American podcaster and far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination rippled through the nation, eliciting reactions from each side of the political spectrum with questions brewing on freedom of speech and political violence. Author: Jadenne Radoc Cabahug Photo credit: Charlie Kirk hands out Make America Great Hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where he was shot and killed, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP) Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of conservative youth organization Turning Point USA was shot and killed during a debate style event at Utah Valley University on September 10.  Videos were…