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Charlie Kirk was 'the opposite of hateful': Megyn Kelly | Batya!

2025-09-21 News & Politics
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Charlie Kirk's Legacy and the Need for Faith Revival Post-Assassination

Megyn Kelly joins Batya Ungar-Sargon to reflect on Charlie Kirk’s character, analyze the dangerous acceptance of political violence on the Left, and argue that his true legacy lies in inspiring a spiritual and moral revival.

Short Summary

  • Charlie Kirk is remembered as a "happy warrior" whose joyful faith resonated across political divides.
  • Data presented shows a significant partisan gap regarding the acceptance of political violence (Democrats far higher than Republicans).
  • Speakers contend that true justice for Kirk’s death requires a national religious revival to counter the emptiness of "wokeism."
  • The discussion firmly defends free speech protections, even for detestable "hate speech," against government interference.

This conversation, occurring during the NewsNation premiere of "Batya!", centers on processing the assassination of a major conservative voice. It critiques the polarized narratives emerging from the tragedy, emphasizing that the solution demands a return to Judeo-Christian ideals and personal accountability over political blaming.

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Megyn Kelly tells NewsNation's Batya Ungar-Sargon that Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on a college campus in Utah, was a "happy warrior" in his work. Kelly was the first guest to join the NewsNation premiere of "Batya!" which airs Saturdays at 4p/3C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

Top Comments (10)

@akm3014 2025-09-21

I still can't believe that Batya has her very own show now. I'm so happy for her. She's a talented host.❤

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@ophirastramer3450 2025-09-21

Congratulations Batya!

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@KellyODom-n7g 2025-09-21

Batya, great podcast! Thank you.

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@eriKellieNielsen-e 2025-09-21

I love you Batya!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

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@laurenct0824 2025-09-21

Love Batya (thanks to Megyn for introducing me to her) and so excited for her new show! Best of luck, Batya!

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@jessicareasor8577 2025-09-21

Same, I was watching Megyn Kelly when I heard the news. Completely heartbreaking 😭

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@JohnLusher 2025-09-21

I am SO excited that Batya has her own show! Love it

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@maryjocisco3535 2025-09-21

This was a great podcast.....Thank you, Ladies....Rest in Peace, Charlie.....So happy to see Batya have her own show....

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@cheryleaston6820 2025-09-21

Always glad to see you two intelligent women discussing Charlie. Actually discussing anything with respect for each other is a breath of fresh air.

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@MM-PraiseHim 2025-09-21

That was also how I found out. I was driving home listening and just sobbing at this time.

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