Patrick stands with a nation stunned by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a young father and bold voice for open dialogue, killed while addressing students. The episode unfolds with raw reactions from callers, honest prayers, and pointed questions about faith, violence, and what it means to debate without resorting to hate. Every moment aches with the reality of loss as Patrick threads together Kirk’s legacy, the demand for respectful disagreement, and the heartbreak of seeing violence silence conversation.

• Audio: Live Action - Charlie Kirk reminded us that a life of courage and virtue isn’t easy—but it’s worth living. His example should inspire us all to stand boldly for what’s right
• Carmen - This has been really hard for me. (27:22)
• Mary - I feel like this is kind of the official end of the Democrat Party being the party of anti-gun and peace and love. Thank you for providing a form to talk about these issues from a Catholic perspective.
• Stacy - My daughter texted me from school within 8 minutes after this happened. This was really shocking to me. Charlie has a had a great impact on the youth. (44:35)