Alex Stein at Auburn: Bold Talks on Campus

0:00It's April 5th. You're listening to Birmingham News today. AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Auburn University's Turning Point USA chapter brought in comedian Alex Stein this Tuesday for their pick-up the mic event. This series pushes open talks and Q&A panels, kicked off after the killing of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk back in September 2025. Stein runs his own show, Primetime, with Alex Stein, pulling in over 350,000 YouTube subscribers with sharp takes on culture. Stein is no stranger to stirring things up, from clashing with protesters at No Kings rallies to calling out folks like congresswoman Alexandria, Ocasio Cortez. On Auburn's campus, he went head-to-head with an LGBTQ plus group pushing back on their views about transgender issues, especially with recent mass, shootings linked to people identifying that way. Attendees loved it, giving Stein big applause from a crowd spanning all ages, not just students. Chapter Vice President Marshall Egbert called him a top host to champions

1:03the First Amendment, saying his bold words spark real dialogue, even if, controversial. Egbert stressed their missions to fire up the American spirit on campus with fresh excitement building for next semester's lineup. They've got big plans ahead, including events for America's 250th birthday, keeping the energy rolling strong.