In the wake of one of the most seismic tragedies in conservative media, The Charlie Kirk Show—once the fiery pulpit of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk—has evolved into a resilient powerhouse, blending raw grief with unyielding activism. On October 5, 2025, during a whirlwind appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, Attorney General Pam Bondi dropped jaws with a ringing endorsement that electrified fans: “The Charlie Kirk Show is one of the most powerful and inspiring programs on television today.” But she didn’t stop there—Bondi confirmed she’ll join Erika Kirk (Charlie’s widow) and media firebrand Megyn Kelly for the next broadcast, promising a no-holds-barred discussion on free speech, justice, and the “hate speech” crackdown that’s defined her DOJ tenure.
Bondi’s bold declaration comes amid a whirlwind of transformation for the show. Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 14, 2025—allegedly by a deranged leftist radical—left a void that threatened to silence a movement. Yet, in a testament to Kirk’s enduring legacy, the program has surged forward. The inaugural post-tragedy episode, guest-hosted by Megyn Kelly on September 18, shattered records with over 1 billion global views in its first week, blending tributes, policy deep-dives, and calls for accountability. Kelly, who helmed the slot with poise and fury—dismantling Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension over “ghoulish” Kirk comments—has become a fixture, drawing 15 million weekly listeners and topping podcast charts. Erika Kirk, 32 and a former Turning Point operative, made her emotional debut on September 26, vowing, “The show will go on,” as she recounted forgiving her husband’s killer while slamming “cultural decay” that celebrates violence. Her raw vulnerability—coupled with Kelly’s razor-sharp analysis—has turned the program into a must-watch phenomenon, outpacing even The View‘s ratings (satirical whispers of an ABC swap notwithstanding).
Bondi’s praise feels especially poignant given her own front-row seat to the fallout. As Trump’s AG since February 2025, she’s spearheaded DOJ probes into “hate speech” post-Kirk, drawing fire from free-speech purists like Kelly herself. On September 16, Kelly called out Bondi on her SiriusXM show: “She should know better”—lamenting the AG’s push to criminalize “hate” while employers purge “horrible” voices, from Office Depot staffers refusing Kirk vigil flyers to Kimmel’s ABC benching. Bondi, undeterred, fired back on Hannity: “Employers have an obligation to rid themselves of those spewing venom—it’s not censorship; it’s consequences.” Her appearance underscored the tension: A September 17 Megyn Kelly Show episode dissected Bondi’s “baffling distinction” between free and hate speech, with The Fifth Column hosts warning of First Amendment erosion.
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