The Charlie Kirk Show

Episode: Ask Us Anything 250: Pentagon Fraud? Saving Minnesota? Marriage? Halftime Show?
Date: January 26, 2026
Host: Charlie Kirk, joined by Blake, Tyler, and team

Episode Overview

This installment features a freewheeling "Ask Us Anything" session where listeners call in or write with questions on topics including Pentagon waste and whistleblowers, the prospects for conservative wins in Minnesota, marriage and dating advice, reactions to the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and updates on pro-life legislation. True to form, Charlie and his team respond with their characteristic blend of grassroots activism, conservative values, and frank commentary on politics and culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pentagon Fraud, Whistleblowing & Reform

(02:04 – 08:48)

• Listener James (former military, now defense contractor) raises the persistent problem of Pentagon audit failures and missing equipment, highlighting whistleblower retaliation and compromised Internal General (IG) investigations.
• Tyler acknowledges the huge, bloated defense procurement system, affirming, “What they're trying to do is they're trying to revamp a lot of this…. the old dogs, they're full of bloat. There's full of back padding, there's full of workarounds.” (03:33)
• Emphasizes a new entrepreneurial push in defense contracting but admits that oversight is challenging and insiders often protect each other.
• Advice to Whistleblowers: “Go through a congressional committee or get stuff directly to Pete Hegseth's office... Eli Crane [Congressman in AZ] … his team is great. He's gonna take every bit of that.” (05:28)
• The team offers to help pass along materials and underscores the importance of “finding the right voices” in oversight, cautioning against certain congressional committees which may not act.
• On system waste: “I think you could get nearly the same outcome out of our military with half the military budget. I really believe it's that extreme.” (08:25, Charlie)

Notable Quotes:

• “The old dogs… they're all taking money on the side. It's a huge, huge problem.” – Tyler (03:45)
• "Does that answer your question? Do you have any follow up there, James?" – Charlie (05:52)
• "You know this world very well. It's big. There's a lot of money sloshing around." – Charlie (07:48)

2. Can Conservatives Save Minnesota?

(12:07 – 19:29)

• Caller Josh asks about the viability of Minnesota Republican races, and specifically, ousting Ilhan Omar.
• Discussion acknowledges the dysfunction and underfunding within the Minnesota GOP: “I'll be honest with you, the Minnesota Republican situation is a little bit of a disaster.... It's always been one of the most dysfunctional Republican parties.” (13:46, Blake)
• On Governor Waltz: speculation he may not finish his term due to scandals. Mike Lindell and other candidates are running, but a lack of consolidation hurts chances.
• Data show Republicans face an uphill battle: “The numbers are not great for Republicans. There's just not enough votes to topple the [Democrats] ... if they fund the systems to chase those votes, then you're going to lose.” (14:46, Tyler)
• Regarding Ilhan Omar: consensus is her seat is effectively unassailable absent legal intervention.
• Michelle Tafoya’s Senate run is highlighted as a “generational opportunity,” noting the impact of the massive Somali fraud scandal rocking state Democrats and fueling hope for GOP inroads.

Notable Quotes:

• “Ilhan Omar is one of those safe as safe get seats unless she's indicted or deported or denaturalized.” – Blake (15:22)
• “Even the New York Times had to come in and admit that [the fraud] is really real… you could say, a generational opportunity of how badly the state is run.” – Blake (17:13)
• “It’s a shame we don’t have a better Republican party there because this should be an eminently winnable race.” – Blake (17:54)

Notable Segment: Minnesota Fraud

• News story on whistleblowers implicating Governor Waltz and AG Ellison in overseeing $9 billion in fraud (18:35–19:29). Ellison denies wrongdoing.
• “451 whistleblowers told a congressional committee Minnesota Governor Tim Walls and Attorney General Keith Ellison there ignored warnings for years...” – News clip (18:35)

3. Marriage & Dating in 2026's Conservative World

(20:13 – 25:31)

• Listener Ian asks: How do you know when you've met someone worth marrying? Is finding a conservative Christian match so rare it should be overvalued?
• Team Advice:
  • Blake: Emphasizes ease and harmony over conflict: “Everything that had been hard in every other relationship was easy. All of a sudden, we wanted to do the same things at the same time... There was no fighting.” (21:04)
  • Recommends not dating across major ideological/religious divides: “If you’re a conservative, you’re inviting a ton of conflict into your life, into your relationship that you don’t need to have there.” (22:11)
  • Tyler: Encourages showing up and putting oneself in the “batter's box”—dating is a process requiring effort and exposure within one’s values-oriented community: “When you show up, things start happening.” (23:41)
  • Charlie: “You cannot turn a parked car. So if you desire to be married and have kids, you got to move forward…” (25:01)
  • Caution against “Kiss Dating Goodbye” style abstinence from dating, but firm: “You are not supposed to be having sex before you’re married. That's an absolute certainty.” (25:33)
  • Advises extended dating (“all seasons”) to verify compatibility, especially in character and parenting potential.
  • Stresses importance of marrying someone you trust to raise your (future) children.

Notable Quotes:

• “If you’re a Christian…date a Christian. If you’re a conservative, date a conservative. Especially the way the culture’s gone.” – Blake (22:11)
• “You cannot turn a parked car.” – Charlie (25:01)
• “Having a wife that you would trust to raise your children, it’s just…a huge, huge issue.” – Charlie (25:31)

4. Super Bowl Halftime Controversy & the All-American Halftime Show

(28:21 – 31:51)

• Discussion on “Bad Bunny” headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, and the blowback from conservative viewers.
• Blake notes attempted boycotts of the NFL have failed: “The NFL's ratings are better than ever. The right's attempt to boycott the NFL was a big failure. The NFL is invincible and unstoppable.” (28:56)
• Outlines how Jay-Z’s Roc Nation now picks halftime acts, which hosts claim are “anti-American.”
• Bad Bunny’s announced plan to perform in Spanish and honor queer icons with his attire is met with exasperation: “This is him thumbing his nose at all of you in this audience.” (30:15, Charlie)
• Team introduces their “All American Halftime Show”—a parallel, faith-and-freedom-focused production: “It’s gonna be all Americana. It's gonna be faith, family, and freedom. It's gonna be exactly the perfect answer to what's going on with Bad Bunny.” (30:51)

5. Pro-Life Legislation & Post-Roe Strategies

(32:07 – 39:48)

• Mick asks about updates on pro-life laws, particularly “heartbeat bills.”
• Tyler highlights Trump’s impact on the movement via executive actions and notes growing youth support: “Every poll that we've seen has shown that young people are more pro life than even the millennial generation.” (32:46)
• However, the left is pushing to re-enact Roe-like statutes at the state constitutional level; some “red” states have voted against strong pro-life measures.
• Florida, Texas, and Arkansas are cited for passing heartbeat bills (4–6 week bans).
• Challenges: Even in conservative states, strict bans have underperformed in referenda (e.g., Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio). Incremental advances—like heartbeat bills—are currently the most viable approach.
• Emphasize focus on state courts (e.g., Wyoming, Utah) to defend or expand conservative abortion laws.
• Blake: “We won in the Supreme Court. And the thing about it is that did not end the battle. In a sense, it began the battle.” (35:59)
• Charlie: “You can overcome this politically, and conservatives need to get a backbone. I'm 100% pro-life in every single conceivable possible way.” (37:07)

Notable Quotes:

• “There have been restrictions, whether it's South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Utah's even appropriated money to their pro life Utah. So there's broader efforts that are happening.” – Charlie (37:40)
• “It’s an incremental policy… Things like heartbeat laws actually have a good PR spin… it’s easier to vote for that stuff.” – Charlie (39:20)
• “Most importantly, it’s a step in the right direction. If you have nothing now, get something on the board and then go more conservative after that.” – Tyler (39:35)

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Charlie on military waste: “I think you could get nearly the same outcome out of our military with half the military budget. I really believe it's that extreme.” (08:25)
• On MN fraud: “Even the New York Times had to come in and admit that it's really real.” (17:13, Blake)
• On relationships: “You cannot turn a parked car.” (25:01, Charlie)
• Blake on the NFL: “The NFL is invincible and unstoppable.” (28:56)
• Charlie on pro-life politics: “Conservatives need to get a backbone. I'm 100% pro life in every single conceivable possible way.” (37:07)

Timestamps Overview

• 02:04–08:48 – Pentagon Waste, Whistleblowing & Reform
• 12:07–19:29 – Minnesota’s Political Landscape & Scandals
• 20:13–25:31 – Marriage & Dating in Today's Conservative World
• 28:21–31:51 – Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy
• 32:07–39:48 – Pro-Life Legislative Frontlines & Strategy

Summary Takeaways

• The episode delivers a dynamic mix of policy critique, practical advice, and culture-war engagement from Charlie Kirk and team, foregrounding their strong pro-life and anti-establishment ethos.
• Listeners are urged to get involved via activism, whistleblowing, or simply living out their values—whether in politics, marriage, or culture.
• The team underscores their commitment to passing on credible whistleblower evidence, supporting pro-life laws with incremental steps, and combating leftist influence in state and national institutions.

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