In this Letter From Britain episode of Factual America, our host Matthew reflects on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for free speech, political extremism, and the state of democracy in America and beyond.

We examine the rise of political extremism, the media’s role in shaping the narrative, and how leaders from Bernie Sanders to Robert Redford have spoken out about the urgent need for civil discourse.

Timecodes:

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – The assassination of Charlie Kirk

01:30 – Political extremism & censorship

07:00 – Media narratives & public trust

14:00 – The passing of Robert Redford

16:00 – Reflections on hope & democracy