Podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan have come under criticism from political commentators after laughing at a controversial social media post. The post involved exhuming the body of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred during an episode of Welch’s podcast, ‘I’ve Had It,’ where the hosts read various social media reactions to the Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections.
During the episode, Welch and Sullivan shared social media posts mocking conservative stances on important issues such as abortion, vaccines, and LGBTQ+ policies. Welch read a post mocking these positions, contributing to the controversy.
The hosts faced additional criticism for laughing while reading a provocative comment about Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a well-known conservative activist who was killed during an event. The hosts later apologized on Instagram for their reaction, stating, ‘On Thursday’s show, we laughed at a joke about Charlie Kirk. It was an insensitive joke, and we should not have laughed. We regret it, and we apologize.’
The hosts emphasized their support for gun safety reform, mentioning a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety as part of their efforts to promote safety in America.
The backlash continued as several commentators shared their disapproval on social media. Conservative activist Riley Gaines criticized the podcast hosts, suggesting they see themselves as morally superior to others while celebrating others’ misfortunes. Media Research Center President David Bozell also weighed in, urging sponsors to reconsider their support for what he called ‘gutter trash.’ Similarly, Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff expressed frustration, noting how Welch and Sullivan’s actions shifted attention away from Democrats’ electoral successes.
The controversy highlights the tensions between podcast content and audience expectations, especially when political sensitivities are involved.