Global News Podcast Huge manhunt underway for Charlie Kirk's killer
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Sep 11, 2025 
Rob Watson is a UK political correspondent, while Mayeni Jones serves as an Africa correspondent based in Johannesburg. They delve into the shocking shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, exploring community reactions and the ongoing manhunt for the suspect. The discussion also highlights Britain's political turmoil with the sacking of the UK ambassador over Epstein ties. Furthermore, there's a somber investigation into the systematic disappearance of children in Syria during the Assad regime, intertwined with personal stories of conflict and resilience.
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Campus Shooting Sparks Security Questions
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while debating at Utah Valley University, prompting a large FBI-led manhunt for a rooftop sniper.
- The shooting raised urgent questions about campus event security and political violence in the US.
Use Coordinated Federal Resources
- The FBI deployed tactical, operational, investigative and intelligence resources and offered to co-lead the probe.
- Authorities should prioritise coordinated evidence review and public updates to aid the manhunt and reassure the campus.
Kirk's Rise As A Young Mobiliser
- Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA at 18 and became a powerful mobiliser of Gen Z and Trump supporters.
- His confrontational campus style and top-10 podcast made him influential in the MAGA movement.
