The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Killing
The Daily
09/12/25
•27m
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We look at the hunt for the killer of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and at the political fallout of his assassination.
Nicholas Bogel-Borroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, discusses why the police are struggling to answer basic questions about the shooter. And Alan Feuer, who covers extremism and political violence, discusses how the assassination might become a turning point for the conservative movement.
Guest:
- Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York Times.
- Alan Feuer, a reporter covering extremism and political violence for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- The chaotic hunt for Mr. Kirk’s killer.
- The assassination has raised fears of surging political violence.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Photo: Kim Raff for The New York Times
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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
September 11, 2025
•37m
Charlie Kirk, the conservative organizer, activist and media mogul, died on Wednesday after being shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University.
Mr. Kirk brought millions of young Americans in to the Republican Party, and to the ballot box for Donald Trump.
Robert Draper, who profiled Charlie Kirk for The New York Times Magazine, discusses Mr. Kirk’s improbable rise to power, his stunning assassination, and his controversial legacy.
Guest: Robert Draper, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Read the profile of Charlie Kirk from February.
- Read updates about the shooting.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Photo: Nic Antaya for The New York Times
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Special Episode: A Suspect Is Caught in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
September 12, 2025
•8m
On Friday morning, the police in Utah said they had arrested a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending a manhunt that had stretched over 33 hours. In this special episode of The Daily, we break down what we know about the arrest and the alleged killer’s motives.
Background Reading:
- Here’s what we know about the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- Kirk’s murder has raised fears of more political violence across the U.S.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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