Charlie Kirk Preliminary Hearing Starts Today

Charlie Kirk Preliminary Hearing Starts Today

July 7, 2026 · 2h 14m

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The episode discusses the preliminary hearing for the assassination case of Charlie Kirk and its implications for the political climate and Mormon community.

The preliminary hearing has begun for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, and prosecutors are laying out the evidence they believe justifies taking the case to trial. We examine the latest developments, the Mormon connection to the accused, and what this case says about America’s increasingly volatile political climate. Also tonight: • The reaction to a male fashion designer, ballet dancer, and Greg Adviser whose style has generated discussion among Latter-day Saints. • Pete Hegseth’s spiritual adviser argues that Latter-day Saints shouldn’t hold public office in his vision of America. • Elder Rasband delivers a patriotic address that raises important questions. • The Church releases a new Child Protection document. Does it go far enough? • The Church announces its temples are now engineered to withstand the most severe earthquakes. • A unified fast for religious freedom is being organized. • A Teancum Story No Mormon Expected. Join Bill Reel, Radio Free Mormon, Rebecca Bibliotheca, and the Mormon Newscast team as they break down the week’s biggest stories involving Mormonism & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering…

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Hosts: Bill Reel, Mormon Newscast

Guests: Radio Free Mormon, Rebecca Bibliotheca

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Organizations: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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