“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will have on the political landscape moving forward.

Content/Trigger Warnings

Examples of Racism and Racist Statements

Examples of Transphobic and Homophobic Statements

Commentary on Political Violence

Article Links

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/12/black-students-colleges-racist-threats

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/11/charlie-kirk-quotes-beliefs 

https://aftermath.site/bluesky-charlie-kirk-dead-rest-in-piss

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/charlie-kirk-last-words/ 

https://www.factcheck.org/2025/09/viral-claims-about-charlie-kirks-words/

https://www.wired.com/story/charlie-kirk-tpusa-mlk-civil-rights-act/

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/we-must-not-posthumously-sanitize

Video Links

https://x.com/Kaimandante/status/1965903777401295008 - Charlie’s thoughts on George Floyd

https://x.com/alluring_nyc/status/1965893013059907788 - Black women do not have brain processing power quote

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