship between grassroots activism, policy clarity, and movement leadership—embodied by both Andy Biggs’ gubernatorial campaign and Charlie Kirk’s enduring blueprint. With emphasis on border security, pro-growth economics, and election integrity, the conversation offers a detailed playbook for conservative campaigning and movement-building, while paying tribute to the personal and strategic legacy of Charlie Kirk. Listeners are called to mobilize—on the ground and online—to secure Arizona’s future and spread successful tactics nationwide.
For more details or to get involved:
- Andy Biggs’ campaign: bigsforarizona.com
- Charlie Kirk’s platform: charliekirk.com
- NJ Chase: njchase.org