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Archived story · published November 8, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 8, 2026

Jennifer Welch, Angie Sullivan Apologize For Laughing At Charlie Kirk Joke

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Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, co-hosts of the 'I've Had It' podcast, issued a public apology on Saturday for laughing at an 'insensitive' joke about the 2025 shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. During a Thursday episode discussing the 2026 midterm results, the hosts read an online user's post stating, 'We’re digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again,' which prompted laughter. Following backlash and the loss of several advertisers, the duo shared a statement on Instagram expressing regret and emphasizing that 'there is nothing funny about gun violence.' They also announced a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety as part of their apology.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan apologized for laughing at a joke about Charlie Kirk
  • The incident occurred during the Thursday episode of the 'I've Had It' podcast
  • The apology was posted to the podcast's Instagram on Saturday
  • The hosts called the joke 'insensitive' and stated they 'should not have laughed'
  • The hosts made a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety following the backlash
  • Charlie Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA

Reported by only some outlets

  • The podcast lost several advertisers due to the incident
  • The joke involved a user post stating 'We’re digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again'
  • The laughter segment has since been edited out of the Thursday episode
  • Charlie Kirk was killed in a shooting on Sept. 10, 2025
  • The joke was shared during a discussion about 2026 midterm election results

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