After Party with Emily Jashinsky Honoring the Legacy of Charlie Kirk, Shameful Media Reaction, and Where America Goes from Here
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Sep 11, 2025 Christopher Bedford, Senior politics editor for Blaze News, and Sarah Bedford, Investigations editor for the Washington Examiner, join for a heartfelt discussion on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. They reflect on the shocking media narrative and share personal anecdotes about Kirk's influence as a figure of hope and faith. The conversation underscores the emotional impact of his death on both supporters and the conservative movement, while addressing the troubling culture of violence in America and the role of media in shaping public perception.
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Campus Assassination Shocks The Nation
- Charlie Kirk was shot on a college campus during a public event, and initial hopes he survived later proved false.
- Emily frames the killing as an assassination with national implications for political violence.
Kirk Warned About Violence Days Before
- Charlie Kirk had spoken the day before about rising violence and the need for more prisons and law enforcement.
- Emily highlights the eerie timing that he discussed violence roughly 24 hours before he was killed.
Algorithms And Assassination Culture
- Social media algorithms amplified polarizing content and may have helped normalize violent rhetoric.
- Hosts link this algorithmic environment to a rising "assassination culture" described in a study and viral memes.