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Podcasts Surge After Kirk's Death Amid Conspiracy Theories

9/25/2025

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Following Charlie Kirk's killing, podcasts surged, led by Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
Owens ties Kirk's death to a global Israel-led conspiracy, but Israeli officials deny it and there is no evidence.
Disinformation from Russia, China, and pro-Iranian groups amplifies conspiracy theories about Kirk's murder.
Investigators cite digital evidence in the Tyler Robinson case, and he faces aggravated murder charges.

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Story summary

Following Charlie Kirk's killing, podcasts surged, led by Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
Owens ties Kirk's death to a global Israel-led conspiracy, but Israeli officials deny it and there is no evidence.
Disinformation from Russia, China, and pro-Iranian groups amplifies conspiracy theories about Kirk's murder.
Investigators cite digital evidence in the Tyler Robinson case, and he faces aggravated murder charges.