Best Activist Files Podcasts (2025)

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Senate confirms FAA Admin.; Joe Biden's former White House doctor declines to answer House GOP's mental fitness questions 51:49

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28m ago51:49

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Senate confirms Bryan Bedford to be FAA Administrator; President's nominee for NOAA Administrator, Neil Jacobs, promises at a Senate confirmation hearing to fully staff the National Weather Service, after the deadly floods in Texas; former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refuses to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee in t…

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Do We Have The Epstein Files Or Not? 39:00

1h ago39:00

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What's the deal with the Epstein Files? Are we seeing true transparency, or a true cover-up? Charlie talks to both Liz Wheeler and Mike Davis about the question that is dividing MAGA online. Plus, he tees off against the embarrassingly slow work schedule of the U.S. Senate, which is delaying the rollout of Trump's agenda. Watch every episode ad-fre…

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How MAHA is Unshackling American Science ft. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya 36:15

21h ago36:15

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It won't grab many headlines, but the Trump Administration just made a big move to restore trust in American science while unleashing greater transparency and innovation. NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya joins the program to make the announcement exclusively on The Charlie Kirk Show. Plus, Alex Marlow talks about the push for amnesty by another name a…

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President Trump at Cabinet meeting says Aug 1 tariff deadline is firm; also talks Texas flooding, Ukraine, Gaza, Epstein files 52:53

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President Donald Trump held an hour and 45 minutes cabinet meeting during which he said the new August 1st date when tariff levels he isimposing on other countries are to take effect will not be extended, compared Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to "Saturday Night Live" character of "The Pathological Liar" after Sen. Schumer called for …

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Say It Again: No Amnesty! 34:31

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The secretive push for a sweeping post-BBB amnesty is already falling apart. After Charlie sounded the alarm bell yesterday, MAGA leaders are scrambling to make it clear that the future is deportations, not amnesty. But the threat isn't gone. Charlie explains the arguments and euphemisms that D.C. will use to push for amnesty by another name in the…

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904. Andy & DJ CTI: Massive Search For Survivors After Deadly Texas Floods, Epstein Didn't Have A 'Client List' & Nelly Purchases National Thoroughbred Team 1:42:13

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the massive search for survivors after the deadly Texas floods with more rain coming, the DOJ and FBI saying that Jeffrey Epstein didn't have a 'client list', and rapper Nelly purchasing a National Thoroughbred team and moving them to St. Louis.

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Counterpoint 07-07-25 Scott Harris discusses: the dire health impacts of Trump-GOP's federal budget; New ICE budget increased 365% prelude to a police state; DOJ hires indicted Jan 6th insurrectionist; ... 1:20:11

1d ago1:20:11

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Jeffrey Epstein...Did Kill Himself? 26:29

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The Trump DOJ and Kash Patel's FBI have caught the base off-guard with a new memo that says Jeffrey Epstein didn't have a client list, there's no evidence he blackmailed anyone, and there is no evidence of foul play in his death. So...is that it? Mike Benz of the Foundation for Freedom Online reacts to the great un-twist of the Epstein saga. Then, …

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WH pushes back on suggestions National Weather Service budget cuts hampered warnings to Texas flood victims, including children at a camp 39:41

1d ago39:41

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White House pushes back on suggestions that Trump Administration budget cuts hampered the National Weather Service warnings to those in the path of the deadly floods in Texas, including children at a camp along the river; as the death tolls rises and frantic search and rescue efforts continue for the missing; Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tells how his daug…

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Mass Amnesty v. Mass Deportations 46:57

1d ago46:57

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The Big Beautiful Bill gives ICE record levels of support to pursue sweeping deportations — so why are there suddenly signs of a renewed push for sweeping immigration amnesty? Charlie offers a history lesson, and explains how such a move would break the MAGA base and be a huge unforced political blunder. Congressman Byron Donalds joins to unpack th…

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903. Q&AF: Setting Boundaries, Getting Over Guilt & Developing The Skill Of Patience 1:01:34

2d ago1:01:34

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to set boundaries with other driven people, what are some good ways to let go of guilt from your past, and how to build patience as you push for success.

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Ask Charlie Anything 230: The MRS Degree? Recommended Reading? Angelina Jolie's Christmas Card? 38:47

2d ago38:47

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Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -What should a parent do if their child is falling down an anti-semitic rabbit hole? -Do Charlie or his staff have a recommended reading list? -What should a young women do if she's looking to find a man to marry while still young? Become an Exclusives subscriber and…

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The Q&A Heard Around the World — My Speech at the Young Women's Leadership Summit 40:51

3d ago40:51

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Charlie's speech to the ladies of the Young Women's Leadership Summit went viral across the Internet and around the world. Charlie takes questions about finding a husband, career vs. family, being a stay at home mom, and more. The answers Charlie gave weren't what you'd hear from almost any other public figure...which is exactly why people need to …

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Is Feminism Rotting Away at the Church? 31:11

4d ago31:11

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Why are men moving so hard to the right, yet also avoiding many Christian churches? What does it mean when people say the church is now "feminine," and what does it portend for Christianity? Charlie had a lot to say in a recent speech he gave, with a particular focus on how modern feminism has infiltrated the church and must be removed — for the go…

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Weekend Edition: America 250, Martin Smith's Documentary "Syria After Assad," and Trump Admin. Cuts to Arts and Culture Programs 33:58

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Ambassador Monica Crowley, Chief of Protocol for the United States, discusses the mission of America250, the start of celebrations on Thursday, and her role as principal media representative. Then, Documentary writer, producer, and correspondent Martin Smith …

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THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 89 — Mamdani The Gross? 4 A.M. Club? Mandela Effects? 52:38

6d ago52:38

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Ahead of the 4th of July, Charlie, Jack, Andrew, and Blake discuss questions like: -What's the most objectionable part of Zohran Mamdani, and why is it him eating rice with his bare hands? -What is the "4 a.m. Club" and is it the female liberal Qanon? -Did Fruit of the Loom have a cornucopia in it back in the day, or not, or did reality bend to hid…

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House passes GOP tax & spending cuts One Big Beautiful Bill after dramatic all-night session to lobby GOP holdouts & record-breaking Dem Leader speech 52:07

6d ago52:07

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House passes tax cut & spending cut Budget Reconciliation "One Big Beautiful Bill", 218-214, sending it to the President to be signed into law, after a dramatic all-night session to convince enough Republican holdouts to vote yes, and after a record-breaking 8 hour, 44 minute speech against the bill by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY); June j…

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The Midnight Rally of the Big Beautiful Bill 38:14

6d ago38:14

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The BBB re-passed the House and is finally head towards President Trump's desk for a signature. Charlie watches the drama unfold live as Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries rambles on, and explains how the BBB's passage paves the way for a momentous Trump working class boom. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent talks the excellent June jobs numbers and provides…

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902. Andy & DJ CTI: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict, The One Big Beautiful Bill & Trump To Visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' For Grand Opening 1:48:30

6d ago1:48:30

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict as the mogul is acquitted on sex trafficking charges and convicted on prostitution counts, the US Senate's final push to pass Trump's spending bill, and Trump set to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' for the grand opening.

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Does New York Have a Cuban Future? 37:58

7d ago37:58

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Zohran Mamdani has vowed to build government-owned grocery stores for New Yorkers if elected. Of course, one place near America already has those: The communist nation of Cuba. How is that going for them? Benny Johnson has been to Cuba and explains his experiences there. Plus, Mark Halperin lays out the political ramifications of the Big Beautiful …

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GOP Big Beautiful tax cut & spending cut bill stalls in House by groups of Republicans seeking changes to Senate-passed version 49:43

7d ago49:43

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House is slowing working on the modified Budget Reconciliation bill, the tax cut & spending cut 'One Big Beautiful Bill', passed yesterday by the Senate with VP JD Vance's tie-breaking vote, slowly because Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump have been meeting with both conservative and moderate Republicans opposed to the bill for differ…

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The BBB Goes BBBack to the House 35:14

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The right is always tempted by the siren song of pessimism and now is no exception. Charlie pushes back and walks through the whole series of amazing wins that have been racked up in the past few weeks. Then he turns to the Big Beautiful Bill, with a focus on the tax cuts that are headed for America’s seniors and blue collar workers. Watch every ep…

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Why Won't Zohran Mamdani Use A Fork? 38:30

8d ago38:30

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Zohran Mamdani is going viral for a gross video where he scarfs down a rice bowl with his bare hands. Charlie explains how this little show of Third Worldism is an insight into his entire value system. Gianno Caldwell talks about his brother's senseless murder on the streets of Chicago three years ago, and what it says about the causes and solution…

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Budget reconciliation bill passes Senate 51-50 after last-minute deal with Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) to secure her vote 53:38

8d ago53:38

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Senate passes the budget reconciliation bill, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill, containing President Donald Trump and CongressionalRepublicans' domestic agenda of tax cuts, spending cuts and more money for border security and defense, by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) provided the necess…

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Musk vs. Trump, Round 2 35:12

8d ago35:12

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The ceasefire between Elon Musk and President Trump is breaking down like it's in a Middle Eastern country. Charlie explains why Musk is angry this time and looks for another way to mend fences. Then he talks to Alex Marlow about redoing the US census, Alligator Alcatraz, and more. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new mer…

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901. Championship Mindset Ft. Ryan Hardwick: 24h Le Mans Winner 2:06:30

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On today’s episode, Andy and DJ are joined in the studio by 1st Phorm Elite Athlete Ryan Hardwick, who is best known for his victories at the 24 Hour Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona, and the 12 Hour Sebring. They dive deep into Ryan’s early life and the path that led him to become a professional race car driver, his entrepreneurial journey that parall…

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MAHA: What’s Real, What's Fake, What's Unclear? ft. Cremieux 2:17:32

9d ago2:17:32

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Substack statistics blogger Cremieux has built a big following online for his takes on medicine, college admissions, and more — all while operating under a pseudonym. Now, Cremieux is going public on the Charlie Kirk Show with a sweeping interview on almost every controversial topic imaginable, from IQ tests to what health supplements work and whic…

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Counterpoint 06-30-25 Scott Harris talks w Sarah Kendzior on Trump mafia state attack on democracy; Why Evangelicals want war with Iran; Zohran Mamdani's surprise win in NYC's mayoral primary; The consequences ... 1:20:46

9d ago1:20:46

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Marathon vote-a-rama on One Big Beautiful Bill amendments underway in Senate; final passage not assured given potential GOP holdouts 36:57

9d ago36:57

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The Senate's vote-a-rama continues, as members offer and vote on amendments to the Republican's tax and spending cuts bill. But passage of the bill isn't a sure thing. Republicans Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have both said they're voting "no", while Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska haven’t said how the…

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Who Rules: The People or the Parliamentarian? 37:31

9d ago37:31

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After months of struggle, the Big Beautiful Bill has finally passed a key Senate vote and is on the brink of finally becoming the Big Beautiful Law. But even now, one great obstacle exits: What the bill is actually allowed to do, according to the decisions of the once-obscure Senate parliamentarian. Charlie asks Sen. Markwayne Mullin about where th…

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Ask Charlie Anything 229: Tucker vs. Ted? AI in Education? From Fiction to Nonfiction? 39:36

10d ago39:36

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Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -Who had the best of the Tucker Carlson/Ted Cruz debate? -Does AI have a role to play in education, or should it be banned? -What are the secrets to writing a non-fiction work? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.char…

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900. Q&AF: Handling Major Setbacks, Finding Your Mission & Workplace Troubleshooting 55:20

9d ago55:20

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to keep your momentum going when you face a major setback in life, what’s the best way to find your mission when you hit a ceiling in your profession, and handling a tough call at work when your team cuts corners and things go wrong.

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Charlie and Erika Kirk on Marriage, Parenthood, and More 1:00:36

11d ago1:00:36

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No political questions allowed! Charlie and Erika share the stage at YWLS to talk exclusively about dating, marriage, children, and a lot more. The two of them answer questions like: -How do you prioritize a marriage while sharing the obligation of raising kids? -What questions should be getting asked when you're in premarital counseling? -How can …