The Iced Coffee Hour "Follow The Money!" Charlie Kirk Breaks Silence On Government Corruption, Fake News, & Getting Rich
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Jun 29, 2025 
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, dives into pressing topics like the importance of financial literacy in schools and the need for teaching wealth management. He discusses whether poverty is personal or circumstantial, and why conservatives often sidestep wealth inequality. The conversation also highlights the psychological barriers to entrepreneurship, advocating for a focus on character development alongside career skills. Kirk urges reforms in government transparency and critiques the current state of the U.S. dollar amidst global economic shifts.
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Charlie Kirk's Early Pitch Success
- At 18, Charlie Kirk pitched his idea for Turning Point USA to billionaire Foster Freeze at the Republican National Convention.
- Despite having no money or connections, Freeze took him seriously and gave him $10,000 seed funding.
Fix The Elevator, Not The Rich
- Wealth inequality discussion should focus less on how many rich people exist.
- The real issue is how accessible socioeconomic mobility is, which is becoming harder.
How to Create Wealth
- Wealth creation stems from solving real problems and economic freedom must be preserved.
- Markets, private property, and rule of law enable people to move out of poverty.
