September 12, 2025
Pod Save America
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
In This Episode
Charlie Kirk, one of the most influential voices in the MAGA movement and the co-founder of Turning Point USA, is shot and killed during a speaking event in Utah. Jon and Dan react to the news and discuss the reactions from the left and right, and why we’re seeing such a troubling rise in political violence. Then, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen talks to Tommy about Charlie Kirk, Van Hollen’s visit to Gaza, and his fight to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from CECOT.
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