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Charlie Kirk is using religion to trick young conservatives

Charlie Kirk is using religion to trick young conservatives

Update: 2025-08-11
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Right-wing media personality Charlie Kirk is turning to religion to level up his racism. The Turning Point USA founder used to call himself "secular," but now he's a radical right-wing Christian arguing against the First Amendment and trying to reach young adults. Amanda's guest this week is Randall Balmer, Dartmouth historian and author of "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State." He explains what Kirk gets wrong about America and religion. 

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Charlie Kirk is using religion to trick young conservatives

Charlie Kirk is using religion to trick young conservatives

Salon.com, Amanda Marcotte, Randall Balmer