Charlie Kirk is a prominent American conservative political activist and media personality, born in 1993 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is the founder and president of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative student organization that focuses on promoting free markets and limited government on college and high school campuses. He hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show," a radio and podcast program, and is a frequent commentator on various media outlets. He has become a significant figure in the conservative movement, particularly among young people, is a prolific social media user, and has become very involved in political activism. He is also the author of several books.