Who Could Be the Next Charlie Kirk?
Summary
After the death of Charlie Kirk, a leading conservative voice for young Americans, women are rising as the new influential figures in conservative media. These women use platforms like podcasts, YouTube, and TikTok to reach young audiences and carry on conservative ideas.Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA and was a major media voice for young conservatives.
- His widow, Erika Kirk, became CEO of Turning Point USA after his death.
- Women now lead the fastest-growing conservative media voices, especially in digital spaces.
- Newsweek ranked conservative female media influencers using factors like audience reach and platform influence.
- Alex Clark hosts the Turning Point USA podcast "Culture Apothecary" with over 800,000 YouTube followers.
- Brett Cooper has 1.7 million followers on YouTube and became a Fox News contributor in 2025.
- Riley Gaines, known for opposing transgender women in sports, has 1.4 million TikTok followers and media access.
- Isabel Brown, with 1.3 million Instagram followers, is connected to Turning Point USA and active on college campuses.
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