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Andrew Kolvet discusses the impact of Charlie Kirk's death on right-wing politics and the emergence of conspiracy theories.

TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet opens up on the splintering of the right after Charlie Kirk's death, Tyler Robinson's guilt, Candace Owens' betrayals, and the proxy war over Israel tearing apart the Right. 0:00:00 The Assassination of Charlie Kirk & Birth of Conspiracy Theories 0:02:45 Inside the Tyler Robinson Case: DNA, Bullet, Rifle 0:07:40 Wild Theories vs Courtroom Facts 0:09:35 Roof Cam: The Shooter on Video 0:11:00 Murder Weapon, Confessions, Motive 0:12:43 How the Right Fractured After Charlie 0:17:40 Candace Owens and the Conspiracy Machine 0:23:48 Israel, the Right, and a New Civil War 0:30:18 Can the Right Still Talk Like Adults? 0:42:02 Free Speech, Defamation, and Punishing Lies 0:50:34 Can Turning Point USA Survive Charlie’s Death? 0:56:48 Online Fringe vs Real‑World Conservatives 1:01:47 MAGA, Mamdaniism, and $20 Burritos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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