

From the Senate with MARKWAYNE MULLIN | September 2025 (Ep. 818)
Sep 25, 2025
Markwayne Mullin, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma and former Congressman, discusses the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and its implications for America. He highlights Kirk's influence on young voters through faith and facts, and reflects on the profound memorial attended by President Trump. Mullin details the surge in Turning Point USA's popularity post-assassination and emphasizes the need for older generations to mentor young activists. The conversation also explores themes of forgiveness, public faith in leadership, and the importance of understanding life's timing.
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Winning Youth With Facts And Love
- Markwayne Mullin argues Charlie Kirk convinced young people by combining facts with love rather than anger or insults.
- That approach shifted youth political thinking and materially affected election outcomes.
Assassination Sparked Massive Campus Growth
- Turning Point USA chapters exploded after Charlie's assassination, jumping from 9,000 college and 1,100 high school chapters to far more requests.
- Markwayne Mullin says this surge likely seeds political change visible over decades, not overnight.
Sponsor And Shepherd Youth Chapters
- Shepherd and support young leaders rather than leading the movement yourself.
- Sponsor local chapters, provide counsel, and offer modest monthly funding to help chapters scale.