Charlie Kirk

Key Takeaways

Jezebel published an article two weeks before Charlie Kirk's assassination attempt, detailing a curse placed on him.
Leftist commentators and some media outlets criticized Charlie Kirk post-assassination, facing backlash for perceived indecency.
Major ABC affiliate groups refused to air Jimmy Kimmel's show, pressuring Disney over controversial commentary.
The Kimmel situation is viewed as a new model for conservatives to counter liberal bias in corporate media.
Kamala Harris's book tour faced scrutiny for statements attributing past campaign failures to racism and sexism.
Discussions highlighted alleged media hypocrisy regarding conservative speech suppression versus Kimmel s suspension.
Charlie Kirk's assassination appears to have galvanized conservative activism, particularly on college campuses.

Jezebel published an article two weeks before Charlie Kirk's assassination attempt, detailing a curse and hex placed on Kirk via Etsy witches.
The article, which described Kirk as 'more irritating than most' for his 'regressive rhetoric,' aimed for minor inconveniences like zits and microphone malfunctions.
One Etsy witch was paid $50 and claimed a successful curse, with results expected within 2-3 weeks from August 23rd; a second witch, Priestess Lillin, provided a photo of flames on Kirk's face.
Jezebel removed the article after the assassination, claiming satire, but Erica Kirk was deeply shaken by the curses and sought a priest's prayers.

The host criticized "vile" and "indecent" commentary from outlets like Jezebel and Etsy following Charlie Kirk's assassination, advocating for market consequences.
The guest condemned media and Democratic commentary mocking the assassination, noting the left's tendency to ignore the alleged assassin's political leanings and falsely portray MAGA supporters as violent.
Erica Kirk was reportedly deeply shaken by the curses, but found comfort that such forces had no power over her husband, later appealing to young men at his memorial service.
Charlie Kirk's memorial service featured love, warmth, and Christian music, with enthusiastic responses misinterpreted on X as Nazi salutes.

Social media reactions to the Charlie Kirk incident included disillusionment with liberal viewpoints and a new identification as conservative or Republican among some individuals.
The guest criticized widespread vile comments and celebrations of Kirk's death from the left, questioning the silence of prominent Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
Ilhan Omar described Charlie Kirk as a hateful man and reposted a video calling him 'Dr. Frankenstein' following his assassination.
The guest expressed disbelief at Omar's sustained attack on a recently assassinated individual, highlighting a perceived lack of empathy and the press's failure to challenge her statements.

Commentator Heather Cox Richardson suggested on The Bulwark podcast that Charlie Kirk's ideology and comments about trans people might have motivated his killer, based on text messages found on bullet casings.
The host and guest criticized NPR for alleged biased reporting, accusing the outlet of downplaying any MAGA connection and misrepresenting Jimmy Kimmel's comments.
The discussion highlighted the media's alleged liberal bias, citing coverage of Donald Trump and Joe Biden as examples, and noted that the assassination of Charlie Kirk has not altered this approach.

Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC after a week off, but Sinclair and Nexstar, representing about a third of ABC affiliates and 22% of U.S. households, refused to air his show.
This refusal is seen by some as conservatives pushing back against perceived liberal bias in corporate media, potentially pressuring Disney to change its stance or even cancel the program.
The guest observed that the FCC's oversight is an anachronism and that station groups hold power to push back against networks.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr allegedly empowered affiliates to exercise independent judgment and respond to constituents' concerns, creating a new model for conservative action.

Speculation centered on whether Jimmy Kimmel's return would include an apology or a continuation of his previous stance.
The guest predicted Kimmel would acknowledge factual error and hurt caused, then criticize MAGA supporters, while the host anticipated a less direct apology focusing on de-escalation.
The host expressed doubt about Kimmel returning without some form of apology, given Bob Iger's past leadership, suggesting Kimmel might say his comments were wrong.
The discussion considered who benefited, noting the left enjoyed Kimmel's "martyrdom" while Disney faced significant pressure.

The host presented a clip of Joe Scarborough criticizing Republican actions, which the guest, Mark Halperin, countered by recalling Ted Cruz's warnings about such tactics being used against them.
Halperin attributed some Democrats' viewpoints, including David Axelrod's defense of Jimmy Kimmel, to "Trump derangement syndrome."
Halperin cited the liberal media's historical defense of actions against Donald Trump and the biased commentary surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination as examples of this perceived bias.

The host and guest argued that the left's reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination, including Jimmy Kimmel's comments, was deeply wrong and immoral, with a focus on portraying themselves as victims.
Media companies like Nexstar and Sinclair are noted for having a better understanding of public decency standards in "flyover country" than corporate media.
Following Kirk's death, Michael Knowles spoke in Minnesota, facing 'Trantifa' protests that were ultimately overpowered by counter-protesters chanting 'USA, USA, USA'.
The event, held in a packed venue where attendees chanted Charlie Kirk's name, suggests his death may lead to increased conservative activism and public advocacy on college campuses.

Kamala Harris began a book tour, with appearances including an interview on Rachel Maddow, where she discussed her decision not to support Biden's re-election and the perceived risks of a potential ticket with Pete Buttigieg.
Harris faced scrutiny for claiming the country might not be ready for a gay Vice President, defending her position due to the high stakes of the election against Donald Trump.
Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro criticized Harris's perceived vanity, with an anonymous Biden aide describing her as ineffective, lacking a substantive role, and engaging only in superficial photo ops.
On 'The View,' Harris attributed potential electoral losses to racism and sexism, rather than campaign issues or her performance, a claim challenged by the guest who cited her 2020 primary loss to poor campaign management.

The discussion transitioned to Google's decision to reinstate YouTube accounts banned for political speech during the Biden administration, affecting figures like Dan Bongino and Steve Bannon.
The host and guest noted perceived hypocrisy in media coverage, contrasting the treatment of conservative speech suppression with Jimmy Kimmel's temporary suspension.
Britt Hume was quoted regarding Tapper's comments on Kimmel's suspension being an infringement on free speech, highlighting a double standard.