Saturday's sit-down, the first in a series of planned CBS News town halls and debates, airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. You can also watch it by signing up for a Paramount+ premium plan ($12.99/month after free 7-day trial).

The new special features Kirk “fielding questions from young evangelicals, prominent religious leaders, and figures across the political spectrum,” and dives into the country’s obvious political divide and the impact it wreaks daily.

Erika Kirk reflects on her grief, faith and the path toward forgiveness in a series of emotional Fox News appearances following her husband's death.

"This is why there are many people who do not believe that women are equipped to lead companies," Candace Owens said.

In a tense CBS town hall, Erika Kirk offered public forgiveness to Charlie Kirk's assassin, Tyler Robinson, while delivering a blistering rebuke to Candace Owens. The stark contrast has left the internet divided and stunned.

Erika Kirk says some of her late husband's controversial comments, shared widely in the wake of his assassination, lacked context and that he should not "be deteriorated" to a few sentences.

According to Facebook posts, "The story has gone viral, with millions calling it 'the most meaningful tribute in modern American philanthropy.'"

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss said she chose Kirk because she represents both a powerful conservative movement and the human cost of political violence

Erika Kirk's gala has sparked backlash over the cost of attendance. The event reportedly charged as much as $10,000 per plate.