Podcast loses sponsors after hosts’ remark on Charlie Kirk sparks outrage
The “I’ve Had It” podcast is facing a significant loss of advertising support following a controversial clip that circulated widely on X. At least nine companies have withdrawn their sponsorships after Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, the podcast’s hosts, were seen laughing at a post referencing Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist who was assassinated in 2026. The 39-second clip has garnered nearly 6 million views and 18,000 likes on X.
Chewy, a major online retailer, was among the first to publicly denounce the podcast, stating in an X post that their values do not align with the hosts’ behavior and unequivocally condemning violence. Chewy CEO Sumit Singh reinforced this stance in a separate post. Other companies including Cash App, Zenni, Casper, and Honeylove have also ended their partnerships with the show.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Welch and Sullivan apologized for their actions, acknowledging the remark was insensitive and expressing regret. They also announced a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun-violence-prevention organization.
This incident isn’t the first time commentary regarding Kirk has resulted in repercussions. Previously, ABC, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, faced controversy and subsequent adjustments to its programming due to remarks made about Kirk. Similar disciplinary actions have been taken against employees at companies like Office Depot and Nasdaq for online comments about Kirk.
Separately, the “Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway” podcast has also become the target of calls for an advertising boycott after Galloway made critical remarks about Elon Musk, referencing the Rosenbergs, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were executed for espionage during the Cold War. Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl, who is an investor in the podcast, publicly condemned Galloway’s comments and initiated efforts to divest from his shares.
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