Louder with Crowder

BREAKING: Shooter Caught & Shooting Eyewitness joins to Discuss What He Saw

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Sep 12, 2025
Josh Firestine, a comedian gearing up to perform in Austin, and Austin Hunsinger, an Army veteran and middle school football coach, join the discussion to unpack a recent tragic shooting at Utah Valley University. Hunsinger shares his eyewitness account and reflects on the importance of respectful dialogue during crises. They delve into media narratives surrounding political violence, the need for credible reporting, and the challenges of navigating conversations in a divided society, all while emphasizing community support and understanding.
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Platforming And Political Marginalization

  • Steven Crowder argues deplatforming and censorship enabled hostility toward conservatives and contributed to the environment that led to Charlie Kirk's shooting.
  • He frames media marginalization as a long-term cause that radicalizes opponents and normalizes violence.
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Early Arrest Narrative And Digital Trail

  • The hosts reported a suspect in custody and emphasized a family member and a U.S. marshal helped identify him.
  • They presented early claims about the suspect's radicalization and a Discord trail tied to the weapon's recovery.
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Contested Evidence: Engraved Casings

  • Crowder's outlet published an internal ATF-like memo describing engraved casing messages, which generated pushback from mainstream outlets.
  • The engraved-casing claim became a focal point for disputes over source credibility and media trust.
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