HasanAbi Charlie Kirk Was Not A Good Guy
Sep 19, 2025
The discussion kicks off with some dark humor before diving into Charlie Kirk's controversial campus legacy. There’s a sharp critique on the selective outrage surrounding protests, showcasing past debates. The conversation tracks Kirk’s evolution from a libertarian to a grifter in politics, probing the motives behind his allies' abandonment. The host highlights Kirk's troubling endorsement of violence and reads a critique that questions the attempts to sanitize his legacy after his passing.
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Early Moderation Was Performance
- Hasan Piker argues Charlie Kirk portrayed himself as moderate early but was always right-wing and performative.
- Piker believes Kirk shifted output to grifting and amplified hardcore views over time.
From Libertarian Rhetoric To Regime Propaganda
- Hasan says Kirk evolved from ANCAP/Milton Friedman rhetoric into regime propaganda.
- He frames Kirk's later career as explicit grifting aligned with political machinery.
Extremist Figures As Conservative Champions
- Hasan mocks conservative champions who turned to extremist figures like Milo and Sam Hyde.
- He highlights the absurdity of elevating controversial online extremists as movement leaders.