In this bonus episode of Deploy the Drama, we go Beneath the Wave to trace the life and sudden death of Charlie Kirk — from his rise as the founder of Turning Point USA to his shocking assassination in Utah. We unpack the details of his career, the events of that fateful day, the charges against his accused killer, and what this tragedy means for a nation already divided. Somber, raw, and unfiltered — this is one episode you won’t forget.

If you want to help support the Kirk family in this incredibly difficult time, the links are below:

GoFundMe — Stand with Charlie Kirk’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-charlie-kirks-family-donate-now

GiveSendGo — Support the Kirk Family: https://www.givesendgo.com/kirkfamily

It has been updated to reflect the new Department of War name adopted due to an executive order signed by Donald Trump.

Dani, Shawntel, and Buddy expose the Navy’s housing crisis, where moldy homes at submarine bases like Kings Bay and Norfolk are making families sick. Shawntel pours till her ancestors say stop, landing her a whole bottle—and spills MILSO tea about spouses like Tara scrubbing vents while kids wheeze, per Navy Times 2024. Buddy drops hard facts in Scuttle Butt, revealing 29% of Navy housing complaints are mold-related (POGO 2024), with contractors like Balfour Beatty pocketing millions while ignoring fixes. Beneath the Wave uncovers a tragic Navy family story tied to mold’s deadly toll. Got a housing horror story? DM us at @DeployTheDramaPodcast on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook. —subscribe and deploy the drama!