The Charlie Kirk Show

Episode: Calling the Dems' Epstein Bluff
Date: November 14, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk
Guest: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Daniel Boston (Preserve Gold)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Charlie Kirk and his guest co-hosts dive into the political drama surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files, with a sharp focus on new moves in Congress to release Epstein-related information and the Democrats' response. Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins to provide insider details on the committee proceedings and the motivations behind recent headline-grabbing tactics. The latter half of the show transitions to a discussion on economic uncertainty and the advantages of investing in precious metals, featuring expert input from Daniel Boston of Preserve Gold.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. American Values & Authenticity in Politics

Segment: 01:09–06:23

• Rep. Tim Burchett opens by sharing a heartfelt story about family values, wartime heritage, and the sentimental importance of a wedding ring—contrasting this with viral stories about materialism.
  • “I gave my wife my mama’s wedding ring… I bought a 1947 Indian Chief. And I have all three of them. I have my wife, that wedding ring, and the Indian chief that my—it's very—it's identical to the one my dad had that he sold to buy that wedding ring for. So I guess I'm sentimental.” (Burchett, 02:44–03:56)
• Burchett emphasizes that “diamonds are a racket anyway… they charge you a heck of a lot of money,” driving home the problem of misplaced priorities in modern America. (Burchett, 04:01)
• Charlie Kirk praises Burchett as a “throwback,” highlighting a longing for traditional values and straightforwardness in politics, which Burchett views as key to his electoral resonance.

2. The Epstein Files & Congressional Drama

Segment: 06:27–19:16

The Oversight Committee’s Process

• Rep. Burchett details tedious, careful review of thousands of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, with the committee redacting innocent people and protecting victims who do not want publicity.
  • “Some of these ladies don't want their names out. And the Democrats are just hell bent on destroying these people's lives.” (Burchett, 06:54–07:15)
• Explains the trauma defense mechanism in Epstein victims, and criticizes Democrats for using these stories for political theater over actual justice or truth.
  • “All they want is power and control… yesterday proved it because this lady… said Trump did her no harm. She said that under oath in court, in a dadgum federal court setting.” (Burchett, 08:21–08:46)

Calling the Democrats’ Bluff

• Burchett recounts trying to force the release of all Epstein files via unanimous consent—Democrats blocked it.
  • “I tried to do a UC unanimous consent… just to cut out all this nonsense. And… the Democrats blocked it, oddly enough. Now here, they've had it for four years…” (Burchett, 12:20-12:44)
• He clarifies that Democratic leadership, not Republicans, resisted full release. He frames the issue as Democrats scheming to selectively leak information damaging to Trump and protecting their own interests.
  • “They want to grab articles out of that thing… That's politics. But America deserves a little better. Just throw it all out there and let them decide.” (Burchett, 13:40)
• Suggests bipartisan manipulation of the files, but insists transparency is best for the public.

Epstein as a Weapon and Political Tool

• Charlie Kirk floats the theory that Epstein was an intelligence asset—a tool for blackmail by foreign agencies.
  • “The evidence that shows that Epstein was a creation of either Mossad, Israeli intelligence, American Intelligence, Saudi intelligence… Congress are actively being blackmailed. The Epstein playbook is being used on a daily basis.” (Kirk, 11:26–12:00)
• Burchett offers an anecdote on how blackmail operates in DC, updating the classic “honeypot” scheme for the modern era:
  • “You're in some foreign [country]… there's gonna be some pretty lady laughing at your jokes. And… next thing you know, you’re in a motel room… then you're getting ready to make a vote and… they got the envelope in their hand… and they say, ‘Hey, how are you going to vote on this?’” (Burchett, 15:24–17:38)
• On the fate of Epstein: “He's a dirt bag. He's burning in hell, of course… I don't think he committed suicide. I think something happened to him that's… neither here nor there.” (Burchett, 15:24)

3. Economic Uncertainty & Hedging With Gold

Segment: 22:06–40:09

Analysis of the Economic Climate

• Daniel Boston of Preserve Gold and the hosts discuss the growing instability of the U.S. dollar, the shift from a growth-based to a debt-based economy, and the erosion of the dollar's purchasing power since 2000, especially post-COVID.
  • “Since COVID in the year 2020, the dollar’s lost about 20, 25% of its value. And that’s due to money printing and inflation.” (Boston, 24:55–26:37)
  • “If you're holding a stock… you're at the mercy of the dollar because the dollar is the root of pretty much every financial instrument…” (Boston, 28:33)

Gold and Silver as a Hedge

• Gold is up 57% year-over-year; silver, even more. Both are described as classic “safe haven” assets during turbulent times.
  • “Gold going up the way it’s gone up, silver performing the way it’s been performing… it’s almost as if it’s moving up in anticipation of what’s going to come.” (Boston, 28:33)
  • “I think we’re going to see gold… by the middle of next year we could see gold at $6,000, $6,500. And if that happens, we can easily see silver, I think between 75 and $100.” (Boston, 32:11–32:19)
• Customer-focused advice is stressed: Preserve Gold charges zero liquidation fees, contrasting with others who may charge 10–20%.

Integrity in Precious Metals

• Discussion of unethical practices in the gold dealer industry, but Boston emphasizes Preserve Gold’s mission of transparency, full disclosure, and customer orientation.
  • “Reserve Gold was launched with a mission of transparency… Everything is in full transparency, full disclosure. We have nothing to hide.” (Boston, 38:00–39:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rep. Tim Burchett:

  • "Diamonds are a racket anyway. It's a conglomerate. I don't know that they're that rare. I just know that they… charge you a heck of a lot of money." (04:01)
  • "I'm just sick of it. And plain talk wins out." (05:38)
  • "Yesterday proved exactly what they're all about… It's political theater. All they want is power and control." (07:27–07:45)
  • "If Joe Biden had this for four years and there was one iota of damaging evidence against Donald Trump, don't you think they would release it?" (09:39)
  • "He's a dirt bag. He's burning in hell, of course, and I'm glad—I would have sent him there myself. I don't think he committed suicide…" (15:24)
  • "You're in a motel room… and then you think, well, I just pulled off a perfect crime… and then you’re getting ready to make a vote and… they got the envelope in their hand..." (15:24–17:38)

• Charlie Kirk:

  • "You are an absolute legend… the values that gave rise to people like you… We have just lost touch with it." (04:09)
  • “[Epstein] was a creation of either Mossad, Israeli intelligence, American Intelligence, Saudi intelligence… Congress are actively being blackmailed. The Epstein playbook is being used on a daily basis.” (11:26–12:00)
  • “If they would have had something, four years of Joe Biden, they would have released it, let's be honest.” (15:04)
  • “If we're going to set the house straight, if we're going to settle accounts, if we are going to set ourselves up for a brighter economic future, there's absolutely going to be disruption.” (29:21)

• Daniel Boston:

  • “Since COVID in the year 2020, the dollar’s lost about 20, 25% of its value. And that’s due to money printing and inflation.” (24:55)
  • “If you're holding a stock… you're at the mercy of the dollar…” (28:33)
  • “…We've seen Bank of America, Goldman Sachs come out with forecasts… we could see gold at $6,000, $6,500 an ounce…” (32:11)
  • “When it comes time for you to sell or liquidate out of your position [at Preserve Gold], we charge zero fees.” (37:10–37:45)
  • “Reserve Gold was launched with a mission of transparency… Everything is in full transparency, full disclosure. We have nothing to hide.” (38:00–39:24)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:09–06:23: Values, wedding rings, and cultural decline conversation with Rep. Tim Burchett
• 06:27–09:56: Details on the Oversight Committee, Epstein files, and Democrats’ strategy
• 11:26–12:00: Charlie Kirk on Epstein as a possible foreign intelligence asset
• 12:20–15:24: Burchett describes attempt to force Epstein file release and political games
• 15:24–17:38: Blackmail in Congress, how the “honeypot” operates, and Epstein’s fate
• 24:55–26:37: Economic analysis—impact of inflation and devaluation since COVID
• 28:33–32:19: Precious metals as a hedge; gold and silver market performance expectations
• 37:10–39:24: Industry practices—Preserve Gold’s zero-fee policy and transparency

Final Notes & Tone

This episode briskly combines sharp political critique, heartfelt patriotism, and no-nonsense financial advice. The tone is candid, skeptical of institutional motives, and consistently pro-transparency, with clear populist-conservative undertones. Rep. Tim Burchett’s “plain talk” and Charlie Kirk’s signature directness create a charged but personable atmosphere that’s both informative and reflective of their audience’s values.

Listeners gain both a behind-the-scenes look at the Epstein file controversy and practical (ideologically-framed) economic guidance, with actionable tips for personal finance resilience.