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What Did Charlie Kirk Stand For?

Morning Wire

September 12, 2026

One year after the assassination of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, Christian apologist and author Frank Turek joins Morning Wire to reflect on Charlie’s legacy, their close friendship, and the day Charlie was killed at Utah Valley University.

Speakers Frank Turek, John Bickley, Georgia Howe

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Frank Turek (1:02)

I want to be remembered for courage for my faith. That would be the most important thing. Most important thing is my faith.

John Bickley (1:10)

This week saw the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Tpusa founder Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus. There within that day was one of his closest mentors, Christian apologist and author, Frank Turek.

Georgia Howe (1:22)

In this episode, we sit down in studio with Turek to discuss Kirk's legacy and the challenges and progress he's seen in his own work as a Christian apologist. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor, John Bickley, and this is a weekend episode of Morning Wire.

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Georgia Howe (4:02)

Joining us now is Frank Turek, author and apologist. Frank, thanks so much for coming to studio with us.

Frank Turek (4:07)

It's great being here. First time I'm at the Daily Wire.

John Bickley (4:10)

Pretty exciting to have you in the studio with us. So we wanted to talk to you this week because it's the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk. But also we wanted to talk to you about some of the work that you're doing now in your new book. Let's start with Charlie. This has been an emotional week for a lot of people. There's the celebration of his life this week and the memorial.

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