Adam Carolla Show Remembering Charlie Kirk (Carolla Classics)
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Sep 12, 2025 
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and host of his own podcast, joins to discuss the crucial role of free speech and humor in society. He shares insights on the intolerance of dissenting opinions on college campuses and advocates for constructive political discourse. The conversation also delves into the complexities of energy production in the U.S. and the intertwined challenges of gun control and abortion. Kirk emphasizes resilience in the face of cultural sensitivities and critiques the disconnect between politicians and pressing social issues like homelessness.
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Remove Energy Subsidies, Let Markets Decide
- Kirk recommends ending subsidies for oil, gas, wind, and solar and letting markets decide with reasonable protections.
- He frames this as fairer and pro-innovation for all energy sources.
Enforce Background Checks, Not Just Debate Them
- Kirk supports background checks in principle and enforces existing laws rather than opposing checks outright.
- He emphasizes better enforcement of current regulations over new rhetoric.
Use Trained Armed Protectors In Schools
- Kirk supports armed school resource officers and trained veterans as defensive measures at schools.
- He hesitates about arming all teachers, preferring proven training and willing individuals.
