Podcast Summary: The Charlie Kirk Show – "Everything You Need to Know About the Durham Annex Bombsells"
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Host/Guest: Andrew Colvett (filling in for Charlie Kirk) and Alex Marlowe, author of Breaking the Law
Introduction
In this pivotal episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, host Andrew Colvett delves deep into the recently declassified Durham Annex report, unveiling what he describes as one of the most significant political scandals and cover-ups in American history. Joining him is Alex Marlowe, a prominent conservative commentator and author, who provides expert analysis on the implications of these revelations and the media's role in suppressing the story.
Release and Significance of the Durham Annex Report
Andrew Colvett opens the discussion by highlighting the declassification of a critical 29-page annex to the 300-page 2023 Durham Report by Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This annex purportedly reveals that Russian operatives uncovered a scheme by Hillary Clinton's campaign to fabricate connections between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia. Colvett emphasizes the magnitude of this revelation, stating:
"We unpack in detail everything you need to know about what we learned from the Durham Annex report... this is one of, if not the greatest political scandals and cover-ups in our history."
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Key Findings from the Durham Annex
The annex suggests that during the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton orchestrated a plan to divert attention from her own email server scandal by manufacturing a Russia-Trump collusion narrative. Colvett explains:
"Hillary Clinton personally approved a plan by her adviser Julianne Smith to castigate Donald Trump by amplifying the scandal tied to Russian intrusions in the pre-election process."
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He further details that Russian hackers infiltrated left-wing think tanks, producing intelligence reports that were then disseminated through the FBI and mainstream media to fabricate the collusion narrative. This, according to the report, aimed to tarnish Trump's campaign and distract the electorate from Clinton's controversies.
Authenticity and Challenges of the Report
Colvett addresses the authenticity concerns surrounding the emails mentioned in the report. Initial assessments deemed them authentic, but subsequent investigations revealed potential manipulations:
"They found some evidence that the emails were actually a composite of emails from several different sources that the Russians were able to hack in the summer of 2016."
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This raises questions about the validity of the Russia collusion claims, suggesting that the narrative may have been artificially constructed using disparate and possibly fabricated information.
Media Complicity and Lack of Coverage
Bringing Alex Marlowe into the conversation, Colvett critiques the mainstream media's failure to adequately investigate or report on these findings. Marlowe asserts that the media's reluctance stems from cognitive dissonance and an unwillingness to admit potential complicity in perpetuating the hoax:
"The establishment gets cognitive dissonance that how could I have been wrong?... Their instinct isn't to correct this quickly to restore credibility... but to gaslight you in that way."
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He laments the media's persistent dismissal of evidence contradicting the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, highlighting figures like Adam Schiff who continue to uphold the allegations despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
Impact on Trump's Administration and Political Landscape
The discussion pivots to the broader impact of the alleged hoax on Donald Trump's presidency. Marlowe emphasizes that the sustained investigations and legal challenges effectively destabilized Trump's administration and diverted attention from policy initiatives:
"They were attempting to nullify the 2016 election. This was their way of trying to make it right."
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Colvett and Marlowe debate whether these efforts constitute a significant abuse of power, likening them to a coordinated attempt by the Biden administration to undermine Trump through "lawfare."
Alex Marlowe’s Insights and Upcoming Book
Alex Marlowe introduces his forthcoming book, Breaking the Law, which examines the Biden White House's alleged coordination in orchestrating legal attacks against Trump. He contends that these efforts represent "the greatest hoax of all time" aimed at rigging elections and dismantling the Trump movement through legal and political means.
"It's all part of this lawfare superstructure that is designed not to bring law and order to this country."
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Marlowe calls for grassroots mobilization to hold accountable those responsible for these orchestrated attacks, urging listeners to remain vigilant and proactive in combating such abuses of power.
Conclusion and Call to Action
Andrew Colvett wraps up the episode by reinforcing the necessity of addressing these revelations and pursuing accountability. He underscores the importance of governing effectively while simultaneously seeking justice for those impacted by the alleged scandals.
"We need to hold these people accountable and govern at the same time."
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Marlowe echoes this sentiment, advocating for continued engagement and electoral participation to prevent future attempts at political manipulation.
Notable Quotes
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Andrew Colvett: "This is one of, if not the greatest political scandals and cover-ups in our history."
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Alex Marlowe: "The establishment gets cognitive dissonance... gaslight you in that way."
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Andrew Colvett: "They were attempting to nullify the 2016 election. This was their way of trying to make it right."
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Alex Marlowe: "It's all part of this lawfare superstructure that is designed not to bring law and order to this country."
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Final Thoughts
This episode of The Charlie Kirk Show provides a comprehensive examination of the newly declassified Durham Annex report, challenging the long-held narrative of Trump-Russia collusion. Through incisive analysis and compelling dialogue, Andrew Colvett and Alex Marlowe expose what they argue is a deeply entrenched political conspiracy aimed at undermining democratic processes. The episode serves as a clarion call for accountability, media scrutiny, and active participation in safeguarding the integrity of American politics.
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