1. Opening Context


The host frames the event as having two main impacts:


A spiritual revival in the U.S., with churches experiencing Easter/Christmas-level attendance.


A political and cultural shift, with young conservatives standing up more boldly.

2. Tribute to Charlie Kirk


A pastor who was close to Charlie Kirk speaks at length:


Ben describes Kirk as a rare figure—evangelist, apologist, and political strategist.


Says Kirk felt called by God to defend and spread Christianity.


Frames Kirk’s assassination as both martyrdom and part of spiritual warfare.


Emphasizes Kirk’s kindness, optimism, and perceived risk to his life (Kirk allegedly told the pastor, “I think they’re going to try and kill me”).

3. Political Response


Mentions Vice President J.D. Vance hosting The Charlie Kirk Show from the White House in tribute.


Stresses Kirk’s legacy of resisting leftist influence on children and education.

4. Backlash Against the Left


The show highlights teachers and educators who celebrated Kirk’s assassination online.


Conservative activists (e.g., Libs of TikTok, Scott Presler) are exposing these individuals, leading to firings, suspensions, and public accountability.


The narrative portrays the left as violent, hateful, and complicit, while conservatives are uniting against this.

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1. Opening Context
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The host frames the event as having two main impacts:
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A spiritual revival in the U.S., with churches experiencing Easter/Christmas-level attendance.
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A political and cultural shift, with young conservatives standing up more boldly.
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2. Tribute to Charlie Kirk
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A pastor who was close to Charlie Kirk speaks at length:
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Ben describes Kirk as a rare figure&mdash;evangelist, apologist, and political strategist.
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Says Kirk felt called by God to defend and spread Christianity.
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Frames Kirk&rsquo;s assassination as both martyrdom and part of spiritual warfare.
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Emphasizes Kirk&rsquo;s kindness, optimism, and perceived risk to his life (Kirk allegedly told the pastor, &ldquo;I think they&rsquo;re going to try and kill me&rdquo;).
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3. Political Response
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Mentions Vice President J.D. Vance hosting The Charlie Kirk Show from the White House in tribute.
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Stresses Kirk&rsquo;s legacy of resisting leftist influence on children and education.
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4. Backlash Against the Left
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The show highlights teachers and educators who celebrated Kirk&rsquo;s assassination online.
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Conservative activists (e.g., Libs of TikTok, Scott Presler) are exposing these individuals, leading to firings, suspensions, and public accountability.
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The narrative portrays the left as violent, hateful, and complicit, while conservatives are uniting against this.
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Join Ben for unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary you won&rsquo;t get from the mainstream media. Ben takes you behind the scenes, covering the issues shaping America today - straight from the President&rsquo;s Oval Office.
Don&rsquo;t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts&mdash;be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

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A Tribute & Accountibility for Charlie Kirk

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