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Chris Hedges
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former foreign correspondent for The New York Times, and author. He discussed the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the rise of Christian nationalism.
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Sep 23, 2025
• 3h 30min
#1739 The Charlie Kirk Assassination and the Plans to Weaponize It
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Robert Draper, a journalist who profiled Charlie Kirk, discusses his controversial rise and the impact of his tactics. Cy Cantrell dives into the dangerous intersection of online subcultures and real-world violence through black-pilled accelerationism. Tad Stoermer draws parallels to 1933's Nazi playbook, warning of institutional compliance with extremist narratives. Chris Hedges critiques how Kirk's assassination might fuel authoritarian violence and explore themes of martyrdom within Christian nationalism. The conversation exposes the complexities of right-wing rhetoric and grassroots mobilization.
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