The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

542. Charlie Kirk’s Personal Story

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Apr 28, 2025
Charlie Kirk, author and founder of Turning Point USA, shares his journey of political awakening, recalling his humorous fight against cookie price hikes in high school. He discusses the ideological shifts in academia, critiquing its current biases and the neglect of essential moral teachings. The conversation dives into young men's search for identity amidst societal changes and explores philanthropy's role in promoting conservative values on campuses. Kirk emphasizes restoring trust in institutions and the importance of mentorship in navigating today's cultural landscape.
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INSIGHT

Pre-Woke Curriculum Impact

  • Early literature in schools was anti-colonialist and anti-Western before the full 'woke' era, shaping young minds subtly but deeply.
  • This focused on negativity toward Western history, ignoring positive historical figures and accomplishments.
INSIGHT

Conservatives' Low Trust in Institutions

  • Conservative young people increasingly distrust institutions because those institutions no longer serve their founding purposes.
  • Institutions have drastically shifted, often opposing foundational principles rather than conserving them.
INSIGHT

Erasure of Christian Heroes

  • The left often ignores heroic Christian figures like Wilberforce because his faith conflicts with their ideological narratives.
  • This results in erasing positive moral heroes from history to serve power agendas.
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