How Charlie Kirk Became A Voice Of Conservative Youth
September 17, 2025
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How Charlie Kirk Became A Voice Of Conservative Youth
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How Charlie Kirk Became A Voice Of Conservative Youth
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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination on Sept. 10, <em>NYT</em> reporter Robert Draper talks with Terry Gross about the conservative activist's rise and legacy. Draper profiled Kirk earlier this year and stayed in touch up to the day before his death. We also discuss right-wing extremist Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk’s with a large following. <br /><br />See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>
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