The Ben Shapiro Show Breaking: Charlie Kirk, 31, Assassinated
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Sep 11, 2025 
Andrew Klavan, a crime and suspense writer and political commentator, joins to discuss the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. They delve into the implications of political violence, contrasting various narratives surrounding the tragedy. The conversation highlights the chaotic aftermath, mixed political reactions, and the emotional toll on Kirk's family. Klavan emphasizes the urgent need for civil discourse and reflection on the dangers of rhetoric that can incite aggression, calling for a return to respectful dialogue amid today's heated political landscape.
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Early Meeting And Rapid Rise
- Ben Shapiro met Charlie Kirk when Charlie was 18 and watched him grow into a national conservative leader.
- Ben remembered Charlie's relentless energy, improvement in speaking, fundraising, and coalition building over years.
Politics As A Deadly Illness
- Ben Shapiro argues the assassination is a symptom of a broader societal sickness that treats politics as blood sport.
- He warns that if speech is treated as existential threat, political debate and the republic itself are jeopardized.
Campus Security Experiences
- Ben and Michael recount long experience speaking on campuses and feeling relatively safe despite heavy security.
- Ben described wearing bulletproof vests and thinking massive police presence often felt like overkill until the assassination made that complacency untenable.
