The Charlie Kirk Show

Ask Us Anything 247: Bible in 365? Immigration Sentimentalism? Blackrock Housing?

Date: December 15, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk team plus panelists (Blake, Mikey, Joe Bob, et al.)
Theme: A lively “Ask Us Anything” session covering audience questions on immigration, political apathy, activism, Bible reading initiatives, and housing policy—answering with unapologetically conservative, grassroots insight, personal testimonies, and actionable advice.

Episode Overview

In this special "Ask Us Anything" episode, the Charlie Kirk team takes live questions from supporters on a range of hot-button issues: why some Americans are sentimental about illegal immigration, off-year election trends, maximizing grassroots activism, making faith central, and the controversial influence of Wall Street firms like BlackRock in the housing market. The hosts offer blunt, energized, and sometimes humorous takes, blending current events with conservative values and personal stories—serving both updates on Turning Point projects and broader cultural commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sentimentalism About Illegal Immigration

[03:12–08:02]

• Why the support for illegal immigrants?

  • The elite, especially the wealthy in areas like Palm Beach or Beverly Hills, rely on cheap illegal labor for their lifestyle and ignore the rule of law.
    • “They can be really nice people, but they broke the law.” — Mikey [03:27]
  • Broader “sentimentalism” in American life promotes emotion-based decisions like Hallmark movies, overshadowing national interests and legal principles.
    • “There’s a lot of sentimentalism in American life… People just are easily manipulated by emotional appeals.” — Blake [04:24]

• Economic arguments:

  • The dependency on illegal labor has deskilled the American workforce. Like overusing tools such as AI, reliance on cheap labor leads to loss of capability.
    • “If you become wholly dependent on a tool, you do atrophy your own abilities.” — Blake [06:11]
  • The idea that “Americans won’t do those jobs” is challenged; hardship and necessity prompt resiliency.
    • “We, the American people… are resilient. When the impossible faces us, we figure it out.” — Mikey [06:40]

• Culture and Identity:

  • Allowing unassimilated groups to immigrate erodes the foundational culture and unity of the country.
    • “If you don't maintain this, it will go away.” — Joe Bob [05:25]

2. Trends in Off-Year Elections & Republican Complacency

[08:02–10:36]

• Democrats winning local/off-cycle races:

  • Democrats are highly motivated, especially by animosity toward Trump; Republicans tend toward complacency after national wins.
    • “Trump fires people up. But then also when Trump’s in the White House, a lot of conservatives go, ‘Okay, cool, we’re good for right now.’ So it’s a double-edged sword.” — Joe Bob [08:53]
  • Losses in places previously considered safe (e.g., Miami mayorship) signal diminishing margins.

• Psychology of political defeat:

  • Negativity and “defeatism” act as a psychological trap for conservatives.
    • “A lot of people like defeatism. It's sort of, it's a little addictive to be negative.” — Blake [09:11]

• Charlie's Ethic—No Complacency:

  • Citing Kirk’s legendary work ethic and immediate pivot to future challenges.
    • “After the win in 2024, Charlie, literally 13 minutes after it was declared that President Trump had won, 13 minutes after Charlie texted his friends and said, let’s start thinking about the data for the midterms.” — Mikey [09:52]

3. Grassroots Involvement and Activism

[14:51–16:52]

• Grassroots volunteers can have outsized impact in primaries, local or state races.
  • “Your impact as an individual can be that much greater if you’re going out, talking to people, knocking on doors, raising awareness, even just whipping your friends in your church or in your workplace or in your social circle to vote…” — Blake [15:16]
• Getting Involved:
  • Follow updates from TPUSA Action, connect with candidates, and leverage “organic” opportunities by staying engaged.
    • “When you are aware of what’s going on, these opportunities will pop up quite organically.” — Blake [16:57]

4. Making Conservative Case in Public

[19:01–22:34]

• Combatting ignorance/apathy on Democratic policies:

  • Information is power; stay informed through trusted conservative sources (e.g., Chris Rufo, Powerline blog).
  • The “what the left does is so insane people just assume you’re making it up” problem.
    • “Honestly, what’s frustrating is the biggest problem I’ve seen over the years in describing insane things the left does is what they do is so insane, people just assume you’re making it up… You really needed hundreds of examples of this happening before they’d believe you.” — Blake [19:09]

• Everyday advocacy:

  • Use confident, assumption-based “leading questions” to reinforce the normalcy of conservative values—e.g., “Which church do you go to?”
    • “I always ask leading questions from like a, you know, I don’t ask, do you go to church? I ask which church do you go to. And put them on the spot…” — Joe Bob [20:48]

• Liberal Media Acknowledgment:

  • When even liberal institutions (e.g., The New York Times, LA Times) report on issues like welfare fraud or affirmative action failures, use these stories to persuade skeptics.

5. Bible in 365 and Faith Initiatives

[24:13–27:41]

• Personal testimony on Charlie Kirk’s spiritual influence.
  • Several callers share how getting into the Bible and Christianity was inspired by Kirk.
    • “Charlie inspired them. Love stories like that. The answer to your question is yes. It [Bible in 365] starts on January 5th.” — Blake [26:27]
• Bible in 365 to continue in 2026.
  • “There’s also a big presence at America Fest, too. Rainey, I don’t know if you’re going to be there, but I know that Pastor James Cadiz will be there representing Bible365, and he’ll be doing a breakout session…” — Mikey [27:00]
• Details on getting involved and watching online at tpusa.com and Proclaim365.com.

6. AmFest Member Experiences and Events

[13:22–14:42 | 28:10–29:31]

• Members Q&A Lounge and Special Guests:
  • Confirmed member-only events, notable guests like Matt Walsh, Ali Stuckey, Tucker Carlson, etc. Email suggestions encouraged.
• AmFest ticketing, halftime show, and ongoing events:
  • Updates on event planning, promotions, and ticket discounts for 2026.

7. BlackRock and Institutional Investors in the Housing Market

[32:48–37:24]

• Core problem:

  • Wall Street asset managers like BlackRock use pension funds to buy up single-family homes, outcompeting ordinary families and distorting the market.
    • “One out of four of all home purchases in the last year were out of these firms like BlackRock that come in and they are actually bidding out first time home buyers…” — Charlie clip [34:31]
  • First-time buyers cannot compete with $10T funds; this impacts the American dream.
    • “It’s wrong that a first-time homebuyer…has to compete against a $10 trillion private equity fund.” — Charlie [34:45]

• Policy solutions:

  • Focus on supply: Housing prices fall when construction increases; private funds can’t prop up prices if there are more homes than buyers.
    • “No private equity fund can prop up the price of housing to be super high if there’s just more homes than there are people to live in them.” — Blake [35:20]
  • Legislative interventions: Tax/limit large-scale ownership, restrict foreign buyers, and incentivize personal ownership.
    • “You can just have laws that incentivize personal ownership. You could tax large owners a little bit more. You could restrict foreign cash buyers, and you can just build more homes...” — Blake [36:43]

• Ownership culture:

  • Kirk’s analogy: People care for what they own, not what they rent—a principle undermined by institutional landlords.
    • “When was the last time you washed a rental car after you returned it? …Never. Because you don’t care and you’re not invested in something that you rent.” — Mikey [36:33]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If the most important thing for you is just feeling good, you’re gonna end up miserable. But if the most important thing is doing good, you will end up purposeful.” — Charlie Kirk [00:03]
• “Somebody will do the hard work if the hardship comes. We are a resilient people, but hardship must come first for us to become resilient.” — Mikey [06:40]
• “Complacency is a cancer.” — Quoting Charlie Kirk [09:52]
• “Honestly, what’s frustrating is… what the left does is so insane, people just assume you’re making it up.” — Blake [19:09]
• “If you become wholly dependent on a tool, you do atrophy your own abilities.” — Blake, on AI and illegal labor [06:11]
• “When was the last time you washed a rental car after you returned it? …Never.” — Mikey [36:33]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Illegal Immigration Sentimentalism & Labor: [03:12–08:02]
• Off-Year Election Trends, Complacency: [08:02–10:36]
• Practical Grassroots Activism: [14:51–16:52]
• Making the Case for Conservative Values in Public: [19:01–22:34]
• Bible in 365 Testimony & Faith: [24:13–27:41]
• AmFest Events and Membership: [13:22–14:42, 28:10–29:31]
• BlackRock & Institutional Homeownership: [32:48–37:24]

Tone & Language

The episode is energetic, direct, and blends humor with a sense of mission. The hosts lean into their unapologetically conservative worldview, offering actionable advice and personal examples, while also interjecting playful banter and nicknames (“Twisted 21,” “Nasty 21”)—making for an engaging, fast-paced listen.

Conclusion

This Ask Us Anything episode showcases the Charlie Kirk Show’s grassroots energy, ability to break down complex policy problems for a conservative audience, and ongoing commitment to both spiritual and civic activism. The team answers tough questions on headline issues while encouraging listeners to stay informed, resilient, and always moving forward in both faith and politics.