Tom Homan was supposed to be retired, but he has returned to the fray one last time to spearhead President Trump's unprecedented operation to secure the border, undo the Biden immigration disaster, and expel the millions of people who should not be in our country. At AmFest, Homan explained the dramatic changes that have already happened within ICE, describes the even greater developments coming in the next year, and answers questions on prosecuting sanctuary city politicians and more.

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In this exclusive live episode from AmFest, Michael Knowles joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the conservative movement and what comes next in the aftermath of 9/10. He breaks down the cultural and political challenges ahead and outlines how conservatives should think strategically about the future.

Michael also addresses the dominant online narratives surrounding Israel and Palestine, offering clarity on how digital discourse is shaping public opinion. The episode concludes with a live Q&A, where he answers questions on Christianity, free speech, and offers practical advice for students navigating campus culture today.

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President Trump has millions of supporters and thousands of people desperate for his ear. So, why did he put so much trust in Charlie, and turn to him over and over for advice? Donald Trump Jr. was a front-row witness to that fruitful relationship, and in his CK Exclusives interview at AmFest he explains how Charlie could offer the president something few others did: Honest advice instead of flattery, and a deep, intuitive understanding of the MAGA base.

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In her CK Exclusives interview at AmFest, Riley Gaines tells her personal story about her friendship with Charlie and her personal experience of his assassination. She also talks about becoming a new mother, Turning Point USA’s pro-family culture, and the transformation across America as young people have grown in confidence about opposing the tremendous evils pushed on them during the woke era.

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llie Beth Stuckey reflects on why courage is contagious—and why continuing the fight matters, even after loss. In the wake of Charlie’s death, Allie shares how grief has strengthened her resolve to keep “slugging away” and pushing forward. She also takes live Q&A and addresses questions about faith, leadership, infighting, and staying grounded in truth during turbulent times.

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Both 2020 and 2022 were bruising defeats for MAGA, for America, and Charlie. In his CK Exclusives interview at AmericaFest, Steve Bannon talks about how those losses were actually providential, allowing for the far more effective 2024 comeback that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Steve also discusses Charlie's role in staffing up the new administration and his belief that the Gaza War will lead to a new "two-state solution" for Israel/Palestine, then takes a few questions from CK Exclusives members.

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Charlie's death robbed America and the conservative movement of one of its greatest figures, at the exact moment where he was reaching the peak of his abilities and his impact on the world. The tragedy of Charlie's loss is unthinkable, but his memory will be eternal. To close 2025, the show team goes back through the very best of Charlie's video clips from the past year, ranging from the Trump inauguration to his Newsom interview to the very last video he ever made.

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Nick Shirley joins the show to talk about the gargantuan volume of daycare fraud and other theft from taxpayers by Minnesota's Somali community, all while Tim Walz called anybody looking into it a white supremacist. Tricia McLaughlin of DHS explains how the Trump Administration is getting involved, including the possible use of denaturalization to strip criminal immigrants of citizenship.

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Rampant daycare fraud by Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community has become one of the biggest stories in America. But with one scandal after another, why does Minnesota keep voting blue in one election after another? Scott Johnson of Minnesota’s Power Line Blog discusses the potential of unseating Tim Walz in next fall’s election. Harmeet Dhillon explains what the federal government is doing to pursue accountability for immigrant fraudsters, J6 gangsters, and illegal voters around the country.

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