Charlie Kirk Assassination Details Emerge as Investigators Probe Broader Network

On September 16, 2025, Kim Monson examined the developing investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk while exploring threats to property rights from industrial wind development and celebrating Constitution Week. The broadcast featured Epoch Times reporter Ryan Morgan with exclusive eyewitness accounts, former State Senator Kevin Lundberg reflecting on Kirk’s legacy, realtor Wendy Volk exposing concerns about a massive Wyoming wind project, and Marc Auville previewing Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week with keynote speaker Jonathan Turley.

Parental Rights and Education Advocacy

Start listening at 8:13 – Hour 1

Lori Gimelshteyn, co-founder of Colorado Parents Advocacy Network, unveiled plans for their upcoming gala featuring Trevor Loudon, author of The Enemy Within. CPAN has positioned itself on the front lines defending parental rights against what Gimelshteyn characterizes as socialist infiltration of Colorado’s Democratic Party. The organization provides direct assistance to parents confronting ideological issues in local schools.

“The Democrat Party here in Colorado has really been infiltrated and weaponized by socialists and communists.”

Lori Gimelshteyn, Co-founder, Colorado Parents Advocacy Network

Wyoming Wind Project Sparks Community Opposition

Start listening at 20:32 – Hour 1

Wendy Volk, a Cheyenne realtor married into a 154-year-old ranching family, exposed significant concerns about a proposed 56,000-acre industrial wind project northwest of Cheyenne. The multinational energy company Repsol plans to install 170 wind turbines standing 600 feet tall, each equivalent to a 60-story office building. Volk discovered the company had been meeting with local officials since 2018, yet neighboring landowners only received notification 60 days prior to planning commission hearings.

The project would impact 3,500 residents along Horse Creek Road with 300 construction workers and 285 semi-trucks daily during the three-year build. Volk raised critical questions about the decommissioning plan, noting the company’s proposed reclamation costs may represent only 10 percent of actual expenses.

“When you put up a 60-story office building sized wind turbine and multiply it times 170, it’s going to have some lasting effects for generations to come.”

Wendy Volk, Realtor, Cheyenne

Property Rights and Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Start listening at 30:14 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, former Colorado State Senator and author of the Lundberg Report, shared his own experience battling Xcel Energy when they attempted to run a natural gas pipeline through his community without proper consent. He praised Volk’s responsible approach of presenting facts rather than simply opposing development. Lundberg also reflected on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, describing Kirk as someone who lived his life in truth and proclaimed biblical principles clearly.

“What men mean for evil, God turns for good in so many ways.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator

Free Speech and Consequences for Celebrating Violence

Start listening at 63:00 – Hour 2

Jon Boesen of Boesen Law attended Amerifest in Phoenix last December where he witnessed Charlie Kirk’s impact firsthand. Boesen characterized Kirk’s death as a devastating loss for America’s youth and the country. The discussion turned to employees being fired for celebrating the assassination on social media. Boesen drew a distinction between political disagreement and endorsing violence, arguing employers have every right not to associate with individuals who celebrate murder.

“We have a massive cultural issue with people when they can get up and say the things they’ve said and write the things they’ve written and post videos of people dancing and celebrating something like this.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law

Eyewitness Accounts of the Charlie Kirk Shooting

Start listening at 74:30 – Hour 2

Ryan Morgan, military and foreign affairs reporter for the Epoch Times, provided detailed coverage of the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation. Morgan, who attended BYU just five minutes from Utah Valley University where Kirk was shot, interviewed eyewitnesses including the Turning Point USA chapter president who knew Kirk personally. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, faces capital murder charges with possibility of death penalty. Morgan reported Kirk was in the middle of debating a student about gun violence when the shot rang out.

Morgan interviewed multiple sources who described Kirk’s willingness to engage in civil discourse even with those who disagreed with him. A viral video showed Kirk explaining his presence at universities: when people retreat to their corners and stop talking, that’s when violence occurs.

“I spoke to several people, and that was kind of the main takeaway is you could disagree with the guy, but he was there to have a conversation.”

Ryan Morgan, Military and Foreign Affairs Reporter, Epoch Times

Constitution Week and Free Speech in an Age of Rage

Start listening at 103:06 – Hour 2

Marc Auville, president of Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week, previewed the 14th annual celebration featuring constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley speaking on “Free Speech in an Age of Rage.” The timing proved remarkably appropriate given the week’s events surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Auville detailed security measures with Grand County Sheriff’s Department providing deputies throughout the week and enhanced presence for Saturday’s main event.

“We couldn’t have a better speaker for Constitution Week than Professor Jonathan Turley and his speech being free speech in an age of rage. What an appropriate topic for us to be discussing here at Constitution Week.”

Marc Auville, President, Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week