THE CHARLIE KIRK SHOW
Episode: "Happy Juneteenth with Candace Owens"
Date: June 19, 2021
Guests: Charlie Kirk (Host), Candace Owens (Guest)
Episode Overview
In this ad-free special Juneteenth episode, Charlie Kirk is joined by conservative commentator Candace Owens at the Young Women's Leadership Summit. The conversation dives into controversial contemporary issues, giving voice to unapologetic conservative perspectives. Key discussion points include skepticism toward the COVID-19 vaccine and related government policies, critiques of Black Lives Matter and the legacy of George Floyd, thoughts on media narratives, social media censorship, and prominent cultural controversies involving public figures like Chrissy Teigen and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC).
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Vaccine Hesitancy and Government Overreach
[01:47–07:52]
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Candace Owens reaffirms her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine, describing the aggressive push for vaccination as "bribery" and “gaslighting.”
“If anybody’s been following me, you know that Candace is not touching the vaccine...I’m so freaked out by the overall bribery that’s going on I’m questioning every vaccine now.” – Candace Owens [01:54]
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Points out historic mistrust in the Black community due to documented medical abuses (referring to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study):
“The CDC should have been shut down in 1972...when it got caught experimenting on black men.” – Candace Owens [03:13]
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Critiques efforts to incentivize vaccination, such as “free pot” and “Six Flags tickets,” as evidence of suspicious motives.
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Opposes mandates for children to get vaccinated, raising concern over myocarditis and asserting the vaccine is "experimental.”
“Now kids are having their hearts…there’s heart inflammation that’s happening in young kids. They had a 0% chance of dying if they got COVID-19.” – Candace Owens [06:38]
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Discussion on what the agenda may really be, speculating on profit motives and control.
“Profit is always the agenda...they’re always looking to enrich themselves.” – Candace Owens [05:57]
2. Media Narratives, The 2020 Election, and ‘Conspiracy Theorists’
[04:35–10:08]
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Both guests mock the notion of COVID originating solely from a “bat soup,” suggesting lab-leak theories and “conspiracy theorists are having the best year ever” as more is revealed.
“The conspiracy theorists are having the best year ever. Everything they said last year was true.” – Candace Owens [04:50]
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Discuss mail-in ballots and the 2020 election, alleging media manipulation, coordinated cover-ups, and questioning the legitimacy of the result.
“It felt extremely fraudulent from start to finish.” – Candace Owens [08:58]
3. Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, and Race Discourse
[10:08–14:20]
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Owens refutes the characterization of George Floyd as a martyr or saint, calling him a “monster” based on his criminal history and criticizes celebrities and politicians for promoting him as a symbol.
“That’s what he did day in and day out. You know, two armed robberies...he was a monster.” – Candace Owens [13:21]
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Critiques BLM as a “corporation,” not a movement—claiming funds are unaccountable, and noting leaders’ real estate purchases in affluent (often white) neighborhoods.
"It was Patrice [Cullors]…always in white neighborhoods, which is so weird." – Candace Owens [10:39]
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Rejects the concept of systemic racism in America, arguing statistics reflect higher crime rates among black men, not racial bias in arrests and incarceration:
“Despite the fact we represent only 13% of the population...black men account for over 50% of all violent crimes and police killings.” – Candace Owens [14:54]
4. Cancel Culture, Chrissy Teigen, and Double Standards
[15:42–18:37]
- Explains the difference between “cancel culture” and “consequence culture” using Chrissy Teigen as an example:
“People are having a very difficult time understanding the difference...You’re not being canceled if you go to prison for committing a crime.” – Candace Owens [16:17] “Chrissy Teigen was sliding into the DMs trying to convince teenagers to kill themselves...that’s demented. That’s a mental illness, right?” – Candace Owens [16:46]
- Candace jokes, “I probably will receive the Medal of Freedom for taking out Chrissy Teigen.” [16:03] (humorously)
5. AOC, Viral Fundraisers, and Critiques of Leftist Politicians
[18:37–21:34]
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Recounts the incident where Matt Walsh raised $100,000 for AOC’s grandmother (abuela) after Ocasio-Cortez blamed Trump for her home’s disrepair.
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Describes AOC’s dilemma as exposing her insincerity, choosing not to accept the money to maintain a political narrative.
“She just wanted to score political points, was willing to use shame. Her grandmother...That was beyond gross.” – Candace Owens [19:02]
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Both mock the double standard and highlight sociopathic tendencies in exploiting personal stories for political capital.
“That’s a sociopath. She should not be allowed to have power.” – Charlie Kirk [21:03]
6. Winning Issues for Conservatives: Critical Race Theory & Transgender Debates
[21:34–23:40]
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Owens emphasizes the success of conservatives in confronting Critical Race Theory (CRT) and “trans issues,” especially with black families resisting gender ideology in schools.
“The biggest gift to the conservative movement right now has been critical race theory. We are winning big time on that issue.” – Candace Owens [21:53]
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Suggests economic talking points are less effective; culture issues resonate more deeply with families.
“People understand children...when you say your child went to school and a teacher or professor told them they could pick their gender and they’re five years old.” – Candace Owens [22:00]
7. Big Tech Lawsuits and Social Media Censorship
[23:40–25:35]
- Owens updates on her lawsuits against Facebook’s fact-checkers regarding allegations of misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
“Nobody ever thought, instead of going after Facebook, go right after the fact checkers.” – Candace Owens [24:06]
- Criticizes Facebook’s policy of removing content that could cause “vaccine hesitancy,” even if true, alleging financial connections to pharmaceutical companies.
“Even if you tell the truth, the truth has to be told in a way that makes people want to get the vaccine...Big Pharma gives billions of dollars to Facebook.” – Candace Owens [24:42]
- Both agree that conservatives need to pursue legal action (“lawfare”) more aggressively.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On the CDC's history with the Black community:
"The CDC should have been shut down in 1972...when it got caught experimenting on black men." – Candace Owens [03:13]
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On being called a “birthing person”:
"I'm so excited. I am a birthing person. I'm very proud to be a birth." – Candace Owens [07:28] "This is the largest ever birthing persons convention in the history of the country." – Charlie Kirk [07:32]
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On George Floyd:
“That’s actually his biggest feat—nine prison sentences before you turn 40 years old.” – Candace Owens [13:57] "Let's not get on board with pretending this man was anything but a monster his entire life." – Candace Owens [14:07]
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On cancel/culture:
"You're not being cancelled if you go to prison for committing a crime." – Candace Owens [16:21]
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On the media and AOC’s abuela:
“She just wanted to score political points, was willing to use shame. That was beyond gross.” – Candace Owens [19:11]
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On Facebook censorship:
"They no longer allow you to post anything that causes vaccine hesitancy. Even if it's true, that's now written into their policy." – Candace Owens [24:42]
Important Timestamps
- [01:47] Vaccine skepticism, bribery, and Black community history
- [03:13] CDC experimentation on Black people
- [06:38] Vaccine mandates for children and concerns about side effects
- [10:39] BLM, property purchases, and critiques of leadership
- [13:57] George Floyd’s criminal history discussion
- [16:17] Cancel culture vs. consequence culture (Chrissy Teigen)
- [19:02] The "AOC abuela" GoFundMe incident
- [21:53] Critical race theory as a “winning” conservative issue
- [23:40] Owens’ lawsuits against Big Tech
- [24:42] Facebook’s vaccine hesitancy policy
Conclusion
Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens use this Juneteenth episode to sharply question mainstream narratives about public health, race, media, and woke culture. The discussion is marked by skepticism toward government and media institutions, calls to assert conservative values on cultural issues, and a push for more aggressive legal tactics against perceived leftist overreach. The tone is candid, combative, and often humorous, with both figures leveraging current events and anecdotal evidence to advance broader arguments against progressive ideology.