The Charlie Kirk Show: Mangioneism + Mamdaniism vs MAGA
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk
1. Senate's Standstill on Confirming Trump's Nominees
Charlie Kirk opens the episode by addressing a pressing political issue: the Senate's reluctance to confirm former President Donald Trump's nominees. He expresses frustration over the prolonged confirmation process, highlighting the Democratic Party's obstructionist tactics.
Charlie Kirk (00:00): "Why won't the Senate get off their tail and confirm all of Trump's nominees? Well, I walk through some ideas..."
2. Interview with Senator Mark Wayne Mullen
Kirk welcomes Senator Mark Wayne Mullen from Oklahoma to discuss the Senate's gridlock. The Senator provides an in-depth analysis of the situation, emphasizing the unprecedented number of filibusters against Trump's nominees by Democrats.
Senator Mark Wayne Mullen (02:38): "Out of 108 confirmations, the Democrats have filibustered 107 of them. That has never happened in the history of the president of the United States with his nominees ever."
Senator Mullen elaborates on the Senate's procedural challenges and the Republican strategy to overcome them, including potential legislative maneuvers to expedite confirmations.
3. Strategies to Overcome Legislative Obstacles
Charlie Kirk probes into potential solutions to break the Senate deadlock. He suggests aggressive tactics to pressure Democrats into advancing the confirmation of nominees, including unconventional methods to disrupt the Senate's comfort.
Charlie Kirk (05:07): "If you announced right now that you are going to have 18 to 20 hour votaromas all August Senator, wouldn't you agree by day three the Democrats will, will be broken and they will basically give you guys what you want."
Senator Mullen responds by outlining the complexities of such strategies, noting the procedural hurdles that could still impede rapid confirmations despite increased efforts.
4. The Role of Bipartisan Support and Nuclear Options
The conversation shifts to the importance of bipartisan support for nominees and the potential use of "nuclear options" to bypass traditional Senate rules that favor extended debate and filibustering.
Senator Mark Wayne Mullen (10:15): "We have roughly 80 nominees that have been reported to the floor. If we stayed in every single day and used all the floor time available, the most we could probably get done is about three a day."
Kirk underscores the necessity of firmness in negotiations, advocating for measures that challenge Democratic resistance.
Charlie Kirk (11:32): "Look, we got to go in a second. You got a dash here is the kicker. And I want you to tell your colleagues, guys, we're not talking about going nuclear to pass a tax bill, okay? This is nuclear for personnel."
5. Capitalism and Educational Initiatives
Transitioning from politics to education, Kirk highlights Hillsdale College's free online courses, specifically their new "Understanding Capitalism" series. He emphasizes the importance of educating the younger generation on economic principles.
Charlie Kirk (14:32): "Hillsdale College offers more than 40 free online courses... In seven lectures, you'll learn about the role of profit and loss, how human nature plays a part in our economic system..."
6. Analysis of the New York City Shooting
Kirk addresses the recent tragic shooting in New York City, providing his perspective on media portrayal and societal issues. He critiques the media's tendency to racialize such incidents and connects them to broader political philosophies.
Charlie Kirk (25:16): "Tell us about the apparent suicide note that was in the shooter's pocket... It appears as though something that is attached to his belief he experienced CTE from playing in the NFL."
He further discusses the shooter's alleged motivations and criticizes the media for preconceived notions about racial identity.
Charlie Kirk (30:07): "They have this default setting to what? To blame white people... They are trained to hate white people so much and to identify it as white people."
7. Connecting Magioneism and Mamdaniism to Current Events
Kirk delves into the ideologies of Magioneism and Mamdaniism, linking them to contemporary political tensions and violent incidents. He argues that these philosophies foster resentment and tribalism, which undermine societal cohesion.
Charlie Kirk (31:40): "Zoran Mamdani represents... resentment driven politics. You have anger towards the system. Elect me and I will burn it all down."
Kirk critiques these ideologies as being antithetical to American values of capitalism and individual success, suggesting they pave the way for authoritarian tendencies.
8. Conclusion: A Call to Political Action
In his concluding remarks, Kirk urges listeners to recognize and combat the obstructionist tactics within the Senate. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining traditional conservative values and resisting progressive ideologies that he believes threaten the American Republic.
Charlie Kirk (32:03): "It's simply about personnel. Senator, please go back to your colleagues and express the fastball that you just experienced."
This episode of The Charlie Kirk Show intricately weaves current political events with broader ideological critiques, advocating for strategic conservatism and active resistance against what Kirk perceives as Democratic overreach and societal decay.