Ask Charlie Anything 212: Reforming the Arts? Scotland the Brave? Backdoor Abortion Ban?

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Charlie Kirk Show – "Ask Charlie Anything 212: Reforming the Arts? Scotland the Brave? Backdoor Abortion Ban?"

Release Date: February 17, 2025

In episode 212 of The Charlie Kirk Show, host Charlie Kirk engages with his audience through a series of member-submitted questions, delving into pressing societal and political issues from a conservative perspective. The episode touches on topics ranging from abortion policies and the influence of "woke" ideologies in the arts to regulatory reforms in the trucking industry and the integration of faith in the White House. This detailed summary captures the essence of each discussion, highlighting key points, notable quotes, and Charlie’s insights.

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1. Pro-Life Advocacy and Trump's Abortion Policies

Guest Speakers: Elliot, Kate

The episode opens with Elliot posing a question regarding former President Donald Trump's stance on abortion. He challenges the assertion that Trump wasn't sufficiently pro-life during his administration, citing continued federal funding to Planned Parenthood as a point of contention.

Charlie Kirk’s Response [02:00]:

“First of all, yes, some money was still being spent at Planned Parenthood, but that was congressionally appropriated. He was trying his best to defund Planned Parenthood. Number two is he rescinded the Mexico City policy as he did also in this term, which prohibits international funding of abortions, not to mention his pardons of the pro-life warriors and protesters.”

Charlie emphasizes Trump’s efforts to reduce taxpayer funding for abortion-related services, arguing that regardless of one’s stance on abortion, federal funding to Planned Parenthood should be eliminated.

Elliot’s Testimonial [02:00–06:32]: Elliot shares his personal journey from being a staunch Democrat to embracing conservative values, crediting Charlie Kirk's podcast for helping him escape what he describes as a "liberal echo chamber." He discusses his professional background in the arts and his concerns about the pervasive influence of "woke" politics in theater and museums.

2. Reforming the Arts: Combating "Woke" Ideologies in Theater and Museums

Kate’s Inquiry [06:32]: Kate raises concerns about the infiltration of progressive ideologies in the arts, specifically targeting theater and museums as hotbeds for "woke" and gender ideologies. She highlights instances of anti-white sentiments, non-binary character portrayals, and discriminatory hiring practices within these institutions.

Charlie Kirk’s Analysis [06:32–11:26]: Charlie acknowledges the issues Kate presents, linking the prevalence of "woke" ideologies to the inherent nature of the arts, which emphasize self-expression and emotional exploration. He theorizes that these elements, while valuable, can predispose individuals in the arts to adopt left-leaning views. Charlie suggests revitalizing traditional literary works, such as Shakespeare, to counterbalance modern progressive narratives.

“We’re gonna go read and perform and study old stuff. Old stuff, stuff plays, works of art that have lasted a long time because we’re gonna cherish what has lasted.”

3. Political Persecution and Legal Battles: The Case of John Eastman

Elizabeth’s Concern [15:56]: Elizabeth inquires about recent legal developments involving John Eastman and Chris Mays in Arizona, questioning whether these cases signify political persecution.

Charlie Kirk’s Perspective [16:07–18:01]: Charlie concurs with Elizabeth’s assessment, labeling the legal actions against Eastman and Mays as politically motivated. He expresses skepticism about the Department of Justice’s potential response and underscores the need for accountability through civil lawsuits and the appointment of a more effective Attorney General.

“The defendants, Tyler Boyer being one of them, and John Eastman are being targeted, obviously for political reasons. It’s just so outrageous.”

4. Regulatory Reforms in the Trucking Industry

Kate’s Question on FMCSA [19:13]: Kate seeks clarity on how cabinet confirmations will influence mid-level management appointments within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). She criticizes the lack of industry experience among current regulators.

Charlie Kirk’s Response [20:11–24:35]: Charlie acknowledges the gap in practical experience within regulatory bodies like the FMCSA. He advocates for appointing individuals with hands-on industry backgrounds to ensure informed decision-making. Charlie emphasizes the importance of having professionals who understand the field intimately, comparing it to the necessity of having pilots lead the FAA.

“It is incredibly important to have people that have done the job intimately… having people with boots on the ground experience is crucial.”

5. Automation in Truck Driving: Economic and Labor Implications

Kate’s Concerns [27:12]: Kate discusses the looming threat of automation in the trucking industry, expressing worries about job displacement and the broader economic impact. She draws parallels to historical economic transitions and emphasizes the need for policies that protect workers.

Charlie Kirk’s Insights [28:01–35:06]: Charlie elaborates on the potential disruptions caused by automation, likening the transition to past shifts from agriculture to manufacturing. He underscores the critical role truck drivers played during the COVID-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of loyalty to the workforce amidst technological advancements.

“This is a serious problem of economic and labor displacement. It’s a looming crisis.”

6. Integration of Faith in the White House Office

Kate’s Inquiry on Faith Office [27:12]: Kate questions the composition and theological alignment of the White House Office of Faith, expressing concern over the inclusion of figures like Paula, whom she views as promoting non-scriptural teachings.

Charlie Kirk’s Response [28:01–35:06]: Charlie acknowledges theological differences with Paula but emphasizes the importance of maintaining respectful relationships despite disagreements. He advocates for including a diverse group of reputable pastors to ensure balanced spiritual guidance within the White House.

“I want to make sure that some of America’s best pastors are given a very big platform… People like Jack Gibbs, people like John MacArthur.”

7. Investment Diversification and Financial Security

Throughout the episode, Charlie promotes Noble Gold Investments as a sponsor, highlighting the importance of diversifying investments to hedge against market volatility. He encourages listeners to consider gold as a stable investment option, especially in uncertain economic times.

“Gold is simple. You buy it, you own it, you control it. Over $2 billion in precious metal sales.”

8. Community Engagement and Personal Testimonials

Several members, including Michael and Todd, share personal experiences and seek advice on various issues. Michael discusses his positive experience at America Fest and raises questions about mandatory reporting laws in relation to ICE’s involvement in finding missing children. Todd offers a strategy to redefine abortion as murder to achieve legal reforms, to which Charlie responds with cautious skepticism about its effectiveness given the current Supreme Court's stance.

Todd: “If we could get a person with the resources, I think we'd have to get somebody like Roe… we have to find a way to define murder.”

Charlie Kirk: “The Supreme Court would rule, would rule like 7, 2 against you on this, unfortunately.”

9. Cultural Heritage and National Identity

In a lighter segment, Kate inquires about the significance of the song "Scotland the Brave," to which Charlie shares his Scottish heritage and its influence on his identity and values. He connects Scottish historical contributions to modern Western civilization, emphasizing themes of rebellion and self-governance.

“The Scots love a rebellion against a corrupt institution… it's in our blood. It's who we are.”

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Conclusion:

In this episode, Charlie Kirk effectively addresses a spectrum of concerns from his audience, providing conservative viewpoints on contentious issues such as abortion, cultural influences in the arts, regulatory reforms, and the integration of faith in government. Through engaging discussions and member interactions, the show underscores the importance of maintaining traditional values, advocating for policy changes, and fostering a sense of community among like-minded individuals.

Listeners are encouraged to visit freedomarliekirk.com for more information, engage with the community, and support the show through membership for ad-free content and exclusive benefits.

Transcript

[Charlie Kirk]

Hey, everybody. Happy Monday. I take your questions if you want to be able to ask me questions. Become a member today. Members.charliekirk.com that is members.charliekirk.Com when you become a member, you guys are able to listen to all of our episodes advertiser free and be part of this program. So every single question here, every single question is members, people that are part of the member family. So I highly recommend you guys become a member. It's members.charliekirk.com that is members.charliekirk. com Email me. As always, freedomarliekirk.com Buckle up, everybody. Here we go. Charlie, what you've done is incredible here.

[Elliot]

Maybe Charlie Kirk is on the college campus.

[Kate]

I want you to know we are.

[Charlie Kirk]

Lucky to have Charlie Kirk.

[Michael]

Charlie Kirk's running the White House, folks.

[Charlie Kirk]

I want to thank Charlie.

[Kate]

He's an incredible guy. His spirit, his love of this country.

[Charlie Kirk]

He's done an amazing job building one of the most powerful youth organizations ever created. Turning we will not embrace the ideas that have destroyed countries, destroyed lives. And we are going to fight for freedom on campuses across the country. That's why we are here. Noble Gold Investments is the official gold sponsor of the Charlie Kirk Show, a company that specializes in gold IRAs and physical delivery of precious metals. Learn how you could protect your wealth with Noble gold [e-mail] that is noblegoldinvestments.com it's where I buy all of my gold. Go to noblegoldinvestments.com you guys can become a member. Members.charliekirk.com that is members.charliekirk.Com to get in the queue and to be part of this conversation. You also get all of our episodes advertiser free. That is members.charliekirk.com okay. Joining us now is Elliot. Elliot, thank you for being a member. What is on your mind? Thanks, Charlie. Yes.

[Kate]

So my question is, when talking to.

[Charlie Kirk]

People about conservative politics, the issue of abortion often comes up. Some argue that Trump isn't pro life enough, even though there were many things Trump did in his first term to support pro life. They say in his first term, money was still being sent to Planned Parenthood, so therefore he isn't pro life. So what would be a good response to this? So that's a fair point. First of all, yes, some money was still being spent at Planned Parenthood, but that was congressionally appropriated. He was trying his best to defund Planned Parenthood. Number two is he rescinded the Mexico City policy as he did also in this term, which prohibits international funding of abortions, not to mention his pardons of the pro life warriors and protesters. I am of the strong opinion that we should not be funding abortions with taxpayer dollars in this country. It's to the tune of $700 million. Even if you're in this audience and you might be more pro choice or at least neutral on the issue, we should all be able to agree that we should not fund Planned Parenthood to the tune of $700 million. In fact, I am actually. I have a tweet drafted you. Thank you for reminding me. I want to try to get Doge to go after Planned Parenthood, and I think that would to deploy the Doge team and to say $700 million, you can fund yourself. By the way, it's technically against federal law. There's something called the Hyde Amendment where technically you are not allowed to fund abortion with taxpayer dollars. Now they get around it because they say, oh, this is funding all of our overhead and all of our clinics and all of our healthcare. You and I both know that is completely rubbish. So, hey, Planned Parenthood, go fund yourself. That is my best message for them. Elliot, where are you from? I'm from Iowa. Central Iowa. Good, good place, good spot. Thanks for being a member. And good pro life folks there as well. Thanks so much.

[Kate]

Yeah, thank you, Kate.

[Charlie Kirk]

Kate, thank you for being a member. What is on your mind? Where are you from?

[Elliot]

Hi, Charlie. So grateful to be a new member. I'm in South Carolina and so I'm going to read my question so I stay on track. I owe you a great deal. As about a year ago, I was still very much a Democrat. I even had stage 5 Trump derangement. But I'm proof that one can be cured of TDS. I was surrounded by my ultra liberal family. But as the left lean more into transgenderism and woke politics, especially open borders, transgender surgeries and children and men and women's sports, that snapped me out of it. I was and am horrified that this is now what the Democrats stand for. It's pathetic. Your podcast literally helped me out of my liberal echo chamber. And thank God because I voted Republican for the first time this past election and for President Trump, I couldn't be happier to not be a Democrat anymore. And I'm so in awe of what Donald Trump is doing as president. I'm proud to be a Trump supporter. Something I never thought I would ever say. So thank you. Thank you, Charlie. My question is, I used to work in ground zero of the Woke movement in theater and the arts. I even worked for the director of a major American museum in New York City. I'm so happy that Trump is going to be setting doge after the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kennedy Center. But this is a much bigger problem. At the museum, they actively bashed Trump in his first administration and prided themselves on being woke and organizing woke anti white exhibits. I worked at a theater where I live now in South Carolina that coddled and encouraged the non binary thing in children. We were going be forced to use pronouns in our signatures. Theater communities were and actively are not hiring white people, including a very talented white friend of mine for long stretches of time. And I consider that racist. And my poor liberal friend was like, oh, but it's the minority's time to shine. I'll just wait patiently in the corner with my white guilt. No, it's not right. And Broadway has become so woke, it's horrible. My family walked out of a show recently that showed a non binary man character kissing another man for a minute. Straight non binary characters, transgender characters, obese characters, shows bashing straight white male characters. It's awful. Theater and the arts are ground zero for Wokeism and gender ideology. And I really believe it starts with theater kids in schools. I know Trump has created a task force for wokeism in Hollywood. Can Trump put together a similar arts task force for America to root this out? Because truly, the arts and theater in particular seem to be ground zero for this message. And I would be happy to help with whatever solutions there may be.

[Charlie Kirk]

First of all, Kate, that is a wonderful call. It is so touching. I'm going to send you a couple signed books, Daisy. Make sure we do that. And you are why we do what we do, which is to try to get people to reconsider their worldview and to come towards, I'd say, a more common sense, a conservative perspective. Daisy is going to email you, so keep a lookout for that. You know, I have a theory on this, Kate, and I'd love to get your thoughts on it. So those people that go into theater have a heavy emphasis on self expression and very much on this idea that you can chart your own path based on how you feel. Very emotion based. Right. Very much focused on that. Not. Not within the rigidity of the configurations of a society. But you can kind of throw out the pesky shackles of reality and you can be whatever you want to be, whenever you want to be, because literally you are acting or play acting. And so all those elements don't necessarily lead you towards leftism, but it is primary ingredients towards that view. And I would also say, Kate, and I'd love your thoughts, that there are people who get into theater that tend to be in a more marginalized community. Not community, but they're just, maybe they're more bullied or they have a harder time fitting in and so they're more vulnerable getting sucked into that kind of ideology. Would you agree with that prognosis, Kate?

[Elliot]

I would agree with it. And I actually, I saw that when I worked at, when I was a theater kid myself. And it was a lot of the kind of marginalized kids. I wasn't bullied per se. But you do see marginalized kids who have been bullied that wander into that community. But then once they wander into that community, to your point, you can have this incredible self expression. And we want that in America. We want freedom of expression and speech. But I also worry, you know, as I listened to, I don't know if you've listened to Charlie, the witch trials of J.K. rowling on the whole transgender issue. She they dove into this, this whole kind of dark space of Reddit. And I know you've done a lot of segments on Reddit, Reddit and spaces like that where these sorts of kids who might be like the bullied, the marginalized, the theater kids, the artsy kids, go down not only the theater rabbit hole, but the Reddit rabbit hole, where they feel like, today I'm going to identify as a zebra. Today I'm going to identify as air. And that's going to lead kids towards, you know what? I'm going to change my gender because I want to be part of this new movement. I want to feel like I'm special because I'm going to identify as a woman today. And I think it's really dangerous. And there's got to be something we can do because the Broadway shows, too, which all of these young kids are going to see with their parents. And I grew up outside of New York City, and Broadway was a huge part of my life growing up. Almost every Broadway show I've seen that comes travels through South Carolina recently has had some sort of gay, transgender, woke ideology storyline or character. And they're anti white and they're anti male. And it's very kind of, it's depressing that these young kids aren't seeing these, you know, inspiring shows that we used to have, and it's all about the Wokeism now. So I would agree with you that it's a dangerous slope or you're in the you want self expression, you want freedom of speech, but how do you. How do you guide that in a better direction?

[Charlie Kirk]

I love that. And so here is my simple prescription. And first of all, what a wonderful call, Kate. This might be the best members call we've ever had. I love it.

[Elliot]

Oh, my gosh, Charlie, I'm such a huge fan. I really appreciate that.

[Charlie Kirk]

I know it's very deep, and it's not just the flattery of which I appreciate, but we go back to really what helped build the English language, which is Shakespeare. I mean, how many theater kids are proficient in understanding and perform a Shakespeare play? Probably very few. And shaped all of our literature, our theater and culture for centuries. So my opinion, by the way, they've gotten rid of Shakespeare in a lot of college apartments because it's a white man. My opinion is to use the energy force that is within theater world or arts world and say, hey, we're gonna go read and perform and study old stuff. Old stuff, stuff. Plays, works of art that have lasted a long time because we're gonna cherish what has lasted. We're not going to worship the modern. And I don't necessarily think that's gonna solve everything, but it will be a step in the right direction. Kate, you're great. Call anytime. We're gonna send you some books. And thank you so much. Thank you.

[Elliot]

Thank you, Charlie.

[Charlie Kirk]

Now that is how a member call should be. Everybody, dialogue back and forth. Take notes, everyone. That is as good as it gets. Hey, Charlie, Kirk here. Ever see your dog slowing down or having health issues and wonder, what can I do to make them better? Well, my friend, add rough greens to your dog's food for 90 days and you'll see changes that will amaze you. Guaranteed. Invented by naturopathic doctor Dennis Black, Rough Greens wants to invite you and give your pup the Ruff Greens 90 day challenge. In the first 30 days, you'll see shinier coats and increased energy. By day 60, your dog will have a stronger immune system, less shedding, and improved joint function, all due to live nutrients you've added to their diet. And at 90 days, better digestion, reduced inflammation, improved heart health, and you might even have reduced their cancer risk. Fetch a free Jump Start trial bag for your dog today. Go to ruffgreens.com. just use promo code Charlie. That is ruffgreens.com, promo code Charlie. And just cover shipping. You don't have to change your dog's food to improve your dog's health. Just add a scoop of Ruffgreens that is ruffgreens.commembers.charliekirk.com if you want to ask us a question. Micah, the prophet Micah. Micah is our next question. I do want to say the book in the book of Micah is actually one of my favorite Bible verses. I have to say this before I call on Micah. Micah 6, 8. He has told you, oh man. What is good and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindly and to walk humbly with your God? Daisy, we should get that up in the studio. Micah 6, 8. With that Micah is our next question. Micah, what's on your mind? Hi Charlie. So I'm a 17 year old Christian here in Oregon. When I grow up to become a doctor, more specifically like a surgeon, I'm just curious on your thoughts on what college you would recommend. Well, first of all, God bless you for wanting to become a surgeon. That is going to be quite a journey. What kind of surgeon do you want to be? And then more importantly, why do you want to become a surgeon? Yeah, so I want to become a plastic reconstructive. Going through the reconstructive pathway there. So there's just so much the, so much illness and these people, the cancer will destroy their face. And what I really want to do is just help them with their life and you know, just become well again. So well. So that is going to be, that is going to be quite a journey. Look, as you know, I'm very much against college, but we do need qualified good people at the top level. I mean, surgeon is definitely a good reason to go to college, whereas to, you know, go study Eastern Australian dance routines is not exactly a good reason to go. Here's what I'd say. Find the best school you can get into that is the least woke. Try to graduate in the least time possible. And becoming a surgeon is very, very important. I mean we literally put our lives in the hands of surgeons and it's easy to scoff at plastic surgeons saying that they're only there for cosmetic reasons. I take issue with that. Yes, of course the money's very good in plastic surgery, but there's a lot of, lot of burn victims get their lives back thanks to plastic surgeons. A lot of cancer patients get their lives back because of plastic surgeons. So you might only think, oh, that's, you know, for cosmetic breast augmentation surgery. Not so fast my friends. You know how many people get in near fatal car accidents that are unrecognizable and go to plastic surgeons and they're able to get some form of. Of aesthetic back. So I think that it's very easy to dismiss plastic surgery as only being for the Kardashians, which is obviously a component of it. But there's a lot of people that have had their lives improved and bettered and honestly, their health, and also understand plastic surgery can also be sewing up a cesarean section, a C section, that is technically a form of cosmetic plastic surgery. So not to be scoffed at. Love the question. I don't have any specific recommendations, except stay away from the woke schools, if possible. Thanks, man. No, Baylor. Baylor is not as woke as others, but they got. They got some. They got some problems that they got to figure out, but wouldn't be the worst one. Work hard and study your tail off. We need the best people in medicine that we can get. So thank you. Thank you so much. Charlotte. Elizabeth, what is on your mind? Elizabeth, what's going on? Thanks for being a member.

[Elizabeth]

Oh, hi, Charlie. Are you able to hear me?

[Charlie Kirk]

Yes. How are you?

[Elizabeth]

I'm well. Thank you so much for everything that you do. The reason I was calling, there's been so much good news lately. It's actually really difficult to keep up.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yes.

[Elizabeth]

But I did see an article that I would think would have gotten more attention about John Eastman's trial in Arizona, and that the judge actually went and issued the judgment against Chris Mays, and that said they were covered under freedom of speech and she violated the slap act, which is basically political persecution, which I thought was huge. And I know that one of our beloved Turning Point USA team members, who does so much for everybody here, is possibly Tyler's involved in that somewhat. And I'm hoping, A, is this good news for him, and then B, can Cash Patel start going after these political persecutions from these attorney generals in the states?

[Charlie Kirk]

Great, great question. So, yes, this is looking more and more like the defendants, Tyler Boyer being one of them, and John Eastman are being targeted, obviously for political reasons. You and I both know that, Elizabeth. I mean, it's just so outrageous.

[Elizabeth]

Oh, yeah.

[Charlie Kirk]

The development said this is a very favorable ruling. Some legal experts think that this case could be dismissed altogether. Yes. Kash Patel could potentially go after it. Probably not a lot of meat on that bone from the surface. The better way to go after this is two ways. I think that a civil lawsuit by the Department of Justice for increased lawfare and the same lawsuits that we're seeing in New York against Chris Mays, saying that you've ignored illegal migrants and you prioritize political prosecutions, that could be one. And then Finally, Elizabeth, we need to find a really good Attorney General candidate and just retire Chris Mays. She only has like a year and a half left of her term and the Department of Justice should be demanding every email in existence from these people. Sunlight destroys these cockroaches. God bless you, Elizabeth. Thank you for being a member.

[Elizabeth]

Thank you, Charlie.

[Charlie Kirk]

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[Kate]

Hey Charlie, can you hear me?

[Charlie Kirk]

Yes. What is on your mind?

[Kate]

Awesome.

[Charlie Kirk]

Thank you.

[Kate]

So cabinet cabinet confirmations are coming to a close. That's been awesome and we should start to see more mid level politicals being slotted into place. What's the chance of people with active licenses and certifications being slotted into those management roles? Because for reference, I've been a truck driver for six years. As far as I know, there is no, there is no one at the fmcsa, which is the federal organization that regulates truck driving. No one there has an active CDL they're trying to regulate stuff they've never done.

[Charlie Kirk]

Okay, so let me just make sure I understand this correctly. So with the cabinet confirmations that are closing, when are we going to start seeing more people slotted in those mid level management? That's a good question. Do you know if that's a, if that's a senate confirmation political appointment or is that, is that someone. That is a, what they call a pass someone that's a presidential Appointed. Do you know that it requires Senate confirmation or not?

[Kate]

As far as I know, most of them don't.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yep.

[Kate]

So it should just be a presidential appointment. From what I understood reading, reading through the material prior to the election, most of those things don't require a presidential appointment. Most of those things don't require a Senate confirmation. It's just infuriating being. Being a member of the trades and half the stuff, they're coming down, you know, the ATA doesn't have. It's a bunch of truck company owners trying to tell drivers, hey, this is what we think would be best for us. And most of us, like, a lot of the rules I work under, I'm working. They're less of. They don't do as much to help me as they do. I have to work around them, if that makes sense.

[Charlie Kirk]

It does make sense. So. Well, first of all, if you have a recommendation, I'm always happy to pass something along. But the current director seems to be someone by the name of Sue Lawless. I'm guessing that is a carryover. Yeah. In August of 2023. So let me just tell you from my short experience, just looking at how this personnel stuff and the personnel team's doing a great job. Sergio's doing an amazing. He's a friend of mine. He's doing an amazing job. There are so many boards and commissions, Michael, beyond anything that we could imagine. I mean, there are thousands of these boards and commissions. I'll be honest, I've never heard of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. So can you just educate the audience? What does this board do? What is the significance of this board in your life?

[Kate]

All the 18 wheelers that you see on the road hauling all your goods across the country, that is our governing body. They fall directly under the Department of Transportation, and they govern everything from how I get my cdl, what I had to go through to get my HAZMAT certifications, who's allowed to have a CDL to begin with. All of the weight and height restrictions, the hours of service I have to work under, they govern all of that. Everything that has to do. If it touches a truck, they govern it. And everything that has to do with getting your goods from point A to point B, whether it be daycap, your fuel, all of it goes through those guys.

[Charlie Kirk]

And so I'm just curious. Deal with, and I want you to. I hope that. I hope the audience understands there's thousands of these boards that touch every single form of American life. What could be done better with this agency just to educate Our audience. I'm curious, I've never even heard of this agency.

[Kate]

We, we need people that have driven trucks to be in these agencies. Because as far as I know right now the FMCSA has no one there. They're all career bureaucrats that have never actually been in the field. I mean, go, go back to like Don junior. I remember reading his book.

[Todd]

He's.

[Kate]

He can, he can parallel park a dozer.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yes, he can.

[Kate]

Okay.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yep.

[Kate]

When you have that level of boots on the ground experience, even yourself, you still go out and do debates with college students.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yep, yep.

[Kate]

When you have that level of boots on the ground, you make different decisions. When you're in the upper level.

[Charlie Kirk]

I completely agree.

[Kate]

Because you know exactly what it's like to be on the ground. We don't have that at the fmcsa and quite frankly, most of the governing bodies in the government don't have that at all. Because people who are too busy doing the job don't have time to make it to these meetings or do anything else like that.

[Charlie Kirk]

I think there is such wisdom in what you're saying that we are being governed by the suits and they forget what actually it takes for the boots to do their job. And I mean, put Sue Lawless up on. I have no idea if she's driven a truck before. Could we put 249 up? I'm guessing she hasn't. Just kind of a guess. I don't know. Maybe.

[Kate]

As far as I know, she hasn't.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yeah, Look, I don't know.

[Kate]

She has management experience. That's it.

[Charlie Kirk]

Yeah. So she has 20 years experience in the private and federal motor carried safety industry. But that doesn't mean anything to me. Like for example, the new head of the FAA should be a previous pilot. Should be someone that understands what it means to fly an airplane, fly an aircraft and so great question. If you want to email me a follow up, I think it would be, you know, happy to learn more about it. But there are thousands of these boards and I think actually having people that have done the job in intimately is incredibly important. Thanks man. Really appreciate it. Thanks for being a member.

[Kate]

It's free to Matt, right?

[Charlie Kirk]

That's right. Freedomarliekirk.com I read every single one of the emails. I don't respond to them all, but I read them all. So thank you.

[Kate]

Awesome. Will do. Thank you.

[Charlie Kirk]

What great questions we have today. You gotta love this, guys that drive trucks that are members of the Charlie Kirk show. I mean, that's what makes America a great country. I meant to ask him. I'm very worried about mass automation of trucks, not because of efficiency. What's going to happen to all these guys? I think it's a serious problem of economic and labor displacement. This is a looming crisis. It's a looming labor crisis, and I don't know a good solution. Blake probably has one. He has a thought on everything. It is going to be one of the greatest economic disruptions. And it's been kind of teased for a couple years now. But based on where Uber is going, because they have Uber freight, based on where Tesla is going, we're going to see mass proliferation of automated semi trucks. I do think, though, that President Trump is going to slow that down. I'm worried about that. Yeah. Not everything's all about automation. You gotta have an allegiance to your workers. You can't automate too quickly. Cause you know why? This is where Teddy Roosevelt was brilliant. Teddy Roosevelt, unlike the Russians, he managed the transition from the farms to the factories. Teddy Roosevelt managed that transition. The Russians, primarily, Tsar Nicholas of the Romanov family, they did not manage that transition. If you don't manage major economic transitions. So we go from the farms to the factories to our laptops, to AI. That is the four to automation. So farms, factories, laptops, automation. That's the four steps of human economic development. It's a four step move. Farms, factories, laptops, automation. And all of a sudden, we're going to start to automate these trucks. I'm worried about it. I think we're going to have the people that make America work. And by the way, they're the ones that worked all through Covid. These truck drivers, they worked their tail off to make sure that we had groceries and we had Amazon delivery while the whole country was locked down. I'm very worried about it. And the ones that revolted against Trudeau, they're very maga. And we're just gonna say, oh, hey, here's your new robot. Now, I understand the argument for safety. Thousands of people do die every year because of. Well, actually 40,000. 40,000 people die because of truck car accidents. At least a couple thousand do because of 18 wheelers. So we got to figure this out. But you got to have a loyalty to your workers. Okay, Lizzie, thank you for being a member. Members.charliekirk.com hey, Charlie, how are you doing today?

[Kate]

I am great, thanks. Question for you. What is Trump's intention for the White House faith office? I know so many of us pray for our nation, for all of our leaders, and a prayer I pray is actually the Salvation of President Trump. Only God knows his heart. But it seems like having a female Joel Osteen providing him non scriptural garbage is not only damaging, but it's a perfect example to me as false teaching. It seems like Trump's in, you know, he seems to have the right intentions, but needs a little bit of a godly course correction. As a proclaimed Christian yourself, do you feel the personal responsibility and really obligation to expose and call out this what seems like wolves in sheep's clothing?

[Charlie Kirk]

So I know Paula, so I'm a little bit conflicted on that. She certainly does not have the same theological view that I have. And I think that's good. I think that's healthy. I should say that we have disagreements on that. But for the record, I do not necessarily share a lot of her theological views. I will say though, I've known Paula for a while, she's always been very good to me, very sweet. I know that President Trump and her have a great relationship. Here's where I'm gonna try to influence is the other pastors and the other platform of people that are gonna be coming into the White House. I wanna make sure that some of America's best pastors are given a very big platform. People like Jack Gibbs, people like John MacArthur. And so look, the President made a decision. It's his prerogative to do that. He's known Paula for a very long time. And again, I have theological differences with Paula, but we get along and I got to get along with everybody. But I think it's very important that also people like Jensen Franklin, who's terrific, are given the same sort of wise counsel and platform that are able to be in the White House. But very important question, I could tell you I'm getting a lot of emails and a lot of text messages about the White House Office of Faith right now. A lot. There's a lot of interest in that. But pray for me. That's the best answer I could give to that also is pray for me that I might have wisdom to navigate all this. I think it's important. So thank you. Absolutely appreciate it. With the stock market at record highs, are you confident your portfolio can weather the next big downturn? Market corrections are quick and unforgiving, wiping out hard earned gains in an instant. Smart investors know the key to financial security is diversification. That's why Noble Gold Investments makes it easy for Americans to help hedge market volatility and diversify their investments with gold. Since 2010, central banks have steadily increased their gold reserves. And in 2024, gold prices soared over 25%. Gold is simple. You buy it, you own it, you control it. Over $2 billion in precious metal sales. Noble Gold Investments has helped thousands of investors diversify their portfolios with gold, IRAs and physical gold. And now when you open a qualified account, Noble Gold will gift you 5 ounce silver America the Beautiful coins as a thank you. Don't wait for the next downturn to catch you off guard. Visit noblegoldinvestments.com today and see how easy it is to incorporate gold into your investment strategy. That is noblegold investments.com noblegoldinvestments.com okay, who do we have here? Todd. Todd, thanks for being a member. What's on your mind?

[Todd]

Charlie? Hey, I understand that you think that. Can you hear me?

[Charlie Kirk]

Yes. What's on your mind?

[Todd]

The abortion issue has been around. I've been there since the beginning. I'm 71 years old. And we got a victory with the reversal of Roe v. Wade. But why don't we use the way they began this mess in the same way to get a better result? We have the court. It is a national issue because I don't think murder is legal anywhere. So it's not a state's issue. And we don't even have to call it abortion. We just have to define murder. And if we could get a person with the resources, I think we'd have to get somebody like Roe that was used to get the decision. We have to find somebody with standing and with the pockets to go and use all of the evidence for life to get it defined. It's not really abortion, it's a murder. So if we define it as that, we can end it. We can end it in the courts because we have the court to do it.

[Charlie Kirk]

So I mean, look, I agree with that totally. The issue is that not even most Republicans would sign on to that. So it's going to take a lot of cultural and religious and spiritual change in that regard. And so I mean, I agree, but getting people to.

[Todd]

May I offer one thing? We've been doing that for 50 odd years. What we need now is to find a single person, say a father of wife that wants an abortion just like they found a single person withstanding and go through all the evidence. It's illegal to disturb a turtle's nest. Why? Because it's a potential turtle.

[Charlie Kirk]

Oh, I understand what you're saying. Yeah. But the courts won't go along with it. The courts won't recognize human life. They haven't. They'll dismiss the case. So you Got to win over the culture. That's the issue. So. But you should try the idea, you should try that idea in a single state and see if it will work. If you can get a sympathetic judge, maybe in Texas or Iowa.

[Todd]

But we don't have to win the locals. We only have to win the Supreme Court so we can get it.

[Charlie Kirk]

The Supreme Court would rule, would rule like 7, 2 against you on this, unfortunately.

[Todd]

So really, even with this court?

[Charlie Kirk]

Oh yeah, without a doubt. Yeah. All right. Thank you.

[Todd]

I'm most surprised. Thank you.

[Charlie Kirk]

You bet. Who's next? Scott, thanks for being a member. What's up? Thanks for being a member.

[Michael]

Yes, Charlie, thanks for taking my question today. Just a couple comments before. I attended my first America Fest this year with my 20 year old son, got five kids, 26 years of marriage, had a great time. Just what an experience. And then two. Congratulations to being an Eagle Scout. I'm also an Eagle Scout. Keep it on the top of my resume. So it's just awesome. So congratulations on that, Charlie. I'm a physician. The American Medical association has not always been favorable to conservative causes. Do you believe as mandatory reporters that the next group of individuals, ICE and Tom Hohen, should focus on to really be partners in finding the 300,000 missing children across the United States? They should be partners with ICE because they're the individuals that are seeking health care. These children are seeking health care. Legal migrant criminals. What are your thoughts? Should ICE be involved in time utilizing the mandatory reporter law for many of these providers?

[Charlie Kirk]

Oh yeah, I mean, absolutely. I mean if there's a, a provider that is seeing a 8 year old and it's obvious that they're missing then, or that they're with someone that's not their parents, then they should absolutely report that. You know, it's really interesting to me, there's this contradiction where there are parents literally that get thrown into jail for child abandonment because they let their kids play at a local playground. So that culture is super worried about a kid that might be unsupervised at a playground, which is really bad by the way, for both the kid and the parent. Free play is incredibly important for child development. So that's. That culture simultaneously is putting up with 300,000 missing kids. Something doesn't make sense. It's like this incredible ever present contradiction here. So yes, I think doctors should be involved. AMA is awful and I think we got to find these 300,000 missing kids. Thank you, Paul. Paul.

[Michael]

Absolutely.

[Charlie Kirk]

Paul. Thanks for being a member. What's on your mind?

[Kate]

Hello, Charlie.

[Charlie Kirk]

God Bless you. Thank you. God bless you. My question. Yes, I have. Okay.

[Kate]

I've been listening to your show.

[Charlie Kirk]

I love the bagpipes starting up and I looked it up at Scotland the Brave. Yes, sir.

[Kate]

I just kind of wondered why you play this awesome song and I wonder if it has anything to do with that famous war cry, Freedom.

[Charlie Kirk]

Oh, it does. So I'm very Scottish. Church means Kirk means church in Scottish in Scotland. And the Charlie actually means strong. So strong church. You can put it together. We come from the Maxwell clan, us Kirks. And as you could tell, my name is very white, Anglo Saxon, Protestant. I'm a WASP. Woo. Scary. Charles James Kirk. That is the WASPiest name that you'll come across. And yeah, look, I think there's a lot to be learned from William Wallace and the Scottish clans that is obviously well portrayed in the movie Braveheart, acted by Mel Gibson, which is a small ragtag army that I believe really led to the birth of Western civilization. There's a phenomenal book that everyone should read called how the Scots Built the Modern World. And it shows that this small ragtag army, my people, despite being rather poor and geographically isolated, was responsible for some of the great philosophical breakthroughs, some of the great Enlightenment breakthroughs, from David Hume to Adam Smith to this idea of self governance. So much of the philosophical foundation of the west was born out of Scottish Presbyterianism, specifically. It was Covenanters, basically. And prior towards the King James Bible, the Scots did not have mass literacy as the King James Bible was printed, I think in like 1513 or 1517. You guys can fact check me on this. We saw literacy rates go up and the potential of the Scots skyrocket. And this kind of fine fighting force has blossomed and flourished into a group of people that have far punched beyond their weight. I mean, J.D. vance is Scots Irish. I'm Scott's Irish, so very, very powerful group. And I love, I love when people are proud of their ancestry and the history that they come from. And us Scots, we love a rebellion against a corrupt institution. I'll tell you, there's something about how we Scots fight and we fight hard and we love a good fight. It's in our blood. It's who we are, and that's why we play Scotland the brave. At the top of that is so cool. Every show. I wonder if during the Revolutionary War.

[Kate]

Was that song around, because I understand that the Scots proudly played their bagpipes.

[Charlie Kirk]

In our own country's history too. It probably is. And it's a beautiful part of American history and how we transplanted a lot of those ideas into America and you can make an argument the book does the Scots that Built the Modern World, how the Scots Built the Modern World, that without Scots we would not have America in its current form. Thank you. Appreciate it. You bet. Thanks so much for listening everybody. Email us as always, freedomarliekirk.com thanks so much for listening and God bless.

[Kate]

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