The death of Charlie Kirk has left a gaping hole in the new-right media eco-system. While conservative voices such as Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens speak across generations, Kirk spoke directly to Gen Z through Instagram memes, TikTok-friendly sound bites, and the campus tours of his organization, Turning Point USA.
Who will fill that role now? J. D. Vance and Megyn Kelly have hosted editions of The Charlie Kirk Show, and it was announced on Thursday that Kirk’s widow, Erika, will be taking over as C.E.O. of Turning Point USA. But there is a whole universe of hyper-online, far-right figures who already command the attention of young conservatives. Most of these commentators, influencers, and rabble-rousers operate outside the mainstream-media spotlight, yet their influence is vast, shaping how the next generation thinks about race, gender, government, and truth itself.
