The Charlie Kirk Show

Episode: The Peacemaker President Does it Again + Who Knew About Charlie’s Assassin?
Date: October 13, 2025
Host: Andrew Colvett (Executive Producer, guest hosting in honor of Charlie Kirk)
Guests: Raheem Kassam (The National Pulse), Blake Neff (Producer/Researcher), Liz Wheeler (The Liz Wheeler Show)

Overview: Main Theme & Purpose

This special episode, hosted in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, centers on two major topics:

1. The historic Mideast peace deal—spearheaded by President Trump, resulting in the return of Israeli hostages and a broader peace initiative.
2. Revelations about Charlie Kirk's assassin—a deep dive into radicalization networks, possible foreknowledge in activist circles, and the sociopolitical forces mainstreaming left-wing political violence.

The episode is both a celebration of Kirk’s legacy and a call to action, examining the national and spiritual aftershocks of his death, and analyzing the convergence of ideology and violence in today’s left.

Key Discussion Points

1. Historic Middle East Peace Deal

Timestamps: 01:09–22:16

• Context & Significance

  • Trump brokers peace, leading to the end of conflict between Israel and Gaza, return of all 20 living Israeli hostages.
  • Guests discuss the uniqueness of Trump's negotiating style: “kindly bullying” conflicting parties to the table.
  • Widespread international consensus: Trump is uniquely equipped for such peacemaking.

• Reactions & Analysis

  • All of Israel celebrating: "They're dancing in the streets."
  • Trump's “remarkable” speech calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned, and flies to Egypt for a regional peace summit.
  • Concerns linger about the durability of peace due to ongoing instability in Gaza and Hamas’s continued presence.

• Charlie Kirk’s Perspective

  • Profound personal investment in the Israel issue, motivated by his Christian faith and belief in Western values (06:16).
  • Emphasized importance for young voters, warning against endless U.S. entanglements in the Middle East:

    "One of the main reasons we were able to get young people to vote for President Trump...a reminder that President Trump is the peace president, that President Trump is able to broker the impossible peace deals..." – Charlie Kirk (07:30)

  • Trump’s success detailed among a string of other peace achievements: India/Pakistan, Rwanda/DRC, Armenia/Azerbaijan (08:49).

• Media and Political Establishment Reaction

  • Skepticism, even bitterness, among D.C. elites that Trump succeeded where they failed:

    “The establishment of the city are mortified that he got it done because it proves their worthlessness.” – Raheem Kassam (14:40)

  • Others note media downplaying or critiquing the deal; e.g., NYT and MSNBC offering grudging praise then pivoting to “But…” (16:33–19:11).

• Memorable Moments

  • On-the-ground clip from the Knesset: Trump’s golden-age prophecy for Israel (11:04).
  • Humorous moment where disruptive Knesset member is swiftly expelled—“very efficient” (12:16).
  • Montage of liberal media warnings about Trump supposedly bringing WW3, contrasted with his repeated peace-brokering (14:25).

2. Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & Turning Point USA’s Growth

Timestamps: 25:46–28:59

• Personal Remembrances

  • Powerful tributes recount Kirk’s faith, work ethic, and activism. Hillsdale College cited as a pivotal influence.
  • Memorial events and the impending posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.

• Turning Point USA’s Expanding Reach

  • Doubling of student chapters and active network since Kirk’s death; record engagement and campus tour turnouts.
  • Guests encourage ongoing support, emphasizing mission continuity and grassroots mobilization.
  • Notable quote:

    “We have more than doubled in a month…almost over 800,000 students in our network.” – Andrew Colvett (25:46)

3. UK Politics & Reform Party’s Rise

Timestamps: 30:03–35:16

• Analysis of Reform Party’s surge in UK polls, with historical context (rise of Nigel Farage and the party’s Brexit lineage).
• Discussion of assassination threats against Farage, analogized to Charlie Kirk’s situation (31:43).

4. Spiritual Aftermath of Kirk’s Assassination

Timestamps: 36:34–42:31

• Liz Wheeler’s Reflections

  • Kirk’s murder experienced as a spiritual shock to the conservative movement, spurring national soul-searching.
  • “Assassination culture” and the broader spiritual battle between good and evil.
  • Resonance of Kirk’s faith: “If that’s how God takes me, that’s how I’m supposed to go.” (36:34)

• Effects on Public & Movement

  • Jarring realization for many that “this could have been me.”
  • Argument that evil’s confrontation leads to spiritual revival.

• Kassam’s Observations

  • Example from Tunnel to Towers 5K—public outpouring for Kirk.
  • Kirk’s approach to debate: “He’d drill down…‘so we agree.’” (42:03)
  • Advice: Seek common ground, “mimic Charlie as quickly as you can.”

5. Who Knew About Charlie’s Assassin? Radicalization, Foreknowledge, and Leftist Extremist Networks

Timestamps: 42:31–80:10

A. Foreknowledge in Radical Circles

• Rise of Armed Queers SLC

  • Discord chats with the assassin (Tyler Robinson), at least 20 others potentially with foreknowledge (43:50).
  • FBI investigating whether others aided, abetted, or knew of the plan (44:22).
  • Armed Queers SLC—described openly as Marxist-Leninist, offering “militant” training.

• Foreboding Social Media Activity

  • TikTok and social media posts foreshadowing violence; deleted immediately after the assassination (47:38).
  • Multiple (6–7) disturbing posts and coordinated signals noticed by TPUSA staffers (48:52).

B. Structure of Extremist Networks

• Connections between Militant Groups

  • Armed Queers SLC collaborates with Socialist Rifle Association, John Brown Gun Club, Antifa cells (51:05–59:56).
  • SRA has ~10,000 members nationally, tied to prior violent acts (Tesla dealership bombings, ICE facility attack).
  • Noted overlapping membership, training, funding—often laundered through NGOs, occasionally benefitting from state or international grants (including one group leader recognized for advancing UN goals).

• Antifa & the Myth of "No Organization"

  • Media, academia, and politicians push the narrative that “Antifa doesn’t exist” as an organization, suggesting it is a “mythology” (62:15–75:43).
  • Montage of leftwing figures and journalists echoing this claim, even as footage and documentation show formal collaboration and radicalization structures.

C. Radicalization Pathways & Cultural Commentary

• Left-wing Violence & Indoctrination

  • Wheelers connects indoctrination in schools (CRT, trans ideology) with “kamikaze” tactics for political violence (71:06).
  • Data shows 30% of self-identified young progressives believe political violence can be justified—much higher than conservatives (80:10).

    “The answer is indoctrination...They are being groomed into this violence, into this ideology.” – Liz Wheeler (80:10)

• Comparisons to Terror Networks

  • Kassam: Contemporary left-wing radicalization mimics 2000s Islamist models—networked, decentralized, freelance violence (82:10).

• Societal Breakdown & Nihilism

  • “Assassination culture” as an outgrowth of nihilistic, atomized youth who lack purpose or faith.
  • Blake Neff: Some act out of radicalization, others out of simple malevolence or resentment.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You can’t really…this is when a man puts his shoulders to the wheel on something and achieves what nobody else possibly could have…brash Mr. Trump from Brooklyn or Queens to come along and just, you know, find a deal.” – Raheem Kassam, on Trump brokering Mideast peace (09:31)

• “There’s a weird connection to the UN…This group [Armed Queers SLC] has actually gotten money and support from the United States government, from the State Department, and from the U.N.” – Liz Wheeler (51:05)

• “The left benefits from entropy...In 2020, no one needed to send a central order to riot after the George Floyd thing—they just knew.” – Blake Neff (69:26)

• “Critical race theory and trans ideology pack a 1-2 punch...First you’re told you’re evil; then you’re offered redemption through marginalized identity and, if necessary, violence.” – Liz Wheeler (71:06)

• “On Columbus Day especially…I remind myself, what attracted me to America is I left a country [UK] that has the politics of envy at its core…In America, if you do very well, people go: ‘Dude, that's so cool, how can I help?’” – Raheem Kassam (82:10)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Historic Mideast Peace Announcement & Analysis: 01:09–22:16
• Remembrances of Charlie Kirk / Turning Point USA Growth: 25:46–28:59
• Rise of Reform UK Party / Political Violence in the West: 30:03–35:16
• Liz Wheeler on the Aftermath and Spiritual Response to Kirk’s Death: 36:34–42:31
• Deep Dive: Radical Networks & Foreknowledge of Assassination: 42:31–80:10
• Leftist Narrative on Antifa “Non-Existence”—Media Montage: 74:12–77:45
• Progressive Youth & Political Violence – Shocking Poll: 80:10–81:20

Noteworthy Moments

• Clip of disruptive Knesset member being expelled during Trump speech (12:16)
• Montage of leftwing pundits denying Antifa as an organization (74:12)
• Blake Neff flagging disturbing, pre-assassination social media posts (47:38)
• Revealing poll: nearly a third of young self-identified liberals say violence is justified (80:10)

Original Language & Tone Maintained

The hosts and guests blend solemnity (reflection on Charlie Kirk’s death), triumph (celebration of the peace accord), and no-holds-barred skepticism toward establishment politics and leftist extremism, consistent with Kirk’s own style. The conversation is urgent, often irreverent, and moves fluently between breaking news, ideological analysis, and personal testimony.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode, while mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk, doubles down on the show’s combative spirit: critiquing mainstream narratives, celebrating conservative victories (especially Trump’s Mideast peacemaking), and exposing violent, organized radicalism on the left—specifically the networks that may have known about (or enabled) Kirk’s assassin. The episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersection of American culture wars, security threats from ideological extremism, and the practical stewardship of conservative activism in a dangerous age.