

Glenn Beck Remembers Charlie Kirk
Sep 18, 2025
Joining Glenn Beck are Mike Lee, a U.S. Senator from Utah, who discusses legislative strategies, including a bill aimed at restoring Smith–Mundt prohibitions against domestic propaganda. Ryan Morrow, a researcher, shares his findings on Open Society grants and their alleged connections to extremist groups, sparking a legal debate. Emotions run high as guests reflect on Charlie's legacy, with poignant tributes highlighting a surge in community support and church attendance following his passing.
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Meeting A Young Charlie
- Glenn Beck recounts meeting 17-year-old Charlie Kirk and learning Charlie wanted to be a broadcaster like Rush Limbaugh.
- He describes receiving Rush's golden microphone and saying Charlie aimed higher than being just a broadcaster.
Free Speech As Civil Rights
- Glenn Beck reframes Charlie Kirk as a civil rights leader defending free speech across ideological divides.
- He argues silencing dissent is an attack on the civil right to dialogue and debate.
Respond By Engaging, Not Silencing
- When someone voices beliefs you oppose, invite discussion rather than demand silence.
- Ask how they arrived at their view and engage to persuade, not suppress.