At least four major sponsors have cut ties with Jennifer Welch’s I’ve Had It podcast after the hosts were recorded laughing at a social media comment joking about desecrating conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s body. The episode, titled “Drinking MAGA Tears,” sparked immediate backlash, leading Cash App, Chewy, Boll & Branch, and Lola Blankets to publicly distance themselves from the show.
Sponsors React to Backlash
Cash App was the first to respond, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that it “does not condone violence of any kind” and confirmed it had ended its sponsorship. The announcement came after users called for a boycott, with one asking, “Does Cashapp support the mocking of a murder victim?”
Chewy, the pet supply retailer, also confirmed in a customer service message that it was no longer affiliated with the podcast. “Our focus remains on the health and happiness of pets and the people who love them,” the company added.
Boll & Branch, a luxury bedding brand, and Lola Blankets, a weighted blanket company, also confirmed they had severed ties. Both had been listed as sponsors in a recent episode description.
Controversial Episode Sparks Outrage
The controversy stems from the November 5 episode, where Welch and co-host read social media posts mocking conservative figures, including Kirk. At one point, Welch read aloud a post saying, “We’re digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again,” prompting both hosts to laugh for over 20 seconds.
The remark was part of a broader segment celebrating Democratic election victories and ridiculing conservative positions on issues like abortion and transgender rights. Welch had praised the posts earlier in the episode, calling them “patriotic.”
While the hosts did not explicitly endorse the comment about Kirk, their prolonged laughter drew sharp criticism, with some accusing them of normalizing violent rhetoric.
Sponsorship Fallout
The backlash was swift, with listeners pressuring advertisers to drop the show. Cash App, which had been promoted in earlier episodes, was among the first to act. Other sponsors followed suit, though not all specified when their partnerships ended.
It remains unclear whether additional advertisers will withdraw support or if the podcast will address the controversy in future episodes. Welch and her co-host have not yet publicly commented on the sponsors’ departures.
Source: www.breitbart.com โ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/06/several-sponsors-cut-ties-jennifer-welch-podcast-charlie-kirk/