Charlie Kirk’s podcast jumps to top of charts – Business News
Charlie Kirk’s podcast has skyrocketed to the top of streaming charts — more than a month after the conservative activist’s surprising assassination.
It jumped 32 spots to break into a rating of the top 20 podcasts within the US for the primary time within the third quarter, in accordance to Edison Research earlier reported by Bloomberg.
Andrew Kolvet, the show’s govt producer, and Blake Nett, one other producer, have stored the podcast operating since Kirk’s brutal killing on Sept. 10 – clinching high-profile interviews with conservative pundits, politicians and even present White House officers.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast has skyrocketed to the top of streaming charts. Getty Images
Border czar Tom Homan appeared on the show final month, whereas Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent filmed an interview with the podcast this week.
Vice President JD Vance has been a visitor twice since Kirk’s death, revealing on his most up-to-date look that Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, is now staying with the Vance household at their home on the Naval Observatory in Washington, DC.
“My husband’s voice will live on,” Erika stated during an look on the podcast a few weeks after her husband’s death. “The team is keeping this alive…and it is going to be continually the North Star of the conservative moment.”
The podcast’s workforce has continued to add episodes to Kirk’s YouTube channel and run his social media accounts.
As of Friday, “The Charlie Kirk” show sat within the No. 30 slot of top podcasts on Apple Podcasts and had dropped to No. 76 on Spotify’s podcast chart. But the show frequently tops Spotify’s lists of top US podcasts.
Kirk’s books and podcasts had skyrocketed to the top of charts throughout almost each main platform simply a week after his death.
Erika Kirk appeared on “The Charlie Kirk Show” a few weeks after her husband’s killing. Charlie Kirk / YouTube
The Turning Point USA founder’s forthcoming e-book, “Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life,” shot to the top slot as Amazon’s best-selling e-book – a full three months earlier than its release in December.
At the time, his e-book – a information on “how to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with God, family, and yourself” – surpassed upcoming titles from former Vice President Kamala Harris and Eric Trump.
Border czar Tom Homan appeared on the show final month. Charlie Kirk / YouTube
Kirk’s older 2022 title, “The College Scam” – which accuses American universities of brainwashing and indoctrination – was a No. 5 Amazon bestseller that week.
His 2020 audiobook “The MAGA Doctrine” – which runs six and a half hours long – soared to the No. 3 slot on each Audible and Apple’s lists of top audiobooks.
Guests on the podcast frequently focus on carrying on Kirk’s legacy. The 31-year-old political activist grew to become a distinguished determine amongst younger conservative males.
“Part of keeping Charlie’s memory alive is keeping the mission alive,” Vance stated on the podcast. “Nobody can replace Charlie, but if we all take little pieces, we can do as much as we can to ensure that Charlie’s mission continues to survive long after he’s gone.”
