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A recurring theme was the link between dehumanization and violence. The hosts lamented how certain language and media rhetoric have stripped opponents of their humanity, labeling them as enemies or demons—words not just as insults but as justifications for violence. Charlie Kirk, known for respectful dialogue and advocacy for free speech, was labeled as doing “the Lord’s work,” and his death was seen as a casualty of the ongoing culture war, where speech itself is under attack, and those who dare to debate are targeted.