Don’t Feed The Animals #85 The Line We Can’t Cross: When Words Are Replaced by Violence

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on stage during a debate in Utah. I didn’t follow him. I didn’t agree with him. But this moment isn’t about politics—it’s about something much bigger.

In this episode, I reflect on what happens when words are silenced by bullets, when death becomes viral content, and when people celebrate violence if it suits their side. From the tragedy in Utah to the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, we’re forced to confront a dangerous truth: if we normalize violence as speech, none of us are safe.

This isn’t about elevating Charlie Kirk—it’s about looking in the mirror. What does our reaction to his death say about us?