Western Regional Conference

Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national student movement dedicated to identifying, organizing, and empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government. With a presence on over 3,000 high school and college campuses nationwide, over 650,000 lifetime student members, and 450 full- and part-time staff all across the country, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing conservative youth activist organization in the country. At just 30 years old, Charlie has done thousands of media appearances and his writings can be seen on Fox News, The Hill, RealClearPolitics, Newsweek, The Washington Times, Breitbart, American Greatness, Daily Caller, The American Mind, The Washington Post, and Human Events.

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Charlie was previously named to the Forbes “30 under 30” list and was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention as well as the opening speaker at the 2020 RNC. He’s the author of four books including the #1 Amazon and New York Times best-seller, "The MAGA Doctrine: The Only Ideas that Will Win the Future" from Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, and in 2022 he released “The College Scam: How America's Universities Are Bankrupting and Brainwashing Away the Future of America's Youth,” from Winning Team Publishing. His upcoming book, "Rightwing Revolution: How to Beat the Woke and Save the West" releases in the spring of 2024.

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His social media reaches over 100 million people per month and Axios has listed Charlie as one of the "top 10 most engaged” handles in the world. Charlie is the host of The Charlie Kirk Show podcast, which was downloaded over 120 million times in the last 12 months and regularly ranks among the top 10 shows on Apple News podcast charts. The Charlie Kirk Show is also a nationally syndicated live radio show heard on 150 radio stations around the country and is simulcast on Real America’s Voice News. Collectively, The Charlie Kirk Show is listened to, watched, and streamed by an audience of over 1 million people every day.

Prior to joining Turning Point USA’s contributor team, Jobob dedicated nearly a decade of his career to political consulting and communications for various political campaigns across the nation. In 2021, he emerged from his behind the scenes roles, securing a lead spot on Daily Caller’s platform: Daily Caller Live with Jobob. Known for his deadpan and often sarcastic commentary on current events, Jobob’s mission is to infuse a touch of humor in an otherwise dismal news cycle and to attract Americans who fall into his favorite cultural category: conservatives who just don’t know they’re conservative yet! Additionally, Jobob enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, performing stand-up comedy, and attempting to be a less horrible golfer.

When the Breitbart media empire was just starting, and still being operated out of late founder Andrew Breitbart's basement, Alex Marlow was the first hire. At just 35 years old, he is the editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, the longest-serving employee there -- and a link to the outlet's origins that some conservatives believe have been abandoned.

Benny Johnson, an Emmy award-winning personality, captivates his audiences daily on his podcast, The Benny Show. Benny has spent his career delivering behind the scenes insights into the global conflict for freedom. With +5 billion views and +7 million followers across his social media platforms, he is a veteran when it comes to viral content! His extensive resume includes founding TPUSA Productions in 2018. He has served as Viral Politics Editor at the Daily Caller, BuzzFeed, IJR, National Review, and TheBlaze. Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Benny graduated from the University of Iowa and broadcasts his show from the free state of Florida.

Steve Hilton is the host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton (Sundays at 9PM/ET). He joined the network as a contributor in December 2016 and offers political and tech expertise across FNC and FOX Business Network's (FBN) programs.

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Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, cautioned on Sunday that while the United States must prioritize winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race against China, there may come a time when the technology needs to be "unplugged" to prevent it from spiraling out of control.

Former Google CEO Warns that ‘Unplugging’ AI Systems May Become Necessary - TPUSA LIVE

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a proposal to send $500 refund checks to taxpayers next year as part of an effort to address the state’s rising cost of living.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul Proposes $500 Refund to Taxpayers to Combat Inflation - TPUSA LIVE

California experienced a significant outflow of workers last year, as tens of thousands of professionals left the state due to its cost of living and high tax rates.

Tens of Thousands of Workers Left California Last Year Amid High Costs of Living: Report - TPUSA LIVE

Students at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy will have access to a “self-care suite” with Legos, coloring books, milk and cookies, and hot chocolate as part of a post-election relaxation effort on Wednesday.

Georgetown University Offer Students "Self-Care Suite" with Coloring Books, Hot Chocolate to Relieve Post-Election Stress - TPUSA LIVE

Jobob is a Turning Point USA Contributor, Host, Comedian, & Singer/Songwriter. His deadpan and often sarcastic take on the news of the day is an attempt to bring some levity and humor to an otherwise dismal news cycle.

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