The Daily Herold: September 17, 2025 – Kirk Case Cracks, TikTok Moves, and Media on Trial

Jon Herold broadcasts from the road, opening with updates on the Charlie Kirk assassination and the unraveling narrative surrounding suspect Tyler Robinson. He questions the FBI’s release of alleged text messages, comparing their too-perfect detail to scripted psyops designed for headlines. Jon warns that emotional manipulation risks pushing the right into cancel culture tactics that undermine free speech, echoing past government overreach. The show pivots to broader news: Trump’s $15 billion defamation suit against the New York Times, Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza, Fed rate cut debates, and fresh Biden bribery allegations tied to Burisma. Jon also highlights Trump’s TikTok negotiations with Oracle, DOJ lawsuits over voter transparency, and Congress pressing tech CEOs on “radicalization.” With skepticism, sharp commentary, and trademark bluntness, Jon calls listeners to stay grounded, resist manipulation, and recognize psyops in real time.