The Charlie Kirk Show
Episode: Islamic Supremacy vs. Western Freedom
Date: February 4, 2026
Host: Charlie Kirk
Guests: Ridvan Aydemir (Apostate Prophet), Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (Texas)
Overview
This episode dives deep into the topic of "Islamification" of the West, contrasting Islamic supremacist doctrines—particularly as interpreted by political Islam—with Western civilizational values and freedoms. Charlie Kirk brings on Ridvan Aydemir (known as the "Apostate Prophet"), an ex-Muslim activist, to discuss the incompatibilities between traditional Islam and Western democracy. In the second half, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick discusses preserving American identity, resisting "Sharia creep," and the importance of robust faith-based activism for cultural renewal.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Concept of Apostasy in Islam and its Political Implications
[02:30–05:26]
- Ridvan explains why he chose the moniker "Apostate Prophet":
- Apostasy (leaving Islam) is punishable by death according to Islamic jurisprudence, and this view is supported by the majority in many Muslim-majority societies.
- Islam is not solely a personal faith; it’s a political system where leaving the faith is seen as betrayal akin to treason.
- Ridvan asserts:
"It is a system that is incompatible with Western civilization. ... Only Islam is supposed to prevail. That is the ideology. That is the core of how Islam views politics and interfaith interactions."
(Ridvan Aydemir, 04:27)
2. The Dhimmi System and Suppression of Christians
[06:38–10:28]
- Ridvan highlights the historic and ongoing mistreatment of Christians in Muslim countries:
- Christians face abduction, forced conversion, and violence, e.g., Coptic Christians in Egypt and persecution in Pakistan.
- He cites annual statistics showing the majority of top countries for Christian oppression are Muslim-majority.
- Quoting hadiths and Quranic injunctions, Ridvan details the deliberate marginalization of non-Muslims:
"All Christians are supposed to dress a certain way. All Jews are supposed to dress a certain way. ... Muslims are supposed to be in every single visible and every single way that you can feel it, be made superior in society."
(Ridvan Aydemir, 09:38)
3. Islam vs. Western Multiculturalism – “Epic City,” “Qatar City”
[12:45–15:44]
- Charlie discusses concerns over proposed Muslim-dominated development projects like "Qatar City" in Arizona and "Epic City" in Texas.
- Kirk questions if the goal is to build insular communities, eventually gaining political power and outnumbering local populations.
- Ridvan responds that leading Islamic figures like Dr. Yasir Qadhi openly regard such enclaves as vehicles to strengthen Islamic and political influence in the U.S.
- Ridvan warns about increasing demands for “respecting Islam” leading eventually to restrictions on free speech and secularism in such areas.
4. Islam’s Alliances with Western Progressive Movements
[17:13–19:18]
- Ridvan explains that, paradoxically, Islamist actors ally with leftist parties in the West to advance Islamic goals, even though these alliances would be anathema in Muslim countries.
- Example: UK's Labour and Green Parties.
- He retells how Iran’s regime emerged by coopting leftist allies to take over the country—a warning to the West.
5. The Iranian Regime’s Brutality
[19:52–20:45]
- On Iran: Ridvan reports that between 30,000–40,000 people are estimated to have been killed by the Islamic regime since its inception, pointing to a value system where ideology trumps individual life.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Defending Texas, Christian America, and Western Values
6. Club America & Christian Advocacy in Schools
[21:26–25:20]
- Dan Patrick explains his philanthropic support for launching Club America Christian clubs in every high school across Texas.
- He frames American cultural renewal as rooted in changing hearts through faith, specifically Christianity.
- Memorable challenge to politicians:
“Every God loving, God fearing elected official out there [should] support a Club America campus on all of their high schools in their state... This is a battle of darkness and light.”
(Dan Patrick, 21:26 & 24:10)
7. The Threat of Cultural “Darkness” and the Left
[28:04–32:08]
- Patrick connects assaults on American faith, family, and law enforcement to leftist, communist, and totalitarian movements.
- Outlines “three things you have to take over to in a totalitarian government to take over a country:”
- Education system
- The media
- The Supreme Court
- Attributes Trump’s presidential win and his Supreme Court appointments with temporarily halting this leftist project.
8. Borders, Immigration, and Upkeep of Texan Identity
[32:28–35:14]
- Kirk and Patrick emphasize the importance of borders, both for national security and cultural preservation.
- Kirk notes:
“Boundaries are where, especially with countries, are where good ideas begin and bad ideas end or vice versa. And they're really, really critical.”
(Charlie Kirk, 32:32)
9. Generational Renewal and the Promise of Gen Z
[37:02–38:44]
- Both argue Gen Z is more an opportunity than a problem, hungry for meaning, family, and faith.
- Call for mass expansion of Club America chapters, asserting a “hunger” among youth for robust values-based community.
10. Law, Sharia, and Texas' Stance
[40:14–41:19]
- Patrick reassures listeners about mosque construction and Sharia concerns:
“We’re not going to allow Sharia law in Texas. We’re going to go by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Texas, and we’re not going to put up with that.”
(Dan Patrick, 40:14)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Apostate Prophet:
“Apostasy ... is not just leaving a religion, it is a betrayal ... considered treason in a military sense.” [03:00]
- Dan Patrick:
“You cannot change a country unless you change the culture ... only change the culture by changing the character ... only through faith. For me, as a Christian, through Jesus.” [23:56]
- Charlie Kirk:
“If the west is losing its backbone, Muslims are not. Islam's supremacy is actually, you know, that is mainstream. Right. And meanwhile the west is flirting with multiculturalism...” [10:47]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [02:30] Introduction to Apostasy and Political Islam
- [06:38] Persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority Countries
- [12:45] Multicultural Enclaves: “Epic City” and “Qatar City”
- [17:13] Islam’s Alliance with Western Leftism
- [19:52] Iran's Death Toll and Ideological Suppression
- [21:26] Dan Patrick on Club America & Cultural Renewal
- [28:04] How Totalitarians Take Over (Education, Media, Courts)
- [32:28] Borders, Voters, and Saving Texas
- [37:02] Gen Z as an Opportunity for American Renewal
- [40:14] Texas Hearing on “Epic City” and Sharia
Tone & Language
The episode features unapologetically conservative, urgent, and faith-infused language, warning of the existential threat posed by Islamic supremacy to Western freedom, and calling for grassroots, faith-based action and political courage. Both guests and host employ vivid metaphors, scriptural allusions, and martial rhetoric (“battle of darkness and light”, “contend earnestly”).
Conclusion
This episode rigorously frames the Islamic versus Western freedom conflict as both cultural and existential, advocating for Christian revival as the key to preserving American values—especially in Texas—and urging political leaders and citizens to support youth faith initiatives as a defense against ideological and demographic transformation.