The Charlie Kirk Show
Episode: Can Zohran Mamdani Be Stopped?
Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk
Co-hosts/Guests: Andrew Colvitt (Executive Producer), Jack Posobiec, with appearances from Blake and Lane Schoenberger
Episode Overview
This episode explores the shifting political landscape in America, focusing specifically on the upcoming New York City mayoral race and the rising influence of Zohran Mamdani. The discussion centers on whether Mamdani, labeled by hosts as a "communist" candidate, can be stopped, the implications for American culture and governance, and broader trends in states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There's also in-depth commentary on US immigration, the Venezuela situation, and the political fallout from demographic changes in major American cities.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Challenge of Zohran Mamdani in New York (11:52–16:15; 29:11–33:53)
- Trump's Take on Mamdani: The show plays a clip of Donald Trump expressing reluctance to support New York if Mamdani wins, labeling him a "communist," and openly preferring a “bad Democrat” over what he sees as a radical leftist.
- Quote (Trump, 12:00): “If it's going to be between a bad Democrat and a Communist, I'm gonna pick the bad Democrat all the time, to be honest with you.”
- Split Conservative/Democratic Vote:
- The hosts discuss the impact of multiple candidates (Cuomo, Sliwa) splitting the opposition to Mamdani, lamenting that consolidation might have changed the outcome.
- Recent polling shows Mamdani’s lead tightening, but still likely too large to overcome without unity (15:25).
- Demographic Shift & 'Old vs New' New York:
- Theme of cultural and demographic transformation in the city.
- Statistic noted: "62% of his support comes from foreign born" (Andrew Colvitt, 14:27).
- Quote (Jack Posobiec, 14:39): “If you import the third world, you will get a guy coming in like… [Mamdani] that eats rice with his hands.”
- The rhetoric is highly critical of Mamdani, referencing his online statements and cultural background.
- Hosts' Core Concerns:
- Fear that Mamdani’s policies target affluent, white, Christian, or male populations for redistributive justice.
- Accusation of grievance politics and scapegoating the “old” New Yorkers.
- Quote (Jack Posobiec, 33:01): “He is going to basically declare open season on you... His voting base are the 'gimme grants.'”
- Framing this as a harbinger of what could happen in other parts of the country if similar coalitions take power.
2. Political Battlegrounds: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Nationwide Trends (07:28–10:29)
- Turning Point Action's Ground Game:
- Jack Posobiec recounts canvassing in New Jersey and the significant turnout among the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood.
- The unusual closeness of New Jersey races is highlighted as a potential bellwether moment, especially with high Republican engagement during typically non-competitive races.
- Polls show very tight margins, with the Jewish vote characterized as pivotal.
- Pennsylvania Judicial Retention Vote:
- Emphasis on Trump’s call to vote ‘no’ on retaining what the hosts label as “radical Democrat Supreme Court justices.”
- Framed as a major battle against left-leaning judicial activism and the legacy of COVID policies.
3. US Policy on Venezuela & Immigration (17:29–25:39)
- Trump's 60 Minutes Interview (18:13–19:14):
- Suggests Maduro's days as Venezuela’s president are numbered, but hedges on any military intervention.
- Quote (Trump, 18:49): “I doubt it. I don't think so, but they've been treating us very badly, not only on drugs, they've dumped hundreds of thousands of people into our country that we didn't want.”
- Naval Buildup in Caribbean:
- Jack Posobiec details the US deployment near Venezuela, points to ongoing operations targeting narco traffickers, and speculates on the effectiveness of regime change policies.
- Concern that ousting Maduro could create power vacuums, possibly benefiting criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua.
- Alleged US Funding of Venezuelan Migration:
- Jack cites reporting that US taxpayer dollars, via USAID, have funded Colombian media campaigns promoting migration to the US.
- Critique of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with calls for legal accountability over the “invasion” at the southern border.
4. Shutdown Politics & Immigration Incentives (25:52–32:25)
- Government Shutdown Update:
- Trump blames Democrats for ongoing funding standoff, characterizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as a “kamikaze pilot.”
- Quote (Trump, 26:18): “Schumer is a basket case and he has nothing to lose. He's become... a kamikaze pilot.”
- Hosts speculate AOC could easily unseat Schumer due to his weakness and capitulation to the party’s left wing.
- Trump blames Democrats for ongoing funding standoff, characterizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as a “kamikaze pilot.”
- Elon Musk on Joe Rogan: The Immigration 'Magnet'
- Musk argues that financial incentives draw illegal immigrants to the US, and that Democrats "will lose a lot of voters" without such policies (31:19–31:48).
- Quote (Musk, 31:19): "If the hundreds of billions of dollars to create a financial incentive to... attract illegals from every part of earth... is turned off, the illegals will leave... And then they will lose a lot of voters."
- Hosts agree, suggesting most Americans don’t grasp this dynamic.
- Quote (Andrew Colvitt, 32:25): “If there’s a silver lining at all to New York City falling to this foreign born communist…”
- Musk argues that financial incentives draw illegal immigrants to the US, and that Democrats "will lose a lot of voters" without such policies (31:19–31:48).
5. Rhetoric, Media, and Political Climate (29:11–29:35)
- Trump on Dehumanization of Conservatives:
- Complaints about being called a Nazi and the role of “fake news.”
- Quote (Trump, 29:11): “They call me a Nazi all the time. I'm not a Nazi. I'm the opposite. I'm somebody that's saving our country. But they call me Nazi. And the press is largely responsible for it… one of the greatest terms I've ever come up with is fake news.”
- Hosts echo these sentiments, alleging routine use of dehumanizing language against conservatives by mainstream media.
- Complaints about being called a Nazi and the role of “fake news.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------| | 12:00 | "If it's going to be between a bad Democrat and a Communist, I'm gonna pick the bad Democrat." | Donald Trump | | 14:39 | "If you import the third world, you will get a guy coming in like… eats rice with his hands." | Jack Posobiec | | 26:18 | “Schumer is a basket case and he has nothing to lose. He's become... a kamikaze pilot.” | Donald Trump | | 29:11 | "They call me a Nazi all the time. I'm not a Nazi. I'm the opposite... The press is... responsible." | Donald Trump | | 31:19 | “If... financial incentive to... attract illegals... is turned off, the illegals will leave... And then they will lose a lot of voters.” | Elon Musk | | 33:01 | "He is going to basically declare open season on you. His voting base are the 'gimme grants.'" | Jack Posobiec |
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [11:52–16:15] — Trump on Mamdani & NYC’s political divide
- [07:28–10:29] — New Jersey election dynamics, Orthodox Jewish vote
- [17:29–25:39] — Venezuela developments: Trump’s views, US policy, regime change debate
- [26:10–27:45] — Trump on the government shutdown & Schumer’s position
- [29:11–29:35] — Trump on media's dehumanization of conservatives
- [31:19–32:25] — Elon Musk on incentives for illegal immigration
- [32:25–33:43] — The hosts’ take on demographic change, political strategy, and threat of grievance politics
Tone and Style
The conversation is unapologetically conservative, combative in tone, and informal—with sports analogies, joking, and rhetorical flourishes. Hosts and guests are vocal in their critiques of progressive politics, immigration policies, and both mainstream and left-leaning media.
Summary for New Listeners
- The episode portrays the New York mayoral race as existential for the city’s—and by extension, America’s—values.
- The hosts see demographic and ideological shifts as eroding traditional American identity, warning that Mamdani’s possible victory could accelerate this trend.
- Nationwide elections and judicial votes are viewed as battles against a "radical" left, with on-the-ground organizing highlighted as a counter-strategy.
- Immigration, both legal and illegal, is discussed as a driving force behind political realignment and policy conflicts.
- Trump’s interviews are used to punctuate main arguments, while Elon Musk’s remarks serve as validation from a non-politician.
- There is a recurrent theme of being embattled conservatives fighting a last-stand effort to preserve what they see as core American culture.