A special crossover episode: this conversation originally aired on the Chicks on the Right podcast and is being shared here with Michael Cohen's audience. The Chicks sit down with Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show and TPUSA spokesman, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about Charlie Kirk's legacy, the future of Turning Point USA, Candace Owens, Erika Kirk, Tucker Carlson, Israel, young conservatives and the battles currently dividing the Right. Andrew shares memories of his friendship with Charlie, how the two first met, the incredible growth of Charlie's podcast and how marriage and fatherhood changed him. He also reveals new numbers showing the massive growth of TPUSA chapters and student involvement following Charlie's death.
Then things get spicy.
Andrew explains why he initially refused to engage with the conspiracy theories and accusations surrounding Charlie and TPUSA—and what finally pushed him to respond publicly to Candace Owens. He reacts to her debate with Andrew Wilson, discusses allegations made against TPUSA and Erika Kirk, and explains why he says he doesn't regret speaking out.
The conversation also tackles a growing divide among young conservatives over Israel, antisemitism and America First foreign policy. Andrew explains why questioning America's relationship with Israel is fair while warning conservatives against falling into racial and religious scapegoating.
Finally, Andrew gives an update on how Erika Kirk and her children are doing, explains the team Charlie left behind at TPUSA and addresses one of the stranger controversies surrounding Charlie's memorial.
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