Remembering Charlie Kirk

On today’s episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, guest host Kris Sims covers the passing of Charlie Kirk, who was known for his grassroots advocacy, his defence of free speech, and his belief in the power of open debate to strengthen democracy.

Kris is joined by The National Telegraph founder Wyatt Claypool, who as a young conservative voice in Canada discusses Kirk’s influence on the next generation of activists and the importance of building independent media platforms.

Later, Kris is joined by Troy Lanigan, President of the Manning Foundation for Democratic Education and a long-time organizer within citizen-led movements. Lanigan reflects on Kirk’s legacy, the role of democratic engagement, and why free expression remains vital in today’s political climate.

They underscore the lasting mark Kirk left on both Canadian and American conservatism, reminding us that his work will continue to inspire those who champion open debate and civic action.