Charlie Kirk built a political movement from debating college students, and became one of Donald Trump's closest allies. Then, he was assassinated on a uni campus in Utah. 

So what did Charlie Kirk represent? And how might Trump respond now?

Plus, former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown sits down with hack's Dave Marchese, two weeks after becoming the first male AFL player to publicly come out as bi.

Listen now:

02:20 - A 'dark moment in America'

06:12 - Is Charlie Kirk's assassination a turning point?

14:23 - Mitch Brown on the response from fans, players and the AFL

Guests:

• Dr Matthew Boedy, associate professor of rhetoric and composition, University of North Georgia
• Mitch Brown, former West Coast Eagles AFL player 

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