The Charlie Kirk Show

Episode: No Kings, No Deal in DC + Is Bolton Just the Start?
Date: October 17, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk (via archived audio/legacy), Andrew Colvett (Executive Producer, guest host), Mikey McCoy (Turning Point USA Chief of Staff), Mike Davis (Article 3 Project)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Charlie Kirk Show addresses the tense political atmosphere in Washington, focusing on the ongoing government shutdown, the approaching “No Kings” protests, the radicalization of the American left (especially Antifa and associated activist movements), the growing influence of Islam in U.S. politics, and the rise of leftist candidate Mamdani in New York City. The second half features legal commentary by Mike Davis on the indictment of John Bolton and prospects for further indictments of high-profile political figures, framing the show’s throughlines of accountability and legacy. The episode is marked by tributes to the legacy of Charlie Kirk, following his assassination, and a call for continued activism and vigilance from conservative audiences.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Political Context: Government Shutdown & "No Kings" Protests

[01:32–09:07]

• Andrew Colvett returns from Washington DC and outlines the dual crises: a persistent federal government shutdown and the upcoming “No Kings” protests.

• The protests are expected to be far-left, possibly violent, and heavily influenced by Antifa and allied groups.

• Media figures, including Ana Navarro, speculate about “paid instigators,” while Andrew and Mikey contest narratives blaming “right-wing agitators.” They suggest leftist violence is more common:

  “Time and again, it always is the left that are the instigators of violence.“
  —Mikey McCoy [04:38]

• Andrew emphasizes the different temperaments of leftists and conservatives, notably their reactions to tragedy and political loss, drawing on a previous discussion with Gad Saad about gratitude and faith:

  “We do not grieve the way the world grieves because we are anchored by our faith.”
  —Andrew Colvett [05:49]

2. Leftist Protest Movements & Antifa

[07:00–09:51]

• Mikey argues that radical left movements are fundamentally “destructive,” seeking not to reform but to tear down and “rule over the ashes.”
• The segment includes critique of ideological funding and ‘paid protesters,’ referencing George Soros and the professionalization of activism.
• Andrew and Mikey discuss the “cultural suicide” they see in America’s failure to stand up against these trends.

3. Updates: The New York City Mayoral Race & Islam in Politics

[12:37–16:55]

• Significant attention paid to the NYC mayoral race: candidate Mamdani, a left-wing, Muslim figure, is surging in polls.

  “We do not want a communist run in New York. I think it’s going to lead to carnage. Cops are going to flee the city… It’s going to be a reversal of Giuliani’s broken window strategy.”
  —Andrew Colvett [13:42]

• The discussion turns to faith as a campaign issue, with concerns about the degree to which American politicians—Cuomo in particular—are compelled to demonstrate respect for Islam to secure votes. Mikey frames this as an alarming, swift cultural shift:

  “It's scary to see how far we've actually fallen that in 2025, in America's largest city, the debate question is, how many mosques have you visited? And Charlie would warn about this all the time, that this is inevitably coming. And it came way faster than we thought it would.”
  —Mikey McCoy [15:21]

• Reference to Charlie Kirk's June tweet:

  “It’s not Islamophobia to notice that a man who wants to globalize the intifada is about to run America’s largest and once-greatest city… It’s cultural suicide to stay silent.”
  —Charlie Kirk (quoted by Andrew) [15:55]

4. Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Conservative Resilience After His Assassination

[18:45–21:53]

• Mike Davis joins the conversation, reflecting on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, characterizing the act as politically motivated and part of a broader attack on conservative America.

  “These leftists think that they can just kill their political enemy… They don’t want to debate us, they want to kill us. And we need to go in with that mindset that we have to destroy these demonic forces legally, politically and financially.”
  —Mike Davis [20:15]

• The hosts call for “boldness,” faith, and persevering activism, emphasizing peace but vigilance and commitment to legacy.

5. Bolton Indictment and Legal Battles Ahead

[24:44–36:33]

• Recent indictment of John Bolton for mishandling classified information is discussed as just the beginning of a broader legal reckoning for deep-state and Democrat officials.

  “These are the appetizer indictments. And just wait for the main course.”
  —Mike Davis [24:52]

• Davis lays out the legal mechanisms and constitutional basis for prosecuting former officials, referencing grand juries and the potential for further charges:

  “Every federal prosecutor in America works for the Deputy Attorney General, who works for the Attorney General, who works for the President… there’s a reason we have grand juries.”
  —Mike Davis [34:40]

• The panel critiques left-wing media narratives framing Democrats as “victims” of weaponized justice, after years, they argue, of Democrat-driven “lawfare” against Trump and conservatives.

• Davis expresses optimism that justice is coming:

  “Justice is definitely coming. I have pushed very hard for this for the last three years, and I'm gonna push very hard for this for the next four years.”
  —Mike Davis [33:50]

6. The Oxford Union, Campus Culture, and the Campaign to Defend Charlie’s Legacy

[38:56–44:00]

• Highlight: The “shame of the week” is George Aberonier, Oxford Union president-elect, who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s assassination in a group chat.

• Recap of Charlie’s 2025 Oxford Union debate, replayed with emphasis on cultural decline and campus apathy:

  “So I would just ask you to think… why is it that men in countries that barely have toilets and do not have two pounds to rub together, but they do have kids and they do have a wife, are much happier than someone with a big flat in downtown London? Something to think about.”
  —Charlie Kirk [40:28]

• The hosts criticize declining standards of dress, speech, and integrity at elite institutions as symbolic of civilizational decline.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the difference between leftists and conservatives:

  “The progressive seeks to change… but they don't seek to change in the right way or in the right direction. They seek to destroy so that they can rebuild. It's like the French Revolution.”
  —Mikey McCoy [06:46]

• On the threat of radical Islam and Mamdani’s rise:

  “It's not Islamophobia to notice that Muslims want to import values into the West that seek to destabilize our civilization. It's cultural suicide to stay silent.”
  —Charlie Kirk (tweet quoted by Andrew Colvett) [15:55]

• On legal accountability for the leftist establishment:

  “This is a very serious indictment… If these allegations are true, which they appear to be true, then [Bolton]'s gonna go to prison probably for the rest of his life.”
  —Mike Davis [27:38]

• On Charlie Kirk's influence after his assassination:

  “JD Vance said… if each one of us takes a piece and we just, we all do our part and we keep the legacy alive… together we can sort of fill in the gaps and Charlie would want us to try."
  —Andrew Colvett [19:08]

• On campus culture and the Oxford Union “shame":

  “If the vote of no confidence against the current president elect does not pass, it will signal to the world that the Oxford Union has chosen ideology over integrity…”
  —Mikey McCoy (reading his letter) [41:13]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:32] – Andrew Colvett sets the show’s DC/political crisis context
• [04:38] – Mikey McCoy on left-wing violence and protest culture
• [07:13] – Analysis of ideological roots of left/progressive protest
• [12:37] – NYC Mayoral race and Mamdani’s surge
• [15:21] – Discussion of the role of Islam in city politics and culture
• [18:45] – Mike Davis joins; reflection on Charlie Kirk’s legacy
• [20:15] – Mike Davis’s anger and resolve post-assassination
• [24:52] – Bolton indictment discussed as first step in broader legal action
• [27:38] – The details and seriousness of the Bolton indictment
• [33:50] – Mike Davis on the timeline for grand jury indictments
• [38:56] – “Shame of the week”: The Oxford Union and defense of tradition

Conclusion

The episode combines urgent political analysis and calls to activism with cultural critique, legal commentary, and remembrance of Charlie Kirk. It urges listeners to stay vigilant, get involved, and defend American and Western values against what the hosts see as a coordinated campaign of cultural and political subversion.

Action Points for Listeners:

• Be proactive in the culture war on campuses and in your community
• Engage in civic action (highlight on voter turnout in NYC)
• Watch for legal developments regarding major political figures
• Uphold high standards and integrity, resisting cultural decay