Podcast Hosts, Chappelle Remarks on Charlie Kirk
From November 5, podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed at a post about Charlie Kirk's body; sponsors left, and on November 7 Dave Chappelle made remarks about Kirk's killing at Madison Square Garden.
Who covered it: 11 US outlets, 3 international.
Updated · Since 2026-11-06 · 30 articles and posts from 14 sources.
What happened
- TheBlaze reported that Glenn Beck compared the media's questions to President Trump about forgiving enemies with what he said was silence on Dave Chappelle's remark about Charlie Kirk. Beck said "the hard questions only go one way." TheBlaze, headline
- Charlamagne tha God said on The Breakfast Club that he doesn't find humor in people getting shot. Megyn Kelly invited Dave Chappelle onto her show, saying he should "shut his mouth" about Charlie Kirk unless he says it to someone who was friends with him. Breitbart, The Daily Beast
- Fox News reported that Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan told Turning Point USA to "f--- all the way off" in a new video after their apology. Welch denied a Democratic source's claim that she sought advice on managing the fallout, and said her apology was for herself, not for TPUSA. Fox News
- Welch urged listeners to support "I've Had It" through YouTube memberships and Substack after advertisers left. TPUSA's Andrew Kolvet counted 21 companies that ended deals or said they were never associated with the show. Newsweek, as Breitbart reports, counted at least 10 brands. Breitbart, Hindustan Times
- Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, posted on X that it is "beyond disgusting" to see podcasters, comedians and commentators laugh about political assassination. She did not name Dave Chappelle; several outlets linked her post to his remarks. NBC News, The Independent
- Welch and Sullivan posted an Instagram apology, calling the joke "insensitive" and saying they should not have laughed. They said they donated to Everytown for Gun Safety. Cash App, Chewy, Boll & Branch and Lola Blankets said they no longer sponsor the show. Business Insider, Breitbart
- On the "I've Had It" episode "Drinking MAGA Tears," Welch read a post saying "We're digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again." She and Angie Sullivan laughed for more than 20 seconds. They then said Tyler Robinson, charged with Kirk's murder, was "a MAGA person." Voter records showed him unaffiliated. Breitbart, Fox News
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Celebrating assassination, as its sources tell it
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These sources describe the podcast laugh and Dave Chappelle's remarks as celebrating or endorsing political assassination. They stress the widow's response, the sponsor exodus and the claim that the left tolerates such humor.
“suggestion to desecrate Kirk’s body a second time”Breitbart
“Sponsors say "I’ve Had It" to cackling leftist podcast ghouls.”The Daily Wire
“Normally, I’d give them grace, but they have consistently said some of the hateful, outrageous things”RedState
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- Mockery of Kirk's death and the penalty for it
Each source’s words (4)
- “suggestion to desecrate Kirk’s body a second time” — Breitbart
- “Sponsors say "I’ve Had It" to cackling leftist podcast ghouls.” — The Daily Wire
- “Normally, I’d give them grace, but they have consistently said some of the hateful, outrageous things” — RedState
- “Chappelle told audience members he was 'in such a good mood' following Kirk's death.” — TheBlaze
🔒 A brand-safety story about sponsors and an apology
🔒 Chappelle's remark and the backlash to it
🔒 A hypocrisy and double-standard argument
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Breitbart · Dem Podcast Hosts Erupt in Laughter over Post About Digging Up Charlie Kirk’s Body, 'Doing It Again' original ↗
Caption: “NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan visit SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on March 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)” Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
Breitbart · Several Sponsors Cut Ties with Jennifer Welch’s Podcast After Hosts Laugh About Desecrating Charlie Kirk’s Body original ↗
Shows: Two women stand on a stage.
Caption: “Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan accept the award for Outstanding Podcast Episode for I've Had It 'Straight Panic, Gay Excellence' at the 37th GLAAD Media Awards held at the Beverly Hilton on March 05, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)” Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images
Breitbart · Democrat Podcasters Apologize for Charlie Kirk Joke, Donate to Gun Control Group original ↗
Shows: Two women with long blonde hair laugh on a stage in front of a backdrop with large letters.
Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for GLAAD), [Inset] Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
The Daily Wire · Dave Chappelle Says He ‘Feels Better’ Since Charlie Kirk’s Murder original ↗
Shows: A bald man in a brown quilted jacket leans forward before a white wall with blue signs reading "ANDREW YANG."
Caption: “Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images”
Breitbart · Video: Dave Chappelle Tells Madison Square Garden Crowd 'I Feel Better' 'Ever Since Charlie Kirk Got Murdered' original ↗
Shows: A bald man in a sleeveless black shirt holds a microphone on a dark stage.
Caption: “omedian Dave Chappelle performs at Madison Square Garden during his 50th birthday celebration week, in New York, Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP File)” Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File
The Independent · Popular progressive podcast sees sponsors flee after ‘insensitive’ Charlie Kirk joke original ↗
Shows: A man in a gray suit holds a microphone and gestures with his other hand while speaking.
Caption: “A popular progressive podcast has seen its sponsors flee after laughing at a joke about the slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, which the hosts later admitted was 'insensitive' ( Getty )”
Business Insider · Chewy and other companies pull ads from 'I've Had It' podcast after hosts laugh at 'insensitive' Charlie Kirk joke original ↗
Caption: “NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan visit SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on March 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)”
RedState · Liberal Podcasters Forced to Apologize Over Charlie Kirk Joke — But The Bad News Keeps Coming original ↗
Shows: Two people in dark suits pose side by side in front of a white step-and-repeat backdrop with red sponsor lettering.
Caption: “Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP”
Breitbart · Erika Kirk Slams Dave Chappelle, Jennifer Welch After 'Beyond Disgusting' Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s Murder original ↗
Shows: A woman with long blonde hair in a gray ribbed turtleneck gestures while speaking.
Caption: “NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: C.E.O. and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. NYT columnist Sorkin hosted the annual Dealbook summit which brings together business and government leaders to discuss the most important stories across business, politics and culture. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)” Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
HuffPost · Erika Kirk Sends Scathing Message To People Making Charlie A Punchline original ↗
Shows: A woman with long wavy blonde hair in a white jacket holds a tissue to her face.
Caption: “Erika Kirk, here at a memorial for her husband, Charlie Kirk, in Glendale, Arizona, last September, called out people for mocking the late conservative activist on social media.”
The Independent · Erika Kirk appears to blast Dave Chappelle over ‘disgusting’ joke about husband’s murder original ↗
Shows: A bald man in a black tuxedo and white shirt stands at a clear podium with a microphone.
Caption: “Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has blasted controversial comedian Dave Chappelle over what she called a 'disgusting' joke about her husband’s assassination ( Getty )”
The Hill · Kirk finds Dave Chappelle's joke about husband's murder 'beyond disgusting' original ↗
Shows: A woman with long blonde hair in an olive green jacket sits in a seat, hand raised to her hair.
The Daily Wire · Erika Kirk’s Message For Dave Chappelle After His Chilling Remark About Charlie’s Assassination original ↗
Shows: A woman with long wavy blonde hair wears a metallic copper satin blazer and a cross pendant necklace.
Caption: “Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images”
The Daily Wire · No Promo Codes For The Wicked: Advertisers Ditch Depraved Leftist Podcast original ↗
Shows: A woman in a cream lace dress raises a fist while holding an award on a stage; beside her.
Caption: “Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for GLAAD”
The Daily Wire · Dozens Of Advertisers Dump Lefty Podcasters Over Disturbing Charlie Kirk Segment original ↗
Shows: Two women sit side by side in a split-screen video call, each with a name label.
Caption: ““I’ve Had It” Podcast”
The Daily Beast · MAGA Turns on Dave Chappelle Over Shocking Charlie Kirk Joke original ↗
Shows: Two side-by-side photos show men holding microphones and gesturing while speaking; the left man wears a dark jacket.
The Daily Caller · Conservatives Turn On Dave Chapelle After He Appears To Celebrate Charlie Kirk Assassination original ↗
Caption: “Dave Chappelle Theatre Dedication Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Dave Chappelle speaks onstage during the Dave Chappelle theatre dedication ceremony at Duke Ellington School of the Arts on June 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)”
The Daily Wire · Dave Chappelle Tries To Win Back The Left’s Favor By Celebrating Murder original ↗
Shows: A bald man in a sleeveless gray vest over a white collared shirt looks to the side, holding a cup.
Caption: “Photo: Steve Marcus/Getty Images Design: Daily Wire”
The Daily Wire · Behind The Left’s Friendly Smile Is One DISGUSTING Punchline original ↗
Caption: “Credit: The Daily Wire”
Breitbart · Dave Chappelle's Anti-Charlie Kirk Show Attendee Says People Were Walking Out: 'I Wouldn't Pay to See Him Again' original ↗
Caption: “MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 08: Dave Chappelle speaks at the premiere of "Dave Chappelle: Live In Real Life" benefitting the Duke Ellington School of the Arts during the 2025 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival at Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center on August 08, 2025 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)” Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
TheBlaze · Dave Chappelle under fire over brutal Charlie Kirk commentary — Erika Kirk responds: 'Beyond disgusting' original ↗
Shows: A bald man in a black tuxedo with a patterned pocket square leans toward a microphone on a stand.
NBC News · Erika Kirk blasts ‘beyond disgusting’ jokes after Dave Chappelle mocks Charlie Kirk assassination original ↗
Shows: A bald man in a gray jacket and white open-collared shirt faces left against a black background.
Caption: “Dave Chappelle's joke elicited a handful of uncomfortable chuckles from the stunned room. Shannon Finney / Getty”
Breitbart · Dem Podcaster Who Laughed About Digging Up Charlie Kirk’s Corpse Pleads for Donations After Sponsors Flee original ↗
Shows: A woman with long blonde hair and a cream high-neck lace top speaks, wearing a small clip-on microphone.
Caption: “(L-R) Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan speak onstage during the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 05, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for GLAAD)” Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for GLAAD
NDTV · Erika Kirk Slams Dave Chappelle Over His 'Feeling Better After Charlie Kirk's Murder' Remark: 'Beyond Disgusting' original ↗
Breitbart · Charlamagne tha God Calls Out Dave Chappelle for Celebrating Charlie Kirk Murder: 'Any of Us Can Be Shot' original ↗
Shows: A man in a purple cap and denim jacket holds a microphone on a dark stage.
Caption: “NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Charlamagne tha God speaks onstage during Amplifying the Culture: The Power of the Black Effect at the 2025 Blackweek Conference at Spring Studios on October 07, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/charlamagne-tha-god-speaks-onstage-during-amplifying-the-news-photo/2239778551?adppopup=true” Photo: Arturo Holmes/Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Fox News · Liberal podcasters tell TPUSA to ‘f--- off’ as Charlie Kirk backlash costs them advertisers original ↗
Shows: A split-screen image shows two women on video calls: the left woman wears a dark top and earbud.
The Daily Beast · Megyn Kelly Tears Into Comedian She Once Called ‘Fearless’ original ↗
Shows: A woman with blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail, wearing a white collared top and star-shaped drop earrings.
TheBlaze · ‘The hard questions only go one way’: Glenn Beck slams media’s hypocrisy over Trump’s ‘hate’ and Chappelle’s Kirk joke original ↗
Shows: Three men appear in a collage: a bald man in a tuxedo gestures on the left.
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2026-11-06
Breitbart · Dem Podcast Hosts Erupt in Laughter over Post About Digging Up Charlie Kirk’s Body, 'Doing It Again' original ↗
2026-11-07
Breitbart · Several Sponsors Cut Ties with Jennifer Welch’s Podcast After Hosts Laugh About Desecrating Charlie Kirk’s Body original ↗
Breitbart · Democrat Podcasters Apologize for Charlie Kirk Joke, Donate to Gun Control Group original ↗
2026-11-08
The Daily Wire · Dave Chappelle Says He ‘Feels Better’ Since Charlie Kirk’s Murder original ↗
Breitbart · Video: Dave Chappelle Tells Madison Square Garden Crowd 'I Feel Better' 'Ever Since Charlie Kirk Got Murdered' original ↗
The Independent · Popular progressive podcast sees sponsors flee after ‘insensitive’ Charlie Kirk joke original ↗
Business Insider · Chewy and other companies pull ads from 'I've Had It' podcast after hosts laugh at 'insensitive' Charlie Kirk joke original ↗
RedState · Liberal Podcasters Forced to Apologize Over Charlie Kirk Joke — But The Bad News Keeps Coming original ↗
Breitbart · Erika Kirk Slams Dave Chappelle, Jennifer Welch After 'Beyond Disgusting' Remarks About Charlie Kirk’s Murder original ↗
HuffPost · Erika Kirk Sends Scathing Message To People Making Charlie A Punchline original ↗
The Independent · Erika Kirk appears to blast Dave Chappelle over ‘disgusting’ joke about husband’s murder original ↗
2026-11-09
Hindustan Times · ‘Beyond disgusting’: Erika Kirk, Elon Musk hit back after Dave Chappelle jokes Charlie Kirk's murder made him ‘feel better’ original ↗
Hindustan Times · Charlie Kirk's old post condemning attack on Dave Chappelle resurfaces after comedian jokes TPUSA founder's murder made him ‘feel better’ · ran Hindustan Times’s copy, counted once
The Hill · Kirk finds Dave Chappelle's joke about husband's murder 'beyond disgusting' original ↗
The Daily Wire · Erika Kirk’s Message For Dave Chappelle After His Chilling Remark About Charlie’s Assassination original ↗
The Daily Wire · No Promo Codes For The Wicked: Advertisers Ditch Depraved Leftist Podcast original ↗
The Daily Wire · Dozens Of Advertisers Dump Lefty Podcasters Over Disturbing Charlie Kirk Segment original ↗
The Daily Beast · MAGA Turns on Dave Chappelle Over Shocking Charlie Kirk Joke original ↗
The Daily Caller · Conservatives Turn On Dave Chapelle After He Appears To Celebrate Charlie Kirk Assassination original ↗
The Daily Wire · Dave Chappelle Tries To Win Back The Left’s Favor By Celebrating Murder original ↗
The Daily Wire · Behind The Left’s Friendly Smile Is One DISGUSTING Punchline original ↗
Breitbart · Dave Chappelle's Anti-Charlie Kirk Show Attendee Says People Were Walking Out: 'I Wouldn't Pay to See Him Again' original ↗
TheBlaze · Dave Chappelle under fire over brutal Charlie Kirk commentary — Erika Kirk responds: 'Beyond disgusting' original ↗
NBC News · Erika Kirk blasts ‘beyond disgusting’ jokes after Dave Chappelle mocks Charlie Kirk assassination original ↗
Breitbart · Dem Podcaster Who Laughed About Digging Up Charlie Kirk’s Corpse Pleads for Donations After Sponsors Flee original ↗
2026-11-10
NDTV · Erika Kirk Slams Dave Chappelle Over His 'Feeling Better After Charlie Kirk's Murder' Remark: 'Beyond Disgusting' original ↗
Hindustan Times · Podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan share message seeking financial help as advertisers drop out over Charlie Kirk joke row original ↗
Breitbart · Charlamagne tha God Calls Out Dave Chappelle for Celebrating Charlie Kirk Murder: 'Any of Us Can Be Shot' original ↗
Fox News · Liberal podcasters tell TPUSA to ‘f--- off’ as Charlie Kirk backlash costs them advertisers original ↗
The Daily Beast · Megyn Kelly Tears Into Comedian She Once Called ‘Fearless’ original ↗
2026-11-11
TheBlaze · ‘The hard questions only go one way’: Glenn Beck slams media’s hypocrisy over Trump’s ‘hate’ and Chappelle’s Kirk joke original ↗
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