Just the News Parent Company Releases Tribute Book Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Influence
Just the Network, the parent company of the media outlet Just the News, has announced the release of its first published book, a tribute commemorating the achievements and intellect of Charlie Kirk as the anniversary of his passing approaches. Titled The Intellect of Charlie Kirk: A Collection of Writings, Ideas, and Stories from a Transformative American, the book became available for purchase on Tuesday via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It was published in partnership with Post Hill Press under the new imprint Just the Books.
The book is authored by Brent Hamachek, a longtime collaborator and co-writer with Charlie Kirk, and details their professional relationship, which began unexpectedly at a dinner in September 2013. Hamachek previously worked with Kirk on the 2016 New York Times bestseller Time for a Turning Point and has co-written numerous columns with him.
Reflecting on their partnership, Hamachek described their bond as "singular and completely unlikely," noting that despite lacking a conventional background, Kirk recognized unique qualities in him and provided opportunities that fulfilled long-held aspirations dating back to his youth.
The book is organized thematically, compiling materials Kirk and Hamachek developed over time. It includes chapters devoted to significant topics such as President Donald Trump, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Hamachek highlights a section on Trump, tracing Kirk's political evolution from an early supporter of Senator Ted Cruz in 2015 to becoming one of President Trump's most vocal advocates.
In addition to previously published columns, the volume features an introduction penned by Kirk in January 2020, which had not been released before. In this text, Kirk explains his changing perspective on the Trump presidency. The book also offers insight into the duo’s joint studies in communications and political science, illuminating Kirk's skill in dismantling opposing arguments with incisive questioning.
An appendix includes a personal element as Hamachek shares a weightlifting program he designed for Kirk, recalling their collaboration on the regimen and in-person discussions in Arizona.
The foreword is written by John Solomon, founder of Just the News and an award-winning investigative journalist, who reminisces about his final conversation with Kirk two weeks before his death in September 2025. Solomon notes Kirk's enduring optimism for America’s future during a time when many were losing hope.
The book is offered for sale on the JTN Marketplace at JustTheNetwork.com/Marketplace and aims to preserve and showcase the contributions of Charlie Kirk, whose thought leadership has had a lasting impact on American political discourse.