One nation, under God, divisible: Charlie Kirk’s memorial
Economist Podcasts22 Syys 2025

One nation, under God, divisible: Charlie Kirk’s memorial

Part commemoration, part megachurch meeting, largely political rally—the memorial service for Charlie Kirk revealed much about how the Trump administration intends to respond to his killing. Sunlight may have got a worse rap than it deserves; we examine the evidence of its benefits. And why today’s pop songstresses sing less about men’s evil deeds and more about their mediocrity.


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