In this late-night reflection, I wrestle with the assassination of Charlie Kirk — not to eulogize him, but to talk about what moments like this mean for all of us as Americans.
It’s okay to feel conflicted. To despise Kirk’s politics yet mourn the violence. To feel relief at his absence yet grieve for his family. To be afraid of what this moment signals for the country. Holding all of those feelings at once is not weakness — it’s a recognition of the complexity of being human.
In this episode, I talk about:
* Why it’s natural to experience contradictory emotions in the aftermath of political violence.
* My critique of Charlie Kirk’s politics, rhetoric, and the bigotry I believe fueled them.
* Why condemning assassination and refusing to celebrate violence is essential, no matter the victim.
* The importance of resisting efforts by others to police your emotions or conflate your hostility toward a public figure with support for violence.
* How embracing moral and emotional nuance is one way to defend democracy itself.
This isn’t an easy conversation. But it’s a necessary one — because America cannot afford to let violence become just another weapon in our politics.
Join me for unfiltered late-night reflections on democracy, politics, and the human side of current events. No spin, no easy answers — just honest conversation about the world we’re living in.
