The Charlie Kirk Show THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 100 — Turning Point Halftime? Potatoes and Katie Porter? Hasan the Dog Shocker?
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Oct 11, 2025 Mikey McCoy, a newcomer to the panel, shares his experiences from Turning Point tour events. The group discusses plans for an alternative Super Bowl halftime show and pokes fun at cultural backlash. They dissect Katie Porter's recent interview missteps, with Blake humorously apologizing to potatoes while roasting her. They also explore the controversy around Hasan Piker's alleged animal cruelty, debating how it affects his political persona and public image. The conversation heats up as they weigh the implications of these events on future elections.
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Alternative Halftime As Cultural Response
- Turning Point plans an alternative all-American halftime show as a reaction to the main event's performer choices and perceived politics.
- The team leveraged viral audience suggestions and internal votes to greenlight the event quickly.
Turn Virality Into Events
- Use viral momentum to amplify events and build brand recognition quickly.
- Repeat messaging and leverage email and social lists to convert interest into attendance.
How The Halftime Idea Took Off Internally
- Jack Posobiec's viral suggestion helped seed the idea and staff embraced it through internal discussion.
- Tyler Bowyer and Mikey McCoy describe a democratic, chat-driven decision process inside Turning Point.