This episode of the Reagan Faulkner Show recaps Day 1 of Turning Point USA’s AmFest, from the bustling press room and media row to a massive exhibition hall filled with hundreds of conservative businesses, advocacy groups, and student-focused organizations, including efforts to help Gen Z run for office and push constitutional amendments. Reagan describes interviewing attendees, the surprising number of high school students, and the overall electric, youth-driven environment.
The general session featured a DJ-style, high-energy atmosphere followed by powerful speeches from Erica, Ben Shapiro, Russell Brand, Michael Knowles, and Tucker Carlson, who emphasized themes of faith, forgiveness, America First, and the primacy of Christ in guiding political convictions. Reagan notes the tension between Shapiro’s scorched-earth critique of other figures and Erica’s call for unity, as well as Tucker’s unapologetic America First message, before closing with Nate Smith’s concert, impressive TPUSA growth stats, and personal stories about bad shoe choices, a late-night Waymo ride, and anticipation for Day 2 speakers like Ben Carson.
