One Year Without Charlie Kirk: How His Absence Changed the Right

One Year Without Charlie Kirk: How His Absence Changed the Right

Author: Jim Geraghty & Greg Corombos – Political Humor Commentary September 10, 2026 Duration: 31:50
Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they reflect upon the one year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination and what has happened since, AI whistleblowers warning that the technology could kill all of us within a decade, President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans keep control of Congress, and Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman participating in the GOP midterm convention.

First, they mark one year since the horrific, public murder of TPUSA Founder Charlie Kirk in Utah. They discuss the huge hole Charlie leaves in the conservative movement, the disgusting conspiracy theories Erika Kirk and others have been forced to endure, and how the right is more fractured without Charlie here.

Next, they react to a former Anthropic employee saying Anthropic and OpenAI are not operating responsibly, that AI will soon be beyond their control, and that it will kill all of us within the next decade. Jim and Greg don't think humanity will be wiped out over the next 10 years but they are bothered by tech company leaders who don't seem to care if they lose control of this technology.

Then they wince as President Trump promises $5,000 checks to every adult citizen if Republicans maintain majorities in the House and Senate. Jim and Greg explain how cutting checks like this over the past several years has not been good for our economy.

Finally, they discuss Sen. Fetterman taking part in the GOP midterm convention. Jim points out that Fetterman is hated on the left and too liberal for the right. So will Fetterman run for re-election and what will that look like?

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Each day can feel like a barrage of headlines, a chaotic mix of the serious and the absurd. That’s where 3 Martini Lunch-Political Humor & Commentary comes in. Hosts Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos have built a following by sorting through the noise with a specific, effective ritual. They serve up the day’s events in three distinct parts they call "martinis": one for the genuinely good news, another for the frustratingly bad, and a final one reserved for the utterly crazy stories that defy belief. What you’ll hear in this podcast is a conversation that feels like sitting with two well-informed friends who aren’t afraid to be sharp, witty, or blunt. They analyze politics and culture with a perspective that cuts through partisan talking points, aiming for clarity and, often, a much-needed laugh. The pace is brisk and designed for a commute or a lunch break, but the commentary is substantial. Tuning into this podcast means getting a digest of what matters, framed with humor and insight that makes the whirlwind of news actually digestible. It’s a daily check-in that manages to be both smart and consistently entertaining, providing a structured way to understand the world without losing your sanity in the process.
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