Charlie Kirk Calls Out DeSantis | PBD Podcast | Ep. 285

Added: Jul 14, 2023

Kirk begins by discussing the importance of earning the attention and time of others, drawing a parallel to politics where politicians must earn the votes and support of the people. He expresses disappointment in DeSantis declining an invitation to an event and emphasizes the importance of connecting with grassroots supporters. Kirk praises Howard Schultz for his ability to engage with people who may not agree with him and suggests that DeSantis could benefit from spending time with Trump and learning from his marketing and communication strategies. Kirk compares the accessibility and communication styles of DeSantis and Trump, highlighting the stark differences. He praises Trump for his ability to make people feel important and argues that DeSantis lacks this skill. Kirk suggests that DeSantis may be better suited as a supporting figure rather than a number one leader. He also mentions that some major donors are becoming underwhelmed by DeSantis and are seeking other options. The conversation then shifts to the topic of CBDC, with Kirk briefly discussing the Bank for International Settlement's survey on central banks working on a CBDC. He takes the opportunity to promote American Hartford Gold, a company that sells physical gold and silver as a means of protecting savings and retirement accounts. Kirk and Patrick Bet-David discuss DeSantis's personality and communication style, questioning whether his policy-focused approach is a personality flaw that hinders his ability to connect with others. They suggest that DeSantis needs to understand his role and learn from Trump's marketing and communication skills. Kirk also criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray and accuses the FBI of targeting political dissidents. He argues that the FBI needs to be broken up and abolished, and suggests that Trump should choose better personnel if he becomes president again. Kirk concludes by stating that Trump's first term was filled with challenges and attacks from the administrative state. He believes that Trump needs to learn from his past experiences and be better prepared to navigate the deceit and patronage of Washington, D.C. He argues that the administrative state often goes against the will of the people and that Trump should focus on reforming it if he returns to office. The podcast also covers a range of other topics. Kirk criticizes the California Assembly Committee's decision to block a bill that would have increased penalties for child traffickers, questioning how Governor Gavin Newsom can justify it to parents. He urges listeners to consider the issue of child sex trafficking separately from their political affiliations. Kirk also criticizes media outlets like Rolling Stone for politicizing issues that should have widespread agreement, such as the film "Sound of Freedom," which tells the true story of child trafficking. The conversation then shifts to transgender issues, with Kirk expressing concern about the increase in gender dysphoria among young girls, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. He questions the use of puberty blockers for children and highlights the financial costs of providing medical treatment to transgender individuals in the military. Kirk predicts that the issue of transgender rights will eventually face backlash when someone's daughter is violated by a transgender individual. Kirk and his co-host also discuss the moral code of prisoners and contrast it with the actions of media outlets like Rolling Stone, who seemingly do not subscribe to this moral code. They emphasize the need for open and honest discussions about controversial topics and urge listeners to challenge their own biases. The podcast episode also touches on other topics such as tennis, political parties, LGBTQ+ issues, and Joe Biden's life expectancy. Kirk criticizes scared and lazy Republicans, tolerant Christians, and libertarian individuals, emphasizing the importance of common sense prevailing over political party affiliations. He discusses the increase in the number of individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ and questions how the species will be repopulated if a large percentage of people are gay. Kirk and his guest also discuss the divide in America between those who uphold reality and those who embrace what they perceive as insane neurotic ideas. They suggest that winning over certain communities, such as Muslims and black liberals, could be game-changing for Republicans. The episode concludes with a discussion about Joe Biden's life expectancy and the potential implications for his second term.