The immediate response from Republicans to conservative activist Charlie Kirk being shot while practicing free speech at a Utah college campus was disgraceful. Within hours, many Republican leaders claimed his blood was on the hands of Democrats, while President Donald Trump piled on with his usual reckless, divisive commentary. One would think leaders would know better, but Trump has no qualms about using words that stoke hate and deepen division.

Kirk’s death sparked conversations in podcasting circles about the death of debate. This was hardly surprising when we have a president who treats discourse as “my way or the highway” and dismisses civil dialogue. The only point I ever agreed with Kirk on was our right to free speech.

Despite what circulates on social media, most Americans don

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