The Charlie Kirk Show Charlie's Global Fight for Free Speech with Dr. James Orr
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Sep 24, 2025 
Dr. James Orr, an associate professor at Cambridge, shares his insights on the global mourning for Charlie Kirk, highlighting reactions in Britain and the significance of free speech. He discusses the atmosphere of UK vigils and the student response at Cambridge Union following Charlie's assassination. Tom Homan also weighs in on recent attacks against ICE, critiquing the violent rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement and emphasizing the personal toll this takes on law enforcement families. Their frank discussion probes into the moral implications of political violence and free speech.
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Rhetoric Against ICE Has Deadly Consequences
- Threats and violent rhetoric against ICE rose dramatically, correlating with an uptick in attacks.
- Tom Homan warns that demonizing law enforcement produces bloodshed and requires stopping hateful rhetoric.
Young Progressives Show Higher Violence Acceptance
- Polling shows 30% of liberal progressives aged 18–39 sometimes justify political violence.
- That demographic contrast alarms hosts and is tied to campus radicalization concerns.
Charlie’s Final Scholarly Conversations
- Charlie spent hours prepping with Dr. James Orr on moral philosophy and natural law during his UK visit.
- Their last texts included requests for lectures, showing Charlie's relentless intellectual hunger.
