The Boyscast with Ryan Long The Wild Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death
Sep 19, 2025
The hosts dive into the chaos surrounding a high-profile shooting, examining how public figures are scrutinized posthumously. They discuss performative grief on social media and critique politicians using tragedies for their narrative. Expect a deep dive into the shooter’s messages and how conspiracy theories flourish. The conversation expands to the impact of therapy on gun access and the rise of exploitative AI-generated books. They balance serious topics with humor, touching on nightlife trends and absurd relationship advice.
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Death Is A Posthumous Audit
- Social media turns death into a posthumous cancellation where every clip and remark is excavated.
- Public figures now face immediate reputational audits upon death instead of privacy or repose.
Stats Depend On Definitions
- Violence statistics are often manipulated by how incidents are categorized and counted.
- Ryan Long warns that labels like "political violence" or selective dismissals can distort trends and narratives.
Everyday Fights Labeled Political
- Ryan and Danny recount examples where mugging or jail fights were relabeled as political violence.
- They note incidents like a homeless man attacking hotel staff being folded into politicized crime lists.