
The Charlie Kirk Show Defunding Woke, Once and For All
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Oct 22, 2025 David Azerrad, an Assistant Professor at Hillsdale College, tackles the ethics of taxpayer spending and the call to 'defund woke' ideologies. He distinguishes between cancel culture and necessary accountability, while also critiquing illiberal left factions. Jordan Harmon, Executive at Angel Studios, shares poignant reflections on Charlie Kirk's faith and his support for meaningful projects like King of Kings, highlighting their cultural impact. The conversation weaves through themes of freedom, truth, and the resonance of spiritual messages in today's society.
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Dialoguing As A Conservative Virtue
- Charlie embodied patient dialogue and engagement even with hostile opponents.
- David Azerrad argues his murder attacked the conservative ideal of open debate and civil discourse.
Illiberal Currents Within The Left
- A growing radical left opposes free speech and democratic norms according to Azerrad.
- He warns centrist liberals often fail to confront this illiberal faction on the left.
Target Departments, Not Speech
- Red states should consider closing or defunding entire departments like sociology and gender studies.
- Azerrad suggests redirecting taxpayer funds away from disciplines he calls corrupt toward institutions that align with public purposes.





