The Charlie Kirk Show Ask Charlie Anything 236: Salvage Chicago? Recess Appointments? Catholic Converts?
Aug 25, 2025
Discussing Chicago's challenges, the conversation highlights the need for federal intervention to address crime and economic issues. Political strategies around Senate confirmations reveal the intricacies of navigating government red tape. The rising appeal of Catholicism among young men contrasts with declining interest in evangelical churches, as they seek deeper meaning in faith. Additionally, frustrations with dating apps lead to alternative solutions that align with conservative values.
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Tighten Voting Methods And Clean Rolls
- Roll back mass mail-in and absentee ballots to reduce large-scale ballot fraud risks.
- Clean voter rolls aggressively and tighten mailing timeframes to stop ballot-harvesting schemes.
Force-Confirm Nominees And Remove Blue Slips
- Use the Senate "nuclear" option to confirm many nominees at once and bypass filibuster delays.
- Eliminate the blue-slip senatorial veto to let presidential U.S. attorney picks proceed.
Chicago As A Test Case For Federal Surge
- Chicago has high potential but extreme public-safety collapse makes it symbolic for federal intervention.
- A successful federal surge there could be a template to revive other Midwestern cities.