CBS News has announced it will broadcast a special prime-time event featuring Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The "town hall" is scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be moderated by the network's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.
Details of the Upcoming Broadcast
The event will be pre-taped at a studio in New York City. It is set to pre-empt the scheduled Family Film and TV Awards, which will be delayed by one week. During the program, Erika Kirk is expected to take questions from a live audience that will include evangelicals, religious figures, and political leaders.
Erika Kirk assumed leadership of Turning Point USA following the assassination of her husband. Charlie Kirk, the organization's founder, was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking to students at Utah Valley University.
Moderator and Network Context
Bari Weiss, who founded the Free Press website before being hired by CBS News, will lead the conversation. In a statement, Weiss referenced the powerful moment when Erika Kirk publicly forgave her husband's killer. "I am eager to speak to her — and thrilled to be doing so in front of a group of Americans who I know will elevate the conversation," Weiss said.
Her hiring by CBS News' new corporate owner, Skydance Media, is viewed by many as a strategic move to introduce more political balance to a news division often criticized by conservatives for a perceived liberal bias.
Legacy and Moving Forward
The town hall represents a significant moment for Turning Point USA as it continues its operations without its charismatic founder. The event will likely address the aftermath of the tragedy, the future of the organization, and the broader political and social climate in the United States.
The broadcast on December 13 provides a national platform for Erika Kirk to share her perspective and for the public to engage with the ongoing story that has captivated many across the political spectrum.
