Remembering Charlie Kirk: A tribute to his BlazeTV impact

As all of us at Blaze Media continue to grapple with the heartbreaking loss of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, we are compelled to reflect on his most powerful moments on BlazeTV over the years.

Since 2019, Charlie has been a regular guest on the shows of several BlazeTV hosts.

In years past, he and Glenn Beck have nerded out over history, celebrated American exceptionalism, and lamented the corruption of academia. Together, they dismantled the leftist argument that America is a democracy rather than a constitutional republic, defended the Electoral College, and speculated about the encroaching threat of socialism.

He and Allie Beth Stuckey explored the dynamics of young conservative America, where faith, family, and patriotism are making an extraordinary comeback (largely thanks to TPUSA). In 2020, they courageously exposed the deep corruption in the Black Lives Matter movement, fully aware that they would face backlash.

Charlie also appeared alongside Sara Gonzales, where he unapologetically confronted the existential threat of China, the effectiveness and necessity of Trump’s tariffs, and the atrocious reality of abortion.

He and Jason Whitlock navigated the complex legacy of the civil rights movement, examining how efforts to address inequality contributed to the breakdown of the black family, the ongoing race war, the disturbing trends in the LGBTQ+ community, and discriminatory policies like DEI and affirmative action. They scrutinized Martin Luther King Jr., raising tough questions about whether he truly merits the honor the nation has bestowed upon him. They also boldly criticized conciliatory pastors who avoid addressing cultural wars with scripture, opting instead to appease and preach the secular world’s definition of “love.”

No matter who he was speaking with or what topic he was examining, Charlie was always Charlie — bold, brilliant, patriotic, and deeply devout.

In this special tribute, we revisit our favorite Charlie moments — reminiscing on the qualities that made him irreplaceable, not only in our nation but also in our hearts.