Overview of Ask Us Anything 252: CPS Corruption? Super Bowl Predictions? Trump Pardons?
Charlie Kirk hosts the Friday “Ask Us Anything” hour with Mikey McCoy, Tyler Boyer, and Blake Neff. The episode mixes listener calls, policy explanations, cultural commentary, and light sports banter. Main topics: election-law proposals (SAVE Act / MEGA Act), local Child Protective Services (CPS) abuses and reforms, Super Bowl predictions and Turning Point’s “All‑American Halftime Show,” and a listener question about who should receive presidential pardons.
Key topics discussed
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SAVE Act vs. MEGA Act
- SAVE Act: focused on voter ID, proof of citizenship for registration, and related voter integrity measures.
- MEGA (Make Elections Great Again) Act: broader — incorporates SAVE provisions and adds photo ID, stronger voter-roll maintenance, bans on universal no‑excuse vote-by-mail, banning ranked‑choice voting in federal elections, banning ballot harvesting, requiring auditable paper ballots, and stricter absentee ballot receipt rules (no postmark extensions).
- Political reality: SAVE/MEGA are popular in polls (Charlie cites ~76%+ support); Democrats resist them because of perceived political consequences and complexity across state/local systems (claims that dual election systems could be required in some places).
- Ranked‑choice voting commentary: described as a method that can eliminate the most conservative candidates and as typically requiring electronic tabulation.
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Child Protective Services (CPS) concerns
- Callers describe cases of alleged false reports, long legal ordeals, and ruined families.
- Charlie and guests call CPS processes “Kafkaesque” when innocent families are ensnared.
- Policy change noted: New York passed a law eliminating anonymous CPS reporting (discussed as controversial but potentially limiting malicious or petty reports).
- Emphasis on local advocacy: CPS is largely a state/local issue — meaningful reform requires local involvement.
- Broader point: family-strengthening (marriage, stronger churches) is framed as the upstream solution to many CPS problems.
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Super Bowl predictions and the All‑American Halftime Show
- Panel gives varied score predictions (examples: 27–24 New England; 27–17 Seahawks; tongue‑in‑cheek low scoring 8–7).
- Charlie and crew promote Turning Point’s counterprogramming — the “All‑American Halftime Show” featuring Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett, Kid Rock — positioned as an alternative to the Super Bowl halftime performance.
- Cultural framing: the halftime show is pitched as a patriotic, pro‑American option and an ongoing annual effort; they see it as a win when mainstream media reacts or pivots.
- Comments about media/music industry politics and anticipated audience reaction.
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Pardons (listener question)
- Caller suggests pardoning Derek Chauvin — panel notes Chauvin’s legal team reportedly prefers litigation to discredit the conviction over accepting a presidential pardon.
- Other suggested pardons: Edward Snowden and Julian Assange debated — Snowden favored by some hosts as exposing illegal surveillance; Assange criticized by others for allegedly endangering lives with some releases.
- A provocative suggestion: hypothetically pardoning Hillary Clinton (and Bill) to demonstrate “moving on” or provoke political theater.
Notable quotes & soundbites
- Charlie Kirk opener (networking/theme): “If the most important thing for you is just feeling good, you're going to end up miserable. But if the most important thing is doing good, you will end up purposeful.”
- On conservatism and electability: “Elect the most conservative electable candidate” (Bill Buckley principle referenced).
- On CPS and family decline: revitalizing the American family is presented as the long‑term fix for many social ills tied to CPS intervention.
- Clip excerpt discussed (March 2024): exchange implying immigrants will vote Democrat and asserting “No borders… one world government” — used to argue partisan motives behind border policy.
Main takeaways
- Election reform laws (voter ID, citizenship proof, banning no‑excuse mail voting, banning RCV) are politically popular but face partisan blocks; MEGA is more expansive and harder to pass than SAVE.
- CPS failures and misuse of anonymous reporting are real concerns for callers; state/local reform and civic engagement are the most effective avenues for change.
- Turning Point is actively positioning cultural counterprogramming to major media events (Super Bowl halftime) as both protest and alternative entertainment.
- Pardons remain a political tool with legal and symbolic consequences; targets suggested by callers include controversial figures (Chauvin, Snowden, Assange, Clinton).
Action items & recommendations mentioned
- If you’re concerned about a local CPS case: get involved locally (learn state/local rules), consult lawyers, and engage community activists — reform is typically local/state.
- For listeners who want help vetting state/local candidates: email Charlie’s team candidate names for assessment (they offered to review two NY assembly candidates mentioned on the call).
- Members: join members.charliekirk.com to participate in member calls (AMFest and a planned “family business” call were highlighted).
- Tune into/participate in Turning Point’s All‑American Halftime Show and use their membership platform for extra content.
Sponsors & plugs noted
- Preserve Gold — main show sponsor (Charlie’s recommended precious metals company).
- Patriot Mobile — promoted wireless provider aligned with conservative causes.
- YReFi — student loan refinancing service (ad by Andrew Colvett).
- All Family Pharmacy — direct‑to‑consumer pharmacy for prescription preparedness.
Who’s on the show
- Host: Charlie Kirk
- Regulars/co-hosts: Mikey McCoy, Tyler Boyer (COO, Turning Point Action), Blake Neff
This summary captures the episode’s main arguments, listener questions, and practical suggestions for engagement without reproducing full call transcripts. For deeper details on any topic covered (specific bills, state CPS laws, or legal strategy around pardons), consult the relevant legislative texts or legal analyses.