RealClearPolitics Podcast Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect in Custody
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Sep 12, 2025 Richard Porter, a Republican lawyer and RCP contributor, joins to discuss the chilling apprehension of a suspect in the assassination attempt against Charlie Kirk. The conversation dives into the political fallout and implications for civil discourse amidst rising political violence. Porter reflects on Kirk's legacy, questioning the future of Turning Point USA without him. The talk also touches on shifting demographics, as more Americans head to smaller communities, reshaping the landscape for future elections.
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Apprehension Ends Hunt, Investigation Begins
- The FBI apprehended a 22-year-old suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination, ending an immediate manhunt but beginning a long legal process.
- Carl Cannon and Phil Wegmann stress we must investigate radicalization sources to prevent future political violence.
Political Violence Silences Debate
- Political violence uniquely threatens free speech by making people afraid to express ideas, affecting democracy.
- Both Spencer Cox and Bernie Sanders warned that silencing and shaming degrade public debate and civic life.
Civility Should Be Reclaimed
- Calls to curb demonization and cancel culture followed the assassination as part of a broader plea for civility.
- Hosts highlighted that shaming and silencing escalate into dangerous outcomes and must be checked, especially on campuses.
