“Political assassination is wrong. Full stop.” -Steve, Real Name No Gimmicks-The Fat Mantis and Steve return for a raw, faith-forward conversation in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They unpack their grief and shock, push back on the online celebration of violence, and examine how clipped, out-of-context videos and polarized narratives fuel dehumanization. The hosts wrestle with the tension between Christian conviction and political debate, caution against retaliatory extremism, and call for accountability, empathy, and truth-seeking—without surrendering to rage.The follow-up segment pivots into urban crime and policy: National Guard deployments (Memphis/Chicago), “prevention vs. enforcement,” bail reform, and how “ultra-mercy” policies can embolden criminals. Episode Takeaways-How dehumanizing rhetoric and “victory-lap” reactions normalize violence—and why that’s dangerous for everyone.-Media-literacy check: how clipped quotes and context-stripping manufacture false narratives.-Faith vs. politics: a Christian framework for mourning, empathy, and resisting vengeance.-“Consequence culture” vs. revenge: drawing ethical lines for public accountability.-Conspiracy vs. incompetence: skepticism about single-actor narratives; caution around unverified “texts” and claims.-Practical guardrails for listeners: grieve honestly, verify before sharing, refuse to applaud harm, and engage people—not caricatures.Connect with Steve:https://www.instagram.com/theholduptvConnect with The Fat Mantis:https://www.instagram.com/the_fat_mantis/https://x.com/Hot_Mantis_95Connect with Rizz Radio:https://rizzradio.com/https://www.instagram.com/rizzradio/https://www.tiktok.com/@rizz.radio