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The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Update: 2025-09-13
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Following the killing of the conservative political organizer Charlie Kirk, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle talks to the Opinion columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French about how to remember Kirk honestly and rising political violence in the country.

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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Vishakha Darbha. It was edited by Alison Bruzek and Kaari Pitkin. The rest of the show's production team includes Derek Arthur, Kristina Samulewski and Jillian Weinberger. Mixing by Carole Sabouraud. Original music by Pat McCusker, Isaac Jones and Carole Sabouraud. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski. The director of Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.

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michael gilman

Mr. Bouie citing Father Coughlin felt right. He had a bigger following than Kirk. He fed hate and sowed division.

Sep 14th
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The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

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