In this raw and emotional episode, Meseidy and Rachel process the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Recording just hours after the tragic events unfolded, the hosts grapple with what this means for America, political discourse, and the rising tide of violence targeting those who dare to speak truth on college campuses. From their initial reactions to the media's coverage, from Trump's Oval Office address to the ongoing manhunt - this is an unfiltered conversation about a moment that changed everything. Warning: This episode contains discussion of graphic content and addresses the harsh realities of political violence in America.

Episode Highlights

• Charlie Kirk's Final Moments - The hosts break down the timeline of events at Utah Valley University and why this assassination represents an attack on the most fundamental American principles.
• Media Response Analysis - A scathing review of how MSNBC, CNN, and other outlets covered the breaking news, including the shocking on-air reactions that got people fired.
• Trump's Oval Office Address - Why the president's direct response calling out left-wing rhetoric was exactly what the moment demanded, despite criticism.
• The Social Media Evidence - From witches' hexes on Etsy to celebration posts getting hundreds of thousands of likes, the disturbing online reaction reveals this isn't "fringe" anymore.
• What Comes Next - Drawing parallels to the violence of the 1960s and 70s, the hosts wrestle with whether America is heading toward something even worse this time.

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Chapters

00:00 Processing Tragedy: The Impact of Political Violence

15:37 The Role of Media and Political Rhetoric

31:07 A New Era: Reflections on Change and Fear

33:50 Navigating the Current News Cycle

34:18 Reflections on Historical Turmoil

36:17 Comparing Past and Present Turmoil

39:31 The Role of Technology in Modern Discourse

41:30 The Impact of Media on Public Perception

44:07 Reactions to Political Violence

47:40 The Complexity of Political Assassination

49:28 Updates on the Charlie Kirk Incident

01:01:56 The Broader Implications of Political Violence