The Charlie Kirk Show
| The Charlie Kirk Show | |
|---|---|
 Cover image of The Charlie Kirk Show | |
| Genre | Politics, news, talk |
| Format | Video, audio |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language | English |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Charlie Kirk |
| Cast and voices | |
| Hosted by | Charlie Kirk (2019–2025) Andrew Kolvet (2025–present) Blake Neff (2025–present) |
| Production | |
| Length | 2–3 hours |
| Publication | |
| No. of episodes | 1,608 total (2026) |
| Original release | 2019 |
| Provider | Salem Media Group, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts |
| Updates | Monday to Friday |
| Reception | |
| Ratings | |
| Related | |
| Website | www.charliekirk.com/podcasts |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Genres | News & Politics |
| Subscribers | 5.92 million |
| Views | 1.38 billion |
| Last updated: October 7, 2026 | |
The Charlie Kirk Show is an American talk show on Salem Media Group's "The Answer" radio channel.[1] It was hosted by conservative political activist and its namesake Charlie Kirk until his assassination in 2025.[2]
The show features daily news on events, politics, culture, and media from a conservative perspective and is associated with the organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), which Kirk co-founded.
It was one of the most popular podcasts on Apple Podcasts. According to Turning Point USA, Kirk's podcast was downloaded 500,000 to 750,000 times each day in 2024,[3] and is one of the biggest shows on Rumble, having over 1.90 million subscribers.[4] As of 2026, the show is run by Andrew Kolvet and Blake Neff.
Overview
[edit]The Charlie Kirk Show is a daily news and commentary podcast in which Charlie Kirk, or a substitute host since Kirk's assassination, discusses recent political developments, interviews guests, and offers opinion-based analysis of U.S. cultural and political issues.[5] It is known for its conversational style and focus on conservative activism, aimed at younger audiences and college students.[6]
The program is distributed as both a radio show and a podcast and has also been available through streaming platforms and social media.[7][8]
History
[edit]The show launched in 2019 following the growth of Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded in 2012.[9][10] The program expanded from earlier media appearances and debates into a regular broadcast, eventually becoming a daily show.
Over time, it became one of the most prominent conservative political podcasts in the United States, frequently appearing in news and politics rankings on podcast platforms. such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.[11][12]
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a debate event. After his assassination, other co-hosts that were alongside Kirk on the show and Turning Point USA took over The Charlie Kirk Show and relaunched it.[13][14][15] The show and Kirk's books saw a high amount of sales following his assassination.[16]
Influence
[edit]The Charlie Kirk Show has played a role in expanding Charlie Kirk's influence[17] as a prominent conservative media figure. It has also contributed to Turning Point USA's visibility and its outreach to younger audiences, particularly students.[18][19]
Format
[edit]The show typically featured news and talk on current political events, discussions of U.S. cultural, social, and sometimes religious issues, with interviews with political figures, commentators, and activists. Kirk would also host a segment on his show where a supporter of his could ask him questions.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]- Erika Kirk – American businesswoman (born 1988)
References
[edit]- ↑ "SRN Adds The Charlie Kirk Show to Weekday Lineup". Archived from the original on December 15, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Trump's podcast playbook: The influential shows of MAGA". Business Insider. 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Conservative activist Charlie Kirk helped oust Ronna McDaniel at the RNC. Now the knives are out for him". NBC News. February 18, 2024. Archived from the original on November 15, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ https://rumble.com/CharlieKirk
- ↑ "What to know about Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and conservative activist". www.bbc.com. September 20, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Charlie Kirk exploits racial divide to reach Gen Z". AP News. November 18, 2021. Archived from the original on November 21, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "The Charlie Kirk Show". podnews.net. April 27, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "The Charlie Kirk Show". 930 WFMD Free Talk. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Palmer, Kathryn. "What is Turning Point USA? What to know about Charlie Kirk's organization". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "What is Turning Point USA – the MAGA movement founded by Charlie Kirk?". Sky News. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Genovese, Daniella (September 17, 2025). "Charlie Kirk's podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination". FOX Business. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Digital, Triton (July 17, 2025). "The Charlie Kirk Show Rises Into Top 5 in June Triton Digital Podcast Rankings | News". Triton Digital. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Charlie Kirk's podcast jumps to top of charts after assassination". October 17, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "'We Love You': Emotional Tribute at Charlie Kirk Show". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Anglen, Robert. "Could Charlie Kirk have become president? New podcast episode airs a day after death". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Conor. "'The Charlie Kirk Show' And Kirk's Books Surge In Sales And Streams". Forbes. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Smith, David (September 10, 2025). "Charlie Kirk: Trump ally and divisive provocateur who became US right's 'youth whisperer'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Charlie Kirk played influential role in Trump reelection". RTE News. September 11, 2025.
- ↑ "How Charlie Kirk's influence with younger voters helped Donald Trump: ANALYSIS". ABC News. September 12, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.